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ABRUPT CLIMATE CHANGE – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.cfm?DocID=323
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on climate change. "Until a few years ago,
it was believed that earth's climate changes gradually. But results from ice
cores and other geologic records of past temperature changes indicate that this
is not necessarily the case and that abrupt climate changes may be the norm
rather than the exception. In this lesson, students will be introduced to some
recent ideas about abrupt climate change. This will give them a glimpse into how
scientific theories are formed and refined by new data." Excellent
AIR CONDITIONING: ANALYZING THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN
CLIMATE RESEARCH AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20010612tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on climate research. "In this lesson,
students explore the roles that United States government agencies play in
weather forecasting, climate control, and other climate-related environmental
issues. Students then write letters to President Bush recommending how a new
National Climate Service could be organized using resources from these
established agencies." Excellent
ALL ABOUT NATURAL DISASTERS
NEW!
http://www.suelebeau.com/naturaldisasters.htm
A full page of links to websites about natural disasters such as Tornadoes,
Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Hurricanes, Tsunamis, and Blizzards. Includes photos and
lesson plans. Excellent
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURES: PROPOSING THE FUTURE OF CLIMATE CHANGE
POLICY – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20021203tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on climate policy. "In this lesson, students
research past, present and proposed climate change policies. They will then
develop timelines based on different predictions of climate change effects and
assess the likelihood of each timeline playing out in reality."
Excellent
CLEARING THE AIR: EXPLORING EMISSIONS AND SUBSTANCES THAT
INFLUENCE GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20001003tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on climate change. "In this lesson, students
investigate a variety of emissions that contribute to global warming. As
presenters at a mock international summit, students prepare recommendations for
reversing the global warming trend." Excellent
CLIMATE AND CO2:
ANALYZING THEIR RELATIONSHIP – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/g912/co2.html
A lesson plan on climate. "In this lesson students
will speculate on various scenarios of future world climates if the greenhouse
effect increases." Excellent
CLIMATE ARK – CLIMATE CHANGE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY PORTAL
SEVERAL NEW FEATURES!
http://www.climateark.org/
A huge site with information on climate change, air pollution, global warming,
renewable energy resources and much, much more. Mostly a portal to other sites.
Excellent
CLIMATE CONTROL: STUDYING THE EARTH’S BIOMES AND EXPLORING THE
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DAILY LIFE AND THE ENVIRONMENT – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20000105wednesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on climate. "In this lesson, students work
in groups to explore the locations, characteristics, and natural and human
dangers to the Earth's biomes to better understand the relationship between
daily life and the environment." Excellent
CLIMATE CONTROLS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g68/climatecontrols.html
A lesson plan on climate for grades 6-8. "This lesson has students
consider how various parts of the world and the United States are affected by
climate controls such as world air currents. They will read about climate
controls and will create maps showing how these controls affect the climate in
various places around the country." Excellent
THE CLOUD IN THE BOTTLE – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Meteorology/MET0003.html
An Ask Eric lesson plan for grades 4-12 on cloud formation. "Students are
somewhat interested in the weather and can be made increasingly aware of cloud
formation by this rather simple in class demonstration. PURPOSE: The purpose to
this activity is to demonstrate to the students the direct affects of pressure
and temperature on cloud formation." Excellent
CLOUDS! CLOUDS! CLOUDS! – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Meteorology/MET0201.html
An Ask Eric lesson plan for grades 5-6 on clouds. "In this lesson,
students will learn about different types of clouds, the levels in which the
clouds are classified, and the precipitation associated with them. In groups,
students will gather information about clouds from a CD-ROM and then enter the
information into a teacher-made database. Students will also use web cams from
the Internet to make predictions about weather for cities across the country."
Excellent
COUNTING ON THE HAVOC
OF HURRICANES: COMPARING STATISTICS OF HURRICANE FLOYD TO OTHER RECENT
HURRICANES: A MATH LESSON
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19990916thursday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on hurricanes. "In this lesson, students
define and classify all the different ways in which numbers are used in
forecasting and coping with the effects of a hurricane. They then conduct
research to compare and contrast these numbers as they apply to Hurricane Floyd
and other recent hurricanes. Finally, they graph their findings."
Excellent
DAN’S WILD, WILD WEATHER PAGE
http://www.wildwildweather.com/index.html
A terrific, fun site for kids from Dan Satterfield, chief meteorologist at a TV
station in Alabama. Sections: Games & Puzzles, Listen to the Weather (sounds of
storms), Take a Tour of My Forecast Office, Weather Quizzes, Geography, Live
Weather on your Desktop and more. Includes a terrific teacher’s guide with
lesson plans and more. Outstanding. Excellent
DISCOVERY SCHOOL WEATHER LESSON PLANS FOR TEACHERS
NEW!
