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Arctic Oscillation [edit]

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Level:
Primary / Elementary
Intermediate / Middle
Secondary

Views: 1,212

Subjects:
Science
Geography
Environmental Studies
Earth Science
Environmental Science

Topics:
Air, Atmosphere and Climate

Web Pages Used:
Arctic Oscillation Module
Education Modules
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Description:


'Arctic Ossilation' is a module designed to help students explore the history and importance of arctic oscillation and predict what a change in phase might mean. After reading through the scenario and using the additional resources provided, students complete investigations to gain further insights into the arctic. All of the investigations for this module are rated a beginners level for various grades (from K-4 up to 9-12). A list of the investigations can be found below and are found in full on the 'Arctic Ossilation Module' link.



The NASA Global Climate Change Education/Earth Science Education Alliance (ESSEA) modules include situations, connections to standards, resources and sample investigations. Unless labeled K-4 the modules can be adapted for middle and high school students. 



 



Investigations:


- Evidence of Change Near the Arctic Circle


- For K-4 Teachers: Kids Crossing: Living in the Greenhouse


- Arctic Climate Modeling Program


- Arctic Climate Perspectives


- Meteorology: Inquiry-based learning for grades 5-9.


- Go North for Arctic climate impact


- NASA's Global Climate Change: Vital Signs of the planet


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