EDUCATION
We've prepared a veritable ocean of educational resources on weather, climate,
and oceanic science for learners of all ages and backgrounds. Some of these products
are available to order. Please see the specific product for order information.
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Stuff for Kids presents a wide variety of games,
puzzles, and facts; educational entertainment; on-line resources for educators; information about
useful books; and links to lesson plans and classroom activities.
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Altimeter Basics provides a history of altimetry, a TOPEX/Poseidon graduate
class for in-service teachers, and a great university-level altimetry primer
in PDF format.
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Visit Interactive Exhibits presents virtual copies of real exhibits currently
on display at the California Science Center, the Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry, the New England Aquarium, and the Maine Mall.
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Posters, Brochures, CD's and Slides offers a variety of visual materials on
Oceanography and El Niño in both hardcopy form, which can be ordered over
the net, or PDF files, which can be downloaded.
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Class Activities presents plans for Classroom activities in Oceans,
Climate and Life from the "Visit to an Ocean Planet" CD-ROM in PDF format;
shows how an El Niño works using common household items; and describes
an El Niño Skit for primary grades. This area also lists on-line resources
for educators, information about useful books, and links to lesson plans
and classroom activities.
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Links and FAQs opens links for those with specific questions: FAQs for
more commonly asked questions; and links to Web sites of related
educational interest.
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