School Weather Resources

 

Educational Resource Organizations

1. The GLOBE Program
http://www.globe.gov/globe_flash.html

GLOBE worldwide, hands-on primary and secondary schools science and education program involving over 12,000 schools and 20,000 teachers, in the United States and more than 100 other countries. The WeatherHawk weather station provides a GLOBE data output format approved and accepted by the GLOBE program office. This program gets children involved and excited about worldwide environmental issues and puts them in touch with the lives of people in other countries and cultures.

2. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
http://www.iste.org/

Sponsors of the National Education Computing Conference held annually to inform educators about the latest techniques and technology based tools available for the classroom.

3. National Association of Science Teachers (NSTA)
http://www.nsta.org/

Sponsors of NSTA Regional and National Conferences held to inform educators about the latest techniques and teaching aids available for K-12 physics, math and science education.

4. TEACHERS, SCHOOLS & PTA - Science and Education Grant Sources

Are you seeking funding for YOUR school science education program. Click HERE for a list of organizations that offer Grants to qualified organizations and individuals.

 

"Fun" Science and Weather Websites

1. The Weather Classroom
http://www.weatherclassroom.com/index.php

This link connects to the Weather Channel educational outreach website. This website has a wide range of weather related learning resources for Teachers, Students and Parents.

2. Bill Nye “The Science Guy”
http://www.nyelabs.com

An entertaining, fun way to study science and weather. This is a commercial website, and WeatherHawk™ does not endorse products on this site, or receive compensation for this referral link.

3. BrainPOP

http://www.brainpop.com

A fun Science, Technology and other discipline learning resource site.

4. Imagine the Universe!

http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/

This site is intended for students age 14 and up, and for anyone interested in learning about our universe. If you're looking for grade school level astronomy information, please see the StarChild web site. Enjoy your cosmic journey!

5. The Science Page

http://www.sciencepage.org/

If you are hooked on science you will enjoy these science and science resource links. Explore, have fun and most importantly "question everything"!

6. Science Fair Central

http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/
The DISCOVERY Channel's resource website for students and teachers looking for science fair ideas and resources.

7. ScienceLab

http://www.osti.gov/sciencelab
The U.S. Department of Energy website for online science stuff for kids. Fun site for Homework Help, Fun Experiments, Games and Puzzles!

8. The Encyclopedia of Atmospheric Environment

http://www.docm.mmu.ac.uk/aric/eae/

This is a fantastic reference site for terms and definitions for younger and older scientists alike. The Encyclopedia is a one-stop source of information, , on a range of atmospheric issues, including air quality, acid rain, global warming, ozone depletion, and of course WEATHER.

9. Cache Valley School District Weather Web
www.ccsd.campbellsci.com/
This is an excellent example of a regional school weather network, established within a single school district. This network utilizes professional, scientific grade weather stations manufactured and supported by Campbell Scientific, Inc. Any school district can set up its own Mesonet using WeatherHawk weather stations and Virtual Weather Station (VWS) software.

10. Hilton Pond Center for Piedmond Natural History

http://www.hiltonpond.org/default.htm

The mission of Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History is to conserve animals, plants, habitats, and other natural components of the Piedmont Region of the eastern United States through observation, scientific study, and education for students of all ages. In particular, this site is the base for "Project Rubythroat" for study of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird.

11. John Cox's Creature Workshop

http://www.johncox.net

John Cox's Creature Workshop is internationally acclaimed in the concept, design and manufacture of fantasy creatures, characters and realistic animals. Among the innovative works produced by the workshop is the Crocodile for the remake of Peter Pan. Visit the website and view the work of sculptors, animatronic and control systems engineers and puppeteers.