Turn imagery into evidence.

Every EarthXLab mission follows a clear investigation sequence: observe closely, compare change, record evidence, and check understanding.

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One investigation. Four deliberate stages.

The sequence slows the first look down, gives comparison a purpose, and connects every conclusion to something visible.

01Current Esri World Imagery mosaic used for close observation

Observe

Begin with one view. Locate land, water, vegetation, and built surfaces without rushing to explain them.

022014 Esri Wayback archive used for comparison

Compare

Place dates side by side and look for differences in position, shape, texture, and extent.

03Changed satellite view used to record evidence

Record

Draw, label, and write observations so every claim points back to visible evidence.

04Urban satellite detail used for an understanding check

Check understanding

Answer focused questions and review explanations that connect the response to the imagery.

A repeatable path, from first look to conclusion.

The same structure supports a new location without turning the investigation into guesswork.

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A clear prompt

Each stage asks one focused question so learners know what evidence to seek.

02

Hands-on work

Comparing, drawing, and writing make the evidence part of the learner's own reasoning.

03

Explained feedback

Review connects an answer to the image instead of stopping at right or wrong.

Start with evidence. Leave with understanding.

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