The P.S. 48 WeatherBug Weather Station collects and reports weather data everyday. Examine and study the weather data. Create graphs. Ask questions about the patterns. Watch the live video feed! Learn about the weather station itself even! You can also search and see the data collected at the GLOBE website also. Even use the data to create your own weather forecast.
View this simulation (using data to create a moving animation) of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Where is it coming from? What does it mean? Should we be worried? What could we do?
Water is important to living things. But why? How? Visit various websites to explore the water cycle. Think about this question, How do the properties of water affect living things and the natural environment? Don't forget to make connections between "water" and "matter (solid, liquid, and gas)."
This is a funny clay animation video. Is this really how the water cycle works? :)
Create your own weather forecast just like a meteorologist. What will the weather be tomorrow? The next day? What evidence shoudl you use to predict, or forecast, the weather?
The weather affects our lives everyday. Will you wear shorts today? Will you wear a big jacket and gloves today? So many decision...based on the weather! Sometimes the weather turns dangerous.
One couple survives the storm for all ages as it bears down on New York City. Overly dramatic? For sure. A true story? Maybe. Upset over no school? Not a chance!
Learn about how temperature differences causes winds in the atmosphere, which plays a large role in the weather we experience.
Sit back and enjoy the flight. You will be entering the atmosphere to explore the clouds and landscape. As you enjoy the flight, think about some of the questions below the video, and don't forget to pause the vide (||) if you need to.
Clouds
Matter
Geography
Are you ready to build your emergency preparation kit? Then get prepared for emergencies with your family. Visit the Ready.gov website to develop your family's kit.
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