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Dataset included in this lesson from Stevens-Rumann et al., 2017 Link

Dataset included this lesson from Young et al., 2019 Link

Final model and explanation submission Link

About: “Arctic Feedbacks” is a middle/high school earth science unit focused on weather and climate as it relates to Earth’s system.  The unit is centered around an anchoring phenomena known as Arctic amplification and consists of ten unique lessons, each tied to the NGSS Earth’s systems standards. Students will gather evidence to model and explain Arctic amplification by engaging with 360 degree virtual expeditions, authentic real-time Arctic datasets, and app-based labs.

About: Data Puzzle activities combine authentic scientific data with the research-backed pedagogical practices of Ambitious Science Teaching (see figure below), the gold standard in three-dimensional learning that supports student sense-making of natural phenomena. Ambitious Science Teaching (AST) is a pedagogical framework made up of four sets of core practices for inquiry-based learning. Why did we incorporate AST into Data Puzzle activities? In a nutshell, AST encourages students to learn science like a scientist, and we couldn't think of a more fitting strategy for engaging students with authentic scientific data.