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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Hurricanes

For Students 9th - 10th
This information-filled article provides you with everything you need to know regarding hurricanes and tropical cyclones.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Winter and Summer Storms Scenarios

For Teachers 4th
Understand that there are reasons that summer and winter storms are different.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Education: Tomorrow's Forecast: Oceans and Weather [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A lesson unit for Grades 4-9 on how the ocean affects climate and weather. Includes worksheets (also in Spanish) and maps.
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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.
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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.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Icy Winter Weather

For Students 9th - 10th
When meteorologists forecast a winter storm one of the important predictions they make is the type, or types, of precipitation that are likely to fall. Will freezing rain cause an ice storm? Will ice pellets called sleet leave the ground...
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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.
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USA Today

Usatoday.com: Understanding Weather Technology

For Students 6th - 8th
An article describing current technologies that are used to predict weather.
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Tornado Forecasts

For Students 9th - 10th
Scientists study tornado history to help forecast future occurrances. This article explains methods meteorologists use to best predict when tornadoes might develop.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Remote Sensing

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the importance of radar and satellite sensing in weather forecasting. Well illustrated with useful animations showing how radar and satellite sensing works.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Sun Teaching Box

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This teaching box contains lessons about features of the sun relevant to space weather prediction.
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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Earth Science: The Hydrologic Cycle: Water's Journey

For Students 9th - 10th
Instructional module focusing on the hydrological cycle. Discussion includes the movement of water through the different reservoirs on earth and its impact on climate and weather patterns. Site also includes an interactive practice quiz...
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National Snow and Ice Data Center

National Snow and Ice Data Center: State of the Cryosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides thorough information about the status of snow and ice as indicators of climate change. This site has links to introductory information about the cryosphere, as well as info on specific area weather patterns.
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Other

Real Audio en Espanol

For Students 9th - 10th
A link to all the hispanic countries with their radio and TV stations available through RealAudio. With luck you may find a weather broadcast live on a station you're listening to. Interesting either way!
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Weather Watchers

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students are introduced to some essential meteorology concepts so they more fully understand the impact of meteorological activity on air pollution control and prevention. First, they develop an understanding of the magnitude and...
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NASA

Nasa Space Place: What Is La Nina?

For Students 3rd - 8th
A concise explanation of La Nina. Discusses global weather patterns and the difference between El Nino and La Nina.
Handout
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Floods and Flood Plains

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed report on floods and flood plains. Facts about weather patterns, zoning restrictions, and dams and levees are given along with diagrams and photos.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Air Under Pressure

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to air masses, with an emphasis on the differences between and characteristics of high - versus low-pressure air systems. Students also hear about weather forecasting instrumentation and how engineers work to...
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Other

Nexlab: Weather Exercises and Modules

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Includes a number of forecasting exercises including front and synoptic map activities dealing with front location, pressure, location, and types of precipitation. The site is currently under construction.
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University of Wisconsin

Ssec: Real Time Imagery and Data: Satellite Images of the Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out real-time satellite photos of the earth to study weather patterns.
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Weather

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the first things you probably do every morning is look out the window to see what the weather is like. Looking outside and listening to the day's forecast helps you decide what clothes you will wear and maybe even what you will do...
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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.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Weather Maps

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart defines and gives examples of various weather symbols and descriptive words concerning weather patterns. It explains the uses of weather maps and how scientists use these to predict the...
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US Geological Survey

Us Geological Survey:stream Gaging and Flood Forecasting [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service work together to provide information at this site about floods. The site talks about two main topics on floods, stream gaging and flood forecasting.

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