At a time when climate change is at the forefront of the media and is a topic of worldwide scientific inquiry, it is critical to engage middle school science students in technology-based activities that integrate climate change into course instruction. The precision weather instruments that are available for science instruction offer a unique opportunity to participate in technology-based inquiry. This month’s column describes some of these electronic weather stations that are currently available, and includes a list of online weather projects, databases, and internet sites for classroom use.
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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 12/1/2008Stock # ss08_032_04_68Volume 032Issue 04