Browse GPM Original Resource Resources

Browse GPM Original Resource Resources

Water in the Atmosphere

Photo of clouds in the atmosphere.
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Earth Systems
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5
Standards: 
ESS2.A, ESS2.C
Keywords: 
atmosphere, clouds, rainfall, humidity
Summary: 
This lesson helps students learn about the atmosphere by making observations and taking measurements.

Faces of GPM: Engineers

Faces of GPM: Engineers
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Satellites, Remote Sensing, STEM Careers
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, General
Standards: 
ESS3.B, ESS3.D
Keywords: 
Goddard Space Flight Center, integration and testing, engineers
Summary: 
Interview with several key engineers who help build and test the GPM Core Observatory at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

Weather & Climate iQuest

Hurricane approaching Florida
Primary Topic: 
Weather and Climate
Subtopics: 
Weather, Climate, Human Impact, Energy Cycle, Satellites, Remote Sensing
Type: 
Interactive
Audience: 
Formal, 6 - 8
Standards: 
ESS2.C, ESS2.D
Keywords: 
global warming, extreme weather
Summary: 
This IQuest has been developed to help you explore the wild and changing world of weather and climate. Weather and climate are shaped by complex interactions involving sunlight, the ocean, the atmosphere, clouds, ice, land, and life forms.

Winners of the GPM Anime Challenge

Winners of the GPM Anime Challenge
Primary Topic: 
All Topics
Type: 
Basic Page
Summary: 
We are happy to announce the winners of the GPM Anime Challenge! Thank you to everyone who submitted their artwork and ideas.

GPM: Too Much, Too Little

GPM: Too Much, Too Little
Primary Topic: 
Societal Applications
Subtopics: 
Precipitation, Water & Life, Floods, Landslides, Freshwater Resources
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, General
Standards: 
ESS2.A, ESS2.D
Keywords: 
heavy rainfall, drought
Summary: 
Researchers need accurate and timely rainfall information to better understand and model where and when severe floods, frequent landslides and devastating droughts may occur, and GPM’s global rainfall data will help provide that information.

Floods iQuest

IFloods Logo
Primary Topic: 
Societal Applications
Subtopics: 
Precipitation, Weather, Societal Applications, Floods
Type: 
Interactive
Audience: 
Formal, 6 - 8
Standards: 
ESS2.C, ESS3.B, ESS3.D
Keywords: 
floods, field campaign, natural disasters
Summary: 
This is an introductory lesson to acquaint middle school students to many aspects of a serious and common natural disaster; flooding. Students will be directed to visit websites where they will interact with various types of media.

Our Wet Wide World (GPM Overview)

Wet Wide World Thumbnail
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Water & Life, Weather and Climate, Satellites, Societal Applications
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, General
Standards: 
ESS2.A
Keywords: 
GPM Core Observatory, GPM Constellation, Goddard Space Flight Center
Summary: 
This video, "Our Wet Wide World", provides an overview of the Global Precipitation Measurement Mission and its goals.

For Good Measure

Thumbnail for "For Good Measure" showing Ryan in front of makeshift waves.
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Hydrologic Cycle, Water & Life, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Societal Applications
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, General
Standards: 
ESS2.A
Keywords: 
rain gauges, global, constellation
Summary: 
The short video, 'For Good Measure' explains why scientists turn to satellites to get a worldwide view of rainfall.

Water Cycle Webquest

Water Cycle diagram
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Water & Life
Type: 
Interactive
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, General
Standards: 
ESS2.A, ESS2.C
Summary: 
In this webquest, you will learn a little about the GPM mission, and then will focus on the Earth’s water cycle.

GPM Takes a Spin on the High Capacity Centrifuge

GPM Core on the Centrifuge at Goddard
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Satellites, Launch Vehicle, STEM Careers
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, General
Standards: 
ETS2.A, ETS2.B
Keywords: 
GPM Core Observatory, testing, integration, Goddard Space Flight Center
Summary: 
The GPM Core Observatory being tested on the High Capacity Centrifuge at Goddard Space Flight Center.

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