American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: The Weather at High Altitudes
Learn about the air and weather that happens high up in the atmosphere.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: High Altitude Observatory: Tycho Brahe (1546 1601)
This site contains information about Brahe's contributions to astronomy, and also discusses his planetary model.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Change in the Atmosphere With Altitude
How does the atmosphere change as you go up high in the sky?
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Gigantic Triangles: Measuring Altitude (Inclinometer)
If you've ever wondered how tall that bridge is, or how high your kite was, then this could be a good project for you. You'll learn how you can use the mathematics of right triangles to measure the height of an object with two...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Going to Extremes: High Anxiety
Investigate the illness known as acute mountain sickness, and describe what happens to the human body when it climbs too high altitudes too rapidly for the body to adjust. Describe ways to avoid altitude sickness.
PBS
Pbs: Frontline World Story: Kenya Run, Lornah, Run
This PBS Frontline world story is about a Kenyan world class runner. The runners name is, Lornah Kiplagat, and she uses her prize money to fund a high altitudes training center in Kenya. Her facility provides women with an opportunity to...
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: High Altitude Observatory: Aristarchus of Samos (310 230 Bc)
A brief biography and discussion of Aristarchus' theories provided here.
PBS
Pbs: Everest
The companion web site to NOVA programs on Mt. Everest: Lost on Everest, High Exposure: Humans at Altitude, Climb, History and Culture, Earth, Wind, and ice, Previous Expeditions, and Resources.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: How High Does the Atmosphere Go?
This lesson shows the parts of the atmosphere and their size (thickness) relative to the size of the Earth. It includes background information, lesson outline, links to standards and assessments.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Deadly Ascent: Body Breakdowns
Explore the injuries mountain climbers can sustain when they reach high altitudes, and discover how extreme cold can damage the human body.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Supersonic Dream: Anatomy of Concorde
Examine the features of Concorde that were designed and engineered for high-altitude, supersonic flight by exploring this detailed, interactive cross section.
NASA
Nasa: Innovative Engines
NASA's Glenn Research Center reports on its innovative engines program, namely ion propulsion, a technology that once only powered imaginary spacecraft in science fiction novels. It is now a reality.
Michigan Reach Out
Nasa Teacher's Resource Center: Balloon Staging
Activity to show student how rockets reach high altitudes.
Other
Space Crew Protective Equipment
The David Clark Company outlines the history of their "Crew Protective Equipment". Good images and information on their suits is available here. Information is available on the following equipment.Anti-G Suits used by allied fighter...
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: River Thames, England
This photo shows a high altitude, bird's eye view of the River Thames, one of the most famous rivers in the world. The River Thames flows through London and the southern part of England and is around 346 kilometres (215 miles) in length....
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Yangtze River, China
Located in China, the Yangtze River is one of the longest rivers in the world, reaching a length of around 6300 kilometres (3917 miles). This high altitude photo of the Yangtze River shows where the Three Gorges Dam is located. For more...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies, 1898
A map from 1898 of Mexico, Central America and the West Indies. The map includes an inset map of Cuba and the Isthmus of Nicaragua. "The surface of the Rocky Mountain highland in Mexico is quite similar to that of the great plateau...
Curated OER
Unesco: Peru: Rio Abiseo National Park
The park was created in 1983 to protect the fauna and flora of the rainforests that are characteristic of this region of the Andes. There is a high level of endemism among the fauna and flora found in the park. The yellow-tailed woolly...