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Weather Climate Poster

CERES Photo 2
Photo 2. Surface albedo is a measure of reflected sunlight from Earth’s surface. This measurement provides critical information for modeling Earth’s climate, particularly in polar regions; however, computer models struggle to simulate albedo. This photo gives some idea why. The varied terrain in the Arctic is highly variable, which, along with the variations in snow and/or ice cover on the surface, make surface albedo one of the most challenging physical variables to represent in climate models.
Levels
  • Introductory (K-5)
  • Intermediate (6-8)
Material Type
  • Diagram/Illustration
  • Article/Informative Text
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 1.3 – The Sun’s energy drives Earth’s climate…
NGSS
  • ESS2 - Earth's Systems
Heliophysics Topics
  • Atmosphere
  • Energy
  • Seasons
Heliophysics Missions
  • DSCOVR
Related Missions
  • Aqua (Earth)
  • Landsat (Earth)
  • ICESat (Earth)
  • GPM
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

Poster | Grades K-8 | This downloadable educational poster provides a clear visual breakdown of weather and climate concepts for students. Educators can utilize this graphics-based tool to enhance classroom displays, anchor lessons, or serve as a reference guide during Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Earth science and meteorology units. By visually breaking down complex topics such as the atmosphere, Earth's energy budget, and seasons, the resource helps students easily differentiate between daily weather changes and long-term climate patterns. To apply this in the classroom, teachers can print the poster for a central bulletin board, project it to introduce new topics, or prompt students to analyze the illustrations during small-group discussions.

Credits: NASA Climate Kids

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