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First Data from GPM

http://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/details.cgi?aid=11784

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Precipitation, Weather and Climate, Weather, Tropical Cyclones, Satellites, Data

Type:

Video

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, General

Standards:

ESS2.D, ESS3.D, ETS2.A

Keywords:

GPM Core Observatory, JAXA, GMI, DPR

Summary:

NASA and JAXA released the first images captured by their newest Earth-observing satellite, the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory, which launched into space Feb. 27, 2014.

2014 Master Teachers: Markus Eugster

Primary Topic:

All Topics

Type:

Basic Page

Summary:

Education: University of education, scientific department

Water Cycle Dice Game

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Earth Systems

Type:

Audience:

Standards:

Keywords:

Summary:

The water cycle may seem simple on the surface, but there are many different ways to move through the process. This page has a few different versions of a Water Cycle Dice game to teach students about the complexities of water in Earth's system.

The Earth Scientist - From Satellites to Your Backyard

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Water Cycle, Weather and Climate, Technology, Satellites, Remote Sensing

Type:

Article

Audience:

Informal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8

Summary:

In this article from the summer 2024 edition of The Earth Scientist, learn about NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement mission and the many tools and resources it offers for understanding Earth's water cycle and weather.

Water, Water, Everywhere!

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Earth Systems, Energy Cycle, Freshwater Resources

Type:

Video

Audience:

Informal, General

Standards:

ESS2.A

Keywords:

water cycle, oceans, streams, climate

Summary:

This video explains what the water cycle is and how important it is to life on earth.

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.

2015 Master Teachers: Olasoji Oluwafemi

Primary Topic:

All Topics

Type:

Basic Page

Summary:

2015 Master Teachers: Olasoji Oluwafemi

Exploring the Environment: Drought Problem

Primary Topic:

Societal Applications

Subtopics:

Technology, Freshwater Resources

Type:

Lesson Plan

Audience:

Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8

Standards:

ESS3.D

Keywords:

drought, CoCoRaHs, Texas

Summary:

This problem-based learning module takes students through a real-world scenario drought in Texas and has them use satellite images and other actual data to answer questions about how Texas and other states should respond to the situation.

Global Energy Budget

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Earth Systems, Climate, Energy Cycle

Type:

Lesson Plan

Audience:

Formal, 6 - 8

Standards:

ESS2.D

Keywords:

energy budget, albedo, reflection, absorption, radiation, unequal heating

Summary:

In this lesson, students will explore (through labs, videos, and a simulation) how energy from the sun is absorbed, reflected and radiated back out into space as part of the Earth’s energy budget.