TeachersFirst Weather - Science Resources
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Jetstream - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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5 to 12
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NOAA's JetStream - The Online Weather School is a free educational resource from the National Weather Service that helps students explore the science of meteorology through interactive...more
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NOAA's JetStream - The Online Weather School is a free educational resource from the National Weather Service that helps students explore the science of meteorology through interactive lessons and visuals. It covers a wide range of topics, including the atmosphere, global wind patterns, jet streams, clouds, thunderstorms, lightning, hurricanes, and the use of radar and satellite data. Organized into easy-to-follow modules, each section includes clear explanations, diagrams, and classroom activities that bring weather concepts to life. Designed for upper elementary through high school, JetStream supports differentiated instruction and aligns well with science standards, making it a valuable tool for engaging students in real-world weather phenomena.
tag(s): weather (166)
In the Classroom
Students can have a virtual Q&A with someone in the field of meteorology. Students can use Google Keep reviewed here to collaborate with peers while learning about a topic featured on the site. Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to track the weather throughout the country and world.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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17 Weather Science Projects and Lessons - Science Buddies
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K to 5
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If your students are fascinated by clouds, storms, and the mysteries of the sky, then Science Buddies: 17 Weather Science Projects and Lessons is the perfect resource to bring weather...more
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If your students are fascinated by clouds, storms, and the mysteries of the sky, then Science Buddies: 17 Weather Science Projects and Lessons is the perfect resource to bring weather to life in the classroom. This free collection of STEM activities explores weather and climate through hands-on investigations grouped by theme, including weather stations, temperature, precipitation, wind, air pressure, atmospheric science, and the seasons. Engaging projects such as Warmed by the Sun, Track Rainfall, Miniature Model Water Cycle, Make a Wind Vane, Cool Sea Breeze, and What Color is the Sky enable students to observe, experiment with, and analyze real-world weather patterns. Many of the lessons align with the Next Generation Science Standards and include detailed sections such as Introduction, Materials, Prep Work, Instructions, and Clean Up. While most content is freely available, a few lessons require a free account for full access.
tag(s): seasons (55), STEM (330), temperature (33), water cycle (25)
In the Classroom
When students are engaging in "Track Rainfall," they can use Google Drawings reviewed here to create a graph. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here as a journal while keeping data from the "Weather Stations and Weather Forecasts: Can You Do It Yourself?" lesson. Students can design their own weather report card using Canva Edu reviewed here after participating in the "Birthday Season Weather Report" lesson.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Weather and Climate Collection - PBS Learning Media
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K to 12
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PBS's Weather and Climate Collection provides students with opportunities to observe and describe weather conditions, analyze data, interpret visualizations and models, identify global...more
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PBS's Weather and Climate Collection provides students with opportunities to observe and describe weather conditions, analyze data, interpret visualizations and models, identify global patterns, and explore how regional climates are influenced by various factors. The collection includes videos, images, interactive lessons, media galleries, and full lesson plans, organized by grade bands: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Most resources come with teacher guides, student materials, and alignment to standards. Materials can be shared through Google Classroom, by direct link, or customized using the Build a Lesson tool with a free account. Many resources are also available in Spanish.
tag(s): climate change (110), data (152), pollution (55), weather (166)
In the Classroom
Students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to compare and contrast the weather patterns after engaging in "Different Types of Weather" (available in the K-2 section). After learning about "Major City Climate Zones" (available in the 3-5 section), students can use Figma reviewed here to create a weather journal featuring the 4-5 US cities and their daily weather. Students can use Buzzsprout reviewed here to record a podcast to teach others about the future of the Earth's climate after participating in the lesson "Choosing Earth's Climate Future" (available in the 9-12 section).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free Weather Lesson Plans and Resources - Share My Lesson
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K to 5
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Share My Lesson's free Weather Lesson Plans and Resources provide ten engaging lessons for grades K-2 and 3-5. Younger students can explore topics like Earth Day, types of pollution,...more
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Share My Lesson's free Weather Lesson Plans and Resources provide ten engaging lessons for grades K-2 and 3-5. Younger students can explore topics like Earth Day, types of pollution, weather listening activities, fall clothing posters, and seasonal word searches. For grades 3-5, available resources include a Math and Science Climate Change Graphing Activity, Down the Drain, a presentation and project on human impact, and another Earth Day lesson. Each resource includes sections such as About, Resource, Reviews, and Related. To access downloadable handouts and materials, users need to create a free account.
