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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.

Earth's Water Cycle

Primary Topic:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Weather and Climate

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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.

Global Energy Budget

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Subtopics:

Earth Systems, Climate, Energy Cycle

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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.

Evaporation Investigation

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Audience:

Formal

Keywords:

evaporation, condensation, precipitation, transpiration, ice, liquid, gas, phases

Summary:

This lesson is primarily for elementary school teachers who are looking for a hands-on inquiry based activity to teach their students about evaporation.

Real World: Hurricane Hunters

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

Subtopics:

Weather, Tropical Cyclones, STEM Careers, Forecasting

Type:

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 6 - 8

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS3.B

Keywords:

hurricane, temperature, air pressure

Summary:

This NASA video segment focuses on how scientists use satellites to collect data. These sets of data are then analyzed and used to predict storms.

A Tour of the Cryosphere 2009

Primary Topic:

Hydrologic Cycle, Earth Systems, Weather and Climate, Energy Cycle

Subtopics:

Type:

Earth Systems, Water & Life, Weather, Societal Applications, Freshwater Resources

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.C

Keywords:

cryosphere, ice, permafrost, sea ice, ocean currents, glaciers, satellites

Summary:

The cryosphere consists of those parts of the Earth's surface where water is found in solid form, including areas of snow, sea ice, glaciers, permafrost, ice sheets, and icebergs. This animation shows fluctuations in the cryosphere.

Monsoons: Wet, Dry, Repeat

Temperature data showing difference between winter and summer.

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

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Type:

Weather and Climate, Tropical Cyclones, Energy Cycle

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ESS3.A

Keywords:

monsoons, India, temperature, windspeed, soil moisture, SMAP

Summary:

The monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern that occurs over South Asia (among other places). Through NASA satellites and models we can see the monsoon patterns like never before.

Where do Hurricanes get their Energy?

Primary Topic:

Societal Applications

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Type:

Weather and Climate, Forecasting

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.

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

Primary Topic:

Societal Applications

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