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Journal Article

Summer is coming. Hot weather means sandals, ice cream, pool parties, and occasionally really large thunderstorms. Sometimes really powerful thunder...

Journal Article

On Observing the Weather

In this article, Mount Washington Observatory meteorologist Tim Markle shares the ins and outs of his daily weather-observing routine and offers insig...

Journal Article

Editor's Note (May 2004)

Wherever you live, the weather provides a backdrop for studying science, and weather patterns play a critical role in our daily lives. They can deter...

Journal Article

Science 101: What happens in a thunderstorm?

A thunderstorm is a localized storm accompanied by lightning and thunder. It may also have gusty winds and often brings heavy rain. Some thunderstor...

Journal Article

Teaching Through Trade Books: Sharpening Your Senses

Students’ fascination with the world around them can inspire numerous investigations about the five senses. This month's Teaching Through Trade Book...

Journal Article

S'COOL Science

This article details the experiences of a fifth-grade class taking part in a NASA project in which students make observations of clouds and other weat...