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It's About Time

Volcanic Hazards: Airborne Debris

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils interpret maps and graph data related to volcanic ash. Then they analyze the importance of wind speed and the dangers of the ash to both life, air temperature, and technology. 
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NASA

Nasa: Cosmicopia: Solar Wind

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource includes a brief description of solar wind, a solar wind model, a list of current articles concerning solar wind events, and "Solar Wind Activities," which include links to related lessons.
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Other

Kites as Education: Wind Origins

For Students 9th - 10th
This "kite science" site offers information on wind and the atmospheric conditions that cause it. From "Principles of Aeronautics."
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Geography Phenomenon: Hurricanes

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes how ocean currents affect climates around the world and the impact of the Gulf Stream, which can cause hurricanes to form. The role of wind patterns in the Caribbean is also discussed.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Ww2010: Radar Meteorology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Illinois explains basic principles of weather radar, its development, and application to weather forcasting. Includes section on how wind patterns are shown using doppler radar.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Weather Front

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wikipedia site tells all about weather fronts, or boundaries between two air masses with differing characteristics. Includes many hyperlinked terms to additional information on related subjects.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Global Weather Machine

For Students 9th - 10th
In this illustrated essay from NOVA Online, explore the cyclical process of weather creation and the effects of El Nino on the global weather system.

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