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Put real-time data to work in your classroom
Data in the Classroom has moved to NOAA.gov! We migrated the site from
dataintheclassroom.noaa.gov
to its new home here at
noaa.gov/office-education/data-in-the-classroom
. Please update any bookmarks or saved URLs. If you have any questions, contact us at
education@noaa.gov
🛠️ The El Niño and sea level modules are coming back soon! Some components of these modules have been retired, and we're working to get new, updated modules back online as quickly as possible. To our trusted teachers and educators: We know that you may have planned lessons around these activities, and we apologize for the disruption in your classroom plans.
With NOAA’s Data in the Classroom, students use historical and real-time NOAA data to explore today’s most pressing environmental issues. Each of the six modules addresses research questions, includes stepped levels of engagement, and builds students’ abilities to understand, interpret, and think critically about data. Explore the online modules and educator resources below.
Modules
Heat islands
Some areas in the same town or city can be up to 20°F hotter than others. Why does this happen, and what are the consequences for the people who live there?
El Niño - temporarily offline
People blame El Niño for all kinds of abnormal weather. But how does El Niño really work?
Sea level - temporarily offline
Scientists know that global sea level is rising. But how are water levels monitored and measured to understand impacts?
Coral bleaching
What causes coral bleaching, and how can data improve our understanding and prediction of its impact on coral reefs?
Water quality
Changes in water quality conditions have a big impact on organisms living in estuaries. But how is water quality monitored?
Ocean acidification
The ocean's pH is changing, altering ocean chemistry and marine ecosystems. Why is this happening, and what could it mean for life on Earth?
Looking for more data resources?
Data resources for educators
We have a collection of
data resources for educators
that has more lessons and data products. You can also find even more
NOAA data
and
lessons that use data
in our educational resource database.