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Web Weather for Kids
 Entry ID: WebWeather

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Summary
Abstract: Web Weather for Kids is an Internet site for kids in grades 5-8. It presents hands-on activities and information about dramatic weather events - thunderstorms, lightning, blizzards, hurricanes and tornadoes. Activities have been classroom-tested by Project LEARN (http://www.ucar.edu/learn/) and are aligned with the National Science Education Standards.

Web Weather for Kids offers:

- An online international weather forecasting contest
- Interesting, inquiry-based experiments about weather for classroom and home.
- Kid-friendly and well illustrated Web pages.
- Great tips for teachers, parents, and youth group leaders.
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Description: K-12 Education:

Because climate, pollution, and the environment are part of the everyday
awareness of young people, the atmospheric sciences offer an unusual
opportunity to teach science in engaging, relevant ways. UCAR's K-12 education
programs target both students and educators.

Other educational resources are available here.
Service Citation
Title: Web Weather for Kids
Provider: UCAR
URL: http://eo.ucar.edu/webweather/
Service Keywords
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >BACKGROUND INFORMATION Parameter Definition
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES Parameter Definition
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >LESSON PLANS Parameter Definition
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS >STAND ALONE Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC ELECTRICITY >LIGHTNING Parameter Definition
ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC ELECTRICITY Parameter Definition
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ISO Topic Category
CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE
Project
ESIP >Earth Science Information Partners Program Supplemental Info
Ancillary Keywords
NSF
online
NCAR

Service Provider
UCAR/NCAR/EDOUT > Education and Outreach, National Center for Atmospheric Research, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://www.ucar.edu/ucar/edout.html

Service Provider Personnel
Name: SUSAN Q. FOSTER
Phone: (303) 497-2595
Fax: (303) 497-2598
Email: susanf at ucar.edu
Contact Address:
Associate Director
UCAR Office of Education and Outreach
PO Box 3000
City: Boulder
Province or State: CO
Postal Code: 80307-3000
Country: USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: Electronic
Fees: None
Personnel
TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Global Change Master Directory
City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
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Publications/References
Ryan, K.G. Hegseth, E.N. Martin, A. Davy, S.K. O’Toole, R. Ralph, P.J. McMinn, A. Thorn, C.J. 2006 Comparison of the microalgal community within fast ice at two sites along the Ross Sea coast, Antarctica. Antarctic science 18(4): 583-594 doi: 10.1017/S0954102006000629

Ryan, K.G., Ralph, P., and McMinn, A. 2004. Acclimation of Antarctic bottom-ice algal communities to lowered ... View entire text
Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2003-08-11
SERF Last Revision Date: 2012-02-15
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