Scientific Research
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Students Measure Changes in Lake Ice and Snow
Scientists observe and study the natural environment to increase understanding of how it functions. In this video, Alaskan students gather field data about lake ice and snow conditions. These students learn about the process of Western scientific research and take part in the collection of valuable data that contributes to the building of scientific knowledge.
Watch the video, and then respond to the following questions in the box below.
- What can snow and ice data tell scientists about environmental conditions?
- What instruments are the students using to take measurements?
- What happens to the data after the students gather it?
- Is the data useful to the general public? If so, how? If not, why not?
