Explores wind vanes, how they work, where they are found, and other interesting facts.

Learn about droughts, their causes, different types, effects, and other interesting facts.

A discussion from the Oklahoma Climatological Survey of the thermal factors effecting the movement of air masses in the atmosphere. Numerous topics such as methods of heat transfer, latent heat, phase changes (including sublimation and...

Described as "principal structure associated with the history of weather observation" in the United States, this observatory is home to the oldest continuous weather record in North America, and is where numerous meteorological...

A Grade 8 Science teacher describes how she set up her classroom routines to facilitate group interaction and efficient use of technology tools during a UDL unit. As part of their unit on meteorology, students created a presentation on...

This activity is intended for an Introductory Meteorology class; an earth science elective intended for Juniors and Seniors. (It was orginally modifed from an Introductory Meteorology Laboratory Assigment taught to undergraduates at...

In this slider picture puzzle, try and put the pieces in the correct place to see all types of different clouds.

This site from the Univ. Corp. for Atmospheric Research provides detailed information on El Nino and its effects on the trade winds is offered at this site, with satellite photos.

This site from NASA lists and defines global wind patterns. It features a graphic of these patterns and a self-test with answers.

The National Weather Service presents this site on synoptic meteorology, large-scale weather systems. Learn about the structure and behavior of the atmosphere, including clouds, precipitation, winds and more. Also includes learning...

This site from the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research offers information on drought and global climate conditions, with an explanation of the trade winds.

This site offers definitions for terms related to El Nino, including information on southern oscillation and its relationship to the trade winds.

This site focuses on water and air pollution in Australia, with a brief mention of sea breezes.