Browse 9 - 12 Resources

GPM "Unique Perspectives" Contest

Primary Topic:

All Topics

Type:

Website

Audience:

Outreach, 9 - 12

Summary:

NASA’s Global Precipitation Measurement mission wants to see your photos and videos of precipitation from unique perspectives! There are many ways to view precipitation.

The GLOBE Earth System Poster Learning Activities

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Weather and Climate, Satellites, Remote Sensing

Type:

Lesson Plan

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, General

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.D, ESS3.C, ESS3.D, ETS2.B

Keywords:

climate change, cloud coverage, global data sets, models, infrared radiation

Summary:

The activities in this guide will help students understand variations in environmental parameters by examining connections among different phenomena measured on local, regional and global scales.

Citizen Science: Measuring and Sharing Precipitation Data with CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS Volunteers with rain gauges (image credit: CoCoRaHS)

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

Subtopics:

Water Cycle, Precipitation, Weather and Climate, Data, Freshwater Resources

Type:

Website

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, K - 5, General

Keywords:

rain gauge, citizen science, precipitation measurement, CoCoRaHs

Standards:

ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ESS3.D

Summary:

CoCoRaHS is a Citizen Science organization that helps participants collect and share precipitation data. They also assist teachers in learning how to install and use rain gauges with their students. Learn how to collect and submit measurements to CoCoRaHS

Towers in the Tempest

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

Subtopics:

Weather, Tropical Cyclones, Energy Cycle, Remote Sensing

Type:

Video

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, General

Standards:

ESS2.A

Keywords:

hurricanes, hot towers, TRMM, low pressure

Summary:

'Towers in the Tempest' is a 4.5 minute narrated animation that explains recent scientific insights into how hurricanes intensify. This intensification can be caused by a phenomenon called a 'hot tower'.

Climate Literacy: The Essential Principles of Climate Sciences

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

Subtopics:

Earth Systems, Water & Life, Climate, Societal Applications, Freshwater Resources, World Health

Type:

Article

Audience:

Formal, 9 - 12, General

Standards:

ESS3.A

Keywords:

climate literacy, climate science

Summary:

This booklet presents important information for individuals and communities to understand Earth's climate, impacts of climate change, and approaches for adapting and mitigating change.

Energy Literacy: Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts for Energy Education

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

Subtopics:

Climate, Human Impact, Energy Cycle, Societal Applications

Type:

Article

Audience:

Formal, 9 - 12, General

Standards:

ESS3.A

Keywords:

energy, climate change

Summary:

This is a downloadable high-resolution booklet that will give the educator in-depth background information on energy concepts. This booklet is a joint project of the Department of Energy and The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Launchpad: Global Warming - How Humans are Affecting Our Planet

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

Subtopics:

Climate, Human Impact, Energy Cycle

Type:

Video

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS3.D

Keywords:

climate change, greenhouse effect, atmosphere, greenhouse gases, energy budget, radiation budget

Summary:

Learn how the greenhouse effect keeps more of the sun's heat and energy within Earth's atmosphere causing temperatures on Earth to rise. This video explains the effect warmer temperatures are playing on Earth.

The Thermohaline Circulation - The Great Ocean Conveyor Belt

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Water Properties, Earth Systems, Energy Cycle

Type:

Video

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8

Standards:

ESS2.C

Keywords:

ocean, density, salinity, ocean temperature, ocean circulation, thermohaline, ocean currents

Summary:

The oceans are mostly composed of warm salty water near the surface over cold, less salty water in the ocean depths. These two regions don't mix except in certain special areas, which creates a large slow current called the thermohaline circulation.

Satellite Meteorology Learning Modules

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Weather and Climate, Satellites, Societal Applications, Forecasting

Type:

Website

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8

Keywords:

meteorology, electromagnetic radiation, clouds, NPP, GOES, winds

Standards:

ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ESS3.B, ESS3.C, ETS2.A, ETS2.B

Summary:

Satellite Meteorology learning modules provide scientists and educators with exciting activities and hands-on tools for investigation, inquiry, analysis and stewardship.