Day 5
Weathering the storm
Day 5
Weathering the storm
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Weathering the storm
Coastal communities are suffering from increased weather events brought on by global climate change. Today, we will learn about how we can protect ourselves and our communities from increased weather events. How will YOU help put the brakes on climate change?
Supplies You Will Need
Supplies You Will Need
index cards (4-8)
straws (~10)
craft sticks (4-8)
string (~3 feet/~1 meter)
pipe cleaners (4-8)
tape
Scissors
Ruler
Ball (tennis or something similar)
Fan and/or water spray bottle
Note to Parents: Skip the Ads!
Note to Parents: Skip the Ads!
Many of the videos you will be viewing are on YouTube, and unfortunately, these often start with ads. Just have your young scientists click the "Skip" button as they are able to move straight to the video.
Get up to Speed!
Get up to Speed!
2020: Wild Weather
2020: Wild Weather
2020 has been one of the most active hurricane seasons on record. Much of the west coast of the United States has also been ablaze with wildfires. NOAA Climatologist Tom Di Liberto takes us on a trip across the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean to show how weather thousands of miles away can impact weather across the United States and even add "fuel" to the fires.(6.5 mins)
How do hurricanes form?
How do hurricanes form?
Hurricanes are very large and intense storms. But where do these giant storms come from? Learn more about the GOES-R series of weather satellites! (2.5 mins)
Dive a little Deeper
Dive a little Deeper
Building for Hurricanes: Engineering Design Challenge
Building for Hurricanes: Engineering Design Challenge
Channel your inner design skills and engineer a hurricane resistant structure in this hands-on activity. Then put that structure to the test! You will need your supplies for this activity.
If you Want to Learn more...
If you Want to Learn more...
How do we predict weather?
How do we predict weather?
WUSA 9 Chief Meteorologist Topper Shutt answers viewers questions about how he uses GOES satellite data to accurately predict the weather.
The Most Extreme Weather in America
The Most Extreme Weather in America
North America is home to several different climate types. That means the continent is also home to a variety of extreme weather events. Although we experience the effects of extreme weather here on Earth’s surface, weather satellites can collect some pretty wild pictures and information about extreme weather from above. Meteorologists use this important information to warn us about extreme weather heading our way.
Hurricane Simulation
Hurricane Simulation
Explore the relationship between sea surface temperatures (SST) and hurricane strength using this hurricane simulator.
Severe Weather 101
Severe Weather 101
What is a wall cloud? What's the difference between a watch and a warning? Is it ever “too cold to snow”? Learn all about thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, lightning, floods, damaging winds and severe winter weather.
If You want to Do More...
If You want to Do More...
Now that you have learned about the many impacts of our changing climate, it's time to explore what YOU and your community can do to help!
Now that you have learned about the many impacts of our changing climate, it's time to explore what YOU and your community can do to help!
Google Sustainability Challenge
Google Sustainability Challenge
We all want a healthy planet for today and tomorrow. The small choices we make each day can help us get there. Check out this interactive interface that gives you simple tips that will help people and the planet thrive together.
Become a Climate Communicator
Become a Climate Communicator
You've learned a lot about Earth’s climate, how it is changing, and how human activities are involved with these changes. A very important part of Climate Literacy is communicating accurate information so more people will understand what is happening and how they can personally respond to Earth’s changing climate. Learn how to properly communicate everything you have learned this week by clicking below!
Become a Sea Steward
Become a Sea Steward
The ocean faces many challenges, but you can help protect it! The Sea Stewards Handbook is here to teach you what you need to know to help save the world, or at least the 70% of it that is covered in saltwater.
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