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AirData
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This is a very powerful database of historic air polution levels that can be accessed by state, county or city. Each report can be converted to TAB or COMMA delimited files for importing into spreadsheet programs. Reports include data on carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, ozone, lead, and others. [3]
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Students might use this database to look up particulate levels of the various pollutions (carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, etc.) for the states of the USA, or for the counties of their state. They might then color code the states or counties indicating the varying degrees of particulates and then draw conclusions about the relationships between pollution and land usage. This data can also be imported into a spreadsheet. Refer to the instructions in Landmarks for Schools.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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AirNow
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The goals of the US EPA's AIRNOW ebsite are to: 1) provide real-time air pollution data in an understandable, visual format, 2) provide information about the public health and environmental effects of air pollution, 3) provide the public with information about ways in which they can protect their health, and actions they can take to reduce pollution. [4]
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Perhaps the most fascinating features of this site is a series of animated gifs that illustrate ozone patterns for each day from May 3, 1999 to September 30, 1999. Students might look at these animated maps and study patterns of ozone over a single day, or across the seasons. The images can also be downloaded and used independent of the web site. See Landmarks for Schools instructions for downloading images from the web.
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EPA
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ANSS Catalog Search
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This is a searchable database of earthquakes compiled from the catalogs of a variety of earthquake networks. The quakes registered in the database range from the most recent to 1910. [8]
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Students can use this online database to generate a variety of reports on earthquakes world wide. They might create a report of shutter, quakes less than 2.0 on the richter scale, or reports of on the heavy quakes. The data can easily be imported into a spreadsheet where students can create frequency distribution graphs or scatter plots illustrating the positions of quakes.
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Advanced National Seismic System
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Computational Science Education Reference Desk
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Here at CSERD we are compiling information and materials to help you learn about computational science and incorporate it into your classroom at all levels. [527]
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Shodor Education Foundation, Inc
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Current Greenhouse Gas Concentrations
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This is a data table that displays the present concentrations of Greenhouse Gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, etc.) and compares them to pre-9industrial concentrations (1860). [278]
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Students might visit this site regularly to record current concentrations, graphing their reading and speculating on the causes of the ups and downs.
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Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center
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Earth Observatory
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This is a fabulous web site with a vast amount of information and data about our planet. Not only does it contain valuable information, but it allows teachers and students create images and animations based on data comparisons. A highly recommended site and also the winner of the 2002 Webby awards in the category of Science. [305]
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Students can create animations that trace various atmosphic conditions over a series of months and include them in science presentations. This is only the tip of the iceberg for this wonderful web site.
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NASA
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FedStats
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A wide variety of statistical information about the United States. [274]
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FedStats
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FRF Wave Data
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Open since 1977, the FRF is internationally recognized for its coastal studies. Instruments at the facility constantly record the changing waves, winds, tides, and currents. Central to the facility is a 560-m-long (1840 ft) pier and unique specialized equipment like the CRAB, LARC, and SIS.
The data and charts here reflect readings on wave activity on the Atlantic coast at Duck, North Carolina. The README file explains the data.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Harris Interactive: The leader in Internet market research
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Harris Interactive is a worldwide market research and consulting firm, best known for The Harris Poll® and for its pioneering use of the Internet to conduct scientifically accurate market research. The company combines the power of unique methodologies and technology with international expertise in predictive, custom and strategic research. [476]
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HarrisInteractive
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How Far is It?
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This service uses data from the US Census and a supplementary list of cities around the world to find the latitude and longitude of two places, and then calculates the distance between them (as the crow flies). It also provides a map showing the two places, using the Xerox PARC Map Server.
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Bali & Indonesia On the Net
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Interactive Weather Information Network
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You click the state of interest and can select either a specific location within the state or get an hourly report, state forecast, short term forecast, weather summary, watches, hydro products, and others. [271]
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Students might track weather on an hourly or daily bases in several geographic locations. From their collected data they can draw conclusions about the conditions that control the weather in those locations.
