Browse GPM Original Resource Resources

Browse GPM Original Resource Resources

Worldwide Rain Gauges Animation

Worldwide Rain Gauges Animation
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Precipitation, Data
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, General
Standards: 
ETS2.A
Keywords: 
rain gauges
Summary: 
A simple illustrative comparison of the number of rain gauges active worldwide.

GPM: Engineering Next Generation Observations of Rain and Snow

GPM: Engineering Next Generation Observations of Rain and Snow
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Satellites, Launch Vehicle, STEM Careers
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, General
Standards: 
ETS2.A, ETS2.B
Keywords: 
GPM Core Observatory, Goddard Space Flight Center, engineering, testing, integration
Summary: 
Overview of the engineering behind building and testing the GPM Core Observatory at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

Building for Hurricanes: Engineering Design Challenge

hurricane from space
Primary Topic: 
Societal Applications
Subtopics: 
Weather, Tropical Cyclones
Type: 
Interactive
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, K - 5
Standards: 
ETS2.B
Keywords: 
engineering, hurricane damage, natural disasters
Summary: 
In this engineering design challenge, students build a tower to resist a simulated hurricane.

Exploring the Water Cycle

Exploring the Water Cycle
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Earth Systems
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5
Standards: 
ESS2.C
Keywords: 
Solar Radiation, transpiration, evaporation, infiltration
Summary: 
In this lesson, students will learn about the water cycle and how energy from the sun and the force of gravity drive this cycle.

The Anatomy of a Raindrop

The Anatomy of a Raindrop
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Precipitation, Water Properties, Remote Sensing
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, General
Standards: 
ESS2.C
Keywords: 
rain, raindrops, drop size, drop distribution, microphysics
Summary: 
Contrary to popular belief, raindrops are not tear shaped and are actually shaped like the top of a hamburger bun, round on the top and flat on the bottom. This new video from GPM explains why.

Geographical Influences

Washington DC Climatogram
Primary Topic: 
Weather and Climate
Subtopics: 
Precipitation, Climate, Data
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Formal, 6 - 8
Standards: 
ESS2.D
Keywords: 
geography, mountains, rain shadow, climatogram, elevation
Summary: 
Students will compare temperature and precipitation graphs for various U.S. locations to look for patterns in geographical influence on climate, then collect data for a location of their choice and create their own climatogram.

Rain Gauge Activity

Rain Gauge Activity
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Water Cycle, Precipitation, Water Properties, Data, Freshwater Resources
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Outreach, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5
Standards: 
ESS2.C, ESS2.D
Keywords: 
rain gauge, measurement, engineering
Summary: 
In this hands-on inquiry-based activity, students face an engineering challenge based on real-world applications. They are tasked with developing a tool they can use to measure the amount of rain that falls each day.

Climate Change Online Lab

Climate Change Online Lab
Primary Topic: 
Weather and Climate
Subtopics: 
Climate, Human Impact
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Formal, 6 - 8
Standards: 
ESS2.D
Keywords: 
carbon dioxide, sea level, sea ice, land ice, global temperatures
Summary: 
In this activity, students will learn about Earth’s climate vital signs. They will use NASA’s Climate Change website to learn about the factors that scientists use to understand changes in our climate.

Climate Change Inquiry Lab

Climate Change Inquiry Lab
Primary Topic: 
Weather and Climate
Subtopics: 
Climate, Human Impact
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Formal, 6 - 8
Standards: 
ESS2.D
Keywords: 
sea level rise, carbon dioxide, sea ice, land ice, global temperatures
Summary: 
In this lesson, students will conduct labs investigate the drivers of climate change, including adding carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases to the atmosphere, sea level rise, and the effect of decreasing sea ice on temperatures.

GPM Core Observatory Paper Model

Photo of the GPM Core Observatory Paper Model
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Satellites, Remote Sensing, Launch Vehicle, Societal Applications, Forecasting
Type: 
Interactive
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, General
Standards: 
ESS3.B, ETS2.B
Keywords: 
GPM Microwave Imager, Dual-Frequency Precipitation Radar
Summary: 
Build a paper model of the GPM Core Observatory and learn about the technology the satellite will use to measure precipitation from space.

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