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ISSUE 04 APRIL 2024
Welcome to Earthrise!
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Apollo 8, the first crewed mission to the Moon, entered lunar orbit Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 1968. That evening, the astronauts - Commander Frank Borman, Command Module Pilot Jim Lovell, and Lunar Module Pilot William Anders - held a live broadcast from lunar orbit in which they showed pictures of Earth and the Moon as seen from their spacecraft.
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Earthrise is an initiative launched by NASA in cooperation with federal and nonfederal partners to elevate Earth and climate science in the classroom. Each monthly edition will focus on a new theme, such as air quality, oceans, and agriculture.
April 2024 Issue: Earth Action
Earth Day is commemorated around the world each year on April 22. This month, we feature resources to help students learn more about their local environments and make an impact in their communities. Together, small changes can make a big impact.
Celebrate Earth Day with NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and watch as astronauts describe seeing our beautiful planet from space!
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CELEBRATE EARTH DAY ON APRIL 22 | |
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Earth Day 2024: Posters and Virtual Backgrounds
(All Grade Levels)
Celebrate our home planet by decorating your space with this year's new ocean-themed graphics. Download the poster, update your phone and computer backgrounds, and learn about the science behind the artwork.
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NASA Earth Day 2024 Toolkit
(All Grade Levels)
Are you hosting an Earth Day activity in your community? This Earth Day 2024 Outreach Toolkit, supported by NASA Science and focused on Earth’s oceans and waterways, is packed with activities, demonstrations, handouts, posters, and videos to support your local event!
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ENGAGE IN CITIZEN SCIENCE | |
April is Citizen Science Month, an opportunity to spotlight participatory science that engages the public. Volunteer scientists might collect or analyze data, interpret results, solve problems, or contribute to research that would not be possible without crowdsourcing. Learn more about these types of science projects supported by the federal government at citizenscience.gov, or visit the agencies below to participate. | |
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How Humans Are Changing Earth (Grades 4 and Up)
Watch as Dr. Kate Calvin, NASA chief scientist and senior climate advisor, outlines recent scientific findings on climate change and its effect on the planet.
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Ocean Color Countdown
(All Grade Levels)
Dive into this video that explains how the color of our oceans, lakes, and rivers can tell us a lot about what's going on just beneath the surface.
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My NASA Data Air Quality Mini Lessons
(Grades 3-12)
Air quality is a measure of the pollution level in the air. Monitoring air quality is important because polluted air can be bad for human health. Explore mini lessons, interactives, and lesson plans with My NASA Data.
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U.S. Greenhouse Gas Center (Grades 9 and Up)
The U.S. Greenhouse Gas Center is a multi-agency effort to compile greenhouse gas data from observations and models. Learn about greenhouse gases and explore greenhouse gas datasets.
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Discover Environmental Science Careers
(All Grade Levels)
Environmental science brings together physical, biological, and information sciences to understand and solve environmental issues. Explore careers in environmental science and find opportunities to engage with the U.S. Department of Defense.
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Climate Change and Human Health Lesson Plans (Grades 9 and Up)
Did you know that climate change also impacts your health? The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences has developed classroom modules that challenge students to consider the complex interactions between environmental health and human health, and prompts students to take action to improve their communities and design interventions to enhance climate resilience.
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Climate Resilience in Your Community Activity Book (Grades 5-10)
Environmental hazards are happening more often because of climate change. Even though these events can be scary, there is so much we can do to build community resilience. Using this activity book from NOAA, students will learn about community resilience and discover ways to make a difference.
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Prevent Marine Debris in Your Community
(All Grade Levels)
Marine debris is human-created waste that has deliberately or accidentally been released into a waterway or ocean. The Marine Debris Prevention Best Practices Manual is a comprehensive guide to help establish lasting change on school campuses.
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NASA Climate Legacies (All Grade Levels)
Each generation inherits the climate from the one before; their choices ripple through time to shape the world for us and our descendants. Create your own climate timeline to see how different generations experience a changing climate differently.
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Look for more great Earth and Climate Science content next month!
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Thank you to our collaborating partners for contributing resources and engaging educators. | |
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NASA Office of STEM Engagement
NASA is committed to engaging, inspiring, and attracting future generations of explorers and building a diverse future STEM workforce.
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery.
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