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TRMM at 15: The Reign of Rain

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Precipitation, Tropical Cyclones, Satellites, Remote Sensing, STEM Careers

Type:

Video

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, General

Standards:

ESS2.D, ETS2.A

Keywords:

TRMM, the tropics

Summary:

This video celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM). Project Scientist Scott Braun looks back at TRMM's legacy and a few of the major scientific milestones the satellite has helped achieved.

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

Faces of GPM: Dr. Dalia Kirschbaum, GPM Applications Scientist

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Remote Sensing, STEM Careers, Societal Applications, Landslides

Type:

Video

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, General

Standards:

ESS3.B, ESS3.D

Keywords:

Goddard Space Flight Center, Faces of GPM, physical science

Summary:

Interview with Dr. Dalia Kirschbaum, research physical scientist and GPM Applications Scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

Earth Observatory Water Cycle Overview

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Water Properties, Societal Applications

Type:

Article

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, General

Standards:

ESS2.C

Keywords:

water vapor, freshwater, oceans, water distribution

Summary:

Water is a vital substance that sets the Earth apart from the rest of the planets in our solar system. In particular, water appears to be a necessary ingredient for the development and nourishment of life.

Earth System Science

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Earth Systems, Societal Applications

Type:

Lesson Plan

Audience:

Formal, 6 - 8

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.C

Keywords:

water vapor, clouds, heat, latent heat

Summary:

This unit will introduce you to many of the complex issues surrounding the Earth as a system and will help you to look at Earth in a new way—as a living system.

Global Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet

Imagery of climate change including wildfires, dry land, and a hurricane from space

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

Subtopics:

Climate, Human Impact, Societal Applications

Type:

Website

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, Formal

Keywords:

climate change, greenhouse gases, sea level

Standards:

ESS3.C, ESS3.D

Summary:

View the latest data on the vital signs of the planet, including arctic sea ice levels, carbon dioxide, sea levels, global temperature and land ice.

NASA S'COOL: Students' Cloud Observations On-Line

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Weather and Climate, Weather

Type:

Website

Audience:

Informal, Formal, K - 5, General

Keywords:

clouds, atmosphere, water vapor, evaporation, condensation, CERES

Standards:

ESS2.C, ESS2.D

Summary:

The S'COOL Project involves students (ages 5 - 20+) in real science, making and reporting ground truth observations of clouds to assist in the validation of NASA's CERES satellite instruments. Includes lesson plans and other related materials.