For Teachers

Explore our resources for teachers! We have lots of free learning resources for your use, including activities, curriculum, games and interactives, movies, and background info on a range of Earth science topics. We also host workshops, online courses, and other programs for educators.

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For Visitors

We offer field trips for school groups, tours for the public, and a gallery of exhibits about weather, climate, and Earth's atmosphere. Plan your visit to NCAR's Mesa Lab in beautiful Boulder, Colorado!

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Programs

We have lots of programs for students and teachers. Check out SOARS, HIRO, ULW, RETI, Sanchez, and more.

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For Students

We have activites, research programs, information about weather and climate, games, and more for students of all ages. Whether you're an elementary school student writing a report or an undergrad seeking an intership... our "For Students" section has something for you. Check it out!

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Learning Resources

Explore our large collection of educational resources for students and teachers. Check out our activites, movies, games, and lesson plans. Resources cover many topics including weather, climate, atmospheric science, computer modeling, the Sun and space weather, careers in science, and Earth system science.

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For Teachers

Learn about our resources, programs, workshops and other events for teachers.

For Visitors

Plan your visit to NCAR's Mesa Lab. Field trips for school groups, tours for the public, and an exhibit gallery.

Programs

Programs for students and teachers, including: SOARS, HIRO, ULW, RETI, Sanchez, and more.

For Students

Games, activities, research programs, and background info for students of all ages.

Learning Resources

Activities, info, movies, games, and lessons for students and teachers.

Events

Experience Super Science Saturday each October. Teachers, check out our list of workshops.

Educational Research

Our Learning Lab is advancing knowledge about how people learn Earth science topics.

About Us

Spark coordinates science education efforts (mostly K-12) at UCAR.

Spark News

Recent News from NCAR/UCAR