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This
online
course
in
satellite
meteorology.
includes
8
modules
with
numerous
hands-on
activities:
1)
An
Introduction
detailing
the
evolution
of
remote
sensing
technology,
2)
Weather
Satellites
and
Orbits,
3)
The
Electromagnetic
Spectrum,
4)
Cloud
Identification,
5)
Satellite
Images,
6)
Satellite
Winds,
7)
Wild
Weather,
and
8)
Monitoring
the
Global
Environment.
The
modules
were
designed
to
serve
as
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This
show
tells
the
story
of
how
summer
fun
suffers
a
setback
when
the
tree
house
detectives
discover
that
their
favorite
spot
on
the
beach
is
shrinking.
The
detectives
dig
in
and
learn
more
about
weathering,
erosion,
the
rock
cycle,
and
much
more.
This
show
is
part
of
the
NASA
SCI
Files
series
of
instructional
programs
consisting
of
broadcast,
print,
and
online
elements.
Emphasizing
research
and
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This
astronomy
program
is
designed
for
middle
school
children
in
out-of-school-time
settings.
The
program
explores
basic
astronomy
concepts
(like
invisible
light,
telescopes)
and
focuses
on
the
universe
outside
the
solar
system
(stars,
galaxies,
black
holes).
By
offering
programming
on
these
topics
outside
of
the
classroom,
where
schedules
are
less
constrained,
Afterschool
Universe
engages
students
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This
set
of
five
activities
and
supporting
teacher
material
allows
students
to
explore
the
beauty,
science
and
mythology
of
the
aurora
through
art
and
writing.
This
standards-based,
flexible
?plug
and
play?
program
is
based
on
research
in
bringing
science
into
the
literacy
and
art
classroom.
It
can
be
used
as
a
complete
sequence
of
lessons
of
can
be
used
as
guidelines
for
teachers
to
develop
their
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This
team-based,
interactive
educational
experience
aims
to
engage
students
in
real-world
problem
solving.
The
volcano
on
the
normally
tranquil
island
of
Montserrat
has
come
to
life.
As
flaming
pebbles
and
lava
begin
their
devastation,
emergency
response
teams
learn
that
a
hurricane
is
approaching.
Using
real-time
hurricane
and
seismic
data,
teams
of
student
specialists
assist
Mission
Control,
by
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Access
to
over
160
lesson
plans
developed
by
scientists
and
educators
during
NOAA's
2001-2004
Ocean
Explorer
field
seasons.
Search
by
grade
level,
geographical
region,
subject,
specific
expedition,
or
keyword.
Lessons
correspond
with
a
NOAA
exploration,
can
be
supplemented
with
daily
mission
logs,
images
and
video.
They
include:
Learning
Objectives,
Background
Information,
Evaluations,
Extensions,
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This
curriculum
includes
lessons
and
activities
which
are
grounded
in
the
children's
book
'Stone
Wall
Secrets'
as
well
as
in
New
England's
abundance
of
stone
walls.
Many
students
are
familiar
with
stone
walls
in
their
neighborhoods
and
are
afforded
instances
in
which
they
may
delve
into
essential
questions
regarding
the
walls,
the
stones
they
are
made
from,
and
the
history
associated
with
their
construction.
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Curriculum
guide
offers
ten
lesson
plans
introducing
climate
change
and
global
warming
issues,
indicators
and
measurements
of
change,
predictions
and
impacts
on
Gulf
Coast
climate,
ecosystems,
and
human
communities,
and
means
to
reduce
human
contributions.
Activities
identify
common
misconceptions
about
the
topic,
provide
definitions
and
content
to
clarify,
promote
student
research,
provide
links
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Four
lesson
plans
focus
on
understanding
toxic
and
harmful
algal
blooms.
Designed
for
use
in
conjunction
with
Bigelow
Laboratory's
"Toxic
and
Harmful
Algal
Bloom"
web
site.
Each
module
includes
background,
learning
objectives,
student
preparation,
and
standards-related
classroom
or
lab
activity.
Topics
cover:
role
of
algae
in
the
food
web;
development
of
algal
blooms;
impacts
and
bioaccumulation
of
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Ten
lessons
on
navigation
topics
include:
motivation
for
students;
background
and
assessment
materials;
activity
descriptions
and
worksheets;
teacher
tips
and
resources.
Topics
cover:
introduction
to
navigation,
latitude
and
longitude,
map
reading;
dead
reckoning
and
celestial
navigation;
trigonometry
applications;
effects
of
errors
in
navigation;
using
topographical
maps
triangulation;
Global
Positioning
...
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