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Science Now
The Science Now website contains past issues of this publication through 1993. Articles cover topics such as early Antarctic exploration, satellite technology, climate models, El Nino, hurricanes and their impacts, weather conditions and measurement, and the Boreal Ecosystem Atmosphere Study. The articles are written for research and education purposes, and some include student activities to support the information given in the reports.
Intended for grade levels:
  • High (9-12)
  • College (13-14)
Type of resource:
  • Text:
    • Periodical
    • Report
Subject:
  • Atmospheric science
  • Climatology
  • Environmental science
  • Natural hazards
  • Technology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2001 University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. All rights reserved. Note to Teachers: Permission is hereby granted to copy all or any portion of this publication for distribution to third parties provided such copying and distribution occur for the benefit of research, scientific and educational purposes and for no other purposes including, but not limited to, commercial exploitation purposes. In the event copying occurs or derivative works, as defined under U.S. Copyright Laws, are created, all notices and/or credits recited herein must remain intact on any copies made or derivative works created.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-001-193
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 9-12:
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Natural and human-induced hazards
        • Population growth
        • Sci. / tech. in local, national, and global challenges
      • G - History and nature of science:
        • Nature of scientific knowledge
        • Science as a human endeavor
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, Walter Orr Roberts Institute
http://www.ucar.edu/ucar/index.html

Publisher: Social Issues Resources Series (SIRS) Publishing, Inc.
http://www.sirs.com/index.html

Contact: Gloria Kelley
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, Project LEARN