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Noaa: Century's Top Weather, Water and Climate Events
Discover what experts view as the top weather related events of the 20th century, get background information on them and see photos. Some of the events covered are the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the 1930s Dust Bowl, Hurricanes Camille...
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Noaa: Ocean Explorer: Hot, Cold, Fresh and Salty
Students simulate ocean water characteristics in order to recognize that the effects of salinity and temperature are the drivers of thermohaline circulation.
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Noaa: Ocean Explorer: Aerial Photography & Mapping Lesson Plan: Images of Katrina
This activity from NOAA Ocean Service is about using aerial photographs to assess the impact of extreme weather events such as Hurricane Katrina. The activity features aerial views of Biloxi, MS post-Katrina and enables students to see...
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Noaa: Thunderstorms
Do you know what to do if you're caught in a thunderstorm? This short online quiz will assess how well prepared you really are.
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Noaa: Tsunamis
Would you know what to do if a tsunami struck? This short online quiz will test your knowledge.
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Noaa: Wildfires
How much do you know about wildfires? Take this short online quiz and test your knowledge.
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Noaa: Ngdc Noaa: Family Disaster Plan Quiz
Take this five-question, online quiz to find out how much you know about emergency preparedness for a natural disaster.
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Noaa: Nws: Glossary of Hydrologic Terms
This resource presents a comprehensive glossary of hydrologic terminology.
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Noaa: Cpc: Enso Impacts on the United States
"This website provides data tables/maps of US precipitations and temperature rates based on data from previous El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events."
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Noaa: Climate Prediction Center
Use this resource to forecast North American temperature and precipitation levels. This tool can be used to predict weather up to three months in advance.
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Noaa: Weather Systems and Patterns
Imagine our weather if Earth were completely motionless, had a flat dry landscape and an un-tilted axis. This, of course, is not the case; if it were, the weather would be much different. The local weather that impacts our daily lives...
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Noaa: Puffy the Puffer's Book of Fun Fish Facts
Step inside "Puffy The Puffer's Book Of Fun Fish Facts," and learn all about marine mammals. There are quizzes, games and lots of fun information.
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Noaa: National Data Buoy Center: What Are Tides?
This site from the National Data Buoy Center presents a brief description of the nature of ocean tides.
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Noaa: Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory: North Pacific Ocean
This site shows a map of the North Pacific Ocean and the surrounding seas. You can study the islands, or the ocean currents in detail.
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Noaa: Ocean Explorer: Keeping Watch on Coral Reefs
Students read coral reef tutorials, describe the role of satellites, analyze oceanographic data, and identify actions to reduce threats to these fragile ecosystems. Their goal is to ultimately produce a public education program about...
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Noaa: National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Alaska Rockfish Matching Games
A matching game where you match rockfish by common and scientific names, and images. Site also includes a study guide to help you prepare for the game.
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Noaa: History: Weather Man Poems
This site from the NOAA contains several examples of poetry dedicated to the infamous "Weather Man."
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Noaa: Photo Library: Welcome to "The Coral Kingdom"
This appealing site contains many wonderful photos of vertebrates, invertebrates, and corals found in the Caribbean Sea, Florida Reef, Pacific Reefs, and Red Sea Reefs.
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Noaa: Nmml: "I Want to Work With Marine Mammals"
Do you have a passion for marine animals? Explore ways to turn your passion into a professional career in marine science.
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Noaa: Blackout 2003 Images
Now it is possible to see how the black out "looked" from space. You can pick out the areas that were affected.
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Noaa: Ocean Facts on Runoff Pollution
Find out how water pollution can be prevented and how it affects you.
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Noaa: Ocean Facts on Marine Mammals
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration sponsors this introductory article and related links that tell why marine mammals are valued by the public for their great aesthetic, recreational and economic significance.