You can animate the data over the time period selected and the satellites are orbiting the Earth in real time.
Students can accurately see the continents and oceans without the distortion of 2D maps.
Additional Prerequisites
Students should be able to read a map.
A solid internet connection will make the images load faster.
Differentiation
Cross-curricular connections can be made with geography classes when considering the effects of temperature, sea level, and water vapor on where human populations may be most at risk from climate change.
Students can select a satellite, research its mission, and present their findings to the class.
This resource can be used as guidance for student to create their own satellite mission proposal to answer a question they have about the Earth.