SkySci for Kids

SkySci for Kids

Explore weather wonders, climate change, and stuff in the sky. On SkySci for Kids, you can play, watch, read, and do science. 

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Explore Weather and Climate

What's a sunspot? Can we stop climate change? How does air pollution form? Visit the Learning Zone to explore these questions and more.

Supercell storm over Vrana Lake.

Learning Zone

Visit our hub for short articles, interactives, classroom activities, and media to help you learn how the Earth works.

Carbon Cycle Diagram

Image Gallery

View the photos, diagrams, and graphics used throughout the Learning Zone.

Videos

Videos

Watch a video in our expansive media library.

Games and Simulations

Games and Simulations

Expand your learning through virtual games and simulations.

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Do Science!

Learn how you can help make science happen.

Researchers with a weather balloon

Atmospheric Science Career Profiles

Learn more about what atmospheric science professionals do for their jobs.

Students are outside observing clouds and conditions in the sky. One student points upwards at something in the sky.

Job Shadow Guide

A job shadow is a learning experience that takes place at a business or organization in your community.

SOARS protege and mentor

Become a SOARS Protégé

Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS) is designed to broaden participation in the atmospheric and related sciences.

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Visit the Mesa Lab in Boulder, CO for exhibits, tours, field trip programs, hiking trails, and our annual science festival.

Tim explaining the climate exhibit

NCAR Public Tours

Exploring NCAR's Mesa Laboratory and Visitor Center is a fun and educational way to spend some time in the Denver metro area.

School Field Trips

School Field Trips to NCAR

A field trip to the NCAR Visitor Center is a fun way for your class to learn about weather, the atmosphere, climate, Sun and space weather, and more! 

Virtual Field Trip

Virtual Field Trips

Live, interactive K-12 education programs with our Education Specialists.

Visitor Center Self Guided Tour

Visitor Center Self-Guided Tour

Our free app provides the perfect opportunity to explore the NCAR Mesa Lab Visitor Center at your own pace.

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Discover K-12 Resources

Free resources for K-12 instruction, from short lessons to curriculum units.

teacher listening to the presenter at a GLOBE Weather workshop

Educators

Supporting weather and climate learning, The UCAR Center for Science Education provides online educational resources and professional development opportunities for educators.

Students working on a project

Teaching Boxes

Teaching Boxes are collections of classroom-ready and standards-aligned activities, content, and multimedia that build student understanding of science, technology, engineering, and math.

A student working on an activity in the classroom

Classroom Activities

Keep learning active and fun with our collection of more than 100 lessons for students about our planet, its weather, and climate.

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