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/weather.html
Twelve lesson plans on weather from the Discovery Channel. Excellent
DUST IN THE WIND: EXPLORING THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DROUGHTS
– LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20000425tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on drought. "In this lesson, students
investigate the causes and effects of droughts by participating in a simulation
'town hall meeting.' Acting as community members, students must make informed
decisions to help a town and its surrounding areas that are suffering the
effects of a prolonged drought." Excellent
EDUGREEN – MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING FUN FOR THE YOUNG
http://edugreen.teri.res.in/
Environmental education for students on life on earth, air pollution, climate
change and much more. Includes crossword puzzles, jokes, word search, quizzes,
poems, stories and more. Excellent
EL NINO OR EL NO-NO – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.powayschools.com/projects/elnino/
A webquest on weather prediction for high school students. "You will be
part of an expert team. Your team will be responsible for collecting data,
organizing it in an appropriate graphic form, and analyzing it for the purpose
of making weather predictions in your community. After making your
prediction, you will write a speculation paper that details how you reached your
conclusion. Your last task will be to share your findings with the
scientific community." Excellent
EMISSION STATEMENT: EXPLORING HOW INDUSTRIALIZED NATIONS
CONTRIBUTE TO GLOBAL WARMING AND ARE AIMING TO COMBAT IT – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20010725wednesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on global warming. "In this lesson, students
investigate the emission of greenhouse gases by industrialized nations. After
participating in an international global warming conference, students assess
whether or not the United States should take part in the international climate
accord." Excellent
THE EYE OF THE HURRICANE – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/g35/trythishurricane.html
A lesson plan on hurricanes for grades 3-5. "This
lesson introduces students to the structure of a hurricane, particularly the
eye. You might want to use it as an introduction to a unit on hurricanes or
weather phenomena. Students will view a video about hurricanes, do a simple
hurricane simulation, take a tour into the eye of a hurricane, and write reports
about their tour." Excellent
EYE ON THE STORM: EXPLORING HOW TRACKING THE HISTORY OF
NATURAL DISASTERS HELPS PREDICT THE FUTURE – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20010724tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on weather. "In this lesson, students first
learn about how geologists collect information about past hurricanes to
determine patterns that may help with storm prediction. They then research the
history of natural disasters in different regions of the United States and
develop regional insurance profiles based on their findings and related
predictions." Excellent
FOR KIDS ONLY – EARTH SCIENCE ENTERPRISE
http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/
An Earth Science site for kids. Sections: Air, Natural Hazards, Land, Water, and
People. Includes games, quizzes, puzzles, and more. Includes a Teacher’s Guide.
Excellent
FRANKLIN’S FORECAST – CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
http://sln.fi.edu/weather/index.html
A 5-day weather forecast from the Franklin Institute. Sections: Weather Right
Now, Weather Events, Radar, Lightning, Weather Satellite, Weather Activities and
more. Don’t miss the activities. Excellent
GANDER ACADEMY’S HURRICANES THEME PAGE
http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/hurricanes.htm
A student-created site with information on hurricanes. Sections include:
Activities, Hunting Hurricanes, Weather Theme, Current Hurricane Weather,
Hurricane Satellite Images, Hurricane Hazards, Naming Hurricanes, Teacher
Resources, and much, much more. Excellent
GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/climate/GCmain.html
An educational module for grades 5-12 in which students use the links provided
to predict the effects of increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere on red
wheat yields in Kansas. Sections: Remote Sensing, Situation, Wheat, and Carbon
Dioxide. Excellent
GLOBAL WARMING WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://students.itec.sfsu.edu/ITEC815/antaramian/
A webquest on global warming for high school students. "Welcome to the
U.N. conference on climate control and greenhouse gas emissions! As you well
know, one of the most serious issues facing you today is the destruction of the
Earth's environment. Imagine, in the brief period of time since the industrial
revolution scientists have noted that humans have actually been able to effect
the weather patterns, temperature, and atmosphere of the Earth. Negative effects
on biological organisms will inevitably follow if we do not reverse the trends
that we have started. The 167 nations of the Earth have come together this week
to agree upon a way to stop the process of global warming. You and your fellow
U.N. specialty teams on climate control are here to decide on a piece of
legislation that would decrease the emissions of greenhouse gases 20% by the
year 2005. Should you and your committee support the agreement or not?"
Excellent
THE HEAT IS ON!: CREATING WEATHER EMERGENCY GUIDES IN THE
SCIENCE CLASSROOM – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19990713tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on severe weather. "In this lesson, students
research various types of severe weather conditions common to their geographic
location and create weather emergency guides. Students work in groups to develop
guides for extreme weather conditions such as heat waves, tornadoes, floods, and
storms, focusing on understanding the formation of these types of weather
conditions, forecast and surveillance methods, preparation, and safety
procedures in the event of an emergency." Excellent
A HOT TOPIC- GLOBAL
WARMING: THE KYOTO PROTOCOL – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://cmcweb.lr.k12.nj.us/webquest/Scheinberg/Global%20Warming%20Webquests.htm
A webquest for high school students on global warming. "With the convening
of a new crop of U.S. legislators for 2003, there has been a call to review our
participation in the Kyoto Protocol. In light of this controversy, the Congress
of the United States is conducting hearings on the issue of Global Warming.
You have been invited to speak at the convening of the "Congressional Hearings
on the Global Warming Issue, and the Kyoto Protocol" to be held in Washington.
You will represent one of the following interests on this issue and make
recommendations to the committee along with your team members who represent the
other interests on the list. Remember, look at the issue from the point of view
of one of the following experts. Use a PowerPoint presentation to convince
Congress that they should or should not support the international treaty to
reduce greenhouse gases called the Kyoto Protocol.” Excellent
HURRICANE CITY – ATLANTIC HURRICANE TRACKING
http://www.hurricanecity.com/
Hurricane tracking from Miami. This is a big site with information on past and
predicted hurricanes. It includes live forecasts when storms are being tracked.
Includes This Area’s Storms Past (for the Atlantic City area) Excellent
THE HURRICANE HUNTERS
http://www.hurricanehunters.com/
The official site for the Hurricane Hunters, the 53rd Weather
Reconnaissance Squadron of the Air Force Reserve. A lot of information and
terrific photos. Includes an Ask a Hurricane Hunter page and several videos.
