U.S. Climate at a Glance

From the National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, North Carolina, this site provides national, regional, statewide and city precipitation and temperature data in line chart, bar chart, or table form.

Weather - What Forces Affect Our Weather?

Weather is dynamic, the product of interacting forces we are only beginning to understand. What forces effect our weather? The Atmosphere, the Water Cycle, Powerful Storms, Ice and Snow as well as Forecasting the Weather are explored.

Franklin's Forecast

Follow the directions on Franklin's Forecast site to build your own weather station. Learn about weather forcasting and check out some recommended weather sites. This information comes from the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, for local forecasts try North Carolina State Information from IWIN or the State Climate Office at NCSU.

Droplet and the Water Cycle

You job is to safely guide Droplet, the water molecule, as he enters the great water cycle- condensation, precipitation, infiltration, runoff, and evapotranspiration-and starts his journey home. (Macromedia Flash 5 plugin required)

Water Science for Schools

Information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge. From USGS (U.S. Geological Survey)

Water Wonders

Water Wonders includes groundwater, the water cycle, water facts and more from EEK! (Environmental Education for Kids)