Hurricane Alex

Hurricanes

What makes a hurricane grow stronger? Learn how sea surface temperature, moisture, and wind each play a role.

Atmospheric Science Tips for Students

Students

From brief encounters with atmospheric science to in-depth research opportunities,the UCAR Center for Science Education works with students of all ages to broaden science understanding.

Atmospheric Science Education Tools

Learning Zone

How does a cloud form? What’s a sunspot? Why is climate changing? At the UCAR Center for Science Education’s Learning Zone, you can explore these questions and more.

Visit NCAR

Visit NCAR

Explore weather, climate, art and other exhibits at the NCAR Mesa Laboratory and tour the facility.

UCARConnect

UCARConnect

Connect with us through monthly topical features, videos, and live webcasts, and explore the breadth of exceptional STEM resources throughout UCAR.

Teachers
Resources for Science Teachers

Resources, programs, workshops, and other events for educators
Visit NCAR
Visit NCAR

Visitor Center with exhibits, field trips, public tours, art galleries, and weather trail
Events
Events

Upcoming workshops, events, webinars, and other happenings
Students
Atmospheric Science Tips for Students

Games, activities, research programs, and background info for students of all ages
Learning Zone
Atmospheric Science Education Tools

Activities, Teaching Boxes, videos, games, and more for students and teachers
Classroom Activities
Activities

Educational activities for use in the classroom, by home-schoolers, or in various other settings.