tag(s): earth day (61), pollution (55), seasons (55), weather (166)
In the Classroom
Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to keep a weather journal for a period of time. Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a book about different types of pollution. Students can use Canva Edu reviewed here to create videos explaining the different seasons, weather, and types of clothing to wear in each season.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Clouds Outside My Window - National Weather Service
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4 to 8
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Invite your students to explore the sky with The Clouds Outside My Window, a beautifully illustrated PDF from the National Weather Service. Written by meteorologist John Jensenius with...more
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Invite your students to explore the sky with The Clouds Outside My Window, a beautifully illustrated PDF from the National Weather Service. Written by meteorologist John Jensenius with help from Owlie Skywarn, this resource introduces learners to cloud science through real photographs and engaging explanations. It covers how clouds form, how they are named, and how to identify various cloud types -- from low-level stratus to towering cumulonimbus. The guide also delves into atmospheric phenomena such as rainbows, sundogs, and iridescence, making it ideal for upper elementary through middle school students. Teachers can use this resource to support science standards related to weather, the water cycle, and observation skills. It even encourages students to create their own cloud journals, fostering curiosity and hands-on learning.
tag(s): atmosphere (22), sun (83), weather (166)
In the Classroom
Have students keep a daily cloud observation journal using Google Slides reviewed here or Book Creator reviewed here for a week. They draw the clouds they see, label the cloud types, and describe the weather conditions, using the guide's real photo examples. Take students outside or use cloud photos from the PDF and challenge them to identify different cloud types (cirrus, stratus, cumulus, etc.) using visual clues and classification tips from the guide. Google Slides and Book Creator can also be used to have students research one type of cloud featured in the PDF and create a mini-booklet with facts, drawings, and fun weather facts, reinforcing content comprehension and creativity.
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Storms and Other Weather Events - UCAR Learning Zone
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6 to 12
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Step into the eye of the storm with UCAR's Learning Zone--an engaging, student-friendly resource that brings the science of extreme weather to life. Designed for middle and high school...more
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Step into the eye of the storm with UCAR's Learning Zone--an engaging, student-friendly resource that brings the science of extreme weather to life. Designed for middle and high school learners, this interactive site covers a wide range of storm types, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, monsoons, and winter storms. Each topic is presented through accessible explanations, vivid diagrams, and real-world examples that help students understand the atmospheric conditions leading to severe weather events. Educators will find a wealth of classroom-ready materials, such as simulations, animations, and activities, to support inquiry-based learning and align with science standards. Whether you're teaching about the formation of lightning or the impact of storm surges, the Learning Zone offers a comprehensive toolkit to make storm science both understandable and exciting.
tag(s): animation (58), hurricanes (34), inquiry (29), simulations (41), tornadoes (16), weather (166)
In the Classroom
After reviewing the main types of storms on the website, have students complete a sorting activity where they match storm characteristics (e.g., high winds, low pressure) to the correct storm type using cards. Assign students to track a current storm (hurricane, tornado outbreak, etc.) using online weather maps and news reports. They log daily changes and connect observations to storm formation concepts learned on the site using Book Creator reviewed here or Google Slides reviewed here. Using storm diagrams from the site (e.g., hurricane anatomy), students label parts of the storm and explain what's happening in each section, reinforcing their understanding of storm structures.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Globe Weather - UCAR Center for Science Education
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6 to 8
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The GLOBE Weather curriculum, developed by the UCAR Center for Science Education and supported by NASA, is a free, five-week instructional unit designed to help middle school students...more
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The GLOBE Weather curriculum, developed by the UCAR Center for Science Education and supported by NASA, is a free, five-week instructional unit designed to help middle school students (grades 6-8) understand weather phenomena at local, regional, and global scales. Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the curriculum employs a storyline approach and the BSCS 5E instructional model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) to guide students through three learning sequences: investigating isolated storms, exploring air mass collisions at fronts, and examining global storm patterns. Students engage in hands-on activities, analyze real-world data, and develop models to deepen their understanding of atmospheric processes. The curriculum includes comprehensive resources, including teacher guides, student activity sheets, assessments, PowerPoint presentations, and links to videos and simulations, to support instruction.