Excellent
A HURRICANE HUNTER’S PHOTO ALBUM
http://home.att.net/~typhoon1/index.html
A virtual tour aboard a "hurricane hunter" plane as it goes into the hurricane
to record weather data. You can follow sequentially or view thumbnails of the
photos. The sequential tour gives a description of the photo and what is
happening throughout the plane during a flight into a storm. Also includes a FAQ
page and links. Excellent
HURRICANE WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://asterix.ednet.lsu.edu/~edtech/webquest/canequest.htm
A webquest on hurricanes for elementary students in which they take on the role
of the storm. "What kinds of weather conditions do we who live in South
have to endure? Well, every year around April 1st, Mother Nature's weather
patterns feel the need to adapt to warmer weather, and we here in the Southern
United States must roll with her changing moods. Part of what we face
comes in the form of a weather pattern known as a hurricane. These systems
begin either in the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico, and can, over time,
create quite a stir to not only coastal communities, but to many other states in
its path as well. To know exactly how these systems act, we must first
know how they are "born," so to speak. A hurricane goes through its own
life cycle not much different than that of a person. To best understand
this concept, we want you to take on the exciting task of assuming the role of
the storm! In being the hurricane, you will describe your life in
detail from a first-hand account! An "hurricanography", if you will."
Excellent
HURRICANES! – AN INTERNET WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/science/webquest/content/hurricanest.shtml
A webquest on hurricanes. "In this WebQuest, students do some Internet
research on hurricanes. They learn about tropical cyclones and types of tropical
cyclones, such as typhoons and hurricanes. They learn about the environmental
conditions that result in tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes.
They discover the destructive power of hurricanes by examining the statistics of
the worst hurricanes of the last 100 years. They also find out about the Saffir-Simpson
scale for classifying hurricanes. Finally, they answer some questions about
hurricanes based on their Internet research." Excellent
ICE, ICE BABY: EXAMINING THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF MELTING ICE
FORMATIONS IN ANTARCTICA – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20020402tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on global warming. "In this lesson, students
learn about the causes and effects of the melting ice formations in Antarctica;
they then research different aspects of the topic in order to create a news
special." Excellent
IN THE FORECAST, A FLURRY OF CONCERNS ABOUT SNOW: EXPLORING
IMPLICATIONS OF THE LACK OF SNOWFALL DATA ON VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20030211tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on climate change. "In this lesson, students
consider the effects of climate change on snowfall and how a lack of data in
snowfall collection will impair climate change research. In groups, students
investigate different effects of snowfall and make recommendations to lobbyists
about effective means to persuade policymakers to increase funding for better
snowfall monitoring systems." Excellent
K-8 EXPLORING WEATHER USING THE INTERNET
NEW!
http://www.k12science.org/k12partner02/k-8weather.html
A teacher-oriented site to assist in teaching about the weather. "Today's
workshop will focus on using the Internet in the study of meteorology. You will
begin with an review of the types and sources of weather information necessary
for forecasting the weather. You will examine the instruments that are used to
gather weather data. Then you will see how such weather information is displayed
on weather maps and as real time data. You will then consider and discuss how
information from Internet sites can be integrated into your curriculum. Finally,
you will examine a variety of weather related web sites that may be useful to
you in teaching weather. As a result of this workshop, you will be prepared to
implement Internet based meteorology resources in your classrooms and to assist
fellow teachers in doing so." Excellent
MAKE YOUR OWN WEATHER STATION
http://www.fi.edu/weather/todo/todo.html
Detailed directions from the Franklin Institute on setting up your own weather
station either at home or in the classroom. Excellent
MOODS WITH THE WEATHER – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.askeric.org/Virtual/Lessons/Interdisciplinary/INT0043.html
An Ask Eric lesson plan for 2nd grade on weather. "This lesson
is to be used with a second grade classroom. The idea is to have the children
identify their feelings with the weather. The class will be given a weekly chart
with boxes for each day of the week. The children will draw a picture for each
day describing their feelings for the day. The children will use pictures of
weather symbols to describe their day." Excellent
MOUNT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY WEATHER DISCOVERY CENTER
http://www.mountwashington.org/discovery/index.html
Resources on the weather from the Mount Washington Observatory. Sections:
Weather, The Observatory, The Weather Notebook and more. Go to the Weather
Arcade (scroll down) for lots of classroom activities (K-8). Excellent
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/
The official site for our U.S. weather. Sections: Warnings, Current
Observations, Forecasts, Maps/Models, Weather Safety, Education, Information
Center and more. Check out the Education section for Teacher’s Guides, audio &
video clips, Student activities, Play Time for Kids and more. Excellent
NOAA.GOV – NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
http://www.noaa.gov/
The official site for the government agency responsible for weather, climate,
the oceans and the atmosphere. Includes: Question of the Month, New Stories
Archive, News Stories, Weather, Ocean, Satellites, Fisheries, Climate, Research,
Coasts, Charting & Navigation, Cool NOAA Websites, Storm Watch and more.
Excellent
NOAA PHOTO LIBRARY IMAGE COLLECTIONS
NEW!
http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/collections.html
Collections of photos from NOAA. The first two are the National Severe Storms
Laboratory collection and the National Weather Service Historical Image
Collection. Excellent
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY WEATHER PAGES
http://www.ems.psu.edu/wx/
A huge amount of up-to-date weather information. Sections: Real-Time Northeast
U.S. Hourly Analyses; Model Forecast & Cross Sections Movies; Virtual Reality
Weather Page; Hourly U.S. Weather Statistics; Decoded Offshore Weather Data;
User Weather Observations; and Northeast U.S. Weather Page. Outstanding.
