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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Above the Clouds: Telescopes on Mauna Kea

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment adapted from First Light explains why the highest peak in the Pacific, Mauna Kea, is an ideal site for astronomical observations. Featured are new telescope technologies that allow astronomers to explore the universe...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Turning the Air Upside Down

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students develop their understanding of air convection currents and temperature inversions by constructing and observing simple models.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Troposphere

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Characteristics of the troposphere.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Weather Watchers

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students are introduced to some essential meteorology concepts so they more fully understand the impact of meteorological activity on air pollution control and prevention. First, they develop an understanding of the magnitude and...
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Idaho State University

Global Wind Systems [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A great description of the global scale circulation and heat energy. Discusses a single-cell model, a three-cell model, jet streams and more.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Troposphere

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Characteristics of the troposphere.