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A picture of the ISS in orbit above clouds with the text Earth Observations and STEMonstration on it

Audience

Educators

Grade Levels

Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12

Subject

Earth Science, Technology, Planet Earth, Human Interactions and Environment, Space Station

Type

Lesson Plans / Activities, Videos

In this episode, watch NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik discuss one of the best parts of an astronaut’s time aboard the International Space Station, the spectacular view of Earth. How does the space station aid in our understanding of natural disasters and climate change? Watch this episode to learn more and see some of the amazing views of our planet from space.

Classroom Connection: Earth Observations

Grade Level: 6-12

Time Required: 50 minutes

Next Generation Science Standards:

MS-ESS3-3. Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.

MS-ESS3-4. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth’s systems.

HS-LS2-7. Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.