Instructional Video2:47
SciShow

Why Does Humidity Make It Feel Hotter?

12th - Higher Ed
It turns out there's a scientific explanation behind the saying, "It's not the heat, it's the humidity!" Learn why a hot and humid day feels so dismal and some tips to avoid the really sweaty, gross days on today's Quick Question!
Instructional Video1:41
Curated Video

New Meteorological Satellite Set to Improve Weather Forecasting Accuracy

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The video describes the launch of a new meteorological satellite, Met OPS, which is set to bring improved weather forecasting to Britain. With advanced instruments and sensors, the satellite will provide higher resolution images and...
Instructional Video4:10
Great Big Story

John Morales, championing climate awareness in meteorology

12th - Higher Ed
Meet John Morales, a veteran meteorologist dedicated to educating the public about climate change while forecasting weather in South Florida.<br/>
Instructional Video8:24
Curated Video

Storm Preparedness in France: Innovations and Strategies

6th - Higher Ed
Discover how France has enhanced its storm preparedness since the devastating storms Lothar and Martin in 1999. This documentary explores advancements in meteorological forecasting, emergency response, and architectural resilience that...
Instructional Video1:00:24
Science360

BIO Distinguished Lecture Series – Michael Dietze

12th - Higher Ed
BIO Distinguished Lecture Series – Michael Dietze:



"Solving the challenge of predicting nature: How close are we and how do we g

et there?"

Is nature predictable? If so, how can we better manage and conserve...
Instructional Video49:35
NASA

Going for GOLD: Exploring the Interface to Space

3rd - 11th
GOLD is a new NASA science mission that launches in January 2018 to explore Earth’s interface to space!



GOLD stands for Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk. It will inspect the dynamic region of near-Earth space...
Instructional Video2:54
NASA

What is GOES-R?

3rd - 11th
The GOES-R series, NOAA's next-generation geostationary weather satellites, is a game changer. These satellites will provide continuous imagery and atmospheric measurements of Earth’s Western Hemisphere, total lightning...
Instructional Video2:53
NASA

NASA | NPP: Why another Earth observing satellite?

3rd - 11th
NASA's NPP mission will continue collecting critical climate data to help scientist unravel the mysteries of climate change. This fun interactive mission overview video featuring TV meteorologists Topper Shutt (WUSA9), Veronica Johnson...
Instructional Video3:11
NASA

AIRS: NASA Advances Our Understanding of Earth’s Climate

K - 11th
The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite has been scanning Earth for 20 years and now has a long enough record to help support climate change research. AIRS data on Earth’s atmosphere are...
Instructional Video4:40
Curated Video

How We Forecast the Weather

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Humans have been observing weather since ancient times. This video provides an overview of weather forecasting, highlighting its importance in various aspects of our daily lives. It explains how weather is predicted using advanced...
Instructional Video3:41
Curated Video

The History of Groundhog Day

6th - 12th Standards
Why do we rely on a Groundhog to determine when Spring will arrive? Find out with a brief yet informative video that details the history of Groundhog Day.       
Instructional Video6:14
Be Smart

El Niño and Why It's so Hard to Predict the Weather

6th - 12th
Learn how conditions in the Pacific Ocean result in El Niño, how El Niño changes weather patterns, and why it's difficult to predict what effect El Niño will have in any given year. Welcome to Chaos Theory.
Instructional Video5:10
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Crash Course Kids

Weather Channels

3rd - 8th
How do currents affect weather and climate? This is the focus of a video that explains how ocean currents regulate the earth's climates, and how jet streams affect weather in certain regions.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Kids Clubhouse Adventures: Read Good Books!: Weather Forecasting

Pre-K - 1st
KIDS Clubhouse Adventures kids read and discover more about weather. Kids get to be meteorologist for the day and report the weather as well as make recommendations about whether or not to go outside!
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Noaa Warns of Gap in Future Forecasting Abilities

9th - 10th
Budget cuts may impair NOAA's ability to monitor severe weather, such as tornadoes and blizzards.
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Winter Weather Predictions Science or Folklore?

9th - 10th
The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts winter weather months in advance. But how scientific are those predictions? And are NOAA and Accuweather any better at the art of seasonal forecasting?
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Weathercasters and Climate Change

9th - 10th
A recent survey of television weather forecasters found that many didn't accept the idea of global warming. Why not?