Travel Document Systems
Tds: Fiji: Geography
A brief description of the physical environment of Fiji. Find out about the climate, terrain, and precipitation of this nation of islands. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Seychelles: Geography
A description of the climate and terrain of the the islands that make up the country of Seychelles. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Rainshadow
[Free Registration/Login Required] A simple relief map of rainfall.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Water Cycle
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is an activity flipchart that asks students to label the various phases of the water cycle.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Water Cycle
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a science flipchart that reviews the stages of the water cycle and also ways in which the water cycle affects weather such as hurricanes and tornadoes.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Water Cycle
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson covers information for middle grade students relative to the basic functions of the water cycle.
NOAA
Noaa: National Weather Service: Simplified Hydrologic Cycle
The National Weather Service offers information on the processes that make up the water (hydrologic) cycle, including evaporation and transpiration, precipitation, run-off, infiltration, and percolation. Has a good illustration and...
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heel Reader: The Water Cycle
Learn about the water cycle from this "book" that includes bright pictures and descriptions. Learn about precipitation, condensation, and evaporation and see examples of each phenomenon.
National Snow and Ice Data Center
National Snow and Ice Data Center: Factors Affecting Arctic Weather and Climate
An introduction to the factors that affect the Arctic's weather and climate: latitude, land/sea distribution, solar radiation, air temperature, air pressure, winds, humidity, clouds, and precipitation.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Global Climate Change: Hydrosphere
Use this site to explore real scientific data relating to the hydrosphere. With this information you can gather evidence, test theories, and come to conclusions. Click on the data examples to view a full scale version.
Science Struck
Science Struck: A Simple Guide to the Steps of the Water Cycle
The steps in the water cycle and the processes that occur are explained in this resource.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Water Cycle: An Easy Explanation for Kids
Provides a simple explanation of the water cycle by describing four main stages - evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. Includes three project ideas and some interesting facts.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Facts About Hailstorms
Discusses the cause of a hailstorm, the impact, and some famous hailstorms.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Water Cycle Diagram
Describes the four main stages of the water cycle - evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Water Cycle
What is the water cycle? Learn how the water moves to the atmosphere, how water moves across the land, the importance of the water cycle, and the effects of pollution.
John Wiley & Sons
Wiley Higher Education: Precipitation Reactions
This page has net ionic equations and animated graphics of reacting particles explain the precipitation of silver iodide.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Precipitation Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about different types of precipitation, mainly kinds of rain. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
Science Fun for Everyone
Science Fun: Storm in a Glass
Watch Scientist Joe make a model of a rainstorm in a glass. Links to video of the experiment.
Science Fun for Everyone
Science Fun: Make It Rain
Can you make it rain without doing a dance? Follow the steps in this science experiment to try it!