Browse Precipitation Resources

Browse Precipitation Resources

Worldwide Rain Gauges Animation

Worldwide Rain Gauges Animation
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Precipitation, Data
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, General
Standards: 
ETS2.A
Keywords: 
rain gauges
Summary: 
A simple illustrative comparison of the number of rain gauges active worldwide.

Exploring the Water Cycle

Exploring the Water Cycle
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Earth Systems
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5
Standards: 
ESS2.C
Keywords: 
Solar Radiation, transpiration, evaporation, infiltration
Summary: 
In this lesson, students will learn about the water cycle and how energy from the sun and the force of gravity drive this cycle.

The Anatomy of a Raindrop

The Anatomy of a Raindrop
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Precipitation, Water Properties, Remote Sensing
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Outreach, Informal, General
Standards: 
ESS2.C
Keywords: 
rain, raindrops, drop size, drop distribution, microphysics
Summary: 
Contrary to popular belief, raindrops are not tear shaped and are actually shaped like the top of a hamburger bun, round on the top and flat on the bottom. This new video from GPM explains why.

Geographical Influences

Washington DC Climatogram
Primary Topic: 
Weather and Climate
Subtopics: 
Precipitation, Climate, Data
Type: 
Lesson Plan
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.

Rain Gauge Activity

Rain Gauge Activity
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Water Cycle, Precipitation, Water Properties, Data, Freshwater Resources
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Outreach, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5
Standards: 
ESS2.C, ESS2.D
Keywords: 
rain gauge, measurement, engineering
Summary: 
In this hands-on inquiry-based activity, students face an engineering challenge based on real-world applications. They are tasked with developing a tool they can use to measure the amount of rain that falls each day.

GPM Mission Brochure

GPM Mission Brochure cover
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Water Cycle, Precipitation, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Societal Applications
Type: 
Article
Audience: 
Outreach, General
Keywords: 
GPM Core Observatory, DPR, GMI, mission ops
Summary: 
This 17 page flyer provides an overview of the GPM Mission. It describes the technologies used to measure precipitation and the missions scientific goals and societal applications.

Water Cycle Speaker's Toolkit

Water Cycle Speaker's Toolkit
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Water & Life, Weather and Climate
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5
Standards: 
ESS2.A
Keywords: 
rain, snow, evaporation, condensation
Summary: 
This Speaker ToolKit has been designed to allow presenters (scientists, engineers, etc.) to easily present to an elementary and/or middle school audience about the water cycle.

"Survivor: Earth" Lesson Plan Series

"Survivor: Earth" Lesson Plan Series
Primary Topic: 
Water Cycle
Subtopics: 
Precipitation, Earth Systems, Water & Life, Satellites, Remote Sensing
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5, General
Standards: 
ESS2.A, ESS2.C
Keywords: 
atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, conservation, Earth systems
Summary: 
These original GPM lessons have been developed to teach students about local and global water issues. . They are hands on activities that are done largely outdoors, and which include scientific data collection and analysis and integrate technology.

Observing Monsoon Weather Patterns with TRMM Data

Observing Monsoon Weather Patterns with TRMM Data
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Precipitation, Weather and Climate, Weather, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Data
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Formal, 6 - 8
Standards: 
ESS2.D
Keywords: 
monsoon, seasonal winds, seasons, India, TRMM, precipitation patterns
Summary: 
Students will learn about measuring precipitation on the ground and using satellites, and use satellite data to analyze the reason for the monsoon weather pattern in India.

Erosion and Landslides

Erosion and Landslides
Primary Topic: 
Societal Applications
Subtopics: 
Precipitation, Human Impact, Technology, Satellites, Landslides
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Formal, 6 - 8
Standards: 
ESS3.B
Keywords: 
erosion, landslide hazards, landslide risk
Summary: 
Students will investigate the effect of different types of soil on how quickly a landslide occurs and how much mass is moved. They will then relate that information to TRMM/GPM data about rainfall and areas currently at risk of suffering a landslide.

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