GISS Common Sense Climate Index - The Common Sense Climate Index is a simple measure of the degree (if any) to which practical climate change is occurring. The
index is a composite of several everyday climate indicators. It is expected to have positive values when warming occurs and negative
values for cooling. If the Index reaches and consistently maintains a value of 1 or more, the climate change should be noticeable to
most people who have lived at that location for a few decades.
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Glacier Bay, Alaska, From the Ground, Air and Space, 1996 - Brings glaciers to life with nine spectacular "fly-bys" of scenic rides over 3-dimensional glaciers, live
video footage of ice fronts calving into the sea, and dramatic picture sequences of historical and satellite
data, and shows how a NASA glaciologist has learned about glaciers and how their formation could be
related to climate change. NASA CORE Item #002.2-16V; also available online at:
http://sdcd.gsfc.nasa.gov/GLACIER.BAY/glacierbay.story.html. Length: 13:15. Recommended level:
grade 5-adult.
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Global Climate: A Resource for Education - The Scatterometer Program at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is
sponsoring the production of a series of teacher support materials, utilizing the
wealth of science and technology experience provided by JPL's research.
These product's, available in summer 1999 through the JPL Physical
Oceanography Distributed Active Archive Center (PO.DAAC), can be ordered
on line at: http://podaac.jpl.nasa.gov or by E-Mail: scatter@jpl.nasa.gov.
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Images of Earth and Space II - From the boiling Sun to the violent merger of two neutron stars, the "Images of Earth and Space II" videotape tours the Solar System and outer space via scientific visualizations of observation and supercomputer simulation data. The accompanying web site includes information on how to order the video, a "visual transcript" with the narration text and Quicktime movies, and links to related scientific and educational information.
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Imagine the Universe - This site, intended for ages 14 and up, is dedicated to a
discussion about our Universe... what we know about it, how it is evolving and the
kinds of objects and phenomena it contains.
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Liftoff to Learning: The Atmosphere Below, 1990 - Liftoff to Learning: The Atmosphere Below, 1990, illustrates how changes in the Earth's atmosphere
are investigated from outer space onboard the Space Shuttle using the ATLAS-1 experiment. Space
Shuttle astronauts explain the questions scientists seek to answer by studying the Earth's atmosphere from
space. Experiments discussed in this videotape focus on infrared detection of atmospheric remnants from
volcanic eruptions, ozone concentration levels, and incoming solar ultraviolet radiation in respect to global
warming. Includes a video resource guide for teachers. NASA CORE Item #002.2-14V. Length: 16:00.
Recommended level: grades 5-12.
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NASA's Quest Project - NASA's Quest Project
provides support and services for schools, teachers and students to fully utilize the
Internet, and its underlying information technologies, as a basic tool for learning.
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Scientific Visualization Studio Image Gallery - This site mantained by NASA Goddard's Scientific Visualization Studio posts a gallery of remote sensing visualization themes, instruments and productions of the Earth and astronomical observations.
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SunSplash, 1997 - SunSplash, 1997, explains ozone depletion, using computer graphics and animation. The educational
narrative explains how ozone in the stratosphere protects us from ultraviolet radiation and demonstrates
how chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) cause destruction of the Earth's protective ozone layer. NASA CORE
Item #002.2-18V. Length: 7:52. Recommended level: grades 9-12.
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The JASON Project - The JASON Foundation engages students in science and technology, and motivates and provides
professional development opportunities for teachers through the use of advanced interactive
telecommunications. JASON expeditions, targeted for grades 4-10, are supported by extensive teacher
training and award-winning curriculum and Internet program, and feature live, interactive broadcasts
through robotics, fiber optics, television production, computer science, and satellite communications.
JASON programs are broadcast to 36 Primary Interactive Network Sites (PINS) throughout the United
States and the world. JASON also provides live broadcasts of expeditions directly to classrooms and
through streaming video on the Internet. NASA PINS include Ames Research Center, Goddard Space
Flight Center, and Johnson Space Center. Programs focus on oceans, rainforests, extreme environments,
volcanoes and exploration of inner and outer space. All programs focus on connecting students and
teachers with researchers and scientists in the field. Contact: JASON Foundation for Education, 395 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA 02451; Phone: (781)
487-9995; Fax: (781) 487-9999; Email: info@jason.org
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