Time Series: Uncovering the Hidden Processes in Science
http://pal.lternet.edu/docs/outreach/educators/instructional_materials/time_series_lesson/Palmer%20LTER%20FINAL%20Time%20Series%20Teacher%20Ver2013.pdf

Beth Simmons, Palmer LTER


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In this activity, students review techniques used by scientists as they analyze a 50-year temperature time series dataset. The exercise helps students understand that data typically has considerable variability from year to year and to predict trends, one needs to consider long-term data.


Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change:Recent climate data, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Recent climate data
Resource Type: Activities
Grade Level: High School (9-12), Middle (6-8)
Theme: Teach the Earth:Enhancing your Teaching:NGSS, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change