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Warmair.com: Programmable Thermostats
The virtues of programmable thermostats are discussed. Includes a section titled "Thermostat Set-back Calculation;" the visitor can enter the normal and an adjusted thermostat setting and an outdoor temperature and view the percent...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Just Breezy
In this lesson, young scholars will learn about sea breezes and land breezes. They will complete demonstrations and work in groups as they investigate how air is affected by the surfaces below it. This lesson plan was created as a result...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Design Your Own Bedroom
Many young scholars dream of designing their ideal bedroom. In this exercise, students will be required to limit their designs by size (as a specific volume) and price (a specific amount). They must design the floor plan, including...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Facts About Prevailing Westerlies
Explains what prevailing westerlies are and the impact they have on weather systems around the world.
Other
Warm Air: Heat Loss
An excellent page describing the variables which effect the heat loss through homes. The causes and sources of such heat loss are identified and explained. Lays the groundwork for understanding the importance of and need for home heating...
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Warm Air: Gas Furnace
Gas furnaces are described. The major parts of such a furnace and their respective role is discussed. Maintenance and troubleshooting tips are provided.
USA Today
Usa Today: What's Happening Inside Highs and Lows
Interactive media is used to explain the differences between high pressure and low pressure weather systems.
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.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Label the Lungs
Do you know the parts of the lung? Check out this lung diagram that can be printed out for students to label the various parts.
Information Technology Associates
Cia World Factbook: Slovakia Geography 2008
General geographic information on Slovakia, including natural resources and environmental issues.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Effects of Human Activities
This site reviews the effects of agricultural development, urban and industrial development, drainage of the land surface, modifications to river valleys, and modifications to the atmosphere have on ground water and surface water.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Gas Exchange
From MedlinePlus, a video tutorial featuring information on the gas-exchange process with accompanying text.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Cold Front and Warm Front
Read and understand the differences between a cold and a warm front.
Libre Text
Libre Text: Wind Stress
The force exerted by the wind on the ocean surface gives rise to a vertical velocity gradient in the upper boundary layer of the ocean. Essentially, the wind adds momentum to the ocean surface which is then transported downward through...
MadSci Network
How Come When You Open a Window the Door Is Pulled In?
From the Mad Scientist Network. Using a question and answer format, this page explains the answer to the question "How come when you open a window the door is pulled in?" This intriguing everyday phenomenon is explained in terms of air...
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Gulf War Debriefing Book
Site provides information on the players, the military systems, a summary of the war, a timeline, and more.