tag(s): air (27), atmosphere (22), data (152), matter (48), water (100), water cycle (25), weather (166)
In the Classroom
Have students record daily weather observations using GLOBE's data sheets. They can track temperature, cloud cover, and precipitation to identify local weather patterns. Assign students to analyze real storm data from the GLOBE Weather curriculum (e.g., radar maps, satellite images) to investigate causes and effects of severe weather events. Assign students different regions of the world to track and compare weather conditions, helping them explore global patterns and how storms travel. Using interactive models or simple classroom experiments, students can simulate how cold and warm air masses collide to form different weather fronts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Earth - NASA
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3 to 6
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Learn about planet Earth by exploring big questions such as "What is Climate Change?" and "How are Earth's Oceans and Climate Connected?" on this NASA site. Users can also play ...more
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Learn about planet Earth by exploring big questions such as "What is Climate Change?" and "How are Earth's Oceans and Climate Connected?" on this NASA site. Users can also play games, watch videos, learn about glaciers, and much more. The Earth Indicators portion includes information and explanations on resources that scientists monitor, such as carbon dioxide and sea levels. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
tag(s): air (27), carbon (16), climate (94), climate change (110), energy (136), glaciers (18), oceans (137), weather (166)
In the Classroom
Include Earth with any unit on oceans and climate change. Share the site on your whiteboard to feature specific games and articles for your students. Upon completion of your unit, enhance learning and modify classroom technology by having students create a simple infographic sharing information about climate change using Infogram, reviewed here. Extend learning by having students take pictures of your local environment, then create an annotated image sharing potential effects of climate change, including text boxes and related links, using a tool such as a tool such as Image Annotator, reviewed here, for younger students, or Google Drawings, reviewed here, for older students. Google Drawings allows you to annotate an image with links to videos, text, websites, and more.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Weather-Ready Nation - National Weather Service
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K to 12
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Weather-Ready Nation provides weather safety information and forecasts along with all of the latest weather news. Choose the weather Hazards link to learn about specific weather threats...more
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Weather-Ready Nation provides weather safety information and forecasts along with all of the latest weather news. Choose the weather Hazards link to learn about specific weather threats such as lightning safety and hurricanes. This site also includes seasonal safety campaigns featuring information and tips for dealing with seasonal weather. Be sure to check out the topics under the Education tab! If your district blocks YouTube, the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): fire (24), floods (11), hurricanes (34), safety (65), snow (22), tornadoes (16), tsunamis (15), weather (166)
In the Classroom
Share a link to Weather-Ready Nation on classroom computers for students to explore on their own. Include information from the site during your weather unit. Discuss weather threats that are specific to your area. Take advantage of the free flyer to print and include on a classroom bulletin board. Enhance learning by having students create annotated images of weather events including text boxes and related links using a tool such as Image Annotator, reviewed here, for younger students, or Google Drawings, reviewed here. Google Drawings allows you to annotate an image with links to videos, text, websites, and more. Alternatively students could create a word cloud of the important terms they learn from this site using a tool such as WordItOut, reviewed here. Extend learning by challenging cooperative learning groups to create daily weather forecast videos using Powtoon, reviewed here, and share them on a site such as TeacherTube, reviewed here.
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When Nature Strikes: Science of Natural Hazards - NBC Learn
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5 to 12
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Explore the science behind the world's worst natural disasters. These ten videos are hosted by Dr. Marshall Shepherd of the University of Georgia and The Weather Channel in partnership...more
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Explore the science behind the world's worst natural disasters. These ten videos are hosted by Dr. Marshall Shepherd of the University of Georgia and The Weather Channel in partnership with NBC Learn and the National Science Foundation. Topics include Wildfires, Volcanoes, Tsunamis, Tornadoes, Space Weather, Landslides, Hurricanes, Flash Floods, and Earthquakes. Videos are approximately 5 to 6 minutes in length and include transcripts. Scientists' interviews explain the stunning scenes of nature's havoc. Although part of a larger site that charges for access, these videos are free.
