NESDIS education strives to provide educational material for teachers nationwide. Our goal is to help students understand the science behind satellite data and its impact on our world. Use the engaging educational resources, games, simulations, and videos below to help inspire the next generation of scientists.
Educational Resources Directory
The first lightning detector made the invention of the radio possible. Lightning and radio may sound like unrelated concepts, but they are more similar than you might think.
Files and steps on printing the JPSS satellite on your 3D printer and assembling the model.
This activity will guide your through building a JPSS-2 model by cutting, folding, and taping the printed templates.
The Spring showers brought plenty of rain to the trees, plants, flowers and grass. Plants are very important to farmers and scientists.
Throughout Fall, scientists measure and compare air temperature at different locations in order to forecast the weather. This information is also important for understanding local, regional, and yearly temperature changes.
Earth-observing satellites like the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) help scientists measure land surface temperature, soil moisture, and precipitation.
Rain is an important part of the water cycle, providing the main source of fresh drinking water to all life on Earth, and scientists want to make sure we are getting enough of it. This activity
Earth-observing satellites like the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) help scientists measure snowfall in remote areas where scientists can’t measure the snow themselves.
