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- DSO Kids: Viola - Tells about the string section, the viola and how it's made, and links to sounds and pictures.
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- The BioSUB Project - Exploring various subjects and topics about underwater life and habitat. With a media gallery.
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Geology
- Geology For Kids - In-depth online geology resource particularly written for kids. Includes articles on rocks and landforms, soil, and erosion.
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Oceanography
- Black Smokers - Documenting an adventure of scientists, engineers, and educators as they collected a black smoker sulfide chimney from the ocean floor.
- Mission to the Abyss - Information on the oceanographic journey of a research team led by University of Delaware marine scientist, Craig Cary. Includes "creature features.".
- Kids' and Teachers' Corner - Section of the International Year of the Ocean website offering a variety of oceanography and ocean geology resources for kids and teachers.
- The Ocean Channel - Resources and information about several of Earth's oceans with features and related links.
- Treasures@Sea - Literary exploration of the ocean. Features book and writing activities, art and interactive activities, learning tools for teachers, and related online resources.
- All about Oceans and Tides - Discussions on ocean saltiness and color, the causes of waves and tsunamis, water cycle, coral reefs, and tidal phenomena.
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- Layers of the Earth's Atmosphere - Informative guide to the different atmospheric layers with related resources and links.
- Interactives: Weather - Information about the forces that affect weather with discussions on the water cycle, ice and snow, weather forecasting, and changing climate.
- What Is Weather? - Comprehensive presentation on weather and related elements. Includes information on humidity, precipitation, visibility, air pressure, and temperature.
- Atmosphere, Climate and Environment - Features a series of atmosphere-related information sheets suitable for learners ages 5 to 11. With games and puzzles.
- The Ceres S'Cool Project - Site devoted to students' cloud observations. Presents featured monthly cloud photos and resources for participants.
- Encyclopedia of the Atmospheric Environment - Serves as a one-stop source for atmosphere-related information. Covers topics such as air quality, acid rain, global warming, and ozone depletion.
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Climate
- Climate History - Information about climate during different eras, from prehistory to the present. With a paleoclimate animation.
- Climatologist's Toolbox - Presents computer-based climate models, a climate timeline, and some information on understanding climate change.
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Drought
- Drought for Kids - Introduction to drought with maps, climographs, and information on drought impacts and mitigation.
- Drought Information for Kids - Simplified guide to understanding drought. Also presents water saving tips and a look into the fate of drought-affected plants and wildlife.
- National Integrated Drought Information System - Public information on drought and drought conditions in the United States. Includes a graphic drought monitor and related news and statistics.
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El_Niño_and_La_Niña
- El Niño: Online Meteorology Guide - Definition of El Niño with information on its impacts on weather, detection, and prediction.
- El Niño Theme Page - Online access to distributed El Niño information. Provides answers to frequently asked questions, forecasts, and animations and graphics.
- Tracking El Niño - Providing information and updates on El Niño's global reach, global weather machine, impacts, and anatomy.
- What is La Niña? - Simplified guide to understanding La Niña with a selection of related references and publications.
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Optical_Effects
- Atmospheric Optics - Information about and images of various visual effects produced in the atmosphere.
- Red Sunset, Green Flash - Explanation on why the sun turns reddish upon setting. Also presents an illustration of the green flash phenomenon.
- Mirages in the Sky - Discussions and diagrams on mirages. Elaborates on the ways such natural optical effects take place.
- Upper Sun Pillar - Features an archive of sun pillar images and describes the phenomenon and its formation.
- The 22° Halo and Sun Dogs - Explanation on the physics behind the halo and so-called "sun dogs" surrounding the sun. With images.
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Weather
- Weather Wiz Kids - Educational online resource aimed at helping young learners in understanding weather and related topics.
- Twister - Ohio State University's weather server. Presents forecasts as well as weather information by state.
- Dance Wild Wild Weather Page - Weather information and resource site put up by Newschannel 19's chief meteorologist. Offers puzzles, audios, quizzes, and other related resources.
- JetStream - Online weather school of the National Weather Service. Provides informative materials for educators and others interested about weather and weather safety.
- Weather Wise - Presents weather records, animations, information on weather-related equipment and devices, and links to related pages.
- Edheads: Weather Activities - Offering insights on reporting about weather in class. With a weather glossary, weather class lesson plans, and a temperature converter.
- WeatherEye - Collection of weather learning resources for kids at school. With teacher tools and lesson plans.
- Weather One - Presents a series of weather lessons and worksheets. Site is maintained by the University of Illinois Extension.
- WeatherQuestions.com - Various information about weather and meteorology presented in a question-and-answer format.
- Web Weather for Kids - Comprehensive weather guide with a glossary, teachers' tips, stories, games, and activities.
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- Hail Storms - Information about hail storms, hail stones, hail fall, and "punching.".
- Look Out for Dangerous Weather! - Providing information on a number of harsh weather conditions such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards. With games and stories.
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Hurricanes,_Typhoons,_and_Tropical_Cyclones
- AccuSchool: Hurricane Center - Collection of educational modules on hurricanes. With safety tips, tracking maps, and a list of hurricane names.
- Canadian Hurricane Center - Information on how hurricanes develop and how they measured. Also provides a list of hurricane names.
- Dax, the Hurricane Safety Turtle - Guide to hurricane safety for children. Features games and interactive activities.
- Hurricane Alley - Site providing information about tropical cyclones in different parts of the world. Includes articles and a cyclone tracking map.
- A Hurricane Hunter's Photo Album - Collection of images documenting a pilot's adventures in flying into hurricanes. With links to hurricane and typhoon related websites.
- Hurricane Survival for Kids - Features activities that educate young learners about hurricanes and hurricane safety.
- FEMA for Kids: Hurricanes - Presents the biggest hurricanes of 1900-2000 and provides information on hurricane history, classification, names, and disaster intensity.
- Hurricane: Storm Science - Offers a glimpse into the hurricane eye, features killer storms, and provides information on weather instruments.
- Severe Weather: Hurricanes - Overview of hurricanes with hurricane tracking updates and links to related resources.
- Web Weather for Kids: Hurricanes - Elementary information on thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, and extreme winter weather.
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- NOAA: Thunderstorm Basics - Provides information about how thunderstorms form and cycle as well as the types of thunderstorms.
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Image_Galleries
- DBP Weather and Sky Gallery - Collection of weather and outdoor images taken by photographer David Blanchard.
- NOAA Photo Library - Website of the National Weather Service Historic Album. Features a variety of weather photos, paintings, and illustrations.
- Weather Image Galleries - Selections of weather and lightning photographs. Also features other images of nature.
- Weather Photography - Images of weather taken using various techniques. Features lightnings, clouds, astronomy, and atmospheric optics.
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- The Aneroid Barometer - Introduction to the aneroid barometer with information on how it works and on how to use it.
- How Does the Thermometer Work? - Information on how thermometers read and indicate temperature. With a Fahrenheit-Celsius or Celsius-Fahrenheit calculator.
- Weather Wiz Kids - Descriptions and images of commonly used weather instruments.
- Weather Tools - Guide to building various weather tools. Includes images and related resources.
- Make Your Own Weather Station - Details on keeping a weather journal and building homemade weather instruments.
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Geography
- KidsGeo.com - Online geography resource particularly created for young learners. With games and a searchable children's learning network.
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