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- 6th - 7th
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Students develop an understanding of the changing weather patterns around the United States using the Internet. They explore the internet searching for what the weather be like for the next week in several cities across the United States. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students participate in a simulation of a select scientific team from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students compare and contrast 3 types of extreme storms. They obtain real-time and historical meteorological data regarding 2 specific storms and then analyze the data to determine what type of storm each was. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how physical factors in estuaries vary over time. They conduct Internet research, take an online quiz, analyze a database, and complete a worksheet. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explain three ways in which marine navigation is important to society. They discuss the importance of having access to up to date data. They use the nowCOAST tool to gather information on tides and weather forecasts for specific areas. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify the factors that cause and affect tides. They analyze different tide patterns and discuss what can affect the variations of these patterns. Thye describe how tides affect our lives. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students retrieve and interpret data on the distribution of selected estuarine animals at various stages in their life history. They compare the distribution of selected species in two or more estuaries and draw inferences about the ecology of the estuaries. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students develop an awareness of basic meteorology and related earth science topics. They reinforce geographical knowledge and build analytical and communications skills through class presentations. Students research exciting weather sites on the Internet. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore and discuss hurricanes, and examine how meteorologists, weather officers, and NASA researchers use measurement and data analysis to predict severe weather. They plot points on coordinate map, classify hurricanes according to NOAA guidelines, calculate speed of storms, make predictions on hurricance landfall, and interpret and analyze data. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students are taught how to use the zip or city search for obtainin local weather forecast. They create their own icons for a forecast-at-a-glance poster for the classroom. Students visit the National Weather Service website. Full Review »

