This technical memorandum ranks hurricane damage, as expressed by monetary losses (contemporary estimates adjusted by inflation to 2000 dollars and estimates adjusted for inflation and the growth of population and personal wealth). In addition, the most intense hurricanes to make landfall in the United States during the period 1900-2000 are listed. Some additional statistics on United States hurricanes ... Full description.

This interactive timeline provides information on every mission that has gone to the moon, including both manned and unmanned missions originating from different countries. The student can move a pointer to any relevant date or mission name and receive statistical information about each flight as well as a complete description of methods and accomplishments. Full description.

In this activity, students visualize how much solid waste is generated for each person in Wisconsin. They come to understand how the number of people living in their state and country affects the amount of trash generated. They also learn about the environmental and social effects of trash disposal. Full description.

Pages from this book include a maze, crossword puzzle, word search, and math exercise in addition to coloring sheets. Each of the activities contain an agricultural theme; many of the coloring pages honor the life and work of Dr. Carver. Full description.

This is the home page of National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Educator Astronaut Program. It contains sections entitled Earth Crew, Astronaut School, Meet the Astronauts, Living in Space, and Careers at NASA. Each section presents an interactive page with more activities and information. Students can join the Earth Crew to become part of the NASA team, attend Astronaut School and ... Full description.

Mission Geography uses existing NASA data and images where possible to engage students in active, hands-on inquiry, modeling the scientific method and developing students' understanding of environment-society relations and earth science. In this module, students view Earth by studying aerial photographs, space shuttle photographs, and satellite images. They learn how remote sensing can help them identify ... 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.

In this activity, students will identify native and exotic plant and animal species through observation and research. They will also identify the effects of introduced species on ecosystems. Full description.

Humans depend on freshwater for drinking as well as for domestic, agricultural, and industrial uses. Careless and wasteful use of this renewable but high-demand natural resource contributes to water depletion. This video segment provides a look at a house in Tuscon, Arizona that is equipped with water conservation devices that cut its household water consumption in half. There is also discussion of ... Full description.

Mission Geography uses existing NASA data and images where possible to engage students in active, hands-on inquiry, modeling the scientific method and developing students' understanding of environment-society relations and Earth science. In this module, students compare the amount of land and water on Earth; consider craters as evidence of a lack of water on other planets; define and locate water ... Full description.