GLOBE Cloud Protocol
Students observe which types of clouds are visible, how much of the sky is covered by clouds, and the opacity of clouds. They also report on surface and sky conditions, information complementary to the satellite view. Data can be recorded using the free GLOBE Observer app. Find out how to get the app at https://observer.globe.gov/about/get-the-app.…
Read MoreLocal Environmental Observer (LEO) Network
Educators can join the statewide and international network of local observers and topic experts who share knowledge about unusual animal, environment, and weather events. You can post and share student observations with the network, raise awareness, and find answers about significant environmental events. You can also assist students in reviewing observations that have been posted…
Read MoreNorth Slope Wildlife and Environmental Observation Forms
Students submit forms online to report wildlife observations (about plants or animals) and environmental observations (about freeze up, thaw, ice or weather conditions, etc.) to the North Slope Borough Department of Wildlife Management. The Department is seeking observations that help them have a better understanding of wildlife on the North Slope and also to alert…
Read MorePredicting Weather (using western science and traditional methods)
Students learn about the science of weather from both western and indigenous perspectives. Alaska Native Knowledge Network.
Read MorePressure & Storms (CACS CoastWatch Curriculum)
Demonstration and lab activities that introduce students to messuring barometric pressure and using these measurements to predict the weather.
Read MoreData in the Classroom – investigating El Niño
Online activities support an in-depth curriculum module on El Niño for middle school students and beyond. In addition, maps, images and printable worksheets are available for classrooms that cannot support the technologies on this website. NOAA.
Read MoreDensity Differences – Air (CACS CoastWatch Curriculum)
Demonstration and simple lab activities that introduce students to the way that density differences in air drive wind patterns. Learning is organized around considering the way a plastic bag is transported by wind.
Read MoreGLOBE Weather Monitoring
Lesson plan and introduction to a wide variety of GLOBE weather monitoring protocols teachers can use to engage students in collecting data on various aspects of weather. More information about the GLOBE Program and training opportunities at https://www.globe.gov.
Read MoreHow Do We Observe and Measure Weather?
Students build working weathervanes for use to measure wind direction. UAF REACH Up program
Read MoreAlaska Weather Spotter Program
Students can collect and analyze weather data using Alaska Weather Spotter protocols for Northern Alaska. National Weather Service.
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