Space Weather Education and Outreach

     Space Weather Information

Solar Effects FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions NOAA Space Weather Scales Forecast Verification	Glossary of Solar-Terrestrial Terms A Primer on Space Weather A Primer on Space Weather -- PDF version Introducción al Clima Espacial Gallery of Solar Activity
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      Short Reference Papers

Navigation [pdf] Aurora [pdf] The Ionosphere [pdf] Solar Maximum [pdf] Radio Wave Propagation [pdf] Satellite Anomalies [pdf] Solar Cycle 23 Project - Nov 1996 Solar Cycle Prediction Panel - Sep 1997

The K-index The Relationship Between Kp and the Aurora Natural Radiation Hazard at Aircraft Altitudes NOAA Scales Help Understand Space Weather Satellites and Space Weather Tips on Viewing the Aurora

       Materials for The Classroom

Brighten up the Classroom Solar Physics and Terrestrial effects (Grades 7-12 Curriculum Guide) [pdf] Origami Project for the Sun [pdf] Teaching Space Weather

      Links to Other Space Weather Sites

Non-SWPC Sources of Space Weather Data Real-time and Near-real-time Solar Image Sites Space Weather and Space Physics Educational Sites

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JetStream - Online School for Weather

Topic Matrix

	Introduction	Layers of the Atmosphere	Air Pressure	Transfer of Heat Energy	Energy Balance	Hydrologic Cycle				Review Questions
	Introduction	Layers of the Ocean	Sea Water	Ocean Circulations	Waves	Tides	The Sea Breeze	The Marine Layer		Review Questions
		Rip Currents: Introduction	Rip Currents: Where's the RIP?	Rip Currents: Break the Grip!
	Introduction	Global Circulations	Jet Stream	Climate	Heat Index	Wind Chill				Review Questions
	Introduction	Z-Time	Clouds	Wind	Air Masses	Cyclone Model	Precipitation	Weather Maps		Review Questions
	Introduction	Ingredients for a Thunderstorm	Life Cycle	Thunderstorm Types	Thunderstorm Hazards: Wind	Thunderstorm Hazards: Tornadoes	Thunderstorm Hazards: Hail	Thunderstorm Hazards: Flash Floods	Staying Ahead of the Storms	Review Questions
	Introduction	How Lightning is Created	Positive and Negative Strikes	Sound of Thunder	Lightning Safety	Lightning FAQ's				Review Questions
	Introduction	Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone	Tropical Cyclones: · Introduction · Hazards · Classification · Safety · Structure · Names		El Niño: ENSO	El Niño: El Niño & La Niña	El Niño: Weather Impacts			Review Questions
	Introduction	Web Views	RIDGE	Radar Images	Downloading	The GIS(t) of it All	Radar FAQ's			Review Questions
	Introduction	Satellites	ASOS	Radiosondes						Review Questions
	Introduction	Weather Forecast Offices	River Forecast Offices	Center Weather Service Units	Regional Offices	National Centers	NOAA Weather Radio	Careers in the NWS		Review Questions
	Introduction	Forecast- at-a- Glance	Marine Forecast- at-a-Glance	Doppler Radar Images	National Weather Hazards Maps	Tropical Weather Update	Weather on YOUR Web
	Introduction	Glossary	Acronyms	Downloads	Review Question Answers	Lesson Plan Overview	CoolStuff Games