EO Kids

Sipping Snow in the Sierras ( 10 MB) – October 2021

Did you know that some of the water you drink may have started as snow? Explore how snowmelt becomes water for you and for crops too in Sipping Snow in the Sierras. Plus, you can do a cool experiment and find out how much water snow leaves behind.

Earth Observatory stories highlighted in this issue of EO Kids:

EO Kids is written for audiences aged 9 to 14. It is published with support from NASA’s Landsat, Terra, and Aqua missions.

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Mission Biomes

Mission: Biomes online interactive activity to support learning and awareness of seven terrestrial biomes.

Making and Melting Ice at Earth’s Poles

Making and Melting Ice at Earth’s Poles

Find out about sea ice and its effects on ecosystems and global climate by looking at how and when it forms on Earth. Plus, learn how different types of water freeze in our “DIY Science” activity: “Saltwater is Cool (Literally).”

Peeking at Penguins: Poop from Space

Peeking at Penguins: Poop from Space

Did you know that satellites can be used to find penguin populations by looking at what they leave behind? EO Kids is discovering more about penguins by looking at their poop from space.

From School to NASA Earth Scientist

From School to NASA Earth Scientist

Find out what three NASA scientists wanted to be when they were young and discover what they do now. Then, be a scientist yourself, right now!

Water, Water, Everywhere!

Water, Water, Everywhere!

In this issue EO Kids explores water all over Earth, from glaciers to groundwater.

Glaciers: Ice on the Move

Glaciers: Ice on the Move

Explore a shrinking glacier in Alaska from space and make your own "mountain" glacier.