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tag(s): earthquakes (50), floods (11), hurricanes (34), natural disasters (19), scientists (69), tornadoes (16), tsunamis (15), volcanoes (59), weather (166)
In the Classroom
Use this site as an anticipatory set or "activator" to introduce a unit or lesson on the weather. Divide students into cooperative learning groups to explore the site. Have each group choose a video to use as a launching pad for further study. Enhance their learning with the challenge to use YiNote, reviewed here, which is a Chrome extension for taking notes online on the video while watching it. Have students create an annotated, narrated image, including text boxes and related links, using a tool such as Google Drawings, reviewed here. Not familiar with Google Drawings? Watch an archived OK2Ask session to learn how to use it: OK2Ask Google Drawings, here. Place the videos on your classroom website or blog for students to explore on their own. Flip your instruction, and have your scientists watch the videos before class time to build background knowledge. Review nonfiction reading strategies with students before reading the transcripts. Have students investigate STEM careers by researching the jobs of the scientists interviewed in the videos.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Owlie's Skywarn Weather-Ready Educatioal Activity - National Weather Service
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K to 5
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Learn Science and Weather Safety with Owlie Skywarn, a site produced by the National Weather Service. Participate in a Weather Ready Activity for emergency preparedness and a family...more
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Learn Science and Weather Safety with Owlie Skywarn, a site produced by the National Weather Service. Participate in a Weather Ready Activity for emergency preparedness and a family emergency plan. Master the weather game to become a young meteorologist or make a copy of Flat Owlie (use the search bar to find this) to take with you in any weather! Be sure also to check out the sections for parents and teens with many resources for teaching and learning about weather. You may want to read The Adventures of Owlie Skywarn and Sanctuary Sam (PDF) found here. You may want to create a guided reading activity for this using Read Ahead, reviewed here.
tag(s): weather (166)
In the Classroom
Print and share Flat Owlies with your students to send on travels around the country and the world. Ask travelers to share pictures of Flat Owlie in different types of weather. Include activities from this site with your weather unit. If you are beginning the process of integrating technology, substitute paper and pen by having students create weather blogs sharing their learning and understanding using Penzu, reviewed here. If you are teaching younger students and looking for an easy way to integrate technology and check for understanding, challenge your students to create a blog using edublogs, reviewed here. Take daily pictures of the weather outside your classroom and create an annotated image including text boxes and related links. Use a tool such as Image Annotator, reviewed here, for younger students, or Google Drawings, reviewed here. Google Drawings allows you to annotate an image with links to videos, text, websites, and more. Not familiar with Google Drawings? Watch an archived OK2Ask session to learn how to use: OK2Ask Google Drawings, here.
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Interactives & Simulations: Weather, Climate & Atmosphere Education - UCAR Center for Science Education
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5 to 12
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This site provides a small, but worthwhile, selection of interactives and simulations related to the weather and climate. Choose from interesting activities such as launching a virtual...more
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This site provides a small, but worthwhile, selection of interactives and simulations related to the weather and climate. Choose from interesting activities such as launching a virtual balloon to examining layers of the earth's atmosphere, or "building" a tree using different climate options. Each activity includes a full explanation and many include additional links or extension activities.
tag(s): arctic (32), atmosphere (22), carbon dioxide (9), climate (94), climate change (110), hurricanes (34), solar energy (34), sun (83), trees (19)
In the Classroom
Introduce Interactives & Simulations on an interactive whiteboard or projector then allow students to explore on their own. Be sure to provide a link on your class website or blog for students to explore at home. Enhance learning by having students create an annotated image including text boxes and related links to demonstrate information learned from this site. Use a tool such as Image Annotator, reviewed here, for younger students, or Google Drawings, reviewed here. Google Drawings allows you to annotate an image with links to videos, text, websites, and more. Alternatively students could create a word cloud of the important terms they learn from this site using a tool such as WordItOut, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Riding the Winds with Kalani - University of Illinois Extension
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K to 3
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Take a Ride with Kalani, the weather balloon, to learn all about weather. Learn about the sun, seasons, and clouds. Start by clicking the weather vane to scroll through the ...more
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Take a Ride with Kalani, the weather balloon, to learn all about weather. Learn about the sun, seasons, and clouds. Start by clicking the weather vane to scroll through the site. You can stop at each feature and Choose from many different activities and games to supplement and enhance information in the weather story. Teacher Resources include suggested activities, links to worksheets and coloring pages, and correlation to Illinois State Standards. Choose from several language options to view and hear the site in English, Spanish, Chinese, or Korean.
