External resources Science The water cycleWatersheds 3456789101112 External resource 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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NOAA Education Water Resource Collection
NOAA's water resource collection pulls together lessons, data, videos, and career content on the water cycle, watersheds, oceans, the Great Lakes, and freshwater systems from across the agency's many programs. It offers a natural bridge from a water unit into weather, climate, and ocean science, backed by NOAA's own satellite and observational data.
Visit NOAA Education Water Resource Collection ↗
What you will find there
- Lessons and articles on the water cycle, watersheds, and freshwater systems
- Ocean and Great Lakes content connecting water study to weather and climate
- Real NOAA data, imagery, and career profiles woven into the collection
Our take
NOAA's own satellite data and imagery connect a water unit to current agency science. Collection contents change over time, so check the live page before assigning it.
Pairs well with our materials
- The water cycle — 198 classroom-ready materials on this site
- Watersheds — 235 classroom-ready materials on this site