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The images can be downloaded in various sizes as image files.
The website explains what the colors represent in the maps.
Additional Prerequisites
Make sure students are familiar with data representing a departure from "normal" and how that can change, depending on what data range you choose as your baseline.
Differentiation
One option for using this site would be to allow students to openly investigate. You could use what they find to drive classroom discussion and further learning.
Another option would be to craft instructions and questions for students to respond to about a specific map or set of maps.
Scientist Notes
Teaching Tips
Standards
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