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Oklahoma Mesonet

University of Oklahoma: Overview of Meteorology

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Oklahoma explores numerous types of weather and atmospheric changes, as well as the reasons behind them. Content details the four seasons, common meteorological variables, the vertical structure of the atmosphere, how...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Swamp Cooler

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using a household fan, cardboard box and paper towels, student teams design and build an evaporative cooler (swamp cooler). They learn about the process that cools water during the evaporation of water. They make calculations to...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Breathe In, Breathe Out

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students are introduced to the respiratory system, the lungs and air. They learn about how the lungs and diaphragm work, how air pollution affects lungs and respiratory functions, some widespread respiratory problems, and how engineers...
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Other

David Suzuki Foundation: Climate Solutions

For Students 9th - 10th
People power is the key to accelerating renewable energy in our homes and throughout our country. By acting together, we can drive real change in Canada that results in cleaner air, healthier communities and sustainable energy systems.
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Other

The Boeing Company

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website of Boeing features information about commercial airplanes, military aircraft and missile systems, space and communications, Phantom Works, air traffic management, Boeing Capital Corp, connexion by Boeing, and more.
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Handout
Indiana University

Indiana Univ.: Global Energy Transfer, Atmosphere and Ocean Circulation, Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
A course lecture on the external processes that shape the Earth, specifically the hydrologic system. This system is powered by the Sun's energy. The components of the Earth's energy budget are described, and how these drive the movement...
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Other

Met Office: What Is Jet Stream?

For Students 6th - 8th
The jet stream consists of ribbons of very strong winds which move weather systems around the globe. Jet streams are found 9-16 km above the surface of the Earth, just below the tropopause, and can reach speeds of 200 mph.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Ben's Ab Cs

For Students 2nd - 4th
Each letter of this alphabet is linked to an important aspect of the U.S. Government, e.g. "A is for Armed Forces" has a link to the Air Force. Links are made to the Bill of Rights, symbols, branches of government and The Constitution....
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Lab 5: It's All Connected: Global Circulation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An investigation that is part of a series of lab lessons that expose students to Earth Systems through research, data, and visualizations. During this lab, students will focus on the pathways of wind and water to and from their location...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Electric Money Teaching Guides (History of Money Resources)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Five teaching guides containing interdisciplinary lessons that can be used to explore the characteristics of money; how credit, debit, and smart cards work; financial markets and transactions; and similar topics. Designed as complements...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Respiration

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] We breathe because we need oxygen. Breathing also releases carbon dioxide from our bodies into the air. The respiratory system is the body system that brings air...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Requirements for Human Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Earth and its atmosphere have provided us with air to breathe, water to drink, and food to eat, but these are not the only requirements for survival. Although you may rarely think about it, you also cannot live outside of a certain range...
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Envirofacts Data Warehouse

For Students 9th - 10th
Retrieve information from multiple sources of Envirofacts' System Data for your area of interest. using zip code, city, or county information.
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Other

Warm Air: Solar Heating

For Students 9th - 10th
Solar heating systems and their operation are described, and their benefits, both economic and environmental are discussed in detail.
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Other

American Meteorological Society: Data Streme Atmosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an extensive amount of weather information. Includes current information, forecasting, and historic weather related events. Weather map symbols and terminology explained.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Climate and Weather

For Students 6th - 8th
Eight hands-on lessons module in which students explore climate and weather. Inquiry-based investigations include observing weather, weather reporting, weather maps, weather satellites, causes of weather, and climate change.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Where'd the Wind Come From?

For Teachers K - 1st
Kids learn the science behind wind by watching a video, hearing a book and using a flow chart. This lesson includes pictures of students' completed work, extension ideas, and a printable flow chart worksheet.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Wind Classroom Activities

For Teachers 9th - 10th
When air is warmed, it expands and becomes less dense. As the air becomes less dense, its air pressure decreases. This occurs because molecules in warm air have greater kinetic energy (energy of motion) than in cold air. As the molecules...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Inventor of the Week: George Westinghouse

For Students 3rd - 8th
This brief article on the life and contributions of George Westinghouse (1846-1914) includes a picture. Read about his air brake as well as his development of the alternating current system.
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PBS

Who Made America?: Innovators: George Westinghouse, Jr.

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page profile of influential innovator, George Westinghouse, Jr., whose vision and ideas helped to increase the safety of the railroad system in America. His experimentation with electricity also had a huge impact on the power...
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NOAA

Noaa: Southern Region Weather: Global Circulations

For Students 9th - 10th
"Global Circulations explain how air and storm systems travel over the Earth's surface. The global circulation would be simple (and the weather boring) if the Earth did not rotate, the rotation was not tilted relative to the sun, and had...
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National Weather Service

National Weather Service: Jetsream: Synoptic Meteorology

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Weather Service presents this site on synoptic meteorology, large-scale weather systems. Learn about the structure and behavior of the atmosphere, including clouds, precipitation, winds and more. Also includes learning...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: An Arm and a Leg

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will design and build a prototype of an artificial limb using a simple syringe system as an introduction to bioengineering. Students will determine which substance water (liquid) or air (gas) will make the appendage more efficient.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Activity: Is There Really Life on Mars?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) activity explores the controversy over whether or not there is life on Mars. Part of the Mysteries of Deep Space Program that originally aired in April 1997, the activity includes instructional...