Science Links

Weather and Atmosphere

Web Weather for Kids - Learn what makes different weather events, such as lightening and thunder storms and how to predict what the weather will be like in your area. Includes many easy to do at home projects.

Weather Basics - This on-line book discusses weather, the science of meteorology, and the atmosphere. Includes many online activities such as word puzzles, an online dictionary, season scrambles and sayings about the weather.

Weather Songs - Listen to the sounds of weather and read or listen to great songs about many aspects of weather.

Make You Own Weather Station - Make your own weather station instruments such as a compass, rain gauge, barometer and more with the directions from the Franklin Museum. Predict the weather for your friends and family.

On Line Weather Coloring Book - Print these coloring pages and learn about weather safety at the same time. Best for young children.

Owlie Skywarn - Follow the official mascot of the National Weather Service (NOAA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as he/she teaches you about the hazards of severe weather such as tornadoes, lightning, hurricanes, flash floods and winter storms.

Twister in a Bottle - Create your own tornado model and learn out how it works.

Weather Eye - Designed for students grade 2 to 8, play cloud games, and learn about weather prediction, floods and lightening.

Hurricanes for Kids - Environment Canada and Harry explain all about hurricanes, what they are, how they form and the damage they can do. Learn how to predict these events and to protect yourself.

Dan's Wild Wild Cloud Gallery - Learn how clouds form and how to identify the different types. Also includes information on different atmospheric phenomenon such as rainbows etc.

All About Snow  Learn how snow is formed, read the snow Q and A section or submit your own question. Learn about blizzards, squalls, snow safety and more.

Tornado Preparation and Safety Tips - Important information to memorize and practice for anyone living in tornado country.

Kids Lightning Information and Safety - Lots of information about lightning, what it is, how it forms and when and what to do to protect yourself. Also contains stories about other peoples experiences with lightning.

On the Trail of the Missing Ozone - important facts about the ozone layer and the atmosphere presented in cartoon form, with links to more detailed descriptions of terms.