tag(s): seasons (55), sun (83), temperature (33), weather (166)
In the Classroom
Riding the Winds with Kalani is perfect for use on your interactive whiteboard or projector. View the weather presentation together then allow students to complete activities as a Science Center. Use this site as a supplement to your current weather or seasons unit. This site is perfect for use with ESL/ELL students. Allow them to explore this site as it is presented to them in their native language.
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Sky Diary - Chris Kidler
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2 to 7
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Sky Diary offers facts for students about hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning, and storm chasing. Choose the link to each of the topics to find quick facts such as how tornadoes or ...more
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Sky Diary offers facts for students about hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning, and storm chasing. Choose the link to each of the topics to find quick facts such as how tornadoes or hurricanes form, measuring intensity of hurricanes and tornadoes, or safety precautions. The storm chasing portion of the site offers insight into a typical storm chase, reality vs T.V., and how to become a storm chaser. This simple site contains a great deal of useful weather information for classroom use.
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tag(s): careers (195), hurricanes (34), tornadoes (16), weather (166)
In the Classroom
Share information from the site on your interactive whiteboard during weather, career, or storm preparedness units. Challenge students to create an avatar using a photo or other image (legally permitted to be reproduced). The avatars can be used to explain the development of hurricanes or tornadoes, or severe weather safety instructions. Use a site such as Avatar Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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WeatherSpark - WeatherSpark.com
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6 to 12
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Find beautiful weather graphics from a location of your choice. Choose your location and NOAA data is populated on interactive graphs. View the current Doppler weather conditions. Also...more
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Find beautiful weather graphics from a location of your choice. Choose your location and NOAA data is populated on interactive graphs. View the current Doppler weather conditions. Also view the history going back up to a year. Click on "Select Graphs" to choose data to be shown such as Sun, Clouds, Precipitation type/amount/rate, Temperature, Humidity, and Pressure. Make comparisons among four different locations. Move the slider along the bottom to go back to various decades from 1950 on to view data. Switch tabs along the upper left between dashboard (contains map and graphs,) maps, or graphs. Click "More" to view Forecast, Reports, or Climate. Change the data between English measurements and metric along the top right of the site.
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tag(s): climate (94), climate change (110), weather (166)
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Identify changes in average temperatures and precipitation. Compare forecasts and other data from the same location at different years or between more than one location. Identify trends, notice differences among other areas, and develop explanations for these differences. Research various factors that affect the climate.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How Old is the Earth? - Extreme Science
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7 to 12
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This is a simple sub-page from Extreme Science. Learn factual information about the geological history of the Earth. On the right side of the page, there is a navigational list ...more
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This is a simple sub-page from Extreme Science. Learn factual information about the geological history of the Earth. On the right side of the page, there is a navigational list of topics that allows one to navigate between topics. The readings are relatively easy for early high school students and would make a nice alternative to textbook readings. The hotlinks to extra information on specific terms and concepts are a very helpful and convenient touch. Be aware: there are some advertisements. Advise students not to click on the ads.
tag(s): amazon (10), animals (261), antarctica (25), arctic (32), earth (188), earthquakes (50), geology (60), plate tectonics (28), sun (83), tsunamis (15), volcanoes (59), weather (166)
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Use this site as an alternative to a textbook in a one-to-one laptop science class. Add the link to the classroom web page or wiki as an informational resource for your students. Or develop questions about the reading and use them as a guided reading activity to enhance reading across the curriculum. Have cooperative learning groups explore one of the specific topics and create multimedia presentations. Use Web Poster Wizard, reviewed here, or PicLits, reviewed here, to create online posters. Extend learning by having students use Google Drawings, reviewed here, to annotate an image with links to videos, text, websites, and more.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Earth View - The Living Earth
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K to 12
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This very simple tool allows you to show how the earth's rotation affects daylight. By viewing different time zones, latitude, and longitude you can see where it is day and ...more
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This very simple tool allows you to show how the earth's rotation affects daylight. By viewing different time zones, latitude, and longitude you can see where it is day and night. The site does allow you to zoom in slightly, but not too close. There are many "custom" viewing options for current cloud cover, IR imagery, and much more.
