1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,340 If you’ve been watching this series, you know that NASA has 2 00:00:03,340 --> 00:00:07,500 scientists posted all over the world studying Earth’s frozen regions. 3 00:00:07,500 --> 00:00:14,670 We’ve got people exploring ice sheets, glaciers, permafrost, sea ice, snow and even ice on other planets! 4 00:00:14,670 --> 00:00:17,850 But even our top scientists need a little back-up sometimes. 5 00:00:17,850 --> 00:00:20,410 I’m a scientist! 6 00:00:20,410 --> 00:00:28,330 7 00:00:28,330 --> 00:00:30,540 Cryosphere 8 00:00:30,540 --> 00:00:33,290 9 00:00:33,290 --> 00:00:35,390 Cryo Kids: Bonus Episode 10 00:00:35,390 --> 00:00:40,030 11 00:00:40,030 --> 00:00:41,580 Do you like going outside to do science? 12 00:00:41,580 --> 00:00:42,450 Yeah. 13 00:00:42,450 --> 00:00:43,910 Why? 14 00:00:43,910 --> 00:00:45,490 Cuz it's fun. 15 00:00:45,490 --> 00:00:47,160 Yeah? What’s your favorite part? 16 00:00:47,160 --> 00:00:48,510 Frost tube. 17 00:00:48,510 --> 00:00:50,540 Frost tube! Cool! 18 00:00:50,540 --> 00:00:54,620 In this bonus episode of Cryosphere, we’re following the micro-explorers 19 00:00:54,620 --> 00:00:59,180 that are helping NASA collect data from their own backyard 20 00:00:59,180 --> 00:01:01,200 Do you think it’s going to be frozen? 21 00:01:01,200 --> 00:01:02,400 Yeah. 22 00:01:02,400 --> 00:01:03,100 Yeaaaaah! 23 00:01:03,100 --> 00:01:04,040 Why? 24 00:01:04,040 --> 00:01:08,040 Because it’s very frozen! 25 00:01:08,040 --> 00:01:08,640 26 00:01:08,640 --> 00:01:12,530 Here’s the idea: students construct a Frost Tube that get put into a 27 00:01:12,530 --> 00:01:15,540 hole in undisturbed and un-compacted soil. 28 00:01:15,540 --> 00:01:20,840 During the cold months, students will measure the depth at which water in the Frost Tube freezes, 29 00:01:20,840 --> 00:01:24,120 indicating that the surrounding soil has frozen. 30 00:01:24,120 --> 00:01:28,330 This is one of many citizen science projects facilitated by GLOBE, 31 00:01:28,330 --> 00:01:32,380 the Global Learning and Observations to benefit the Environment Program. 32 00:01:32,380 --> 00:01:33,490 What’s going on? What did you -- 33 00:01:33,490 --> 00:01:35,530 It’s turning into ice! 34 00:01:35,530 --> 00:01:37,790 How far down is the ice? 35 00:01:37,790 --> 00:01:38,740 36 00:01:38,740 --> 00:01:41,360 Whoa! It’s a long way! 37 00:01:41,360 --> 00:01:44,460 So is there still liquid in there? 38 00:01:44,460 --> 00:01:49,930 It’s a worldwide program that, so far, has collected over 130 million 39 00:01:49,930 --> 00:01:55,050 measurements from more than 10 million students in 113 countries! 40 00:01:55,050 --> 00:01:57,930 Are you a scientist? - Yeah - 41 00:01:57,930 --> 00:02:04,320 These measurements are added to a massive worldwide database that’s free and open to the public. 42 00:02:04,320 --> 00:02:08,830 GLOBE connects my students with the rest of the world through science 43 00:02:08,830 --> 00:02:12,780 and looking at climate change and how it’s infecting the future. 44 00:02:12,780 --> 00:02:16,770 GLOBE teachers like Terri are transforming the way kids see science 45 00:02:16,770 --> 00:02:20,900 and how they'll respond to changes in their future environment. 46 00:02:20,900 --> 00:02:25,340 Let me see your happy face! 47 00:02:25,340 --> 00:02:28,960 Actually, we were so impressed with the kids of John Fredson School 48 00:02:28,960 --> 00:02:33,990 that we decided to show their work to the scientists in the original NASA Explorers Cryosphere series 49 00:02:33,990 --> 00:02:38,710 And they had a couple things to say. 50 00:02:38,710 --> 00:02:41,510 Oh my god, that’s awesome. 51 00:02:41,510 --> 00:02:42,140 52 00:02:42,140 --> 00:02:44,560 Oh my god. 53 00:02:44,560 --> 00:02:53,170 54 00:02:53,170 --> 00:02:56,520 That’s awesome! 55 00:02:56,520 --> 00:03:00,130 Wow, this is really, really cool 56 00:03:00,130 --> 00:03:02,160 Hey students from Miss Terri’s class! 57 00:03:02,160 --> 00:03:03,680 I just got to see your video! 58 00:03:03,680 --> 00:03:08,270 I was so impressed that you guys were braving the conditions of the snow 59 00:03:08,270 --> 00:03:12,560 and all the crazy stuff to go and learn more about the permafrost 60 00:03:12,560 --> 00:03:15,400 and where the water layer is, right outside your school 61 00:03:15,400 --> 00:03:16,900 That looked incredible! 62 00:03:16,900 --> 00:03:22,150 It is so exciting to see you guys and girls doing such great work 63 00:03:22,150 --> 00:03:26,050 as we watch our planet change over time 64 00:03:26,050 --> 00:03:27,160 Hey there, young scientists 65 00:03:27,160 --> 00:03:29,170 Looks like you guys are doing some amazing things 66 00:03:29,170 --> 00:03:34,720 Remember to keep warm, and take notes, and also stay curious 67 00:03:34,720 --> 00:03:37,970 Oh my god, this is awesome. I loved seeing the 68 00:03:37,970 --> 00:03:42,310 enthusiasm of these kids. They're outside, it's obviously really cold 69 00:03:42,310 --> 00:03:46,510 but everyone is so excited to be out there making measurements for NASA 70 00:03:46,510 --> 00:03:48,350 That’s wicked cool 71 00:03:48,350 --> 00:03:51,000 Because you’re so right, science is so fun 72 00:03:51,000 --> 00:03:54,810 I really hope that you'll continue believing in that 73 00:03:54,810 --> 00:04:00,340 The best piece of advice I ever got was that whatever you do, do your best 74 00:04:00,340 --> 00:04:04,450 And from all of us here at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, remember: 75 00:04:04,450 --> 00:04:08,100 Dare mighty things! 76 00:04:08,100 --> 00:04:09,790 So keep up the great work! 77 00:04:09,790 --> 00:04:11,840 Make sure that you're having fun no matter what 78 00:04:11,840 --> 00:04:14,560 That’s the key thing about pursuing a career in science 79 00:04:14,560 --> 00:04:16,410 Make sure it’s something you love 80 00:04:16,410 --> 00:04:20,820 And I'm really impressed. So hopefully, we'll take the lessons you're learning 81 00:04:20,820 --> 00:04:24,670 and apply them when we explore our solar system 82 00:04:24,670 --> 00:04:29,069