NASA eClips: Our World: ICESat-2 - What Is Ice?

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• Teaching Tips
  This video would serve as a good introduction or anchoring phenomenon for a larger unit about states of matter, or the earth system. You will want to prepare a vocab sheet or something to pair with the video if it is not a part of a larger lesson.
• About the Science
  This video contains scientifically sound information about liquid water and water ice. It discusses how the properties of water are important for supporting life on Earth and contribute to other things like Earth's climate. Passed initial science review - expert science review pending.
• About the Pedagogy
  The 3-minute video includes a description and key words, but no lesson or teacher guide. Teachers may want to create their own discussion questions. It does link to several websites for background information and activities.
• Technical Details/Ease of Use
  Video length is 2:58 min