SOSx Tours
Take a “Tour”
Permalink to Take a “Tour”Tours were created in SOSx as a substitute for a live presenter. Tours take a user through a list of datasets, adding in text boxes, images, videos, more info buttons, and more to tell a full story while urging the user to investigate and answer questions. Following are video recordings of the tours found in the app. Pick a topic, take the tour in SOS Explorer® Mobile app, then use the materials below for a post-tour discussion.
COVID-19 Pandemic and Air Quality
Permalink to COVID-19 Pandemic and Air QualityOpen the tour called “Tour - COVID-19 Pandemic and Air Quality” in SOSx, SOSx Mobile, OR view it in YouTube video form below. Download and complete the Pandemic & Air Quality Worksheet to record answers to the questions in the tour. Recommended for grades 7-12. Provided as a fillable PDF form. Also below is a bibliography and list of data sources used in the tour.
Saharan Air Layer
Permalink to Saharan Air LayerTake the “Tour - Monster Saharan Dust Plume” in SOSx Mobile, a free mobile app. Then download and complete the SAL Tour Discussion and Follow-up Investigation. Recommended for grades 5-10. Provided as a fillable pdf form.
HRRR-Smoke
Permalink to HRRR-SmokeTake the “Tour - HRRR-Smoke and 2020 Fire Season” in SOSx Mobile, a free mobile app. Then download and complete the HRRR-Smoke Discussion and Follow-up Investigation. Recommended for grades 6-10. Provided as a fillable pdf form. Download or view the Resources used in the tour.