Understanding Our Planet Educational Resources

A drawing of the earth and sun in space.
Why Does Earth Have Seasons?
Because its axis is tilted Why Does Earth Have Seasons?
image of snow capped mountains
What Are the Different Climate Types?
Approximately five main climate types What Are the Different Climate Types?
image of the United States showing temperatures.
What's the Difference Between Weather and Climate?
Weather is a specific event What's the Difference Between Weather and Climate?
Cartoon drawing of an animal being rained on.
What Is Precipitation?
Why does it fall in different forms What Is Precipitation?
Heat Map of the United States
What Is a Heat Wave?
A period of unusually hot weather What Is a Heat Wave?
Image of a lightening storm over the USA.
The Most Extreme Weather in America
Extreme weather comes in many forms The Most Extreme Weather in America
Orange leaves on a tree.
Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Trees put on an impressive fashion show Why Do Leaves Change Color?