Excellent
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO HURRICANE TRACKING AND PLOTTING
http://stormcarib.com/guide.htm
Just what it says. A guide to tracking hurricanes and interpreting the reports
from weather forecasters with a lot of details. Specific to the Caribbean
hurricanes which can affect the Mid-Atlantic States. Excellent
PREPARE YOURSELF – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/07/gk2/prepare.html
A lesson plan on disaster preparedness for grades K-2. "This lesson
introduces U.S. students to natural hazards that occur across their country and
in their home region. They’ll learn where tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes,
volcanoes, or severe thunderstorms are likely to occur and will find out which
type of event is most likely to happen near their home. They’ll practice some
safety steps and will make signs to educate other kids and adults about these
precautions." Excellent
PROJECT LEARN: CYCLES OF THE EARTH AND ATMOSPHERE – TEACHING
MODULE NEW!
http://www.ucar.edu/learn/
"This Web site is for middle school science teachers. While some students may
find portions of this site useful, the primary audience is classroom teachers
and it has been developed with that target audience in mind. The information and
classroom activities found on this Web site were taken from the print versions
of LEARN's teaching modules, Cycles of the Earth and Atmosphere: Their Impact on
Climate Change and Ozone in our Atmosphere. The on-line module is intended to be
flexible allowing the teacher to select some or all of the activities. The
sections build on the content and learning of the previous sections yet are not
dependent on previous knowledge. Sections and activities may be implemented
sequentially or the order may be altered to best fit individual classroom needs.
The on-line module, Cycles of the Earth and Atmosphere, consists of a general
overview and seven topical sections each with supporting, field-tested classroom
activities designed for middle school grades 6 through 9."
Outstanding. Excellent
PSC WEATHER CENTER
NEW!
http://vortex.plymouth.edu/home.html
This site is for the Weather Center for Plymouth State College in New Hampshire.
It has a vast amount of detailed weather information, much of it interactive.
Includes charts for tracking storms and historical storm data. Good for
students. Excellent
RAGING STORMS - WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.berksiu.k12.pa.us/webquest/haller/index.htm
A webquest in which students take on the role of storm chasers. "Your team
of storm chasers must research tornadoes and hurricanes. You will find all the
information you need included in the WebQuest. You and your teammates are to
record the information in the packet provided by the teacher." Excellent
READING WEATHER MAPS WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.can-do.com/uci/ssi2001/weathermaps.html
A webquest for grades 4-6 on reading weather maps. "Purpose: Weather
affects the daily lives of every person. Many decisions we make are based
on the weather. In order to use the information available to us about the
weather, we need skills in reading weather maps. Hopefully, this WebQuest
will serve as a primer to students who want to be able to read weather maps."
Excellent
SEVERE WEATHER: HURRICANES
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/sevweath/sevweath.html
An educational module for grades 5-12 in which students review the actions of
Hurricane Andrew in 1992 in preparation for tracking, analyzing and predicting
the course of a hurricane during the school year. Sections: Team Training
Activities, Background Information, Situation, Hurricane Watch, and Extension
Activities. Excellent
THE SOLAR SCHOOL
NEW!
http://das.ee.unsw.edu.au/~solar/
A site for students on our climate and environment. Sections: The Greenhouse
Effect, Global Warming, Renewable Energy, Little Bay, and The PV Power Station.
Excellent
STORMING THE WEB: EXPLORING HOW THE INTERNET HAS CHANGED THE
WAY WE LEARN ABOUT WEATHER – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20000601thursday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on weather. "In this lesson, students
explore the importance of weather prediction and the Internet's role in changing
the way weather is reported. By participating in an Internet scavenger hunt,
students will come to a greater appreciation of the role weather prediction
through the Internet plays in their own lives as well as the lives of people all
over the world." Excellent
TENDING TO THE GREENHOUSE: EXAMINING CAUSES, EFFECTS AND
SOLUTIONS FOR GLOBAL WARMING – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19990302tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on global warming. "In this lesson, students
investigate global warming through initial discussion of recent findings of an
11-day lengthening of the growing season caused by warmer temperatures. Students
then work in small groups, acting as 'organizations' concerned with the trends
in global warming, to research and propose solutions for restricting greenhouse
gases." Excellent
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME – OR THE "OZ EFFECT!" – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://research.soe.purdue.edu/challenge/webquests/Dickersonetal/index.htm\
A webquest for 6th grade students on weather in which they must
research weather and design a hazardous weather broadcast or a weather safety
brochure. Excellent
TORNADO WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Meteorology/MET0058.html
A webquest for grades 5-8 on tornadoes. "Imagine being caught in the
middle of a tornado. Take a journey that would make Dorothy shiver. Become a
storm chaser, read about myths and mysteries associated with tornadoes, discover
how to measure one and, above all, how to keep safe. This WebQuest will blow you
away! All activities are internet based. Includes a grading rubric."
Excellent
TORNADOES AND TECHNOLOGY – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/g912/tornadotech.html
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on tornadoes. "Students will learn the
basics about how tornadoes are formed, and where and when they are most likely
to occur. They will then study the current research on tornadoes and explore how
scientists are trying to predict them. They will learn about the equipment
"storm chasers" use to study tornadoes, and will develop their own research
plans." Excellent
TWISTER! WHAT TO DO IN A TORNADO – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/g35/tornadosafety.html
A lesson plan on tornadoes for grades 3-5. "In this
lesson, students will learn that although tornadoes are most likely to occur in
an area of the United States called "tornado alley," they can happen anywhere
and at any time. Students will read about the basics of tornado safety. They
will also learn about the signs that a tornado might be coming, and what they
should do to protect themselves, their families, and their pets if they ever
experience a tornado firsthand. They will then create safety brochures to share
with their friends and families." Excellent
VARIABLE SKIES: UTILIZING THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD TO INVESTIGATE
TORNADO MODELS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20030506tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on tornadoes. "In this lesson, students
examine factors which affect a vortex and create model tornadoes. They then
identify variables, pose a testable question, and perform an experiment using
the scientific method. After they collect their data, students write a complete
lab report." Excellent
WALKING ON THIN ICE: EXPLORING THE INTERPRETATION OF
SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE – LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20000829tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on global warming. "In this lesson, students
examine scientific evidence of changes in the Arctic ice cover. Students
participate in a simulation of an international conference and debate the
relationship between global warming and changes in the arctic ice cover."
