Weather Balloon Launch Data Lesson

Posted September 15th, 2008 by admin
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MY NASA DATA
http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/

USING RADIOSONDE DATA FROM A WEATHER BALLOON LAUNCH
A new lesson plan designed for grades 7-12 is now available through MY NASA DATA. The data (air temperature, dew point, and air pressure) was collected during a July 2005 balloon launch at NASA Langley Research Center. Students use the data to analyze weather parameters and distinguish characteristics of the lower atmosphere. Available at: http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/preview_lesson.php?&passid=34

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Length of Activity: 
one lesson
Can non-scientists successfully conduct this activity?: 
Educator with subject matter knowledge
What level of help is needed to conduct?: 
Materials are self-explanatory
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Download lesson at
http://mynasadata.larc.nasa.gov/preview_lesson.php?&passid=34

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free download of pdfs
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Web