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Math Standards for Trends of Snow Cover and Temperature in Alaska
No full textThis resource supports math standards for grades 9-12 in the topics of data analysis and probability. These assignments are based on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards.
Virginia Standards for Cloudy vs. Clear
No full textThis resource supports science standards for grades K-2. This assignment is based on the Virginia Standards of Learning Sci1.6a: The student will investigate and understand the basic relationships between the sun and the Earth. Key concepts include the understanding that the sun is the source of heat and light that warms the land, air, and water.
Virginia Standards for Hurricane Frequency and Intensity
No full textThis resource supports science standards for grades 9-12. This assignment is based on the Virginia Standards of Learning ES.1c: The student will plan and conduct investigations in which scales, diagrams, maps, charts, graphs, tables, and profiles are constructed and interpreted. ES.2a: The student will demonstrate scientific reasoning and logic by analyzing how science explains and predicts the interactions and dynamics of complex Earth systems. ES.11c: The student will investigate and understand that oceans are complex, interactive physical, chemical, and biological systems and are subject to long- and short-term variations. Key concepts include systems interactions (density differences, energy transfer, weather, and climate). ES.13c: The student will investigate and understand that energy transfer between the sun and the Earth and its atmosphere drives weather and climate on Earth. Key concepts include severe weather occurrences, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and major storms. Sci6.3: The student will investigate and understand the role of solar energy in driving most natural processes within the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, and on the Earth's surface. Sci6.5: The student will investigate and understand the unique properties and characteristics of water and its roles in the natural and human-made environment.
Math Standards for Coral Bleaching in the Caribbean
No full textThis resource supports math standards for grades 5-12 in the topics of data analysis and probability. These assignments are based on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards.
Teaching Tip on 'Ocean Planet: Interdisciplinary Marine Science Activities'
No full textThe background information, lesson plan, and student activity sheets were well thought out. You will need some time to form an introduction and conclusion that meets the needs of your students though. I would also suggest checking the resources listed prior to the unit as some of the pictures in the Smithsonian link were unavailable.
Teaching Tip on 'Explorations Through Time'
No full textThis is a good example of a well designed website. It has a lot of facts but is easy to use and fun to read.
Teaching Tip on 'Solar System Exploration'
No full textI used this resource to have the students make "Travel Brochures" to the other eight planets of the Solar System. This resource provided them with factual information to include in their brochures.
Google Earth Lessons
No full textThis collection of links to lessons, tools and tips is intended for teachers who want to use Google Earth in the classroom. Resources include lesson plans, videos, virtual tours, and other multimedia features. It includes a set of guidelines for using the resources and instructions for using Google Earth itself. Users can also add lessons of their own. Educational levels: Middle school, High school, Undergraduate lower division
An Introduction to the EUMETSAT Polar System
No full textThis Webcast provides an overview of the EUMETSAT Polar System (EPS), Europe's first dedicated operational polar-orbiting weather satellite program. EPS contributes to the Initial Joint Polar System (IJPS) under a cooperation agreement between EUMETSAT and NOAA to provide and improve operational meteorological and environmental forecasting and global climate monitoring services worldwide. The highly innovative features implemented with EPS include high-level sounding performance and enhanced data streams that further improve the capabilities of advanced NWP systems. The Webcast takes one hour to complete. Educational levels: Graduate or professional
Runoff Process
No full textThe Runoff Processes module offers a thorough introduction to the runoff processes critical for flood and water supply prediction. Through the use of rich illustrations, animations, and interactions, this module explains key terminology and concepts including paths to runoff, basin and soil properties and runoff modeling. It also provides an introduction to the National Weather Service River Forecast System (NWSRFS). As a foundation topic for the upcoming Basic Hydrologic Science course, this module may be taken on its own or used as a supporting topic to provide factual scientific information to students as they complete the case-based forecasting modules. Educational levels: Graduate or professional