Description:
In this activity, students link rising global temperatures to changes in the freeze and melt patterns of Arctic sea ice. They make and analyze graphs online, and respond to discussion questions.

This investigation is under development. To participate in pilot testing, go to the website for NASA Goddard Earth and Space Science Education Project (GESSEP): http://education.gsfc.nasa.gov/experimental/July61999siteupdate/inv99Project.Site/invhome.html and click on "To Pilot Investigations."

Organization:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)

URL:
http://education.gsfc.nasa.gov/experimental/all98invProject.Site/Pages/trl/inv5-3.html

Contact:
Steve Gilligan
Email: charles1@mail.ameritel.net

or

Vern Smith
Email: vern@aesp.nasa.okstate.edu

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Education Level:
Grades 5-8

Subject:
Atmosphere
Global Warming
Polar Regions
Snow and Ice

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials
 
 

Date Added to teachearth.com:
5/1/00