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Science 101: How Do We Figure Out What Happened to the Earth in the Past?
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This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the layers of the Earth.
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Archive: Science Update: NOAA - Observing and Understanding Earth Systems, November 3, 2022
Web Seminar |
Together we will explore all the places where we can find NOAA employees and how this federal agency allows us to observe and understand Earth systems - from the surface of the Sun to the depths of the Ocean. Do not…
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A High-Stakes-Test Intervention: Moon-Phase Models as Viewed from Earth and Space
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Schools are under increasing pressure to meet accountability requirements and show growth in student achievement across tested content areas. As a result, throughout the school year, student achievement data are…
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A Sun-Earth-Moon Activity to Develop Student Understanding of Lunar Phases and Frames of Reference
Journal Article |
Lead students through a series of guided questions to explore the phases of the Moon.
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Journal Article |
Explore Earth's atmosphere with an air-pressure activity. The lessons in the unit described in this article meet content objectives from both science and mathematics.
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Problem-Based Learning in the Earth and Space Science Classroom, K–12 (e-book)
eBook |
"There is a lot to like about this text, and I truly believe that teachers will both like it and use it. Implementing PBL is difficult for teachers, and few curriculum guides are available to support their efforts. This…
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Science Update: Exploring the Applications of Low Earth Orbit Observations, May 8, 2025
Web Seminar |
Join us on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET, to learn about the applications of low Earth orbit observations. The Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) is a joint mission between NOAA and NASA that…