Investigate the fascinating, yet terrifying phenomenon of hurricanes from the safety of your classroom using this earth science unit. Focusing on developing young scientists' spacial thinking skills, these lessons engage...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Descriptions of various types of local wind patterns.

A suite of lessons focusing on the basic elements of climate and weather. Inquiry-based exploration of extreme weather events and the factors of weather including clouds, wind, air pressure, temperature, and the water cycle.

Use remote sensing data and background information to look at regional and global consequences of El Nino. Try working with the 'situation' to test your understanding.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how wind patterns and other factors cause ocean surface currents.

Describes how wind patterns and other factors cause ocean surface currents. [Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.]

A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of weather and climate, and the difference between them.