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Learn about clouds, Earth's energy budget and NASA Langley's contributions to atmospheric science research.

Badge Topic/Theme:
Earth's atmosphere is a complex, ever-changing system that protects our planet from harmful cosmic radiation, regulates energy inputs and outputs, and enables life as we know it to flourish. For over a hundred years, atmospheric scientists at NASA's Langley Research Center have been "serving the nation for the benefit of all humankind" by enhancing our knowledge of Earth's energy budget through innovative technologies and groundbreaking discoveries. It is critical that we continue to study and understand the delicate, natural balance between the Earth's atmosphere, weather and climate.

Actions Required for Badge Completion:
To successfully earn this badge, an educator will:

become a GLOBE-certified teacher (action: file upload),
review the importance of clouds in regulating Earth's energy budget (action: reflection),
investigate how clouds impact atmospheric temperatures (action: completed worksheet),
hear from a Langley Research Center atmospheric scientist and other educators (action: reflection), and
implement badge content and activities within their classroom (action: implementation photo[s]).

Intended Audience: Grades 3-9 STEM pre-service/in-service/informal educators

Time Required: 6 hours

Student Companion Badge: No

Click here to begin the steps of the badge.