Dynamically explore The Earth on a web browser!
- 35+ lesson plans correlated to state, and national standards that meet curriculum need
- Accurate and innovative Visualizations and Simulations that engage students and illustrate and enhance basic concepts
- In-depth discovery exercises that foster observation, measurement, mathematical, and analytical thinking skills
- Teachable moments feature keeps content fresh and relevant by providing educators with auto updates of new lessons, exercises, simulations, and phenomena!
Clear articulation of learner expectations for each lesson through the use of an introductory Guiding Questions, bulleted Key Concepts, and a Lesson Summary highlighting the main points of review. Numerous links and extensions for rich learning environment that provide connections to mathematics, literacy, history, travel and STSE (Science, Technology, Society, and the Environment). Incorporates learner strategies from current educational research such as anticipation guides, multiple intelligences, and graphic organizers.
Layered Earth Meteorology Web is a complete simulation-based teaching solution for Earth Science. It provides a student-focused, rich multi-media environment that includes lessons, interactive computer simulations, innovative exercises, numerous extensions and connections, and assessment activities.
Topics covered: The Atmosphere; Earth's Energy Balance; Weather; Atmospheric circulation; Climate; Climate Change.