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NASA

Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Jupiter's Great Red Spot

For Students 9th - 10th
This collage of images by the Hubble Space Telescope captured the changes in Jupiter's Great Red Spot over a period of several years.
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Geography 4 kids

Geography4 kids.com: But Is It Weather?

For Students 5th - 8th
Discover the significance of studying weather as well as climate with this resource and the videos it presents from NASA.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Antarctica Research Center: Describe Different Weather Patterns

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
This module provides informational text about weather. Students will learn about precipitation and storm fronts. Students will also learn about different types of storms, including the following: hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons.
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Other

Gpb: Talking Up a Storm

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the tools meteorologist use to predict changes in the weather patterns. Understand how these tools help them give us an accurate forecast.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: In Search of Globe Data

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners use GLOBE search tools to locate and display data from schools, and then use the data to answer questions regarding weather and climate.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Air and Space Museum: Pilot Pals

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Four animated activities introduce early learners to basic concepts about the weather, gears, airplane parts, and rockets.
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NASA

Nasa: Hurricanes

For Students 3rd - 6th
Learn about hurricanes and how they are created. Features include video animation, the histories of the most devastating hurricanes and topics such as hurricane naming and hurricane study.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Weather Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How meteorologists create and read weather maps.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Sky and Cloud Windows

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this activity, students will conduct experiments or participate in demonstrations to answer questions about sky and weather phenomena.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Water in Our World

For Students 5th - 8th
Discover the processes of the water cycle and learn about its effect on weather and climate.
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PurposeGames

Purpose Games: Cloud Types

For Students 9th - 10th
12 question game tests the users knowledge of cloud types including cirrus, cumulus, and stratus.
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Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Earth Science: Water Cycle Bingo

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your understanding of terms associated with the water cycle in this bingo- style game.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: How Predictable!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students follow weather forecasts to gauge their accuracy and produce a weather report for the class. They develop skills of observation, recording and reporting.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Air Masses

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Air masses greatly influence the the weather in a location.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Air Masses

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Air masses greatly influence the the weather in a location.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Blizzards

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how blizzards form.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Collecting Weather Data

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the various instruments that scientists use to collect weather data.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Introduction to Weather

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the definition of weather and the factors that make up weather.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Where Do Rainy Days Come From?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Find out more about rainy days when you check out this resource, which features hands-on interactive activities, experiments, fun facts, and more.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: What Forces Affect Our Weather?

For Students 9th - 10th
A great starting point for learning about the weather and for finding help starting your own investigation of what affects the weather. Site is organized into the following sections: "The Atmosphere," "The Water Cycle," "Powerful...
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Other

Comiskey Park

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for Comiskey Park provides all needed resources for anyone, including events, facilities, virtual tours and more!
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Can Teach

Can Teach: Songs and Poems

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This site features an extensive list of poems and songs for every event during the school year. Explore the seasons, colors, holidays, and more.
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NASA

Sci Jinks: What Is El Nino?

For Students 3rd - 8th
The weathermen and women warn of El Nino every so many years. Find out what that actually means.
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NASA

Scijinks: Clouds, Water, and Ice

For Students 3rd - 8th
Classroom activities, photographs, and printable posters featuring clouds, water, and ice.