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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.

Meteorology: An Educator's Resource for Inquiry-Based Learning for grades 5-9

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Primary Topic: 
Societal Applications
Subtopics: 
Weather and Climate, Forecasting
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Formal, 6 - 8
Standards: 
ESS2.A, ESS2.D
Keywords: 
meteorology, atmosphere, temperature, barometer, density, humidity, clouds, tornadoes
Summary: 
A basic introduction to meteorology, including inquiry activities and instructions to build and use weather instruments for a weather station, collect data, and predict weather systems.

Measuring Raindrops

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Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Precipitation, Water Properties, Tropical Cyclones
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Formal, 6 - 8, 9 - 12
Standards: 
ESS2.C, ESS2.D
Keywords: 
clouds, raindrops, cloud chamber, meteorology
Summary: 
Students then collect and analyze data about the size and shapes of raindrops. Students have the opportunity to compare a 2-D representation to a 3-D representation to understand why scientists use multiple sources of data to study Earth Systems.