Professional Development Resources

Essential Science for K-6 Teachers: Earth/Space Science

Mount Washington Observatory Workshops

Judd Gregg Meteorology Institute
This institute at Plymouth State University offers teacher workshops and student field trips.

TESSE (Transforming Earth Systems Science Education)
This goal of this program from the Joan and James Leitzel Center at UNH is to provide opportunities for university faculty and graduate students to partner with middle and high school teachers in order to develop inquiry-based curriculum models that promote an integrated approach to modern concepts in Earth Science. The program offers workshops, institutes and courses for both in-service and pre-services educators.

Teaching Resources

Jet Stream - Online School for Weather
This site from the National Weather Service features overviews of a variety of weather, climate and atmospheric topics along with lessons and hands-on activities. The site is designed specifically for educators and emergency managers.

Watch Out...Storms Ahead
You can download Owlie Skywarn's Weather Book from NOAA here. Be patient, this is very large pdf file.

Distance Learning

Mount Washington Observatory
The Mount Washington Observatory offers a series of live videoconferences for students in grades 4-12 that look at weather, climate, and life on the summit of Mount Washington. One hour sessions are $195.

Online Video From PBS

Dragonfly TV
Real Scientists: Meteorologist
Real Scientists: Hurricane Huntress
Real Scientists: Hurricane Researcher
Real Scientists: Wind Research Assistant
Forecasting
Tornadoes

Teacher's Domain Water Cycle, Weather and Climate
You can type in your keyword and select your grade span at this site form WGBH. You will find online video, lesson plans, interactives and more. If you regiser withthe site, you can create collections of resources on the site.

Online Video From non-PBS Sources

National Geographic Earth Science Videos

New Hampshire Resources

Mount Washington Observatory
You can check out conditions on top of Mount Washington, check out web cams and images, or visit the education section for information about workshops, field trips and classroom outreach programs and resources.

Plymouth State University Weather Center
This site from Plymouth State University features current and past weather maps and data along with weather tutorials. The Weather Center is part of the Judd Gregg Meteorology Institute, which offers a meteorology degree as well as teacher workshops and field trips.

UNH Climate Change Research Center
Learn more about the research the center is conducting.

Weather Underground: New Hampshire
Get current weather conditions for New Hampshire cities.

National Weather Service New Hampshire Alerts
You'll find current weather alerts for New Hampshire here.

Student Web Resources

Weather Watch
Learn more about weather at this site from Scholastic. You can learn the secrets of weather reporting, control the weather with the interactive Weather Maker activity, explore the power of hurricanes, learn about winter storms, or investigate tornados. Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

Weather Wiz Kids
Learn about hurricanes, tornadoes, clouds, rain, wind, and more at this site from meteorologist Crystal Wicker. You'll also find weather jokes, games, and quizzes as well as weather folklore, photos, and careers in weather. Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

NOAA Kids
You will find PDF weather guides and web resources at this site from NOAA.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary/Middle Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

The Weather Channel Kids
This site from the Weather Channel features games, a weather encyclopedia, weather video, and sections on climate change and severe weather. Be sure to check out the games section where you can create a local 5-day forecast, take a severe weather challenge, explore global climate change, and more!
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary/Middle Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No

SciJinks Weather Laboratory
View weather movies, check out some weather jokes, learn about weather folklore, or see how a weather satellite works at this interactive site from NASA.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No

The Weather Dude
This site from meteorologist Nick Walker has loads of information for kids about the hows and whys of weather. You'll can also find out the truth behind weather proverbs, links, weather songs and weather quizzes!
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No

BBC Schools: What is Weather
This site from the BBC features interactive modules that explore wind direction, wind force, precipitation, temperature, sunshine, visibility, and clouds.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No

EDHeads: Predict the Weather
This site features an online weather prediction game for students.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No

Web Weather for Kids
Learn more about thunderstorms, clouds, hurricanes, tornadoes, and winter weather at this site from the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No

Mount Washington Observatory Arcade
Play some weather games at this site from the Mount Washington Observatory! You can learn more about clouds, wind, and conditions on Mount Washington.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

More Weather Links: NHPTV Classroom Internet Library: Meteorology