tag(s): earth (188), globe (11), iwb (27), maps (214), seasons (55), weather (166)
In the Classroom
This tool is great for all levels. Use this as part of a science, social studies or geography lesson. Put this site up on your interactive whiteboard or projector. When using this with young students, use the zoom feature and zoom into different areas of the world to show them day and night. What a great way to teach about opposites. When using with older students show them how to find locations using the latitude and longitude feature. Use the different views with both younger and older students so they can see how the earth looks from the moon and from the sun.Use custom weather imagery as part of a unit on weather and global atmospheric patterns.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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National Snow and Ice Data Center - National Snow and Ice Data Center
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6 to 12
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Everything you wanted to know about snow, ice, glaciers, and anything cryosphere related can be found in this informative site. Click the Learn tab on the top menu to find ...more
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Everything you wanted to know about snow, ice, glaciers, and anything cryosphere related can be found in this informative site. Click the Learn tab on the top menu to find out what a cryosphere is, a glossary, and ask a scientist. Scroll down the landing page just a bit to find another menu with topics like Frozen Ground, Ice Sheets, Ice Shelves, and several others. The range of topics goes from blizzards to snow formations.
tag(s): climate change (110), glaciers (18), snow (22), weather (166)
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Ask students to write their own questions about snow and ice and research the information on this site. This is a perfect site to include with any winter activities. Ask students to locate the places mentioned in the gallery on a map. Have students research a historic snowstorm from a specific geographical location and use an online mapping tool to tell the class about the winter event (and location). Try a tool such as Zeemaps, reviewed here. Use the site when teaching a unit on weather (or winter Olympics) for factual information about snow using the resources link. Extend the snow "storm" by investigating everything there is to know about snowflakes at Snowflake Bentley, reviewed here, and Snow Crystals, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Weather Wiz kids - Crystal Wicker
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1 to 5
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Crystal Wicker, a meteorologist from Indiana, offers easy to understand descriptions and explanations of weather related topics like rain, hurricanes, clouds, climate, and volcanoes....more
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Crystal Wicker, a meteorologist from Indiana, offers easy to understand descriptions and explanations of weather related topics like rain, hurricanes, clouds, climate, and volcanoes. Interactives, experiments, and avtivities bring hands on learning experiences to enhance this website aimed at elementary aged students.
tag(s): earthquakes (50), hurricanes (34), optical illusions (10), temperature (33), tornadoes (16), tsunamis (15), volcanoes (59), weather (166)
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Introduce weather topics like hurricanes, earthquakes, or volcanoes to students using an interactive whiteboard. Use this site as a great jumping off point for older students' research projects. Use various experiments, games, and lesson plans throughout weather related units of study. Have students create weather journals where they record facts from the subtopics and relate them to weather in the news. Enhance learning by having cooperative learning groups research one specific topic and create online books to share with the class using a site such as Bookemon, reviewed here. With younger students or beginning readers you may want to use a guided reading tool like Read Ahead, reviewed here .Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Drought Monitor - University of Nebraska
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6 to 12
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Working with NOAA, the University of Nebraska at Lincoln has created one of the best looking drought monitoring sites we've seen. There are maps showing drought severity, crop data,...more
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Working with NOAA, the University of Nebraska at Lincoln has created one of the best looking drought monitoring sites we've seen. There are maps showing drought severity, crop data, rainfall, and related topics over a wide variety of time series, and the quality of the graphics is well beyond that of most similar sites. If your students are studying weather - or just complaining about the summer heat - this site can shed some light on the problem.
tag(s): agriculture (47), climate (94), environment (244), weather (166)
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Share the maps on an interactive whiteboard or projector. Enhance learning by having students pairs or small groups to create a Padlet, reviewed here, comparing where they live with areas of interest to them.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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