This article describes how NASA radar studying rainfall can also teach us about bird migration. Includes an activity for building your own birdseed wreath. Targeted for children ages 10-12.

Presented in a story format, this article illustrates the use and value of Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking (SARSAT). Two links are included, one provides a detailed explanation of the SARSAT rescue process and the other presents an... (View More) authentic rescue videotaped testimonial. The article is targeted to children ages 10-12. (View Less)

In the game, "Ozone Trap-n-Zap," players must balance ozone within designated layers of Earth's atmosphere. Background information on ozone is provided through an embedded link to an article entitled, "Life in a greenhouse? How ghastly!" Additional... (View More) information on why ozone is considered good or bad in each layer is included. The article and game are targeted to children ages 10-12. (View Less)

This 11-page booklet offers an age-appropriate explanation of the construction, launch and on-board instruments of a weather satellite. Incorporated in the text is a simple activity for sensing temperature differences. The booklet is targeted to... (View More) children ages 10-12. (View Less)

Students team up to play a weather trivia game that quizzes their knowledge about a wide variety of topics related to weather: effects, science, technology and statistics. An introductory article explains how weather satellites, teamed with... (View More) scientists, pilots, computer programmers, and supercomputers work together to save lives and property by predicting where large storms will hit. The article was originally published in the "The Technology Teacher." SciJinks is a joint NASA/NOAA educational website targeting middle school-aged children and their educators. It explores weather and Earth science through articles, videos, images, and games. (View Less)