Excellent
WARNING SIGNS FOR DANGEROUS TIMES: EXPLORING THE USE OF
STORM-TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20000127thursday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on weather forecasting. "In this lesson,
students explore the use of storm-tracking technologies, research and present
how they forecast natural disasters, and assess the importance of these
technologies." Excellent
WEATHER AND AGRICULTURE – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g912/globalclimate.html
A lesson plan for grades 9-12 on the effect of climate on agriculture.
"Students will research, discuss, and write reports on the relationship between
climate and agriculture. They will pretend that they have just purchased farms
in specific parts of the United States and will investigate that region's
weather and climate in order to maximize the chances that their farms will
succeed." Excellent
WEATHER/CLIMATE WEBSITE LINKS
NEW!
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/weather.html
A full page of links to weather/climate sites. Sections: Research/Informational
Sites, Offline Lesson Plans/Activities, Online Lesson Plans, Online Project,
Online Activity and Online Quiz. Excellent
WEATHER COMPLAINTS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g35/extremeweather.html
A lesson plan for grades 3-5 on how people are affected by the weather.
"This lesson asks students to consider the weather and climate in their home
region and to think about the ways in which people complain about the weather.
Students will refer to a climate map to predict what the climate might be like
in specified United States cities. They will then find out those cities' average
temperatures and precipitation by using a weather Web site. As a final project,
students will write statements that people in these cities might make to
describe their weather and climate." Excellent
THE WEATHER DOCTOR
http://www.islandnet.com/~see/weather/doctor.htm
An extensive site with a large number of articles explaining everything about
the weather. Use the Main Menu on the left to navigate. (Note: Some commercial
content in the right frames) Sections: Weather Eyes, Weather Almanac, Weather
Phenomenon & Elements, Weather Journal, Weather Events, Weather People &
History, Weather Whys, Weather and Arts, Weather and Life, Weather Reviews, and
more. Excellent
THE WEATHER DUDE
http://www.wxdude.com/
A colorful site from Nick Walker, meteorologist with The Weather Channel.
Sections: Weather Basics-An Online Book, Meteorology A-Z, Forecasts, Maps &
Records, Weather Songs, Stuff for Teachers/Parents (including lesson plans &
activity sheets), Stuff for Kids and Atmospheric Art. Excellent
THE WEATHER EYE
http://weathereye.kgan.com/
A fun, colorful site to teach children about the weather. Sections: Cadet
Section (grades 2-8), Expert Section (grades 6-12), Teacher’s Lounge (lesson
plans & activities), and Parents’ Center. Excellent
WEATHER HELPERS LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/departments/isa/elit/el/weather_lp.htm
A lesson plan for grades 1-2 on weather. "Bring your weather helper job to
a new level for your first or second graders! Students can continue to observe
the daily weather by looking out the window, but the weather helper of the day
(week) would call up a virtual meteorologist via Netscape, choose one of the
weather bookmarks and look at the forecast for the day, and with the class
compare with the observable weather." Excellent
WEATHER HERE AND THERE – WEATHER UNIT
http://archive.ncsa.uiuc.edu/edu/RSE/RSEred/WeatherHome.html
A cross-curriculum, six-lesson unit on weather phenomenon for grades 4-6. Each
lesson has several activities. Excellent
WEATHER OR NOT MODULE
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/weathernot/weathernot.html
An educational module for grades 5-12 in which students use the links provided
to determine the weather forecast for a specific time and location. Sections:
Situation, Satellite Picture, & Monitoring Resources. Excellent
WEATHER WATCHERS – WEBQUEST
NEW URL! 2/06
http://www.itdc.k12.ca.us/curriculum/weather.html
A webquest for elementary students in which students investigate weather
conditions in several parts of the world and compare them to their own weather.
"What's the weather like today in your part of the world? Do you think
it's the same all over the world? No matter where you live, weather is an
important part of your life. Let's find out about weather and how it makes a
difference all over the world! Pack your bags, we're taking a trip!!"
Excellent
THE WEATHER WORLD 2010 PROJECT
NEW!
http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/home.rxml
"WW2010 (the weather world 2010 project) is a WWW framework for integrating
current and archived weather data with multimedia instructional resources using
new and innovative technologies." Includes Online
Guides, Classroom Activities, Archives and more. Excellent
WEATHERING THE ODDS: LEARNING ABOUT WEATHER FORECASTING IN THE
SCIENCE CLASSROOM – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20011113tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 about weather. "In this lesson, students
learn about the limitations of weather forecasting and how consumer-driven
weather forecasting companies attempt to meet the demand for accurate, long-term
weather forecasting. They then act as meteorologists, researching the weather
patterns of specific regions and developing weather forecasts."
