Browse ESS2.D Resources

Browse ESS2.D Resources

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.

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.

Where do Hurricanes get their Energy?

Where do Hurricanes get their Energy?
Primary Topic: 
Societal Applications
Subtopics: 
Weather and Climate, Tropical Cyclones, Energy Cycle
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8
Standards: 
ESS2.D, ESS3.B, ETS2.A
Keywords: 
extreme weather, hurricanes, tropical cyclones, satellites, latent heat
Summary: 
How do hurricanes get their energy? NASA hurricane scientist Dr. Jeff Halverson explains how hurricanes draw energy from the ocean surface.

GPM: Hurricanes Beyond the Tropics

Screenshot of Irene
Primary Topic: 
Weather and Climate
Subtopics: 
Tropical Cyclones, Remote Sensing, Societal Applications, Floods
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, General
Standards: 
ESS2.D, ESS3.B
Keywords: 
hurricanes, Goddard Space Flight Center, extreme weather
Summary: 
Hurricane Irene's impact in New England shows that tropical cyclones can greatly affect regions outside the view of TRMM. The GPM mission will build upon TRMM's legacy by examining a larger swath of Earth with more sensitive instruments.

Earth's Water Cycle

Screenshot from water cycle movie
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Weather and Climate
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Informal, 6 - 8, General
Standards: 
ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ETS2.A, ETS2.B
Keywords: 
freshwater, evaporation, condensation
Summary: 
This animation uses Earth science data from a variety of sensors on NASA Earth observing satellites as well as cartoons to describe Earth's water cycle and the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth.

Using Vegetation, Precipitation, and Surface Temperature to Study Climate Zones

NDVI plot of the Earth for June 2004
Primary Topic: 
Weather and Climate
Subtopics: 
Climate, Satellites, Data
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Formal, 6 - 8
Standards: 
ESS2.D
Keywords: 
surface temperature, biome, vegetation
Summary: 
For a selected location, the student will investigate possible relationships between the vegetation index, the precipitation, and the surface temperature data over several years' time. Using that information, the student will predict the climate type...

Flying Through Hurricanes with Robbie Hood

Robbie Hood in an airplane
Primary Topic: 
Weather and Climate
Subtopics: 
Tropical Cyclones, STEM Careers, Forecasting
Type: 
Article
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, General
Standards: 
ESS2.D, ESS3.B
Keywords: 
hurricane, storm severity, precipitation, clouds
Summary: 
This month's NASA Earth Explorer explains what it's like to be face-to-face with one of nature's most powerful storms.

Water Vapor Animation

Screenshot from water vapor animation
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Earth Systems, Climate, Energy Cycle
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8
Standards: 
ESS2.D
Keywords: 
water vapor, clouds, heat, latent heat
Summary: 
Water vapor - and with it energy - is carried around the globe by weather systems. This satellite image shows the distribution of water vapor over Africa and the Atlantic Ocean.

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

Thumbnail for meteorology guide
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.

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