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S'COOL Lesson Plan 86: Cloud in a Bottle (Hands-on Version)
No full textWith this lesson plan, students participate in a hands-on activity using a plastic bottle and other simple ingredients to learn the three factors required for cloud formation. Detailed Procedure and Materials, Vocabulary linked to an on-line glossary, and Teacher Notes are provided. This activity is related to the NASA CERES Students Cloud Observations Online (S'COOL) project. Educational levels: High school
Amazing Space Star Witness News Article: Hubble Celebrates a Stellar Anniversary
No full textThis article describes the impact of the Hubble Space Telescope during the past 20 years, its many servicing missions, the public’s favorite images, the top science findings, and the man for whom the telescope is named. The Star Witness News articles are science content readings for upper elementary to middle school students. Current Hubble science content is presented at a grade-appropriate level and includes definitions of unfamiliar terms and a set of discussion questions with answers. The articles are based on Hubble press releases, which are identified for the educator in the overview pages and are chosen based on their timeliness and alignment with national science education standards. Many of the articles are formatted as PDF files for easy printing and use in classrooms without computers. Educational levels: Middle school, Informal education
Dust World
No full textDust storms can vary from regional phenomena to global phenomena. Satellite and ground studies reinforce the idea that major dust storms can have a global reach and their impact wide ranging. In this module, resources and data are available to assist students to analyze and support their investigation on the impacts of China dust events on the Earth system. This resource is sponsored by the Earth System Science Education Alliance (ESSEA), a NASA, NSF and NOAA-supported program implemented by the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) to improve the quality of geoscience instruction for pre-service and in-service K-12 teachers. Educational levels: Middle school, High school
Alberta Clipper Case Exercise
No full textThe COMET Program is pleased to announce the publication of the Alberta Clipper Case Exercise module. This one and half- to 2-hour case study focuses on a snow and blowing snow event in the Canadian prairies and US northern high plains on 11-13 November 2003. The key aim of this module is to step through the forecast process during an Alberta Clipper event from the perspective of a forecaster with the Meteorological Service of Canada. This involves consideration of various observations and model guidance, identification of potential areas of snowfall and blowing snow, nowcasting snowfall development and termination, and considering and providing nowcast updates throughout. Educational levels: High school, Undergraduate lower division, Undergraduate upper division, Graduate or professional, Informal education
Recognition and Impact of Vorticity Maxima and Minima in Satellite Imagery
No full textVorticity maxima and minima signatures are common features of the atmosphere. They indicate areas of ascending and descending circulation and atmospheric forcing and can be used to diagnose dynamic features such as the axis of maximum winds and deformation zones. This module provides insight on the analysis of these dynamic atmospheric features using Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) satellite imagery. The module is an adaptation of Phil Chadwick's work from the series of modules in "Dynamic Feature Identification: The Satellite Palette". Educational levels: High school, Undergraduate lower division, Undergraduate upper division, Graduate or professional, Informal education
Techniques in Hydrologic Forecast Verification
No full textThis module demonstrates techniques for developing a hydrologic forecast verification effort. Although it can be taken as stand-alone training, the module on Introduction to Verification of Hydrologic Forecasts is intended a useful prerequisite. Through the use of rich illustrations, case study examples, and review questions, this module provides an example of developing a verification effort using NWS verification tools. Two case studies will be highlighted that both look at the primary question of whether QPF input to hydrologic models improves the hydrologic forecasts. Related questions of QPF's impact on hydrologic forecasts are explored that include considerations of basin characteristics, forecast lead time, and event magnitude. One case will look at verification of deterministic stage height forecasts using the Interactive Verification Program (IVP) at the Ohio River Forecast Center (OHRFC). The other case will look at the verification of ensemble flow forecasts using the Ensemble Verification System (EVS) at the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center (MARFC). Educational levels: Graduate or professional
Trouble in the Troposphere- A Lesson on Tropospheric Ozone
No full textThis lesson is designed to help students gain knowledge in using the MY NASA DATA Live Access Server (LAS) to specify and download a microset of data, then to use the data to investigate tropospheric ozone for several US cities. Using the LAS, student-groups will create line-plots of tropospheric ozone for a particular date and city. From that information they will investigate possible trends in ozone and compare their findings to information found on the EPA Air Quality Index website. The lesson provides detailed procedure, related links and sample graphs, follow-up questions and extensions, and Teacher Notes. Educational levels: Middle school
Coastal Consequences of Sea Level Rise
No full textThe ocean's surface is not level, and sea levels change in response to changes in chemistry and temperature. Sophisticated satellite measurements are required for scientists to document current sea level rise. This module explores the evidence for sea level rise related to global climate change and the consequences for humanity, especially coastal-dwelling populations. Students will have the opportunity to analyze interactive data to understand the potential consequences of climate change on sea level in different parts of the world. Educational levels: General public, High school, Middle school
Comment on ShakeMaps
No full textThis information would be great for areas of population density in the United states in relation to areas of Earthquake activity. The website and presentation gives an excellent opportunity for student to view the historical nature of earthquakes and their role in determining population patterns.
The Great Whales
Get PDFThe Marine Mammal Institute strives to advance conservation and the understanding of marine mammal ecology, which incorporates habitat, food web, health and environmental issues. The Great Whales curriculum offers engaging teaching activities that explore the past and present status of whales, whale biology and anatomy, current research to discover whale migratory patterns as well as defining their winter and summer habitats. Different species of great whales are presented with information about their biology, migration patterns, habitat needs, exploitation, and current threats to different species. Educational levels: Middle school