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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: 3 Ess2 1: Seasonal Weather Conditions

For Teachers 3rd
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 3-ESS2-1: seasonal weather conditions.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: New Tool to Enhance Weather Forecasters' Skills

For Students 9th - 10th
Site talks about how to advance meteorology in Africa. The goal is to improve daily and seasonal rainfall predictions.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Classroom Phenology: The Environment a Source of Data and Observations

For Teachers 1st - 5th
A unit where students record daily temperatures, precipitation amounts, observations of weather patterns, shadow length of a set object, and other observations. In addition, they will complete a season-long weekly observation of a...
Unit Plan
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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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.
Handout
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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Curated OER

Weather Dude: Hurricanes

For Students 9th - 10th
Informational weather site allows users to learn more about these swirling tropical cyclones. Discover how they are formed and named as well as learn some interesting facts about them along the way.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Kindergarten Science

For Students K
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A science text for kindergarten that covers the weather and gravity.
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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...
Lesson Plan
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 Michigan

The Mother Goose Pages: Nursery Rhymes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
An outstanding resource to get all your favorite Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Activities included are suggestions on reading and teaching nursery rhymes to children at varying ages. Has a list of recommended resources that go along with...
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Space Telescope Science Institute

Hubble Site: Hubble Monitors Weather

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is from Hubblesite which is provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. "What's the weather for Mars and Venus? The Hubble telescope has given astronomers a peak." Site provides images, video as well as...
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Other

Wildland Adventures: Panama Season and Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice summary of the climate in Panama. Read about weather patterns, expected temperatures, and different climatic zones.
Unit Plan
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.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Weather

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[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...
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Weather Game Matching

For Students 9th - 10th
An educational and fun way to learn and review weather terms. Match the correct word in Spanish with the correct word in English until all the selections have been matched. You can select a different set of words by pressing the new game...
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Other

Nasa: Iss Earth Kam

For Students 9th - 10th
Students get a whole new perspective of the world through images obtained from the International Space Station. Students can even request images to be taken through ISS EarthKAM. Activities and educator guides are provided.
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Other

Hong Kong Observatory: Meteorology

For Students 9th - 10th
A useful page from the Hong Kong Observatory offering introduction to weather and weather phenomenon. Learn about thunderstorms, tides, monsoon season, weather radar, and weather in space. Not a slick site but informative. Most...
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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!
Whiteboard
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.
Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Have fun with drama and the weather with this pantomime play about weather concepts! Lists characters, props, and directions for each character.
Handout
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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Weather Wiz Kids

Weather Wiz Kids: Hurricanes

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A great resource offering the causes and effects of hurricanes, the reason why hurricanes are named the way they are, the difference between a hurricane and a tropical storm, hurricane "lingo," safety tips, and more. Follow links to...
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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.