Reference Materials

Online References

Sunrise and Sunset Information

U.S. Naval Observatory (US and international locations)

Sun and Moon Data for one DAY: sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset

Sun and Moon Data for one YEAR: table of sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset

Additional resources: from the Astronomical Applications Department

Temperature Resources

Unit Conversion
- Temperature Conversion Calculator
- Unit Conversion Calculator: Length, area, volume, weight, temperature, pressure, force
- Massive Online Converter
Weather Sites
- Intellicast.com - RECOMMENDED
- Weather Underground - RECOMMENDED
- World Climate
- Weather.com
- Stormy Weather: "Learn to use the Internet and software tools while doing atmosphere investigations for the middle school and high school, Earth/Space Science Classroom."
Thermometers
- Thermometers: Definition and description of different types of thermometers
- The Origin of the Celsius Temperature Scale: The history of Celsius. Great PRIMARY RESOURCE
- How to Read a Thermometer: Brief Lesson with handout, grades 3-8
- Blank thermometer
Lesson Plans
- Learning about Temperature: Extensive notes for teachers and student; Grades 5-8
  - English
  - Español

Latitude and Longitude

Locating your Latitude and Longitude descriptors
- How Far is It? This site will give latitude and longitude for most world wide locations ( Enter place name in "From" section).
- Geographic Names Information System
- U.S. Gazetteer: look up latitude and longitude by city, state, or zip code. U.S. only
- USGS National Mapping Information: Database of U.S. cities only
Lesson Plans
- K-2 and 6-8 Lessons on Latitude and Longitude: run by National Geographic
- Latitude and Longitude Frequently Asked Questions
- Latitude and Longitude: neat graphics
- Orange Globe: Easy in class project to discuss latitude and longitude
- Make a Simple Sextant to Find Your Latitude: Grades 5-10

Maps and Map Skills

Resources
- Earth and Moon Viewer: RECOMMENDED
  - View above Earth: "Real-Time" image of the earth showing day and night regions
  - Map of the Earth as seen from the Sun, Moon, latitude and longitude, or from many Cities.
- Various maps around the world
- Map Projection Overview: various methods of displaying the globe with major latitude and longitude lines displayed, i.e. cylindrical, spherical, etc
- Odden's Bookmarks: Over 6,300 links to maps and mapping web pages
Lesson Plans
- Basic Map Skills: Includes standards and student fact sheets
- USGS "Working With Maps Lessons":
  - Map Adventures (grades K through 3)
  - What do Maps Show? (grades K through 8)
  - Exploring Maps (grades 7 through 12)

Additional Resources

The World Fact book 1998 Facts from locations around the world: published by the C.I.A.
U.S. Census Bureau: Information about US cities and counties. Also create your own maps

Other Educational Weather Projects

Wonderful World of Weather: Real-Time Data project for students to investigate weather phenomenon both locally as well as in other places around the world (Grades K-6)
Sunwise: Real-Time/Collaborative project To help raise awareness about the effects of overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays: run by the EPA
Utah Education Network: Build your own weather station and share the data with other participating schools