Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Weather Maps
This site provides a lesson plan in which groups of learners will each investigate a different type of weather map use for weather forecasting. Also includes discussion questions, extension ideas, and links to additional sites for more...
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Water Wonders
This site from the Environmental Education for Kids contains colorful and detailed information on water resources. Site covers fascinating tips and facts, as well as engaging quizzes on the wonderful world of water. Best suited for...
Read Works
Read Works: Weather the Water Cycle
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the water cycle. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: The Water Cycle [Pdf]
An illustrated diagram of the water cycle that students can use for study.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Hail
Read a paragraph about the formation of hail.
Read Works
Read Works: Earth Science the Weather
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about weather. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Curated OER
Forecast Map
The National Weather Service presents this site on synoptic meteorology, large-scale weather systems. Learn about the structure and behavior of the atmosphere, including clouds, precipitation, winds and more. Also includes learning...