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Arctic Sea Ice Minimum Extent
Provided by: NASA |Published on: April 27, 2021
Graphs/Tables Grades 6-8, 9-12
Synopsis
- This page shows a graph of historical data (including the most recent measurements) of the minimum amount of Arctic sea ice each year.
- The page also includes the average rate of change over time and an interactive map visually showing the changes in Arctic sea ice over time.
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: NASA
Region: Polar Regions
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- Graphs and text are straightforward and easy to understand.
- The time-lapse video is very powerful.
Additional Prerequisites
- The data is in square kilometers.
Differentiation
- This is a great resource to use as a hook for a lesson or unit on climate change or habitat degradation.
- This resource can also be used as an introduction to and/or an example of positive (self-reinforcing) feedback loops.
- Connections can be made to the loss of habitat for Arctic species and the effects of the change in energy balance as the albedo of the Arctic changes.
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Resource Type and Format
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