This very interactive site uses a variety of games to explore ocean related subjects. The games cover such topics as tidal zones, deep ocean species, ocean currents, general animal life of the ocean, symbiotic relationships, water pressure, human impact on ecosystems, and the habitats found at the South Pole and along the California coastline. There are help tabs added to the games called "Species ... Full description.

The Gulf Stream Voyage is an online multidisciplinary project which utilizes both real time data and primary source materials to help guide students to discover the science and history of the Gulf Stream. Students will investigate this great ocean current, how it affects the Atlantic Ocean and some of mankind's experiences dealing with it. This voyage includes activities for marine science, earth ... Full description.

This module provides background information on El Nino and the mechanisms of the Southern Oscillation. Relationships of El Nino to climate change, weather phenomena and disease carrying organizms are also presented. Full description.

This site provides multiple access points to all types of El Nino data. It describes both El Nino and La Nina conditions, as well as the impacts of an El Nino event and the benefits of El Nino prediction. Through this portal site one can also find information on current El Nino conditions and forecasts, the instrumentation used in the scientific study of this phenomena, and links to both El Nino animations ... Full description.

This site is specifically designed for teachers, and in addition to a collection of activities, provides links to various sites with water information. These include other Environment Canada sites, other Federal Departments in Canada, Provincial Governments, Agencies, colleges and universities, and International Organizations. The site also offers publications that can be obtained free of charge using ... Full description.

This unit, designed to span two class periods, helps students understand that physical factors, particularly temperature and precipitation, limit the growth of plant ecosystems. The activity begins with a discussion in which students develop their own ideas about the role of temperature, precipitation, and environment on plant growth. They will then examine X-Y graphs of vegetation growth, temperature, ... Full description.

The National Weather and Climate Center presents snowpack data from snow courses and SNOTEL sites in the western United States as graphs and color-contoured maps. Historical and real-time data on depth of snowpack, snow-water-equivalence, and forecasts are available for individual sites and entire drainage basins. The site also includes information about how scientists collect SNOTEL data. Full description.

This interactive map allows users to access climate information down to the county level for states or territories of the United States. The data includes wetlands, Temperature and Precipitation Summaries (TAPS), frost free days, and growing season. It is in table or text form, with metadata, and is downloadable. Full description.

A global hydrological database is considered essential for research and application-oriented hydrological and climatological projects at global, regional and basin scales. This includes water balance studies, investigation of trends in long-term hydrological time series, coupling of hydrological and meteorological models, flux of fresh water and pollutants into the oceans, and the coupling of runoff ... Full description.

This interactive site features games, animations, and teachers' materials intended to introduce younger students to climate change. There is information about what climate change is, the difference between weather and climate, and the greenhouse effect. There are also materials on the climate system, ancient climates, and how scientists investigate climate. Other topics include discussions of whether ... Full description.