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Subject

Science (NYS P-12)

Web-based Resource

Access this resource at: http://eo.ucar.edu/webweather/

Description

On this site, students can learn about the "ingredients" that make weather. Students can learn how to make fog, clouds, tornadoes, lightning, and rain through hands-on science activities. They can play weather games as a review of weather concepts, read about weather-related stories, and learn about safety tips to deal with extreme weather conditions.

Content Provider

National Center for Atmospheric Research

Submitted By

Patricia Parkinson, Educator
Technology in Education Mentor Project (TEMP)
Niagara Falls City School

Related Academic Standards

New York State

S.3.ESS.2.1 Students who demonstrate understanding can represent data in tables and graphical displays to describe typical weather conditions expected during a particular season.

S.3.ESS.2.3 Students who demonstrate understanding can plan and conduct an investigation to determine the connections between weather and water processes in Earth systems.

S.MS.ESS.2.5 Students who demonstrate understanding can collect data to provide evidence for how the motions and complex interactions of air masses results in changes in weather conditions.

MST4.I.PS2.2 Students describe volcano and earthquake patterns, the rock cycle, and weather and climate changes.