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SPACE
Planets & Moons Scientists and NASA Space Travel Universe |
WEATHER
Extreme Weather Weather Maps Activities Precipitation Climate |
Planets & Moons
SolarViews offers images of the solar system Lunar landing. What were N. Armstrong's first words when he landed on the moon. Earth and Moon Viewer - see them from any direction. Select your location and the type of image you want to see. Arty the Part Time Astronaut. Arty helps you discover facts about the nine planets, comets, and Hubble telescope. Eyes on the Sky, Feet on the ground. Info covers Earth's rotation, earth's orbit, time and calendars, maps, the Solar system, and the moon. The Amazing Solar System The Sun and the Planets Comparing the Sizes of the Planets Ancient Chinese Moon Legends Big Bang, New Moon: How the Moon May Have Been Created Your Age On Other Worlds Want to know the current orbital location of every planet in our solar system? National Geographic Wordwise Challenge Interactive Solar System Windows to the Universe Scientists & NASA NASA quest Nicholas Copernicus was a Polish astronomer who was the first to believe that the sun was the center of our universe. Space Travel Space Place - learn about the latest breakthroughs and technology from space missions National Air and Space Museum Two levels of solar system information: the universe and space travel. America by Air Learn about the International Space Station and the ShuttleStars StarDate tells you what stars and planets are visible in the night sky. Also find a FAQ of the day. The stargazing section has more in-depth tips. Constellations! View them here More Constellations Skychart - view your neighborhood's night sky on any given day. Learn about the constellations. Sky and Telescope gives you weekly star gazing information. Follow their directions for making your own LED flashlight Stephen Hawking's Universe: Stars Tonight's Sky - check out what the stars look like outside for every month of the year! SkyView is a virtual observatory that can generate any part of the sky! Universe: Black Holes, Comets, & other Space Objects A NASA site for lessons on space science. The Black Hole Gang is challenging you to solve these scientific problems. It's the SpacePlace for astronomy. Make an asteroid potato and a pop rocket. Land on a comet. Everything you ever wanted to know Earth and Space Sciences is here at Windows to the Universe. If you can't find it, use the Ask a Scientist feature! Includes NASA's most recent pictures of our sun via the Hubble Telescope Space Explorers expands your math, science, and technology curriculums with hands on programs that emphasize teamwork, communication, research, and computer skills. Projects in Moonlink, and NEAR (Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous) Find out about the Galileo Project Hubble Space Telescope Astronomy for Kids Picture a Day! Spectacular Views Just Imagine! Amazing Space Games Cosmic Activities Atlas of the Universe |
Extreme Weather
National Hurricane Center What is a Hurricane? for kids Hurricane Record Hurricane Matthew Hurricane Central Hurricanes 101 National Geographic Hurricanes Hurricanes @ Science Kids Hurricanes NGS kids Tropical Cyclones How do Hurricanes Form? Tornadoes - myths, oddities, personal experiences, chasers, and how to stay safe. Is it true you can be safe near a mountain or lake? Can tornadoes explode a building? Tornadoes for kids Tornado Facts for Kids Tornadoes at Science Kids NGS Tornado Facts Tornadoes Tornadoes @ Ducksters Tornadoes 101 Weather Whiz Kids Dangerous Weather Disasters - Know the Facts Not the usual Weather Channel. Their web site includes lightning maps, extreme precipitation, coastal flooding and How Weather Works video clip The Disaster Center The Savage Earth looks at nature's destructive side NCDC Storm Event database World Wide Weather Events of 1991-2001 Earthweek reports on Severe weather conditions around the world. use the data to practice charting and graphing, keep track of earthquakes, and other natural phenomena. Surface Temperature of the US Woods on Fire Extreme Weather Website Maps & Photos Weather forecasts, animated maps, and weather warnings Storm watch news, 3D maps, streaming audio and video and a photo library - all at NOAA Weather Links at USA Today Weather Net WeatherNews International Live Weather Images Earthwatch - view of the Earth from a satellite. Also get the latest weather conditions and weather facts. Activities Wild Wild Weather. Experiment with temperature, convert between Celsius and Fahrenheit. Weather Watch - create your own weather conditions through a simulation! Looking for Weather Maps? You can even create your own. FEMA for Kids Pair up with a class halfway around the world to study weather Weather chart, plot, and graph The Weather Dude Track El Nino by looking an animations that show its effect Lightning Primer looks at lightning types, how it forms, and a history of lightning experiments Find out about a Geostationary satellite that sends constant weather updates. Precipitation Know Snow! explains the science behind snow, ice, and winter weather Blizzards and Snow Climate The Cloud Boutique has descriptions of clouds and photographs of all cloud types WeatherWorks is all about clouds and the sky Maps showing surface temperature, dew points, pressure readings, and infrared data are this sites specialties Global Warming is a hot issue in the news. Find out about the causes, effects, and possible solutions. Charts, graphs, and data available. Stratospheric Ozone Societal Aspects of Weather Impacts of a Projected Depletion of the Ozone Layer |