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Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Earth Systems, Weather and Climate, Energy Cycle, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Data

Type:

Website

Audience:

Informal, Formal, General

Keywords:

energy budget, electromagnetic spectrum, microwaves, infrared

Standards:

ESS2.A, ESS3.D, ETS2.A, ETS2.B

Summary:

Welcome to the Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum. This unique NASA resource on the web, in print, and with companion videos introduces electromagnetic waves, their behaviors, and how scientists visualize these data.

Citizen Science: Measuring and Sharing Precipitation Data with CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS Volunteers with rain gauges (image credit: CoCoRaHS)

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

Subtopics:

Water Cycle, Precipitation, Weather and Climate, Data, Freshwater Resources

Type:

Website

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8, K - 5, General

Keywords:

rain gauge, citizen science, precipitation measurement, CoCoRaHs

Standards:

ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ESS3.D

Summary:

CoCoRaHS is a Citizen Science organization that helps participants collect and share precipitation data. They also assist teachers in learning how to install and use rain gauges with their students. Learn how to collect and submit measurements to CoCoRaHS

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.

Safe Drinking Water is Essential

Primary Topic:

Societal Applications

Subtopics:

Water & Life, Freshwater Resources, World Health

Type:

Website

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8

Keywords:

water treatment, water supply

Standards:

ESS3.A

Summary:

Over one billion people lack access to safe drinking water worldwide. What can be done? Learn more about this problem and explore possible solutions.

Climate Kids

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

Subtopics:

Climate, Human Impact, Tropical Cyclones

Type:

Website

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5

Keywords:

hurricanes, global warming

Standards:

ESS2.C

Summary:

An educational website with activities, resources, and games to teach kids of all ages about Earth's climate.

Climate Change and Human Health

Primary Topic:

Societal Applications

Subtopics:

Weather and Climate, Climate, Human Impact, World Health

Type:

Website

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, 9 - 12

Keywords:

climate change, agriculture

Standards:

ESS3.C, ESS3.D

Summary:

The Climate Change and Human Health project is designed to provide educators with the resources to engage high school students in critical thinking about climate change and the potential impact on human health across the planet.

Where the Rain Falls: Can Understanding Rain Enable Change?

Primary Topic:

Societal Applications

Subtopics:

Weather and Climate, Floods, Freshwater Resources, World Health

Type:

Website

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, Formal, General

Keywords:

climate change, agriculture

Standards:

ESS3.C, ESS3.D

Summary:

This website describes a study that is being conducted to understand the complexities of rainfall patterns and their effects on food security and human mobility.