Expedition Earth & Beyond (EEAB)


Curricular Materials: Blue Marble Matches

Using Earth for Planetary Comparisons

This activity introduces students to aspects of the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and litho/geosphere and how they are interrelated. It is designed to promote an interest in authentic investigations of Earth using images acquired by astronauts as the hook.

Teacher's Guide
Blue Marble Matches Teacher's Guide
Teacher's Guide
Student Guide
Blue Marble Matches Student Guide
Student Guide

Blue Marble Matches Image Resources

Explore Cards
Explore Cards
Planetary Feature Cards
Planetary Feature Cards
Earth Review Images
Earth Review Images
Earth Feature Cards
Earth Feature Cards

Feature Charts (Interactive display - more information for each image)

Other Useful Resources

Quick Reference Sheet
Quick Reference Sheet
Quick Reference Sheet
Background Info Outline
Background Info Outline
Background Info Outline
Research Planning
Research Planning
Research Planning