A colorful diagram of the rock cycle showing the stages that rocks go through as they are transformed by different processes such as weathering, lithification, and crystallization.

Learn about the atmosphere, it's make-up, the layers, the hydrologic cycle and more. The National Weather Service presents this site, including learning lessons and review questions.

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...

Learn about the different kinds of clouds, their location in the sky, how they form, their influence on the weather, and unusual cloud shapes.

In this activity, learners will learn about the water cycle through a story, a song, and a game, and relate it to the weather that they observe.

Using pictures from magazines, students will find sources of precipitation and water in this classroom activity. Students will then create a college of these pictures and group them based on the season.

Explains three forces of nature and how they impact the weather. These include infrared rays from the sun, differences in air pressure, and wind flow when hot and cold air masses meet. Supported by lots of visuals.

Explore how clouds are formed with the computer-based model in these interactive activities. Also learn about clouds part in the water cycle. Activity includes pre- and post-tests which can be saved and graded by the teacher.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores weather related vocabulary, including the water cycle, precipitation, condensation, evaporation, storms, and weather instruments.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart was created to go along with Harcourt 2nd grade science textbook. It discusses the weather, the water cycle, seasons, and different types of storms and what to do based on the type. It...

or snow or sleet? Check out this concise explanation and illustration of the water cycle.

Looking at models and maps, young scholars explore different pathways and consequences of pollutant transport via the weather and water cycles. In an associated literacy activity, students develop skills of observation, recording and...

A discussion of the interactions between the four spheres of Earth and how they affect weather and climate. The slideshow is divided into two parts. The first deals with interactions between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere and the...

In this amazing online tutorial you will learn about how water, mass wasting, weathering, and erosion have help shape the landforms on Earth. The lesson includes many helpful interactive materials to prepare help you understand landscape...

Cloud formation results when warm, humid air rises and cools, causing the water vapor in the air to condense and form clouds. In this lesson, students will conduct an activity that demonstrates how this occurs.This lesson plan was...

The National Weather Service offers information on the processes that make up the water (hydrologic) cycle, including evaporation and transpiration, precipitation, run-off, infiltration, and percolation. Has a good illustration and...

Find out more about rainy days when you check out this resource, which features hands-on interactive activities, experiments, fun facts, and more.

At this site from the U.S. Geological Survey you can find out what makes rain such a valuable resource. Included is a chart that tells how much rain different cities in the United States receive. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.

A concise explanation of the difference between evaporation and condensation.

Students are introduced to the concept of air quality by investigating the composition, properties, atmospheric layers and everyday importance of air. They explore the sources and effects of visible and invisible air pollution. By...

My school has shut down due to the coronavirus. What do I do now? BSCS Science Learning is here to help teachers during these unsure times. They have consolidated online resources to help you easily find programs, units, and more!

Observe the Nisqually Glacier at Mount Rainier in this video segment from NatureScene. [4:07]

This lesson uses hands-on activities and trade books along with websites to explain the formation of clouds. This lesson may be used in conjunction with a weather unit.

Learn about the importance of oceans and their connection to weather by completing the five activities. Explore further by clicking on one of the numerous links provided.