Students explore glaciers and other parts of the Earth system through photos from Alaska and identify how the environment changed in photos taken over the 20th century as the climate warmed.
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The Atmospheric Science Literacy Framework provides guidance about key topics in weather and atmospheric science to include in educational programs and resources.
Larry Cornman's career path has been unpredictable, somewhat like the turbulence he loves to study. Even though he enjoyed math and science as a schoolchild, his diverse interests pulled him in unexpected directions, such as living in a Zen Buddhist monastery after graduating high school.
Drip Drop! is a music video intended to engage young people in a conversation about climate and water.
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Students will investigate how different surfaces of the Earth reflect and absorb heat and apply this knowledge to real-world situations.
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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is perfectly aligned between the Sun and the Earth. There are three different types of solar eclipses - total, annular, and hybrid.
In this activity, students will build a model to simulate parts of the water cycle. They will be able to recognize and explain the essential elements of the water cycle.
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Tim Scheitlin grew up in southeast Iowa, where gigantic thunderstorms unfold across the open landscape. "I would sit in front of the picture window facing west, watching these storms roll through. My mom and dad were always telling me to get away from that window," he recalls.
Introduces students in grades K-4 to the study of Earth system science through storybooks and hands-on learning activities.
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