Educators
The UCAR Center for Science Education is here to support Earth system science learning in your K-12 classrooms. We invite you to use our teaching resources, sign up for a workshop, or join us for free virtual and in-person field trip programs.
Stay up to date with our e-newsletter, which is published monthly during the school year.
Dropsondes
New and highlighted resources dropping into your classroom.
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Snowfall Measurement Science: In Support of Aviation Winter Operations
NSTA Science Updates web seminar: Learn about the challenges associated with snowfall measurement, the science behind aircraft deicing, and how new snowfall measurement techniques are improving airport operations during winter weather conditions. November 12th.
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Dive Into Learning: Bringing Ocean Science to Your Classroom
Free virtual workshop sharing activities for teaching about observing, monitoring, and collecting ocean data. Thursday, Oct 22nd.
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The Beaches Are Shrinking! How Coastal Squeeze Causes Beach Erosion
Beaches move landward as sea level rises and storms grow stronger, but along developed coasts they often do not have space to move, so instead they erode away, a phenomenon called coastal squeeze.
Teacher Professional Development
We invite you to join our community of educators as we share best practices and resources for teaching about the Earth system with our free virtual or low-cost in-person teacher workshops.
