Center for Restructuring Education in
Science andTechnology

Earth Science

The Earth Science standards connect the study of the Earth's composition, structure, processes, and history; its atmosphere, fresh water, and oceans, and its environment in space. Also emphasized are historical contributions in the development of scientific thought about the Earth and space. The interpretation of maps, charts, tables, and profiles and the use of technology to collect, analyze, and report data are emphasized.

  • CNN: Weather Map

    Animated satellite images of Africa, Middle East, Australia and Surrounding Region, Europe, South American and North America. North America temperature map, forecast today, forecast tomorrow, satellite image, radar image and regional satellite images.

  • Guides - Planet Earth

    A comprehesive, colorful site that provides numerous resourceful links including Earth-Centric Channels that takes you to a page that providing daily updates on the state of the planet, including links to live cams of Earth featuring global temperatures, hurricanes, planet, sunburn, and volcanos.

  • The Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center

    Supported by the office of the National Weather Service, which is part of the NOAA. Includes VA river forecasts, real time river stages, 365 day precipitation departure maps along with an archive.

  • National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)

    Official NASA website.

  • Silent Invaders

    An online resource for kids to get help on issues like career, play some intresting games and explore new adventures.