Precipitation Measurement Missions

Browse 6 - 8 Resources

Browse 6 - 8 Resources

Water in the Biosphere

Water in the Biosphere

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Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Earth Systems, Water & Life

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Audience:

Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ESS2.E

Keywords:

biosphere, land cover, plants, biotic

Summary:

This lesson helps students learn about the biosphere by making observations and using a dichotomous key.

Water in Earth's Hydrosphere

Water in Earth's Hydrosphere

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Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Earth Systems, Water & Life

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Audience:

Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5

Keywords:

hydrosphere, transparency, hydrology, surface water, stream

Summary:

This lesson helps students learn about the hydrosphere by making observations and collecting data.

Water Falls Pre-Visit Lesson

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Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Earth Systems

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Keywords:

Reservoir, freshwater, Solar Radiation, Phase change

Summary:

In this lesson, students will learn about the water cycle. The lesson is intended to be use by teachers before they take their students to view the Science On a Sphere movie, “Water Falls.”

The Water Cycle

The Water Cycle

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Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Earth Systems

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Audience:

Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5

Standards:

Keywords:

geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere

Summary:

This activity was developed to give participants an understanding of Earth’s water cycle by completing a webquest and building a model of the water cycle.

Earth's Water

Photo of Earth's oceans from space

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Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Earth Systems, Water & Life, Freshwater Resources

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Audience:

Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5

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Keywords:

freshwater, blue marble, glaciers

Summary:

This activity was developed to give participants an understanding of how much and where water is on Earth by participating in a demonstration and using maps.

Connect the Spheres: Earth Systems Interactions

Connect the Spheres: Earth Systems Interactions

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Subtopics:

Earth Systems, Water & Life

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Audience:

Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5

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Keywords:

hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, biosphere

Summary:

This activity was developed to give participants an understanding of Earth’s four spheres and how they are connected.

Measuring Precipitation

Measuring Precipitation - picture of rain gauge

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Audience:

Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5

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Keywords:

rainfall, rain gauges, engineering, measurement

Summary:

This inquiry-based lesson engages students in designing and testing a device to measure rain.

Global Energy Budget

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Subtopics:

Earth Systems, Climate, Energy Cycle

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Keywords:

energy budget, albedo, reflection, absorption, radiation, unequal heating

Summary:

In this lesson, students will explore (through labs, videos, and a simulation) how energy from the sun is absorbed, reflected and radiated back out into space as part of the Earth’s energy budget.

Water in the Atmosphere

Photo of clouds in the atmosphere.

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Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Earth Systems

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Audience:

Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5

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Keywords:

atmosphere, clouds, rainfall, humidity

Summary:

This lesson helps students learn about the atmosphere by making observations and taking measurements.

Weather & Climate iQuest

Hurricane approaching Florida

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

Subtopics:

Weather, Climate, Human Impact, Energy Cycle, Satellites, Remote Sensing

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Keywords:

global warming, extreme weather

Summary:

This IQuest has been developed to help you explore the wild and changing world of weather and climate. Weather and climate are shaped by complex interactions involving sunlight, the ocean, the atmosphere, clouds, ice, land, and life forms.

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