This animation of global precipitation from the Global Precipitation Climatology Project (GPCP) cycles through climatology data for each month of the year and then repeats the cycle twice.

Satellite Meteorology Learning Modules

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Weather and Climate, Satellites, Societal Applications, Forecasting

Type:

Website

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8

Keywords:

meteorology, electromagnetic radiation, clouds, NPP, GOES, winds

Standards:

ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ESS3.B, ESS3.C, ETS2.A, ETS2.B

Summary:

Satellite Meteorology learning modules provide scientists and educators with exciting activities and hands-on tools for investigation, inquiry, analysis and stewardship.

Our World: Monitoring the Earth's Climate with CERES

Primary Topic:

Weather and Climate

Subtopics:

Climate, Technology, Satellites, Remote Sensing

Type:

Video

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5

Standards:

ESS2.D, ETS2.A

Keywords:

clouds, CERES, atmosphere, radiation budget, energy budget

Summary:

Learn how scientists use a satellite called CERES to study the clouds and monitor Earth's climate changes.

GPM Anime Contest Webquest Part 3: Technology

Primary Topic:

All Topics

Subtopics:

Technology, Satellites, Remote Sensing, Launch Vehicle

Type:

Interactive

Audience:

Informal, Formal, General

Standards:

ETS2.A, ETS2.B

Keywords:

GMI, DPR, GPM Core Observatory, GCPEx, Goddard Space Flight Center

Summary:

Part 3 of a 4 part webquest that teaches the basics of precipitation science and technology. Prepares students for the GPM Anime Contest.

GPM Poster and Classroom Activity

GPM Poster showing the GPM core observatory and constellation satellites

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Satellites, Remote Sensing, Societal Applications, Freshwater Resources

Type:

Image

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, General

Standards:

ESS2.C, ETS2.A

Keywords:

GPM Core Observatory, GPM Constellation, international partners, TRMM, JAXA

Summary:

This poster for the Global Precipitation Measurement mission (GPM) shows the GPM Core Observatory and constellation satellites on the front, and GPM information and educational activities on the back.

GPM Informational Lithograph

Front page of lithograph showing the GPM core

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Satellites, Remote Sensing, Societal Applications

Type:

Image

Audience:

Outreach, Informal, General

Standards:

ESS2.C, ETS2.A

Keywords:

GPM Core Observatory, GPM Constellation, international partners, TRMM, JAXA

Summary:

An informational lithograph / handout which shows images of the GPM Core Observatory and constellation satellites, and explains the goals and methods of the GPM mission.

How do you Build a Weather Satellite?

Primary Topic:

Technology

Subtopics:

Satellites, Remote Sensing

Type:

Lesson Plan

Audience:

Informal, Formal, 6 - 8, K - 5

Standards:

ETS2.A

Keywords:

engineering, orbit, sensors

Summary:

This booklet explains the basics of weather satellites and contains activities to explain questions like "How does a satellite stay up in space without falling back to Earth? "