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Last Updated
11 October 2004

 

Welcome to NSSL's Weather Room

This page provides general information for kids, parents, and teachers. Elementary school coloring books are available for parents and teachers to print and use for weather education in the classroom or at home. A comprehensive list of Teacher Resources can help with lesson plans.

Phenomena: Questions and Answers

Enid Oklahoma tornado, June 5, 1966. Photo by Leo Ainsworth The What, Where, Whys, and Hows on....
item Tornadoes
item Thunderstorms
item Lightning
item Hurricanes

Weather Lessons

Basic Introduction to Map Analysis and Interpretation
item Weather Symbols
item Weather Maps
item Weather Systems

Weather Careers

LINK: Billy and Maria - a series of coloring books for children who want to learn more about weatherThe following information can be found on the NSSL Frequently Asked Questions page:
item Meteorology Degrees and Career Options
item Jobs at NSSL
item Storm Chasing and Skywarn

Interesting Weather Sites

Sci Links:Selected by Science Educators from NSTALinks to additional weather safety and education pages:
item Weather Safety: NWS Publications page
item Other Education Pages
item Links to Weather Data

Visit us virtually via your Passport to Knowledge!
Live From the Storm was broadcast live from NSSL April 11, 2000.
They also followed us on a field project called STEPS during the summer of 2000.
The site provides lots of information about scientists and the science of meteorology.

Other questions? Please visit our FAQ (http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/faq/) before writing. Our email address can be found there.

Last updated July 3, 2001