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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Learning Zone

For Students 3rd - 8th
This comprehensive, interactive site is loaded with information, activities, and stories about thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes. Find out how these weather systems are formed, how they impact our lives, and how they cause chaos.
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Other

Earth Science: Earth's Surface and Heat [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
This textbook chapter looks at the role of temperature in sustaining life on Earth and on weather and climate. It discusses the Earth's movements and the seasons, the circulation of the oceans, wind and weather, and the water cycle....
Website
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: New Tool to Enhance Weather Forecasters' Skills

For Students 9th - 10th
Site talks about how to advance meteorology in Africa. The goal is to improve daily and seasonal rainfall predictions.
Handout
NASA

Nasa Earth Observatory: Should We Talk About the Weather?

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover how scientists use the BOREAS to gather data such as heat, carbon dioxide, water vapor, and more to see what role these levels have on climate changes.
PPT
Tramline

Tramline: Tornado Field Trip

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this virtual field trip students learn about the formation of tornadoes. Students also visit websites where they can research various types of information about tornadoes.
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Other

El Castellano: Las Radios en Espanol, Pais Por Pais

For Students 9th - 10th
More than 100 Spanish-speaking radio stations, listed country by country, that can be accessed on the internet. A great way to develop skills in listening comprehension! Some sites may be inactive, but the majority are up and running....
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Other

Gpb: Talking Up a Storm

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the tools meteorologist use to predict changes in the weather patterns. Understand how these tools help them give us an accurate forecast.
Activity
The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute Online: Make Your Own Barometer

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this site from the Franklin Institute Online, you are given instructions how to make a simple barometer as part of an activity in which you make a weather station for observation.
Article
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: What Are Weather Reports?

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what a typical weather reports contains, and why it is important to viewers.
Website
BBC

Bbc Weather: Sao Paulo, Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
If you are planning to travel to Sao Paulo, Brazil, use this site to find the weekly weather report.
Handout
Dan Satterfield

Dan's Wild Weather Radar

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the basics of what radar is and how it works. Gives additional information on Doppler and Nexrad radar systems. Site is great for younger learners or kids.
Activity
The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute Online: Make Your Own Rain Gauge

For Students 3rd - 8th
Make a simple rain gauge to measure the precipitation.
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Forecasting Economics

For Teachers K - 1st
Can you learn economics from the weather? Learners will be able to integrate science, math, and economics through this engaging lesson. The forecast predicts some percentage chance of success.
Article
NOAA

Noaa: Weather Prediction and Detection

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how the tools for weather prediction has changed in this article.
Handout
USA Today

Usa Today: How a Low Pressure System Affects Weather

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the fronts and weather patterns associated with low pressure areas.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: How Predictable!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students follow weather forecasts to gauge their accuracy and produce a weather report for the class. They develop skills of observation, recording and reporting.
Article
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Hot Water Battle

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you noticed your winter weather changing each year? Both global warming and El Nino are most likely the cause. Read here about these two major ingredients changing the world around us.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Classroom Phenology: The Environment a Source of Data and Observations

For Teachers 1st - 5th
A unit where young scholars record daily temperatures, precipitation amounts, observations of weather patterns, shadow length of a set object, and other observations. In addition, they will complete a season-long weekly observation of a...
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Satellite Storm Search

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars investigate a physical model to explore how satellite data impacts weather monitoring and forecasting.
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Other

An Overview of the Weather Patterns in Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has climate patterns of Belize by month along with general climate patterns.
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Other

Tropical Cyclone Observed and Forecast Tracks

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has tracked all tropical cyclones from 1988 forward that occurred across the globe. Tropical cyclones have also been categorized by strength.
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NOAA

Noaa: Cpc: Hazards Assessment Brief

For Students 9th - 10th
This Hazards Assessment from the Climate Prediction Center is intended to provide emergency managers, planners, forecasters and the public advance notice of potential hazards related to climate, weather and hydrological events. Check out...
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Will It Rain, Sleet, or Snow?

For Students 6th - 8th
Can you predict if it will rain, sleet, or snow? Test your forecasting skills.
Activity
Science Struck

Science Struck: How to Make a Wind Vane in 5 Easy Steps

For Students 4th - 8th
Explains how to make and install a weather vane using simple materials. Includes illustrations.

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