Day 4
Sea Levels are Rising
Day 4
Sea Levels are Rising
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Sea Levels are Rising
Over 40 percent of humans live within 100 kilometers of a coastline, making coastal communities a key part of our daily lives. All of these coastlines are prone to the negative effects of sea level rise. Today we will investigate how global climate change impacts coastal communities and what NOAA is doing to better understand and protect these regions.
Supplies You Will Need
Supplies You Will Need
Two identical, clear, plastic containers (approx. 6"x6")
Clay (enough to fill about 1/4 of each tub)
Tray of ice cubes
Ruler
Water
Permanent Marker
Don't forget to log on to today's LIVE webinar at 10am PST!
NOAA's own Sarah Wise from the NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center will be talking to us about Climate and Communities: Adapting to Rapid Change
Note to Parents: Skip the Ads!
Note to Parents: Skip the Ads!
Many of the videos you will be viewing are on YouTube, and unfortunately, these often start with ads. Just have your young scientists click the "Skip" button as they are able to move straight to the video.
Get up to Speed!
Get up to Speed!
Sea Levels on the Move
Sea Levels on the Move
The Earth’s Climate is changing, and it is causing sea levels to change too. Continuously measuring sea level changes over the long term is the best way for scientists to understand and project how and when this will affect our communities. Watch this video to see how NOAA scientists are tracking sea level rise (2.5 mins)
Global vs Local Sea Level Rise
Global vs Local Sea Level Rise
Sea level rise isn’t uniform across the globe. Why not? Check out this video to understand more. (2.5 mins)
Dive a little Deeper
Dive a little Deeper
Join Today's Webinar at 10am PST!
Join Today's Webinar at 10am PST!
Students will have a chance to ask questions!
If you Want to Learn more...
If you Want to Learn more...
The Anatomy of Glacial Sea Ice Loss
The Anatomy of Glacial Sea Ice Loss
This article includes text and videos about glaciers and how they melt!
Leaving Leeville: Losing a Coastal Community
Leaving Leeville: Losing a Coastal Community
Windell Curole knows what it means to see a community washed away. He’s seen it. On this tour of Leeville, Louisiana, Windell explains how storms and rising sea level have forced people to retreat inland several times in the last century.(1.5 min)
If You want to Do More...
If You want to Do More...
Investigating Sea Level Rise using Real Data
Investigating Sea Level Rise using Real Data
This cool online activity uses a series of interactive web maps, apps, and high-resolution images to help you learn about sea level using real data from NOAA. Try and complete levels 1-5!
Land Ice vs. Sea Ice
Land Ice vs. Sea Ice
What's the difference between sea ice and land ice? This hands-on activity will help you find out. Get out your supplies for this one!
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