Satellite Meteorology Learning Modules

Satellite Meteorology Learning Modules
Type: 
Website
Audience: 
Informal, Formal, 9 - 12, 6 - 8
Standards: 
ESS2.C, ESS2.D, ESS3.B, ESS3.C, ETS2.A, ETS2.B
Keywords: 
meteorology, electromagnetic radiation, clouds, NPP, GOES, winds
Summary: 
Satellite Meteorology learning modules provide scientists and educators with exciting activities and hands-on tools for investigation, inquiry, analysis and stewardship.
Web URL: 

http://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/satmet/index.html

Meteorology is an excellent topic to introduce middle and high school students to geoscience, physics, chemistry and applied mathematics. Satellite Meteorology learning modules provide scientists and educators with exciting activities and hands-on tools for investigation, inquiry, analysis and stewardship. 

Learning Modules:

  1. Introduction to Satellite Meteorology
  2. Weather Satellites and Orbits
  3. Electromagnetic Radiation
  4. Cloud Identification
  5. Satellite Images
  6. Satellite Winds
  7. Weather Forecasting
  8. Wild Weather
  9. Monitoring the Global Environment
  10. Three New Satellites: Suomi NPP, JPSS, and GOES-R