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Components of the Water Cycle on a Flat Map

Components of the Water Cycle on a Flat Map
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Earth Systems, Weather and Climate, Energy Cycle
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, Formal, General
Standards: 
ESS2.A, ESS2.C
Keywords: 
evaporation, sea surface temperature, water vapor, atmosphere
Summary: 
The process by which water moves around the earth, from the ocean, to the atmosphere, to the land and back to the ocean is called the water cycle. These animations each portray a component of the water cycle.

Satellite Meteorology Learning Modules

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.

Our World: Monitoring the Earth's Climate with CERES

CERES Thumbnail
Primary Topic: 
Weather and Climate
Subtopics: 
Climate, Technology, Satellites, Remote Sensing
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5
Standards: 
ESS2.D, ETS2.A
Keywords: 
clouds, CERES, atmosphere, radiation budget, energy budget
Summary: 
Learn how scientists use a satellite called CERES to study the clouds and monitor Earth's climate changes.

Components of the Water Cycle

Components of the water cycle thumb.
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Earth Systems, Energy Cycle
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, Formal, General
Standards: 
ESS2.A, ESS2.C
Keywords: 
evaporation, sea surface temperature, water vapor, atmosphere
Summary: 
The process by which water moves around the earth, from the ocean, to the atmosphere, to the land and back to the ocean is called the water cycle. These animations each portray a component of the water cycle.

GPM Anime Contest Webquest Part 4: Societal Applications

Person getting water at an oasis
Primary Topic: 
All Topics
Subtopics: 
Societal Applications, Floods, Landslides, Freshwater Resources, World Health
Type: 
Interactive
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, K - 5, General
Standards: 
ESS3.B, ESS3.D
Summary: 
Part 4 of a 4 part webquest that teaches the basics of precipitation science and technology. Prepares students for the GPM Anime Contest.

GPM Anime Contest Webquest Part 3: Technology

GPM satellite and constellation
Primary Topic: 
All Topics
Subtopics: 
Technology, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Launch Vehicle
Type: 
Interactive
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, General
Standards: 
ETS2.A, ETS2.B
Keywords: 
GMI, DPR, GPM Core Observatory, GCPEx, Goddard Space Flight Center
Summary: 
Part 3 of a 4 part webquest that teaches the basics of precipitation science and technology. Prepares students for the GPM Anime Contest.

GPM Anime Contest Webquest Part 2: Weather & Climate

Three lightning bolts strike above Washington DC - by Brian Allen
Primary Topic: 
All Topics
Subtopics: 
Weather and Climate, Weather, Climate, Energy Cycle
Type: 
Interactive
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, Formal, General
Standards: 
ESS2.D, ESS3.D
Summary: 
Part 2 of a 4 part webquest that teaches the basics of precipitation science and technology. Prepares students for the GPM Anime Contest.

GPM Anime Contest Webquest Part 1: Water Cycle

Photo of a drop of water rippling in a pond
Primary Topic: 
All Topics
Subtopics: 
Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Water & Life
Type: 
Interactive
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, General
Standards: 
ESS2.A, ESS2.C
Summary: 
Part 1 of a 4 part webquest that teaches the basics of precipitation science. Prepares students for the GPM Anime Contest.

Freshwater Availability Classroom Activity

Graph showing the distribution of Earth's freshwater resources
Primary Topic: 
Societal Applications
Subtopics: 
Water & Life, Remote Sensing, Freshwater Resources, World Health
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, K - 5
Standards: 
ESS3.A, ETS2.B
Keywords: 
groundwater, glaciers, saline, blue marble
Summary: 
This classroom activity (originally developed for the GPM Poster) will teach students about the value of Earth's freshwater resources and how important it is to study how water is transferred and stored.

GPM Poster and Classroom Activity

GPM Poster showing the GPM core observatory and constellation satellites
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Satellites, Remote Sensing, Societal Applications, Freshwater Resources
Type: 
Image
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, General
Standards: 
ESS2.C, ETS2.A
Keywords: 
GPM Core Observatory, GPM Constellation, international partners, TRMM, JAXA
Summary: 
This poster for the Global Precipitation Measurement mission (GPM) shows the GPM Core Observatory and constellation satellites on the front, and GPM information and educational activities on the back.

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