Mars Pathfinder/Global Surveyor Picturebook is a Windows to the Universe Exploratour and provides information and images about the Martian landscape, the Rover, soils of Mars, dunes and wind, rocks, pebbles, clouds, sunsets, people involved with the Mission, and Martian geology. Windows to the Universe is a user-friendly learning system pertaining to the Earth and Space sciences. The objective of ... Full description.

The Ulysses Space Mission Word Search is a word search game that includes words relating to the Ulysses space mission that explored unknown regions of space above the north and south poles of the Sun. Windows to the Universe is a user-friendly learning system pertaining to the Earth and Space sciences. The objective of this project is to develop an innovative and engaging web site that spans the Earth ... Full description.

The information at this site will help students while they are interpreting the results of building contest and shake table testing. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) national seismic-hazard map is shown and explained, the four broad interrelated objectives of the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program are stated, the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) is explained, and its accomplishments ... Full description.

This text reports on the two expeditions of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of Ocean Exploration to map the Puerto Rico Trench, the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean. Multibeam bathymetry and acoustic backscatter data were acquired as the expedition mapped the Caribbean plate, an entire tectonic province of the Earth. The featured section of the report is on the ... Full description.

NASA's Exploration for Life is a Windows to the Universe Exploratour and provides information and images about kingdoms of life, environments on Earth and Mars, landforms, and the Mars Surveyor Program. Windows to the Universe is a user-friendly learning system pertaining to the Earth and Space sciences. The objective of this project is to develop an innovative and engaging web site that spans the ... Full description.

This resource from Carolina Coastal Science Research Technology allows students to learn about scientific technology used on research vessels on the Carolina Coast. Students can click on an instrument to learn how it is used in research. Instruments featured are the S4 current meter, Shipek, Millicore filter, Conductivity/Temperature/Depth (CTD), Box core, Rock dredge, Secchi disk, Otter trawl, remote ... Full description.

This presentation will help students understand that weather occurs at local, regional and global scales and that modern weather observation and forecasting makes use of both simple instruments and the most advanced technologies to measure, record and forecast the weather. They will learn the instruments and methods used to measure temperature, pressure, wind direction and speed, humidity, dew point, ... Full description.

This web page provides links to earthquake-related educational activities for kids, teachers and adults in general. Facts about earthquakes, animations of earthquake activity, ideas for science fair projects and lists of recent earthquakes are provided. Materials for use by teachers are arranged by grade level. Extensive links to other web-based resources are provided. The kid's section includes such ... Full description.

Weather related information that includes weather satellites (their history, science, and imaging), Radar (history, detection, and types), and lightning (how it happens and detection) can be found on this site. An interactive section allows users to practice forecasting. There are links to up-to-date weather information and a make your own weather station project. The El Nino section discusses major ... Full description.

This National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) site provides classroom resources about the Moon. A teacher's guide contains basic detailed information about the Moon, such as the lunar landscape, craters, and Moon rocks. The lesson plan and activities sections cover phases of the Moon, lunar landforms, a Lunar Prospector model, and orbits. Full description.