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Weather
Weather is the true cross disciplinary subject. It impacts history, biology & geology, informs health, can be modeled and understood using math, and is represented in art & music. And the changes in weather around the globe continue to shape the landscape.
Use the Internet to monitor major weather events and their effects in real-time or on a day-by-day basis.
The Weather Underground is a comprehensive site for teachers, administrators and parents, discussion of environmental issues is conducted via e-mail, current news can be matched to your curriculum,… learn more
WeatherBug is different in that it has sensors deployed at thousands of schools, major sports stadiums, broadcast stations and public safety facilities across the U.S. (Possibly in your… learn more
NASA's satellite imagery enable students to get a snapshot of the Earth in near-real time. This timely data is useful for a range of applications e.g. to detect… learn more
This map, maintained by National Drought Mitigation Center and updated weekly, tracks the current conditions in the United States. With droughts now impacting nearly every part of the… learn more
The job of a hurricane hunter is not for the faint of heart. This brave crew must fly straight into one of the most destructive forces in nature… learn more
For a different perspective, check out the current weather on Mars. NASA's InSight mission provides reports on temperatures and wind speeds from its home at Elysium Planitia. For… learn more
“What type of cloud is that?,” this piece is for the budding nephologist (person who studies clouds) in you. By observing clouds, you can predict the incoming weather! See… learn more