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Weather Questions: How Do Weather Satellites Work?
An article referencing the way weather satellites function.
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Gpb: Talking Up a Storm
Learn about the tools meteorologist use to predict changes in the weather patterns. Understand how these tools help them give us an accurate forecast.
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.
Tramline
Tramline: Tornado Field Trip
In this virtual field trip students learn about the formation of tornadoes. Students also visit websites where they can research various types of information about tornadoes.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Hurricanes
This information-filled article provides you with everything you need to know regarding hurricanes and tropical cyclones.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Winter and Summer Storms Scenarios
Understand that there are reasons that summer and winter storms are different.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Tomorrow's Forecast: Oceans and Weather [Pdf]
A lesson unit for Grades 4-9 on how the ocean affects climate and weather. Includes worksheets (also in Spanish) and maps.
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute Online: Make Your Own Barometer
At this site from the Franklin Institute Online, you are given instructions how to make a simple barometer as part of an activity in which you make a weather station for observation.
BBC
Bbc Weather: Sao Paulo, Brazil
If you are planning to travel to Sao Paulo, Brazil, use this site to find the weekly weather report.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Icy Winter Weather
When meteorologists forecast a winter storm one of the important predictions they make is the type, or types, of precipitation that are likely to fall. Will freezing rain cause an ice storm? Will ice pellets called sleet leave the ground...
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: What Are Weather Reports?
Find out what a typical weather reports contains, and why it is important to viewers.
USA Today
Usatoday.com: Understanding Weather Technology
An article describing current technologies that are used to predict weather.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Tornado Forecasts
Scientists study tornado history to help forecast future occurrances. This article explains methods meteorologists use to best predict when tornadoes might develop.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Remote Sensing
Discusses the importance of radar and satellite sensing in weather forecasting. Well illustrated with useful animations showing how radar and satellite sensing works.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Sun Teaching Box
This teaching box contains lessons about features of the sun relevant to space weather prediction.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Earth Science: The Hydrologic Cycle: Water's Journey
Instructional module focusing on the hydrological cycle. Discussion includes the movement of water through the different reservoirs on earth and its impact on climate and weather patterns. Site also includes an interactive practice quiz...
National Snow and Ice Data Center
National Snow and Ice Data Center: State of the Cryosphere
This site provides thorough information about the status of snow and ice as indicators of climate change. This site has links to introductory information about the cryosphere, as well as info on specific area weather patterns.
Other
Real Audio en Espanol
A link to all the hispanic countries with their radio and TV stations available through RealAudio. With luck you may find a weather broadcast live on a station you're listening to. Interesting either way!
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Weather Watchers
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...
NASA
Nasa Space Place: What Is La Nina?
A concise explanation of La Nina. Discusses global weather patterns and the difference between El Nino and La Nina.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Floods and Flood Plains
This site provides a detailed report on floods and flood plains. Facts about weather patterns, zoning restrictions, and dams and levees are given along with diagrams and photos.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Air Under Pressure
Students are introduced to air masses, with an emphasis on the differences between and characteristics of high - versus low-pressure air systems. Students also hear about weather forecasting instrumentation and how engineers work to...
Other
Nexlab: Weather Exercises and Modules
Includes a number of forecasting exercises including front and synoptic map activities dealing with front location, pressure, location, and types of precipitation. The site is currently under construction.
University of Wisconsin
Ssec: Real Time Imagery and Data: Satellite Images of the Earth
Check out real-time satellite photos of the earth to study weather patterns.
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