Understanding Our Planet Educational Resources | NESDIS | National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service Official websites use .gov .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS lock ) or means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Understanding Our Planet Educational Resources Why Does Earth Have Seasons? Because its axis is tilted Why Does Earth Have Seasons? What Are the Different Climate Types? Approximately five main climate types What Are the Different Climate Types? What's the Difference Between Weather and Climate? Weather is a specific event What's the Difference Between Weather and Climate? What Is Precipitation? Why does it fall in different forms What Is Precipitation? Make a Zine on the Water Cycle! Learn about Earth's Water Cycle Make a Zine on the Water Cycle! What Is a Heat Wave? A period of unusually hot weather What Is a Heat Wave? Color a Temperature (Ch)art! Chart your daily average temperature in a visually interesting way Color a Temperature (Ch)art! Activity: Make a Thermometer Learn how air changes as temperatures rise and fall Activity: Make a Thermometer The Most Extreme Weather in America Extreme weather comes in many forms The Most Extreme Weather in America Cooking with JPSS Learn how JPSS satellites help farmers while cooking fun recipes Cooking with JPSS Learn About Soil Types Learn how JPSS helps scientists measure soil moisture and more Learn About Soil Types Activity: Grow a Seed or Bean Activity: Grow a Seed or Bean Activity: Make Seed Paper Activity: Make Seed Paper Exploring Groundwater Exploring Groundwater Water Cycle Board Game Water Cycle Board Game Why Do Leaves Change Color? Trees put on an impressive fashion show Why Do Leaves Change Color? Printing Tree Rings Printing Tree Rings Exploring Nature Journaling Exploring Nature Journaling Seasons Greenings Seasons Greenings Pumpkin Carving Stencils Pumpkin Carving Stencils Great Lakes Seasonal Puzzle Great Lakes Seasonal Puzzle Related Info Educational Games Educational Videos Resources for Teachers Request Educational Materials Contact