In this book and activities set, the GLOBE Kids share information about the different cloud types by acting out analogies that show what each cloud type looks like and its height in the sky. *Activity 1: Cloud Fun* Students learn about the shape and appearance of cumulus clouds, how to describe them, and what kind of weather is generally happening when these clouds are in the sky. *Activity 2: Cloudscape* ... Full description.

This building-wide science enrichment program consists of a series of posters and accompanying questions designed to pique student interest in science concepts and their application to the world in which we live. Accompanying each poster are question sheets of increasing difficulty levels that students answer and submit at a designated location (collection box, office, etc.). Random prize drawings ... Full description.

Through this lesson plan, students learn to use a dichotomous key to identify cloud-types. Detailed Procedure and Materials, Vocabulary linked to an on-line glossary, and Teacher Notes are provided. This hands-on activity is related to NASA CERES Students' Cloud Observations Online (S?COOL) project. Full description.

Eye on the Sky contains engaging hands-on K-4 activities developed by NASA educators and scientists in partnership with classroom teachers. This suit of lessons is aligned with National Science Education Standards for the primary grades. The lessons are integrated and, when taught together, allow young students to maximize their understanding of the Sun-Earth system and simultaneously hone their nonfiction ... Full description.

This lithograph shows a Landsat 7 image of New York City and includes an activity for children ages 5-9. The imagery highlights vegetation, emphasizing location, with additional information, classroom activities or discus-shape and sizes of parks. The activity engages children in following Amelia the Pigeon's adventure around the parks in New York City. The lithograph is a companion piece to the Amelia ... Full description.

In this activity, the GLOBE Kids are excited to perform a play for the rest of the school, demonstrating what they have learned about the Earth and all of its parts. They hit a glitch when they cannot decide which Earth component is the most important, but end up learning a lot about the Earth, Sun, water, air, soil, and living things, and the way these components are interconnected. In Activity 1: ... Full description.

In this activity, the GLOBE Kids, on their second visit to Willow Creek, discover why the creek looks different. They learn about making observations, measuring water temperature and speed, and looking for critters in the water. In Activity 1, 'Magnify That', students will be able to identify a magnifying lens and its purpose. They will be able to explain how the same object looks different when using ... Full description.

In this activity, the GLOBE Kids wonder why the hummingbirds have stopped visiting their school garden. They conduct an investigation, learning more about hummingbird needs, seasonal changes at their school, and what it's like in Costa Rica where the birds spend the winter. In Activity 1, 'All Year Long', students will learn about seasonal changes in a local habitat. They will learn how to make detailed ... Full description.

This storybook for children tells the story of the Sun, its relationship to Earth and to stars. The easy-to-understand text and graphics make it a useful classroom tool for younger students. Full description.

This educators guide blends space exploration with reading and writing. The materials are divided into two units. One unit is designed for students in grades 1 and 2 while the other unit focuses on students in grades 3 and 4. Each includes a series of lessons that take students on a path of exploration of Saturn using reading and writing prompts. Full description.