Building a bridge between scientific research and education by engaging people in the wonder and relevance of science. Spark focuses on scientific literacy, workforce development, and community engagement.
Building a bridge between scientific research and education by engaging people in the wonder and relevance of science. Spark focuses on scientific literacy, workforce development, and community engagement.
Links to educational materials from NCAR's High Altitude Observatory, including a pictorial introduction to the Sun, a slide show on the solar astronomy of the Anasazi in the prehistoric Southwest, solar physics history and biographies, a tutorial on the physics of the aurora, and more
A quick look at the science and issues involved in major weather and climate topics researched at NCAR & UCAR, including climate change/global warming, hurricanes, the nitrogen cycle, a glossary of major patterns influencing weather and climate, a thunderstorm glossary, and background on wildfires and fire weather.
Systems and services that enable universities, school districts, libraries, and publishers to organize, manage, comprehend, and enrich online resources to improve learning outcomes and learner engagement
A community-led effort to promote access to high-quality digital resources for teaching and learning about the Earth at all levels
The GLOBE program works with K-12 students, teachers, and scientists worldwide to support collaborative research on Earth's environment at local, regional, and global scales
NSDL seeks to both deepen and extend science literacy through access to educational materials that reveal the nature of the physical universe, including the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Demonstrations of weather balloons and other observing systems during field campaigns and on classroom visits bring students of all ages the excitement of discovery and exploration. NCAR's Earth Observing Laboratory invites educators to inquire about classroom instruction and hands-on learning experiences
The Visuals & Multimedia Gateway provides online access to multimedia for presentations, classroom instruction, and outreach including photos, illustrations, animations, video, and other formats.
Interviews with the next generation of students and professionals embarking on careers in the broader UCAR community, at schools and universities, laboratories, and commercial endeavors