Excellent
WEATHERING THE WAR: EXPLORING HOW WEATHER AND TOPOGRAPHY HAVE
SHAPED MILITARY OPERATIONS – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20030326wednesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on weather. "In this lesson, students
research maps, weapons and weather from a variety of wars, then create a
presentation showing the impact weather and topography has had on military
operations." Excellent
WEATHERING THE WEATHER: EXPLORING THE EFFECTS OF GLOBAL
WARMING ON YOUR COMMUNITY – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19990518tuesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on global warming. "In this lesson, students
investigate global warming through initial discussion of recent findings
regarding weather patterns. Students act as city planning 'committees' concerned
with how the trends in global warming will affect the agriculture, industries
and other aspects of their city. Each committee develops a series of strategies
to better prepare for global warming trends in their city, as well as proposes
ideas for ways in which people in the city can combat the causes of global
warming." Excellent
WEATHER: YOU LIKE IT OR NOT: LEARNING ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF
AND FLAWS IN WEATHER PREDICTION – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20010307wednesday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on weather prediction. "In this lesson,
students explore the importance of and flaws in weather prediction, and prepare
their own weather report on a specific type of storm." Excellent
WEB WEATHER FOR KIDS
http://www.ucar.edu/40th/webweather/
A fun, colorful site for students with activities that can be done at home or in
the classroom. A Teacher Tips section gives teacher tips for each activity
(click on the list of activities). Excellent
WHAT’S UP WITH THE WEATHER?
NEW!
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/warming/
A PBS site on weather and climate changes. "The overwhelming majority of
scientists agree: earth's temperature has risen during the past century. But is
it due to man's use of fossil fuel energy? And if so, how can we prevent the
catastrophic results that some scientists predict if global warming continues?
In "What's Up with the Weather?" NOVA and FRONTLINE join forces to investigate
the science and politics of one of the most controversial issues of the 21st
century: the truth about global warming." Excellent
WHYY FILES – ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
NEW!
http://whyfiles.org/oldframes/biglist.html
Scroll down to the Environmental section for sections on: Air Pollution, Global
Warming, Hurricanes, Climatology, Butter’s Best (air pollution), Melting
Glaciers, Cooling Climate, Dusty Skies, El Niño, Tornadoes, and more. Excellent
ARE YOU UNDER PRESSURE? – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Meteorology/MET0037.html
A lesson plan for grades 6-12 on air pressure. "This is a series of
laboratory investigations that can be conducted at home or in a classroom with
limited equipment and time. The series of investigations is designed to give
students a more complete understanding of how air pressure (and thereby all
pressure systems) influence the environment." Very Good
BILLY AND MARIA’S WEATHER COLORING BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/edu/bm/bm_main.html
A simple coloring book to print out for kids on weather. Very Good
BLIZZARD ATTACK! – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://weathereye.kgan.com/expert/blizzard/index.html
Students must plan and prepare for a major winter blizzard. Very Good
CIRCLES OF LIGHT – THE MATHEMATICS OF RAINBOWS
http://www.geom.umn.edu/education/calc-init/rainbow/
An activity in which students determine how rainbows are formed and where they
are most likely to occur. Very Good
CLIMATE HISTORY
http://www.scotese.com/climate.htm
The Earth’s climate has changed drastically and frequently over millions of
years. Includes detailed information on the climate in early geologic eras and
an animation showing the climate changes. Very Good
CLOUD RESOURCES ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB
NEW!
http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/clouds.htm
A page of resources for elementary students on clouds. Very Good
EARTH FROM SPACE – ASTRONAUTS’ VIEWS OF THE HOME PLANET
http://earth.jsc.nasa.gov/
A large collection of space shuttle photos of the Earth. Very Good
EL NIÑO – A CHILD OF THE TROPICS – A THINKQUEST SITE
NEW URL!
http://library.thinkquest.org/20901/?tqskip1=1&tqtime=0520
A student-created site on the weather phenomenon El Niño. Sections:
Introduction, The Hype, The Impacts, Interactive Timeline, La Niña, Prediction
Methods, and The Preparation. Very Good
EL NIÑO – AN INTRODUCTION
http://kids.mtpe.hq.nasa.gov/archive/nino/intro.html
An introduction from NASA on the effects of El Niño. It explains how the weather
phenomenon has far-reaching effects such as killing coral reefs. Includes three
classroom activities. Very Good
EL NIÑO – HOT AIR OVER HOT WATER
http://sln.fi.edu/weather/nino/nino.html
The Franklin Institute’s site on El Niño. It starts with simple experiments on
the effects of hot water on the atmosphere and delves into the science. Very
Good
FAQ: HURRICANES, TYPHOONS, AND TROPICAL CYCLONES
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/tcfaqHED.html
An extensive list of questions and answers from NOAA (National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration). (Scroll down) Very Good
HURRICANE WATCH! – CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
NEW!
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson076.shtml
Suggestions for classroom activities on hurricanes. Very Good
IN THE "EYE" OF THE STORM WEBQUEST
http://www.spa3.k12.sc.us/WebQuests/weather/index.htm
A webquest for grades 4-8 on hurricanes and tornadoes. Student teams will
examine where the worst damage occurs from hurricanes and tornadoes and debate
their dangers. Very Good
MAKING A WEATHER STATION
http://www.miamisci.org/hurricane/weatherstation.html
Fun activities to make your own weather measuring devices such as a barometer,
rain gauge, anemometer and more. Sections: Air Pressure, Conditions, Moisture,
Project Materials. Temperature, Tools, Umbrella, and Wind. Very Good
NASA LIGHTNING PRIMER
http://thunder.msfc.nasa.gov/primer/
A primer on lightning. Very Good
NATIONAL SEVERE STORMS LABORATORY
http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/
NOAA’s leading weather research facility. Includes a Teacher’s Guide. Very Good
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WEATHER CALCULATOR
NEW!
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/elp/wxcalc/wxcalc.shtml
A set of conversion charts for calculating weather. Includes: Temperature
Conversions, Moisture Conversions, Pressure Conversions, Wind Conversions and
Miscellaneous. Very Good
NORTHEAST REGIONAL CLIMATE CENTER
http://met-www.cit.cornell.edu/
The regional climate center for the northeastern
states. Sections: Climate Data &
Products, Climate Monitoring & Assessment, Educational Resources, Weather &
Climate Links. Very Good
THE SAVAGE SEAS – THE WEATHER FACTORY
http://www.thirteen.org/savageseas/weather-main.html
Contains a satellite image viewer and animations showing weather phenomena.
