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ERIC Number: EJ365277
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1988
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Atmospheric Science: It's More than Meteorology.
Smith, David R.; Krockover, Gerald H.
Science Teacher, v55 n1 p36-39 Jan 1988
Indicates that atmospheric science is not just forcasting the weather. Gives an overview of current topics in meteorology including ozone depletion, acid precipitation, winter cyclones, severe local storms, the greenhouse effect, wind shear and microbursts. Outlines the Atmospheric Sciences Education Program at Purdue University to produce materials for grades five through nine. (CW)
Descriptors: Climate, Curriculum Development, Earth Science, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Meteorology, Physical Sciences, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Thermal Environment, Weather, Wind (Meteorology)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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