This module provides current scientific information and data on how scientists study and monitor polar sea ice processes on Earth.

Class Resources

The classroom resources are presented in the form of an electronic lecture that includes information on the satellite and sensor. Digital files for the graphics are provided so that you may either view them directly on screen or send them to a printer to make color view graphs.

INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES
The following are provided for each chapter.

objectives
references and suggested reading

Computer Lab Resources

The computer lab resources contain guided inquiry exercises, satellite data, and freeware image analysis software (SEE Image).

INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES
An Instructor's Guide that contains the following information is included for each exercise.
learning objectives
National Science Education Content Standards
science process skills
image processing skills
mathematical tools
resource materials
answers to the exercise questions

Glossary & Acronym List 

Terms are defined and acronyms are expanded. 

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