ClassFlow
Class Flow: Weather Study for Kindergarten
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a science unit on weather. Students use the board to answer questions, move objects, and chart observations. An Activote is included for summative assessment.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Where Does Our Water Come From?
See how rainwater and snow melt flows from high areas to low areas which ultimately results in Earth's groundwater.
LM Digital Media
Kids World Fun: A Record Year for Rainfall [Pdf]
See how having a record year of rainfall could affect our world, in both big ways and small.
USA Today
Usa Today: Rising Air Creates Spring, Summer Ice
This article gives you basic information on hail. There are links at the bottom of the page to how hail forms, how updrafts breed hail and thunderstorms.
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.
Arizona State University
Arizona State University: Water
This online lesson from the Arizona State University teaches students about earth's water cycle yet uses music as a part of the instructional process. Creative and simple. Non-music specialist could easily use the lesson.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Schools Online:knowing Your World: Water Rich Water Poor
"Water Rich Water Poor" emphasizes the importance of water conservation and provides suggestions for conserving water.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Weather
Students will learn about the six common weather conditions: sunshine, wind, rain, snow, fog, and thunderstorms.
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!
Curated OER
Raindrop Erosion
Reasons for concern, soil degradation, gravity and compaction, rain, wind, and remedies for saving cropland are just a few of the many topics explored in this all encompassing site.