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GPM Constellation of Satellites

Diagram of the satellites that make up the GPM constellation
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Type: 
Image
Audience: 
Formal, 9 - 12
Standards: 
ESS2.C
Keywords: 
GPM Core Observatory, GPM Constellation, NPP, GCOM-W1, Megha-Tropiques
Summary: 
Diagram of the multiple precipitation measurement satellites which comprise the GPM constellation.

Our World: Snowflakes

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Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Precipitation
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5
Standards: 
ESS2.A, ESS2.C
Keywords: 
snowflakes, snow, crystals, history
Summary: 
Find out how you can help NASA scientists study different types of snowflakes to learn about the atmosphere and changes in climate.

Our World: Cool Clouds

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Primary Topic: 
Weather and Climate
Subtopics: 
Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Weather
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, K - 5, 6 - 8
Standards: 
ESS2.C, ESS2.D
Keywords: 
water vapor, condensation, clouds, atmosphere, cloud types
Summary: 
Learn how clouds are formed and watch an experiment to make a cloud using liquid nitrogen.

Evaporation Investigation

Portion of a diagram of evaporation
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Formal
Keywords: 
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, transpiration, ice, liquid, gas, phases
Summary: 
This lesson is primarily for elementary school teachers who are looking for a hands-on inquiry based activity to teach their students about evaporation.

Investigating the Climate System: Precipitation

Investigating the Climate System: Precipitation
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Precipitation
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Formal, 6 - 8
Standards: 
ESS2.A
Keywords: 
active sensor, bright band, cloud nuclei, rainfall rate, supercooled water
Summary: 
A downloadable PDF lesson plan which explores precipitation's role in the climate system.

The Shape of a Raindrop

Basic illustration of air pressure on a raindrop
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Type: 
Article
Audience: 
Formal, 9 - 12
Standards: 
ESS2.A
Keywords: 
raindrops, precipitation microphysics, drop size
Summary: 
This article teaches how a drop of rain changes shape as it falls through the atmosphere.

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