Sections: Cyclones of the Sea, Ice and Icebergs, El Niño and Global Warming, and
more. Very Good
SNOW CRYSTALS
NEW!
http://www.its.caltech.edu/~atomic/snowcrystals/
A wealth of information of on snowflakes and snow crystals, both natural and
man-made. Includes a lot of photos and directions on making your own photos.
Also the scientific facts about snowflakes and crystal growth. Very Good
STORMY WEATHER – CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
http://www.educationcentral.org/stormy/
Educational activities on several aspects of weather. Includes: The Weather
Hotlist; The Weather Scrapbook; Weather Hunt (explores basics of weather); Storm
Sampler (storms, tornadoes, etc.); The Perfect Storm (weather’s impact on human
systems). Includes an extensive Teacher’s Guide. Very Good
SUPERTYPHOON
http://www.supertyphoon.com/
Information on typhoons, cyclones and hurricanes (same thing-different names).
Sections: Satellite Images, Tropical Cyclone Advisories, Coastal Radar, MPEG
Animations, Sea Surface Temperatures, Numerical Models and more. Very Good
THE TORNADO PROJECT
http://www.tornadoproject.com/
Information on tornadoes, past and predicted. Check out the Storm Cellar’s Game
Room for crossword puzzles. This is a real enthusiast’s site and it has a lot of
photos and tips. Included is a diary of a "tornado tour" in which groups act as
storm chasers. The Curiosity Corner shows devices scientists tried to insert
into tornadoes to record storm data. Very Good
TORNADO WEBSEARCH – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~gcorder/tornado1.htm
A webquest for elementary students in which they research tornadoes. Students
must use specific sites to answer a series of questions and generate a report.
Very Good
TORNADOES VS. HURRICANES – WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.berksiu.k12.pa.us/webquest/Heffner/index.htm
A webquest in which students investigate tornadoes and hurricanes and determine
which are more destructive. "Working in groups of two, one student will
investigate hurricanes and the other will investigate tornadoes. During your
investigations you will be searching and recording information about tornadoes
and hurricanes. After compiling all your information for your selected storm,
meet with your group partner and share your findings. As a group you are to
decide which storm is the most damaging and violent. The group is also
responsible for a poster displaying the information that was found on each
storm." Note: We found some broken links in the resources section of
this site. Very Good
WEATHER AND CLIMATE LESSONS
http://nesen.unl.edu/lessons/weather/weatherclimatelessons.asp
A large number of lessons on weather and climate for elementary-secondary
levels. Very Good
THE WEATHER CHANNEL – EDUCATION
http://www.weather.com/education/?from=footer
The Weather Classroom, a daily broadcast is aimed at students. Teachers can tape
this every day without copyright restrictions. In addition, check out the
Weather.com Resources section of the Teacher’s Lounge for classroom activities.
Very Good
WEATHER DATA COLLECTION AND GRAPHING PROJECT – A WEBQUEST
http://www.moffatsd.org/webquest/weather/
A webquest for grades 9-10 in which students collect weather data for 6-8 weeks
and graph the results. Very Good
WEATHER FORECASTING – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Meteorology/MET0028.html
An Ask Eric lesson plan for grades 6-8 on weather in which students learn how to
gather data an forecast the weather. Very Good
WEATHER WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.campbell.k12.ky.us/links/webquest/abner/weather.htm
A webquest on the Earth’s atmosphere including weather. Students must answer a
series of questions using the websites provided. Very Good
WHIRLING WINDS OF THE WORLD
http://freespace.virgin.net/mike.ryding/
Basic information on the kinds of wind in our atmosphere. Sections: Overview,
Global, Seasonal, Local, and Spinning. Each kind is broken down into several
types. Very Good
THE WIND: OUR FIERCE FRIEND
NEW!
http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/units/energy/wind.html
Information and links from the Franklin Institute on wind. Includes classroom
activities. Very Good
AMERICAN RED CROSS – DISASTER SERVICES
http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/
Information from the American Red Cross on how to prepare for a serious storm
and what services they can provide in the aftermath. Good
BAD METEOROLOGY
NEW!
http://www.ems.psu.edu/~fraser/BadMeteorology.html
A site that looks at "bad" and inaccurate statements about the weather that have
been perpetuated in the classroom and the media. Good
BEST WEATHER WEBQUEST
http://www.wfu.edu/~mccoy/NCTM99/weather.html
A webquest for students in grades 3-8 in which teams of students determine the
"best" weather and the city with the best weather. Good
CHASE DAY – TORNADO CHASERS
NEW!
http://www.chaseday.com/
An image site for tornado chasers, weather lovers, etc. Images of tornadoes and
hailstorms. Good
CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK
http://www.climateaustralia.org/
An Australian-based organization devoted to climate change. Good
CLIMATE DIAGNOSTIC CENTER
http://www.cdc.noaa.gov/
The site for NOAA’s climate research. Sections: CDC At a Glance, Research at
CDC, Focus Topics, Data Access & Plotting, and Climate & Weather. Good
CLOUD GUIDE
NEW!
