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MY NASA DATA: How Much Water is Available in the Atmosphere for Precipitation? (Lesson 16) DLESE Reviewed Collection
http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/preview_lesson.php?&passid=39
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This activity explores the relationship between the amount of water in the atmosphere available for precipitation and the actual precipitation observed by satellites.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Classroom activity
    • Computer activity
    • Lesson plan
Subject:
  • Atmospheric science
  • Climatology
  • Ecology
  • Geographical Sciences:
    • Physical geography
  • Hydrology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
None
DLESE Catalog ID: NASA-ESERevProd-000-000-000-444
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 5-8:
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Structure of the earth system
    • 9-12:
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Geochemical cycles
  • National Geography Standards:
    • Places and regions:
      • The physical and human characteristics of places
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Contact: Susan Moore
NASA LaRC

Author: Lin Chambers