CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Branches of Earth Science
[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.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Weather Forecasting Over 200 Years
Read a brief synopsis of how weather forecasting has changed over the past 200 years.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Careers: Meteorologist
Find out what it takes to become a meteorologist, and to become a life-long learner of science.
PBS
Pbs/global Weather Machine
This site explains wind systems as part of a global weather scheme, with illustrations.
NASA
Nasa: Space Place: Unscramble the Clouds
In this slider picture puzzle, try and put the pieces in the correct place to see all types of different clouds.
Libre Text
Libre Text: Geostrophic Balance
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...
Oklahoma Mesonet
Oklahoma Climatological Survey: Heat Transfer
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...
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Fact Sheet for El Nino
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.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Science Homework Help
The science section of this popular homework helper site features links to chemistry, life, earth, physical, and space science resources.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Different Branches of Geography
Learn about the many specializations in the field of geography within its two branches of physical and human geography.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: S cp.a.2/a.3/a.5 and S cp.b.7: Rain & Lightning
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.
NASA
Nasa: Global Wind Patterns
This site from NASA lists and defines global wind patterns. It features a graphic of these patterns and a self-test with answers.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Branches of Earth Science Study Guide
Review the main study areas of Earth Science.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: The 1991/1992 Drought
This site from the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research offers information on drought and global climate conditions, with an explanation of the trade winds.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Weather Front
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.
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University: Bad Science
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.
Other
Stormfax: El Nino Glossary
This site offers definitions for terms related to El Nino, including information on southern oscillation and its relationship to the trade winds.
Other
Hong Kong Observatory: Meteorology
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...
Other
Cdli: Intermediate Projects Physics
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.
Other
Cdli: Science Fairs Homepage
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...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Weather Forecasting and Meteorology
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.
Curated OER
Weather Dude: Meteorology
Weather site highlights the science of meteorology. Discover what it is and the basic reason as to why we have weather.
Curated OER
Weather Dude: Meteorology
Weather site highlights the science of meteorology. Discover what it is and the basic reason as to why we have weather.