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Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Toronto. – 1978
This pamphlet offers information to teachers and students concerning basic facts about weather and how to construct simple weather measurement devices. Directions, necessary materials, procedures, and instructions for use are given for four weather predicting instruments: wind vane, rain gauge, barometer, anemometer. Information is provided on…
Descriptors: Climate, Construction (Process), Earth Science, Educational Equipment
Peer reviewedCollins, H. Thomas; Mogil, H. Michael – Science and Children, 1990
Provided are suggestions for 23 different activities which can be used to discuss and investigate ocean currents and how they affect human activity. Several maps and charts accompany the activities. A list of 15 resources is included. (CW)
Descriptors: Climate, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Marine Education
Peer reviewedKnorr, Thomas, Sr.; Levin, James – Science Teacher, 1990
The use of the Accu-Weather database system in a junior high school classroom is described. Costs, equipment, and information received are discussed. Two software packages designed for use with meteorological data and Accu-Weather are highlighted. Availability information and a description of the services provided are included. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Instructional Materials, Maps
Peer reviewedTillery, John – Science Teacher, 1990
Described is the use of the microcomputer and interfacing equipment to obtain weather data from meteorological satellites. Equipment necessary for this type of remote sensing, including constructing and/or obtaining the necessary hardware and software is discussed. Ideas for the integration of this material into the curriculum are presented. (CW)
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education, Laboratory Equipment
Download full textNorth Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. of Computer Services. – 1989
Weatherlinker is a unit of curriculum materials designed to enhance the study of meteorological science at the seventh-grade level and to enrich that study through the use of various types of technology. This document consists of a teacher's guide, student handouts, information on telecommunications, and a list of materials that were used by the…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Grade 7, Instructional Materials
Truex, Ronald T. – 1987
This guide was prepared for a program designed to provide non-academic disaffected students as well as college-bound high school students with a meaningful and positive educational experience in science in order to bridge the gap between science and the citizen in a technological world. The program, designed as a full year elective course,…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Course Content, Course Objectives, Elective Courses
Garrett Park Press, MD. – 1987
This directory of financial aid sources for minority students majoring in engineering or scientific fields includes the following types of information: (1) summary and description of the field, including college enrollment statistics, degrees awarded, demand for graduates (including salary ranges), and definitions of major fields; (2) directory of…
Descriptors: Agricultural Engineering, American Indians, Architectural Education, Biological Sciences
