Glaciology is the study of snow and ice. A glaciologist is one who studies and analyzes the movement and physical properties of glaciers and ice. Glaciologists research characteristics of the Cryosphere that include formation, movement, and effects of other parts of the Earth System. A characteristic of their research is to analyze how glaciers and ice caps move and change due to climate change and how those changes influence the climate and surrounding environment.
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Argumentation is an important practice whereas the scientist develops explanations using evidence and reasoning to explain observed phenomena.
NASA makes observations and collects data about ozone in the Great Lakes region. Read about the research and analyze related data.
Students analyze four data visualizations focused on the topic of sea level. They use a jigsaw method to explore and communicate their findings to their peers.
Students analyze the relationship between sea surface height and ocean surface currents by graphing sea height using satellite data. Note: This lesson is modified from NASA's TOPEX/Poseidon lesson plan.
Review this page to learn about the background of volcanoes and their eruptions.
The GLOBE Program provides students with the ability to explore Earth as a System with data sets and protocols related to the Atmosphere, Biosphere, Hydrosphere, and Geosphere.
This graphic organizer may be used to help students analyze the processes and components of Earth System phenomena.
Our Earth is a dynamic system with diverse subsystems that interact in complex ways. Questions that scientists have about the Earth as a System may include the following. As you learn more about the Earth System, reflect on these questions.
Discover how GLOBE protocols and learning activities can provide hands-on opportunities for students to explore My NASA Data phenomena.