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National Weather Service
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Interactive Weather Information Network
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A variety of images and animations indicating the curren weather conditions around the country. One feature is an animation that illustrates cloud movement across the country over the past six hours. [272]
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Using QuickTime or other video tools, students might splice together many videos available through this site to track a weather pattern across the country.
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The National Weather Service
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IRIS
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The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology is a university research consortium dedicated to exploring the Earth's interior through the collection and distribution of seismographic data.
IRIS programs contribute to scholarly research, education, earthquake hazard mitigation, and the verification of a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. [444]
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National Science Foundation
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National Park Service Data Information
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The National Park Service Data and Information Web site contains several
helpful links for data related to the Parks. The Data Clearinghouse link has
national and regional data sets such as civil war and land status data,
local and regional historic and scenic trails data sets, and information on
the Virgin Islands in a well designed and easily browseable format. The
Interactive Map Center allows visitors to explore the National Parks using
interactive interfaces, while other links explain the National Park
Service's standards and specifications, and how to use metadata correctly
with other data. The unique and limited scope of the data makes the site a
good example of how the Web is increasingly becoming an excellent source for
hard-to-find free information. [401]
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Much of this data can be imported into a spreadsheet for analysis and graphing. Some a compatible with GIS software.
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National Park Service
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NationMaster.Com
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Welcome to NationMaster.com, a handy way to graphically compare nations. Using the form, you can generate graphs with ease on all kinds of statistics. What's more, you can select exactly which countries you want to include. [399]
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NationMaster.com
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NEDI (National Environmental Data Index) Home Page
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The National Environmental Data Index (NEDI) provides direct access to environmental data and information descriptions, and thereby, improves awareness of and facilitates access to data and information holdings. The overall goal of the NEDI is to facilitate the use of the widest possible range of environmental data and information to support our ability to protect human health, safety, and welfare; to maintain and restore ecological integrity; and to sustain economic stability and growth. The NEDI will be a focus for identifying environmental data and information holdings within the United States and ultimately, internationally. [354]
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National Environmental Data Index
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South Florida Information Access
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One of the US Geological Survey's Ecosystem Programs, the South
Florida Ecosystem Program is an intergovernmental effort "to
reestablish and maintain the ecosystem of south Florida," including
the region's water regime, hydrology, and geochemical and biological
processes. To restore south Florida's ecosystems, the Program relies on the collaboration of over a dozen agencies, and information is
disseminated via SOFIA, the South Florida Information Access Website. [213]
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This data could be used as an in depth study of ecosystems. South Florida would certainly be a great area to study with their rich but fragile bio system.
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USGS
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Southeast Monthly Climate Averages, 1895-2000
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This site lists data on average monthly temperature and precipitation for southeastern state for each month from 1895 to 2000. [270]
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Math students can graph the data to look for weather trends over the past 100 years. Science students can also use the data to study weather patterns. Social studies students might take this data and compare with economic data to look for correlations.
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Southeast Regional Climate Center
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SpaceWeather.com
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Space weather forecasts that appear on this site are based in part on data from NASA and NOAA satellites and ground-monitoring stations. Predictions and explanations are formulated by Dr. Tony Phillips; they are not official statements of any government organ or guarantees of space weather activity. [296]
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Bishop Web Works
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Storm Events Database
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Search the NCDC Storm Event database to find various types of storms recorded in your county or use other selection criteria as desired.
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This data can easily be used to identify trends, both seasonal and annual of certain weather patterns.
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National Climatic Data Center
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United Nations Statistics Division
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Statistics on economic, environment, demographics, and other information. [273]
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The United Nations
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Weekly Retail PrPemium Motor Gasoline Prices (Including Taxes)
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This appears to be a growing table that compares the price of fuel here in the U.S. with that of various industrial, European countries. It makes for a great spreadsheet activity. [536]
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Energy Information Administration
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