In this lesson from My NASA Data, students compare authentic precipitation data to width of tree rings (either real or simulated) to determine similarities and differences in precipitation patterns as indicated by tree rings, and precipitation patterns as indicated by satellite data for the same time period.
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change:Paleoclimate records, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Paleoclimate records, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate Resource Type: Activities Grade Level: Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8) Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science
