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Night Lights DLESE Reviewed Collection
Much of Earth is illuminated at night by city lights. This poster shows a global view of Earth at night, compiled from over 400 satellite images collected during the nighttime phase of the orbit. Includes elementary-secondary activities on the poster backside from Mission Geography (http://missiongeography.org/).
Intended for grade levels:
  • Primary (K-2)
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
  • Informal
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Classroom activity
  • Visual:
    • Imagery - remotely sensed
    • Map
  • Physical object
Subject:
  • Agricultural science
  • Biology
  • Climatology
  • Environmental science
  • Geographical Sciences:
    • Human geography
    • Physical geography
  • Physics
  • Policy issues
  • Technology
Technical requirements:
Adobe Acrobat reader
Cost / Copyright:
There is a cost
This product is free and clear for general use.
DLESE Catalog ID: NASA-ESERevProd368
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Contact: NASA GSFC