This activity was developed to give participants an understanding of how much and where water is on Earth by participating in a demonstration and using maps.

Connect the Spheres: Earth Systems Interactions

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Earth Systems, Water & Life

Type:

Lesson Plan

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.C

Keywords:

hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, biosphere

Summary:

This activity was developed to give participants an understanding of Earth’s four spheres and how they are connected.

GPM: Too Much, Too Little

Primary Topic:

Societal Applications

Subtopics:

Precipitation, Water & Life, Floods, Landslides, Freshwater Resources

Type:

Video

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, General

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.D

Keywords:

heavy rainfall, drought

Summary:

Researchers need accurate and timely rainfall information to better understand and model where and when severe floods, frequent landslides and devastating droughts may occur, and GPM’s global rainfall data will help provide that information.

Our Wet Wide World (GPM Overview)

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Water & Life, Weather and Climate, Satellites, Societal Applications

Type:

Video

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, General

Standards:

ESS2.A

Keywords:

GPM Core Observatory, GPM Constellation, Goddard Space Flight Center

Summary:

This video, "Our Wet Wide World", provides an overview of the Global Precipitation Measurement Mission and its goals.

For Good Measure

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Water & Life, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Societal Applications

Type:

Video

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, General

Standards:

ESS2.A

Keywords:

rain gauges, global, constellation

Summary:

The short video, 'For Good Measure' explains why scientists turn to satellites to get a worldwide view of rainfall.

Water Cycle Webquest

Primary Topic:

Water Cycle

Subtopics:

Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation, Water & Life

Type:

Interactive

Audience:

Informal, Formal, General

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS2.C

Summary:

In this webquest, you will learn a little about the GPM mission, and then will focus on the Earth’s water cycle.

Climate Literacy: The Essential Principles of Climate Sciences

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

Subtopics:

Earth Systems, Water & Life, Climate, Societal Applications, Freshwater Resources, World Health

Type:

Article

Audience:

Formal, 9 - 12, General

Standards:

ESS3.A

Keywords:

climate literacy, climate science

Summary:

This booklet presents important information for individuals and communities to understand Earth's climate, impacts of climate change, and approaches for adapting and mitigating change.