NASA
Nasa Earth Observatory: Should We Talk About the Weather?
Discover how scientists use the BOREAS to gather data such as heat, carbon dioxide, water vapor, and more to see what role these levels have on climate changes.
NASA
Nasa Space Science Data Archive: Galileo Project Information
This is the homepage of all of the archived information about and from the Galileo Mission. Included is data from the flybys of Venus, Earth, Moon, and Asteroids Gaspra and Ida, as well as the current data from Jupiter and its moons. See...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: The Usgs and Science Education
"Explore things on, in, around and about the earth," with this web site dedicated to K-12 education from the United States Geological Survey. Homework help, science topics and fun learning games for students in Kindergarten through High...
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: What Is the Water Cycle?
See Earth's water cycle as a closed system, where all the water is cycled through the atmosphere.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Earth and Space Science: The Geologic Timeline
Take this online quiz and test your knowledge of geological history, and the formation of our atmosphere, water, crust, oxygen, tectonic plates, Moon, and the rest of the Earth.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Fresh or Salty?
Between 70 and 75% of the Earth's surface is covered with water and there exists still more water in the atmosphere and underground in aquifers. In this lesson, students learn about water bodies on the planet Earth and their various uses...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Earth Science: Weather and Water in the Atmosphere
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses what causes weather, what humidity is and its role in the weather, how clouds are classified, and types of precipitation and how they form.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Illinois State Water Survey: Nitrogen Cycle: Human Impact on the Nitrogen Cycle
An overview of the impact of human activities on the environment and how those actions effect the nitrogen cycle.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Sources, Sinks, and Feedbacks
Students will learn about how the Earth's carbon cycle works, as they examine the relationship between levels of carbon dioxide and water vapor in the atmosphere and the temperature of the ocean's surface. Includes online student...
NASA
Nasa: Weather
Though we live on the surface of the Earth, we actually live at the bottom of an ocean of air. Dynamic layers of air interact with the Earth's surface and the Sun's energy to produce the phenomenon of weather. The atmosphere is...
Oklahoma Mesonet
Oklahoma Climatological Survey: Cloud Development
This site explores the importance of clouds and how clouds are formed. Content details common atmospheric cooling mechanisms and atmospheric stability.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Requirements for Human Life
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...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Rocket Me Into Space
One of the exciting challenges for engineers is the idea of exploration. This lesson looks more closely at Spaceman Rohan, Spacewoman Tess, their daughter Maya, and their challenges with getting to space, setting up satellites, and...
PBS
Pbs: Nova: Martian Weather
Listen to an illustrated discussion of the major differences between Earth and Mars. Learn more detailed information about the atmospheric conditions which drive the Martian weather. [4:34]
NOAA
Noaa: It All Runs Down Hill [Pdf]
Read how freshwater moving across the surface of the Earth can become polluted and bad for the environment. Create a model that shows how water can become polluted as it flows downhill.
Math Science Nucleus
I. Science Ma Te: Integrating Science, Math and Technology
This site offers a wealth of online textbook-related materials that encourage the discovery of science in the world around us. Enter the site to access material on specific topics. Each section contains reading material (complete with...
Other
National Pollutant Inventory: Background Information
This site focuses on water and air pollution in Australia, with a brief mention of sea breezes.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Visualizing Weather and Climate
With visualizations, we can see the entire planet from all angles at once. We can see the invisible - such as water vapor in the atmosphere and the way air flows around the world.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Air Pollution
Students are introduced to the concept of air quality by investigating the composition, properties, atmospheric layers and everyday importance of air. They explore the sources and effects of visible and invisible air pollution. By...
NASA
Nasa: What Is Ocean Color?
This site from NASA explains the meaning behind the different colors of the oceans. Gives information as to the role of phytoplankton in the color of the oceans and affects of the carbon cycle on the oceans.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Climate and Weather
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.
Other
Few: Human Impact on the Environment & Environmental Impact on Humans
Human beings have an enormous impact on the natural environment, and ultimately on each other. The way we chose to house, clothe, shelter, and meet the needs for vital resources such as food, energy, and water, not only affect the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to fifth-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.