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Ingles Mundial

Ingles Mundial: The Windy City (Reading Comprehension)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A series of exercises about the weather in Chicago that tests reading comprehension of Spanish-speaking ELLs. Instructions are in Spanish; exercises and readings in English.
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Other

Kidstorm: Hurricanes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Get the facts on hurricanes with this detailed information page. This page includes photos, charts and satellite images.
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Singapore Zoological Gardens: Welcome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has all kinds of information and pictures of the Singapore Zoological Gardens.
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Read Works

Read Works: Hurricanes: Spinning Storms

For Teachers 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about hurricanes and how to stay safe during a hurricane. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Oklahoma Mesonet

University of Oklahoma: Overview of Meteorology

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Oklahoma explores numerous types of weather and atmospheric changes, as well as the reasons behind them. Content details the four seasons, common meteorological variables, the vertical structure of the atmosphere, how...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Phenology Weekly

For Teachers K - 1st
A long-term project lesson plan where students observe seasonal changes by recording observations and data of the weather conditions. Students will understand how to use a light meter, thermometer, anemometer, and rain gauge with this...
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Little Ice Age: Blooming Thermometers

For Teachers 5th - 9th
In this lesson, students develop an understanding of the relationship between natural phenomena, weather, and climate change, the study known as "phenology." In addition, they learn how cultural events are tied to the timing of seasonal...
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University of Texas at Austin

Francais Interactif Les Vacances

For Students 9th - 10th
Weather, seasons, geography, activities - all thins related to vacations presented with extensive vocabulary list, interactive audio, video and interview clips utilizing vocab in context. Has links to important grammatical concepts and...
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Middle School Science

Hurricane Unit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this comprehensive site you will find links to the following topics: parts of the hurricane, naming hurricanes, stages of development, rating hurricanes, online tracking of hurricanes, printable tracking maps, hurricane safety,...
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NOAA

Noaa: Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
The collections under this theme are developed to improve climate literacy and to provide access to scientific information, which can inform personal decisions about actions that influence climate.
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Polar Discovery: Compare the Poles

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed comparison of many aspects of the two polar regions. Includes physical features, seasons, weather, types of ice, plants and animals, human population, and climate change.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Hurricanes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn what causes hurricanes and what engineers do to help protect people from destruction caused by hurricane winds and rain. Research and data collection vessels allow for scientists and engineers to model and predict weather...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Las Estaciones

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] Identify and describe the seasons of the year in Spanish and relate to their relationship with the months and clothing.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: English (Esl) Label Me! Printouts

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Over 100 handouts with answer sheets you can print and use to help build English vocabulary. Numerous topics and themes are covered: everyday words, math terms, seasonal and holiday words, geographical terms, animals, opposites, parts of...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: What Causes Monsoons

For Students 4th - 6th
Explains what monsoons are, what causes them, and the impact they have.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Typhoon vs. Hurricane vs. Tornado

For Students 4th - 8th
Looks at the linguistic origins, geographical targets, and seasonal occurrence of typhoons, hurricanes, and tornadoes.
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NOAA

Noaa: Pmel: Noaa: What Is La Nina?

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory, you can find out the characteristics of La Nina. You can find out about the lastest La Nina and the places it effected. Links are provided for additional information.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Spring

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This spring unit is targeted for kindergarteners to learn about climate and environment changes in the spring. An assessment is included at the end by means of Activotes.
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Time

Time: See What Winter Will Be Like Where You Live

For Students 9th - 10th
Winter is coming and the question of whether you're in for a snowy season or a sunny one will largely be decided by where you live. Check it all out!
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Other

Japanese Lifestyle: Japan Climate

For Students 3rd - 8th
An overview of Japan's climate and its four seasons of weather.
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Other

Boggle's World Esl: Word Searches

For Students 3rd - 8th
A collection of more than 40 printable word search activities designed for ESL students. Searches are organized by level of difficulty (easy, intermediate to difficult) and cover a wide variety of themes, e.g., colors, verbs, the five...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Autumn

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia describes both the Autumn, or Fall, season as well as the reason for the season. Links are provided to information about the equinox and solstice associated with the season as well as a link to...
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Official Travel Information for Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
Virtually visit Chile with this offering from the official tourism corporation, a private non-profit entity, whose mission is to promote Chilean travel industry internationally. Find out about Chilean activities, culture, weather,...
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University of Oregon

University of Oregon: Global Climate Animations

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site for global climate animations. "Get a feel for why we have seasonal weather changes or why other regions have different weather than you do."

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