Vegetation - Seasons from Space

Plants tell the story of the seasons, and satellites capture it all from space! In this lesson, students will compare vegetation maps from March and September, revealing striking seasonal differences. This opens the door to discussions about opposite seasons in different hemispheres and what happens during equinox periods.

What’s happening in this map? What do you notice that makes you think that?

In this short activity, students will strengthen their critical thinking skills by carefully observing the data, forming ideas, and backing them up with evidence.

While the main goal is to encourage slow, careful observation, this activity also connects to topics like seasons, vegetation cycles, photosynthesis, remote sensing, and climate zones. If you’re covering any of these, this could be a great addition to your unit!

• Week 2 - Published November 12, 2024
• Best suited for 6-12+ grades
• NGSS - ESS2.D: Weather and Climate

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Vegetation - Real-time

This real-time dataset shows the past year of vegetation changes weekly.