Browse Forecasting Resources

Browse Forecasting Resources

Real World: Hurricane Hunters

Real World: Hurricane Hunters
Primary Topic: 
Weather and Climate
Subtopics: 
Weather, Tropical Cyclones, STEM Careers, Forecasting
Type: 
Video
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, 6 - 8
Standards: 
ESS2.A, ESS3.B
Keywords: 
hurricane, temperature, air pressure
Summary: 
This NASA video segment focuses on how scientists use satellites to collect data. These sets of data are then analyzed and used to predict storms.
 

Satellite Meteorology Learning Modules

Satellite Meteorology Learning Modules
Primary Topic: 
Technology
Subtopics: 
Weather and Climate, Satellites, Societal Applications, Forecasting
Type: 
Website
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8
Keywords: 
meteorology, electromagnetic radiation, clouds, NPP, GOES, winds
Standards: 
ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ESS3.B, ESS3.C, ETS2.A, ETS2.B
Summary: 
Satellite Meteorology learning modules provide scientists and educators with exciting activities and hands-on tools for investigation, inquiry, analysis and stewardship.
 

Flying Through Hurricanes with Robbie Hood

Robbie Hood in an airplane
Primary Topic: 
Weather and Climate
Subtopics: 
Tropical Cyclones, STEM Careers, Forecasting
Type: 
Article
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, General
Standards: 
ESS2.D, ESS3.B
Keywords: 
hurricane, storm severity, precipitation, clouds
Summary: 
This month's NASA Earth Explorer explains what it's like to be face-to-face with one of nature's most powerful storms.
 

Meteorology: An Educator's Resource for Inquiry-Based Learning for grades 5-9

Thumbnail for meteorology guide
Primary Topic: 
Societal Applications
Subtopics: 
Weather and Climate, Forecasting
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Formal, 6 - 8
Standards: 
ESS2.A, ESS2.D
Keywords: 
meteorology, atmosphere, temperature, barometer, density, humidity, clouds, tornadoes
Summary: 
A basic introduction to meteorology, including inquiry activities and instructions to build and use weather instruments for a weather station, collect data, and predict weather systems.
 

Investigating the Climate System: Weather

Investigating the Climate System: Weather
Primary Topic: 
Weather and Climate
Subtopics: 
Weather, Forecasting
Type: 
Lesson Plan
Audience: 
Formal, 6 - 8
Keywords: 
storms, tropical cyclones, air mass, cold front, warm front, anticyclone
Summary: 
A downloadable PDF lesson plan which explores the role of weather in Earth systems.