Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Using the Soho to Determine the Rotation of the Sun

For Students 9th - 10th
This project shows you how to use images from an orbiting observatory to measure how fast the Sun rotates.
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Texas A&M University

Ocean World: Bringing the Ocean to the Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource for students and teachers to see information on icebergs, fisheries, coral reefs, waves, currents and more. Provides teachers with learning activities. Has its own ask-an-expert site (Ask Dr. Bob), and provides real-time...
Lesson Plan
Other

Nasa: From the Top of the World to the Bottom of the Food Web

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Teachers and students discover linkages among marine ecology, phytoplankton, the behavior of light at the ocean surface, and satellite-derived ocean color data. Explore the topics of phytoplankton, food webs, and algal blooms using...
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Other

Climate Change Institute: Climate Reanalyzer

For Students 9th - 10th
Using interfaces for reanalysis and historical station data, the Climate Reanalyzer provides an intuitive platform for visualizing a variety of weather and climate data sets and models.
PPT
Other

Oprah.com: Oprah Winfrey's Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how Oprah became successful by reading her biography. Organized into several sections: "Television Pioneer," "Magazine Founder & Editorial Director," "Producer/Actress," "Philanthropist," "Television Programming Creator,"...
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Usa Weather

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives current weather information by state.
Unit Plan
NASA

Nasa: Jupiter: Moons: Elara

For Students 9th - 10th
Statistics and general information about the thirteenth moon of Jupiter. One statement sums it up: "Very little is known about Elara."
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Curated OER

Oprah Winfrey's Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how Oprah became successful by reading her biography. Organized into several sections: "Television Pioneer," "Magazine Founder & Editorial Director," "Producer/Actress," "Philanthropist," "Television Programming Creator,"...
Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Hurricane Katrina

For Students 9th - 10th
This photo shows a satellite image of the destructive Hurricane Katrina as it makes its way over both the ocean and the coast of the USA.
Graphic
Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Amazon River, South America

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanning seven different countries in South America, the Amazon River is one of the longest rivers in the world. It reaches around 6400 kilometres (4000 miles) in length. This is a satellite image showing the mouths of the Amazon River...