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NASA Climate Time Machine

Provided by: NASA |Published on: April 27, 2021

Graphs/Tables Grades 6-8, 9-12

Synopsis

This interactive simulation resource provides four different climate conditions to explore: Arctic Sea Ice over time, predicted Sea Level Rise in four different coastal areas, Carbon Dioxide Concentrations over time, and Global Average Temperature over time.
Each option includes a time-series map using data that is updated regularly and a description of the data presented.

Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: NASA

Region: Asia, North America, Polar Regions, South and Central America, USA - South, United States, Global

Languages: English

Positives

Students can see actual satellite images or maps with data showing how our planet has changed or how it could change in the future.
The animations are brief but engaging.

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Differentiation

This resource could be incorporated into a variety of lessons in history, geography, or social studies classes to discuss the varying effects of climate change in different parts of the world and how those effects have changed or affected humans through time.
Students could work in groups or individually to explore the various tools.
Science classes can use this resource to quickly show global changes in recent history and to help students visualize the impact of sea level rise on various coastlines.
Social studies classes could discuss how these changes are affecting communities around the world and what measures could be taken in cities and rural communities to respond.

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Resource Type and Format

All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.