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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Branches of Earth Science

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An interactive concept map that shows how the different branches of earth science. After completing the concept map, students can test their knowledge with a "challenge me" quiz.
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Article
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Weather Forecasting Over 200 Years

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief synopsis of how weather forecasting has changed over the past 200 years.
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Article
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Careers: Meteorologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what it takes to become a meteorologist, and to become a life-long learner of science.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs/global Weather Machine

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains wind systems as part of a global weather scheme, with illustrations.
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Interactive
NASA

Nasa: Space Place: Unscramble the Clouds

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this slider picture puzzle, try and put the pieces in the correct place to see all types of different clouds.
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eBook
Libre Text

Libre Text: Geostrophic Balance

For Students 9th - 10th
Geostrophic balance is arguably the most central concept in physical oceanography and dynamical meteorology. A key feature of geostrophic balance is that rather than flowing from high to low pressure, the fluid actually moves parallel to...
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Handout
Oklahoma Mesonet

Oklahoma Climatological Survey: Heat Transfer

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion from the Oklahoma Climatological Survey of the thermal factors effecting the movement of air masses in the atmosphere. Numerous topics such as methods of heat transfer, latent heat, phase changes (including sublimation and...
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Article
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Fact Sheet for El Nino

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Univ. Corp. for Atmospheric Research provides detailed information on El Nino and its effects on the trade winds is offered at this site, with satellite photos.
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Website
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Science Homework Help

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The science section of this popular homework helper site features links to chemistry, life, earth, physical, and space science resources.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Different Branches of Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the many specializations in the field of geography within its two branches of physical and human geography.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: S cp.a.2/a.3/a.5 and S cp.b.7: Rain & Lightning

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This task uses the same situation to explore different concepts of probability theory. Aligns with the S-CP.A.2.; S-CP.A.3; S-CP.A.5; and S-CP.B.7 standards.
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NASA

Nasa: Global Wind Patterns

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NASA lists and defines global wind patterns. It features a graphic of these patterns and a self-test with answers.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Branches of Earth Science Study Guide

For Students 4th - 8th
Review the main study areas of Earth Science.
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eBook
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: The 1991/1992 Drought

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research offers information on drought and global climate conditions, with an explanation of the trade winds.
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Handout
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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Website
Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University: Bad Science

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Pennsylvania State University is maintained to provide teachers and students with examples of the bad science often taught in schools, universities, and offered in popular articles and textbooks.
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Handout
Other

Climate Glossary: Trade Winds

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a brief definition of the trade winds.
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Handout
Other

Stormfax: El Nino Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers definitions for terms related to El Nino, including information on southern oscillation and its relationship to the trade winds.
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Website
Other

Hong Kong Observatory: Meteorology

For Students 9th - 10th
A useful page from the Hong Kong Observatory offering introduction to weather and weather phenomenon. Learn about thunderstorms, tides, monsoon season, weather radar, and weather in space. Not a slick site but informative. Most...
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Activity
Other

Cdli: Intermediate Projects Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Center for Distance Learning and Innovation provides a really extensive listing of possible science fair projects. Maybe a hundred. Physics, Engineering, Meteorology, Chemistry, Botany. Interesting goodies.
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Activity
Other

Cdli: Science Fairs Homepage

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this site from the Center for Distance Learning and Innovation there's a monstrous listing of possible science fair projects. You can choose from primary (grades 1-4), elementary (grades 4-6), intermediate (grades 7-9), or senior...
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Weather Forecasting and Meteorology

For Students 1st - 9th
On this website, students can learn about weather forcasting and meteorology including cold and warm fronts, high and low pressure systems, fun facts, and technology.
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Handout
Curated OER

Weather Dude: Meteorology

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Weather site highlights the science of meteorology. Discover what it is and the basic reason as to why we have weather.
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Handout
Curated OER

Weather Dude: Meteorology

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Weather site highlights the science of meteorology. Discover what it is and the basic reason as to why we have weather.