42eXplore is a weekly project section that contains thematic topics. This site can be used as a resource for many student activities...includes many ideas for classroom activities with links and resources

four kids caught in natural disasters..next time a disaster hits the headlines, you might work with your children (and others in the community) to raise funds for relief efforts. A few possibilities: bake sale, car wash, yard sale.

In this lesson from ReadWriteThink, students listen to a sample of haiku read aloud. Then, using seasonal descriptive words, they write their own haiku following the traditional syllable and line format. Finally, they publish their poems

This excellent BBC site depicts artists rendering of the weather. Great inspiration for the creative visual arts!

"Web Weather for Kids is a site that helps young students understand all aspects of weather. Students can access information about thunderstorms and tornadoes, cloud formation, hurricanes and various winter storms. Each weather component is supported by information about impacts to human life and how the particular type of weather forms. The site contains an activities section that helps students understand various aspects of weather through hands-on activities. A "Teachers Tips" section, a glossary, a story sections and a games section complete the site." "With the recent catastrophic weather events that have occurred this spring in the United States, it is important that students have a clear understanding of weather. Begin by having students explore "Weather Ingredients" to understand the conditions that influence the development of different weather types. Follow with one of the nicely designed activities to provide a lab experience for students. Information at the site can be used as a starting point for student research and presentations." Submitted by: David Jakes @ www.techlearning.com

"Meteorologist Crystal Wicker, of WVUE-TV in New Orleans, Louisiana designed this site about weather for children to use. The site offers educators, parents and children a chance to learn about weather in a variety of ways that even a young child can understand." "Young students can find weather experiments, weather safety, careers, radar, the tropics, a section called "The Comfort Zone", and more weather links. Children are invited to submit weather related artwork, learn about weather related careers, and even ask Crystal questions. Weather Wiz Kids is clearly keyed into literacy through its presentation of weather folklore, weather words, and weather jokes." Courtesy: Crystal Wicker, Fox 8 News Meteorologist New Orleans, LA

Perhaps focus on a "Weather Word of the Day". Can be used as a weather resource!!

"An interactive, learning tool that seamlessly integrates real-time local and national weather data and camera images into a range of science and math lessons for elementary, middle and high school students. Using the WeatherNet Classroom, teachers can construct customized lessons that create an optimum learning environment based on real weather conditions and not just theory." Sign up for the AWS project to gain access to the lessons, the toolkit and many other resources. Submitted by: Pete MacKay@www.techlearning.com

This web site is based on the traveling exhibition, Global Warming: Understanding the Forecast shows how greenhouse gases warm the earth, how energy use could affect global warming, and what life would be like in a warmer climate.

Tools to help you measure wind, air pressure, moisture and temperature. "The site from the Miami Museum of Science has information on Air Pressure, Moisture, Project Materials, Temperature, Wind, Hurricane Conditions and Tools. The information is presented in a clear, easy-to-read format - with few words on each page and lots of inviting graphics." "Young students will be intrigued by the graphics-dominated opening screens and will be able to learn weather related information. As they read, they can do experiments so that they understand each piece of information. They can also learn about weather instruments and build their own weather station" Submitted by: Ken Peterson@www.techlearning.com

Project Atmosphere Australia Online is a teacher-developed, online collaborative project for school communities in Australia and around the world. It is based around a collaborative Web site. Teachers can use Project Atmosphere Australia to teach weather information and give students interesting activities such as taking virtual tours and looking at special places and events. You can communicate, publish, and share resources globally. Students learn about the weather and the way it shapes life styles, so they gain a greater understanding of other cultures and the way people live.

Featured project with teacher's guides and many links for student research! Meet a weather expert..transcript.

Make a barometer, hygrometer, rain gauge, weather vane, compass.