http://www.uen.org/utahlink/weather/clouds/cloud_id.html
A simple guide to the different kinds of clouds. Good
COLLECTING WEATHER DATA – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Meteorology/MET0005.html
An Ask Eric lesson plan for 7th grade students in which students
learn to collect and analyze weather data. Good
EMERGENCY EDUCATION QUIZ
http://www.beprepared.com/Articles/Education.html
A short quiz on being prepared for a weather-related disaster or other natural
disaster (such as an earthquake). Short but effective. Good
EXTREME WEATHER SOURCEBOOK 2001
http://sciencepolicy.colorado.edu/sourcebook/
Full title: "Economic and Other Societal Impacts Related to Hurricanes,
Floods, Tornadoes, Lightning, and Other U.S. Weather Phenomena" A simple
fact book on weather-related storm damage in the U.S. in 2001 and in previous
years. Sections: Hurricanes, Floods, Tornadoes, U.S. Composite, Lightning and
Other. Good
EXTREME WEATHER
NEW URL!
http://library.thinkquest.org/12093/?tqskip1=1&tqtime=0520
A student-created website on extreme weather. Sections: Radar and Warning
Systems; Tornadoes, Cyclones; & Microbursts; Hurricanes; Regional Weather
Expressions; Tornado Alley Game; Other Weather Resources; and References. Good
THE FARMER’S ALMANAC WEATHER
http://www.farmersalmanac.com/weather/weather.html
For decades, the Farmer’s Almanac long-range weather forecasts were the primary
source of weather information for much of the country. This site explains how
they do the forecasts (without revealing their "secret formula" and provides
links to other websites. Good
GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITE SERVER
http://www.goes.noaa.gov/
Images from the geostationary satellites in orbit. Good
GLOBAL HYDROLOGY AND CLIMATE CENTER
http://wwwghcc.msfc.nasa.gov/
A combined academic and government study the global water cycle and its effects
on climate. Sections: Satellite Images, Weather Forecast, News, Research,
Education, and Climate Impacts. Good
GRAPHING STRATOSPHERIC OZONE
http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/ozone/graphing.html
A classroom activity for grade 9 students in which they must take data from NASA
images and graph the ozone in the stratosphere. Good
HAILSTONES: SIZE COUNTS
NEW!
http://www.weather-wise.com/weatherfacts/hail.htm
Information on large, destructive hailstones. Good
HEAT WAVE INFORMATION
NEW URL! 2/06
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/heat/index.shtml
Information from the National Weather Service about heat and heat waves. It
shows the Heat Index and how high heat affects the body as well as ways to
escape the heat. Good
HURRICANE AND STORM TRACKING FOR THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC
OCEANS
http://hurricane.terrapin.com/
The Storm Track system follows major storms. Information includes satellite
images and reports when a storm is being tracked. Good
HURRICANE/TROPICAL STORM DATA
NEW!
http://weather.unisys.com/hurricane/index.html
A collection of detailed information on hurricanes and tropical storms including
tracking charts, winds, and other measured phenomena. Good
INTELLICAST.COM – WEATHER FOR ACTIVE LIVES
http://www.intellicast.com/
Weather forecasts for anywhere in the U.S. Good
JIM REED SEVERE WEATHER PHOTOGRAPHY
http://www.jimreedphoto.com/
An online catalog of photos of severe weather from a prominent weather
photographer. Look in the online catalog for large thumbnail photos. Good
LET’S WEATHER THE WEATHER TOGETHER WEBQUEST
NEW URL!
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/as/education/projects/samplers/weather.html
A webquest for grade 4 examining what phenomena such as clouds, wind, air
pressure and temperature have to do with the weather. Good
MAKING A WEATHER VANE
http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero/Experiment12.htm
Instructions for making a simple weather vane. Good
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WIND CHILL CHART
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/windchill/
There’s a difference between how cold it is and how cold it feels. Here
is the official wind chill index that forecasters use. Good
NATURE’S LETHAL WEAPONS
NEW URL!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/202344.stm
Information from the BBC on lethal storms. Good
OWLIE SKYWARN WEATHER PAGE
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/mkx/owlie/owlie.htm
Hosted by Owlie, NOAA’s official mascot, this page has safety tips for kids on
weather disasters such as tornadoes, hurricanes and flash floods. Good
SIGNIFICANT TROPICAL STORMS RIGHT NOW
http://members.tripod.com/~Post_119_Gulfport_MS/tropical.html
Worldwide forecasts for tropical regions tracking storms. Good
WEATHER
http://pittsford.monroe.edu/jefferson/calfieri/weather/WeatherMain.html
A site for students with information on different weather phenomena followed by
quizzes. Sections: Good
THE WEATHER CHANNEL
http://www.weather.com/
Official site of The Weather Channel. Includes forecasts for anywhere in the
U.S. Sections: Health, Travel, Home & Garden, Recreation, Sporting Events, and
Golf. Good
THE WEATHER LEGACY OF ADMIRAL SIR FRANCIS BEAUFORT
http://www.islandnet.com/~see/weather/history/beaufort.htm
A biographical sketch of Sir Francis Beaufort, who developed the Wind Force
Scale still in use today. Good
WEATHER WEBQUEST
http://www.davidson.k12.nc.us/webquests/weather/weather.htm
A webquest for grade 5 in which students gather information to learn about the
weather and climate. Good
WEATHER WEBQUESTS
NEW URL! 2/06
http://www.chicopee.mec.edu/links_support_pgs/weather_webquests.htm
Six webquests on the weather. Good
WEBQUEST – WEATHER
http://earthview.sdsu.edu/trees/airqest.html
A webquest focusing on global circulation and atmospheric phenomena. Good
Disclaimer: We are unable to check every link within every site.
Prepared by the Cumberland County AVA Center staff. Please call #856-451-0817 or email: avacenter@cumbavac.org with questions or suggestions for future web site lists. The site list is also emailed to every teacher with a school email address. If you do not receive it via email, please let us know. This list is also posted on our website http://www.cumbavac.org
The site list is also posted on three web sites:
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May 2003
You are welcome to post our lists on
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If you do, you must credit Carol Lyn Hutton, Cumberland County AVA Center,
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