List of all Geosphere Data Resources

Select a Sphere:

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Atmosphere
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Biosphere
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Cryosphere
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Geosphere
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Hydrosphere
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Earth as a System

Global Satellite images that shows six different variables
Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

The Earth System Satellite Images help students observe and analyze global Earth and environmental data, understand the relationship among different environmental variables, and explore how the data change seasonally and over longer timescales.  

Quick Guide
Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

The Quick Start Guide lists examples of NASA datasets and imagery that could be used for student investigations related to content and practices in the Framework for K-12 Science Education.

Earth Systems Graphic Organizer
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Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

This graphic organizer may be used to help students analyze the processes and components of Earth System phenomena.

These data resources are designed to help teachers integrate authentic NASA data into their lessons to support problem-based learning (PBL) and other data-rich lessons. These education tools are useful to address data literacy in the Earth Science classroom.