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Lesson Plan: Water for Wheaties?

This structured lesson plan teaches learners how NASA satellites monitor freshwater resources to assist with agriculture, connecting space technology to Earth science. The post Lesson Plan: Water for Wheaties? appeared first on NASA Science .

This structured lesson plan introduces learners to NASA satellites that monitor freshwater resources for use in agriculture, linking space technology to Earth science. Educators can employ the curriculum to teach concepts related to the atmosphere, ecosystems, habitable zones, and photosynthesis through provided educator guides and student sheets.

The program adheres to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Earth’s Systems and Earth and Human Activity. By analyzing real-world data from the Aqua satellite, students can grasp how life on Earth adapts to solar conditions. The resource was developed by NASA and can be accessed here. The educational material was originally published on NASA Science.

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