This resource allows users to increase their understanding of Earth system science and the effects humans have on the global environment. The mosaics were developed primarily from data collected by the Landsat 4 and Landsat 5 satellites. This historical imagery is a record of the conditions on Earth around the year 1990. The CD was developed by NASA Stennis Space Center and the US Geological Survey. ... Full description.

This graphical interface on CD-ROM allows access to Earth science information, animations, games and activities for K-12. It is organized by spheres: atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere and cryosphere; the modules can be run alone, or as a linked system. Each sphere contains a library of hot topics, general topics and images that can be updated over the Internet, as well as who, what, how ... Full description.

This special edition DVD--introducing NASA's LRO/LCROSS mission--captures the experience in a feature video created using NASA engineering models and scientific data. Viewers will experience what is like to travel through space to land on the Moon. Along the way, they'll discover some of the differences between the Earth and the Moon and what makes our planet unique and habitable. The DVD includes ... Full description.

These curriculum support materials link the content, skills, and perspectives of Geography for Life: The National Geography Standards with NASA Earth science missions, research, and science. Mission Geography contains three distinct sets of materials for K-4, 5-8, and 9-12. Full description.

In this chapter, users explore relationships between air quality and population density using the image visualization tool, Google Earth. Humans discovered long ago that burning fossil fuels was a convenient way to get power. In engines for automobiles and plants that generate electricity, huge volumes of oil, gas, and coal are burned every day. Where many people live together in concentrated areas, ... Full description.

In this lesson, students use the Live Access Server to research possible trends present in atmospheric and oceanic conditions which may affect future hurricane frequency and or intensity. Students write a summary discussing what steps should be taken, if any, to mitigate the danger of future hurricanes in a selected area. Detailed Procedure and Materials, Vocabulary linked to an On-line glossary, ... Full description.

This activity explores the relationship between the amount of water in the atmosphere available for precipitation and the actual precipitation observed by satellites. Full description.

This activity allows students to discover the link between ocean temperatures and currents as related to our concern for climate change. Full description.

This lesson plan aims to understand how Christopher Columbus made journeys across the Atlantic Ocean by examining wind patterns and data. Full description.

In this lesson, students use the Live Access Server to explore data from the Arctic, develop relationships between parameters and make conclusions based on the collected evidence. Detailed procedure, materials list, vocabulary linked to an online glossary, and Teachers Notes are provided. Full description.