SCIENCE DATABASES Today is Large Science Databases Many of these resources are ideal starting points for a science project. Earth and Space Science: NASA has a wealth of data and images, some specifically designed for use in K-12 education. Edinformatics Select! PODAAC NASA Physical Oceanography DAAC Includes Ocean Surface Topgraphy from Space Jason Data Educational Classroom Activities are available JPL Imaging Radar Find out what imaging radar is, Check out the Educational Material available from Space Shuttle Missions, Use SAR (synthetic aperture radar) to study the polar regions of the earth. NASA Observatorium NASA's Observatorium is a public access site for Earth and space data. We have pictures of the Earth, planets, stars, and other cool stuff, as well as the stories behind those images. NSSDC Photo Gallery - Spaceborne Imaging The Catalog of Spaceborne Imaging currently has hundreds of images of earth, planets, comets, asteroids. Fact sheets are available for images. Weather and Climate Databases: California weather databases This weather database stores current and past weather data for approximately 400 weather stations throughout California. Daily values are available for all stations, and in addition, stations in the PestCast weather networks supply hourly or sub-hourly data. | |
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