In this environmental science lesson, students explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and remote sensing technologies, such as satellite imagery, are used to detect and classify deforestation. Using geographic information systems (GIS), students analyze environmental changes caused by human activity and reflect on the role of technology in monitoring ecosystems. Through hands-on image sorting and guided discussion, they begin to understand how spectral data and machine learning models automate land cover classification. The lesson encourages students to think critically about the scale of environmental monitoring and the ethical implications of using AI to make decisions about land use and conservation.
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