Weather

= Explore the Water Cycle = Water is important to living things. But why? How? Visit various websites to explore the water cycle. Think about this question, __**How do the properties of water affect living things and the natural environment?**__ Don't forget to make connections between __**"water"**__ and __**"matter (solid, liquid, and gas)."**__

= = = PS 48 WeatherBug Weather Station = The P.S. 48 WeatherBug Weather Station collects and reports weather data everyday. Examine and study the weather data. Create graphs. Ask questions about the patterns. Watch the live video feed! Learn about the weather station itself even! You can also search and see the data collected at the GLOBE website also.

=The Climate is a Changing= View this simulation (using data to create a moving animation) of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Where is it coming from? What does it mean? Should we be worried? What could we do? = = =Be a Meteorologist= What __//is//__ a meteorologist? Come and find out! Click here. media type="custom" key="28862750"

=Preparing for the Worst= The weather affects our lives everyday. Will you wear shorts today? Will you wear a big jacket and gloves today? So many decision...based on the weather! Sometimes the weather turns dangerous. media type="custom" key="21287464" =Building Your Family's Emergency Preparation Kit= Are you ready to build your emergency preparation kit? Then get prepared for emergencies with your family. Visit this website to learn more.

=Learn about Clouds=

=Amazing Atmosphere= Learn about how temperature differences causes winds in the atmosphere, which plays a large role in the weather we experience.

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