Council of State Science Supervisors


	Data Resources for Classroom Use

	Science \| Social Studies \| Mathematics \| Collaborative Projects
	SCIENCE

	Wonderful World of Weather (Grades 3-6) Collecting and sharing weather data
	Weather Scope (Grades 5 to 12) Study of Weather and Climate
	Musical Plates (grades 5 to 12) Study of Earthquakes and Plate Tectonics
	Gulf Stream Voyage (grades 6-12) This project which utilizes both real time data and primary source materials to help guide students to discover the science and history of the Gulf Stream.
	The Stowaway Adventure (grades 5 – 8) Track and predict the arrival of ship at sea.
	Air Pollution – What’s the Solution? (grades 6-12) Explore the causes and effects of outdoor air pollution.
	Rain Forest Connection Communicate with researchers working in Panama’s rainforests.

	SOCIAL STUDIES

	Kids Count Data State by State data about the well-being of Children in America.
	Gulf Stream Voyage As you study exploration of the Americas, take a closer look at the Gulf Stream.
	The Stowaway Adventure
	Historical Treasure Chest (grades 5-12) This project provides a model for engaging students in an investigation of authentic materials from the past.
	Population Growth (Grades 6 to 12) This series of activities explores the mathematical and environmental aspects of population growth.

	MATHEMATICS

	Navigational Vectors Track a real airplane in flight and learn how vectors and trigonometry are used for aviation navigation

	COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS - COLLECTING AND SHARING DATA WITH OTHERS

	Journey North (grades K-12) A global study of Wildlife migration and seasonal change. Down the Drain (Grades 4 to 8) How much water do you use? International Boiling Point Project (Grades 6 to 12) What causes a pot of water to boil? Human Genetics (grades 6-12) Looking for specific traits across the world Global Water Sampling Project (Grades 9-12) Water Quality World Wide The Global Sun Temperature Project (Grades 5 to 8) Join schools from around the world as they try to figure out how proximity to the equator affects average daily temperature and hours of sunlight. The Square of Life Project (Grades 1 to 5) This Internet-based collaborative project will allow your students to share information about the plants, animals and non-living objects found in their schoolyard environment with other students from around the country and the world. Bucket Buddies (Grades 1 to 5) Students around the United States and other countries will collect samples from local ponds to answer the question: Are the organisms found in pond water the same all over the world? Take A Dip (Grades 6 to 8) Students are teaming up around the globe to test fresh water. Join us in this collaborative project, comparing the water quality of your local river, stream, lake or pond with other fresh water sources around the world. Noon Day Project (Grades 5 to 12) This activity is an opportunity for students to see how mathematics and science work together in explaining a real world phenomenon.