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Characterization of Complex Organic Mixtures

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This activity was prepared by David Walker (LASA High School) and Rose Cory (University of Michigan), based on work conducted at Toolik Field Station in Alaska. The purpose is to introduce students to Van Krevelen diagrams, which are used to interpret results of high resolution mass spectrometry and characterize the compound classes present in complex organic mixtures. Students will

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Ground Penetrating Radar

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR): Seeing Below the Surface While Keeping Scientists Safe

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Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is a valuable technology that utilizes waves of low frequency electromagnetic radiation to help polar scientists understand what is beneath their feet! Using real field data from the Icelandic glacier Múlajökull, along with a small selection of short videos and web-based resources

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Climate Change in the Media: Comparing Global and Local Perspectives

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This lesson allows learners to analyze and evaluate how the science of climate change and global warming are portrayed in various online media outlets.

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* Students will be able to analyze and evaluate the written structure that an author uses when writing about the science of climate change and global warming. * Students will be able

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Global Snow Cover Changes

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This lesson allows students to use online mapping tools to investigate global snow cover changes. Students develop a problem statement about global snow cover and then use mapping tools to investigate their problem or question.

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Students will become familiar with the data and tools used to analyze snow cover changes in order to answer questions pertaining

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National Snow and Ice Data Center

This website is the research website for snow and ice research in both the Arctic and Antarctic. You will also find Education links along with the latest detail in polar research.

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