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MY NASA DATA Lesson #86: Deep Convective Clouds DLESE Reviewed Collection
http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/preview_lesson.php?&passid=123
From NASA Reviewed Collection
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In this lesson, students study convective cloud cover in order to accurately predict 'Thunderstorm' season for their continent. This is done through data analysis. Detailed procedures, materials list, vocabulary linked to an online glossary, and teachers notes are provided.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Computer activity
    • Lesson plan
Subject:
  • Atmospheric science
  • Climatology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
credit to authors
DLESE Catalog ID: NASA-ESERevProd-000-000-000-643
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • K-4:
      • C - Life science:
        • Organisms and environments
      • E - Science and technology:
        • Understanding about sci. / tech.
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Changes in environments
      • G - History and nature of science:
        • Science as a human endeavor
    • 5-8:
      • C - Life science:
        • Population and ecosystems
      • E - Science and technology:
        • Understandings about sci. / tech.
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Populations, resources, environments
      • G - History and nature of science:
        • Science as a human endeavor
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Contact: Preston Lewis
SSAI/NASA LaRC

Author: Becky Schnekser
Virginia Beach Public Schools