{"id":1488,"date":"2025-04-21T11:47:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T15:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horizon-research.com\/sbpscience\/?page_id=1488"},"modified":"2025-04-23T08:50:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T12:50:07","slug":"cocorahs-media-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/horizon-research.com\/sbpscience\/cocorahs-media-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"CoCoRaHS: Media Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Objectives&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;35px|||||&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Module Heading with Icon&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||1px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;EB Garamond||||||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#1e1e1e&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;42px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;2.4em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>CoCoRaHS: Media Guide<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;EB Garamond||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#89cea4&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_4_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_4_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_6_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Books<\/h4>\n<p><em>*For student exploration through read aloud and\/or independent reading. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Branley, F. M., &amp; Fraser, M. A. (2017). <em>Down Comes the Rain<\/em> (Let\u2019s-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Illustrated ed.). HarperCollins.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An illustrated informational text about the water cycle that could be read aloud in one class period or independently by students. 32 pages. 560L.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cherrix, A. (2017). <em>Eye of the Storm: NASA, Drones, and the Race to Crack the Hurricane Code<\/em> (Scientists in the Field Series) (Illustrated ed.). HMH Books for Young Readers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A narrative nonfiction text, including real photographs, that follows a meteorological NASA research team. This text would be best suited for read aloud over several days or independent student reading. 80 pages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cosgrove, B. (2016). <em>DK Eyewitness Books: Weather: Discover the World\u2019s Weather from Heat Waves and Droughts to Blizzards and Flood<\/em> (Annotated ed.). DK Children.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Student reference material regarding weather patterns, tools, and history of meteorology. 32 pages. 1220L.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hanna, J., Holub, J., &amp; Billin-Frye, P. (2006). <em>The Man Who Named the Clouds<\/em> (1st ed.). Albert Whitman &amp; Company.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A short biography of Luke Howard, who proposed a system of classifying and naming clouds. Would make a longer read aloud or could be read independently by students. 40 pages. AD910L.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Kostigen, T. M. (2014). <em>Extreme Weather: Surviving Tornadoes, Sandstorms, Hailstorms, Blizzards, Hurricanes, and More!<\/em> (National Geographic Kids) (Illustrated ed.). National Geographic Kids.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Photograph heavy nonfiction text about how to prepare and survive major storms. A teacher might consider sharing particular segments with students or independent reading for students. 112 pages. 1000L.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Roker, A. (2017). <em>Al Roker\u2019s Extreme Weather: Tornadoes, Typhoons, and Other Weather Phenomena<\/em> (Illustrated ed.). HarperCollins.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nonfiction text explaining conditions that create unique weather events. Suited for independent reading by students. 48 pages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Simon, S. (1992). <em>Storms<\/em> (Reading Rainbow Books) (Illustrated ed.). Collins.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Photograph heavy nonfiction text explaining different types of storms. Read aloud segments or independent student reading. 32 pages. 940L.<\/li>\n<li>Consider using select photographs as stand alone visual supports during activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Simon, S. (2006). <em>Weather<\/em> (Smithsonian-science) (Revised ed.). Collins.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Informational text that covers a wide range of basic weather phenomena. Read aloud segments or independent student reading. 40 pages. AD1020L.<\/li>\n<li>Consider using select photographs as stand alone visual supports during activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;EB Garamond||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#89cea4&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_4_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_4_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_6_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Website<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scijinks.gov\/menu\/topics\/weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration<\/a>.<\/strong> (2021, February 25). Topics. NOAA SciJinks \u2013 All About Weather.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resource for building teacher and student background knowledge of particular aspects of weather and climate<\/li>\n<li>Website featuring concise explanations covering a variety of weather and climate phenomena.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;EB Garamond||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#89cea4&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_4_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_4_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_6_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-17px|||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Readings<\/h4>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ScU3XIpjAYWpOtFdd9m2h74X5a3edv6U\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Climates-an introduction to climates<\/a><\/em> [Lesson plan resource]. (2012). Readworks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overview of what climates are and how they are studied. Includes a comprehension question set.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1v1u7CnJMrHyTgHLrr-ZY8NmOlig3I90C\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>NASA Space Place. What causes the seasons?<\/em><\/a> [Lesson plan resource]. Readworks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Student friendly article describing how the tilt of the earth impacts seasonal change throughout the world. Includes a comprehension question set.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: National Weather Service. <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1v_bjzWaIu1TdRXZ7KDuuGdxXQw2-3KEE\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Climate vs. weather<\/em><\/a> [Lesson plan resource]. Readworks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reading for helping students understand differences between weather and climate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: National Weather Service. <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1GwYK96eKFryOauExFodffTBzgQGkFLZE\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Precipitation<\/em><\/a> [Lesson plan resource]. Readworks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Student friendly article describing the CoCoRaHS project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;EB Garamond||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#89cea4&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_4_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_4_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_6_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-14px|||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Interactives<\/h4>\n<p>Beccario, C. B. (2020, October 27). <em>earth :: a global map of wind, weather, and ocean conditions<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/earth.nullschool.net\/#current\/wind\/surface\/level\/orthographic=-78.36,29.24,410\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Earth\u2019s Wind Patterns<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Real-time display of current wind patterns around the world. Options to zoom in and out of any region. A great resource for visualizing global wind patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>PBS &amp; WGBH Educational Foundation. (2021, February 24). <a href=\"https:\/\/unctv.pbslearningmedia.org\/resource\/npls13.sci.ess.seasons\/why-seasons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Why Do We Have Seasons?<\/em><\/a> PBS LearningMedia.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interactive simulation illustrating seasonal changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windyty, SE. &amp; Open Street Map Contributors. (2025. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windy. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.windy.com\/?43.165,-91.787,4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.windy.com\/?43.165,-91.787,4<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another link for a real-time display of current wind patterns around the world. Options to zoom in to current wind and weather conditions (including temperature, precipitation, clouds, waves, air quality, and more). <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;EB Garamond||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#89cea4&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_4_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_4_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_6_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-19px|||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Photos<\/h4>\n<p><em>*For use with students as the teacher sees fit. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Kay-Kok, S. (2021, January 27). <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thephotoargus.com\/wonderful-photographs-of-rain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">50 Wonderful Photographs of Rain<\/a><\/em>. The Photo Argus.<\/p>\n<p><span>National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2023, March 28). Ten Basic Clouds.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/jetstream\/clouds\/ten-basic-clouds&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1720628174099194&amp;usg=AOvVaw3353hKFrIU66PRcYgSDuvH\" data-rawhref=\"https:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/jetstream\/clouds\/ten-basic-clouds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/jetstream\/clouds\/ten-basic-clouds<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sudiro, C. (2011, September 13). <a href=\"https:\/\/onextrapixel.com\/80-rain-photography-taken-by-talented-photographers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>80 Rain Photography taken by Talented Photographers<\/em><\/a>. Onextrapixel.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;EB Garamond||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;|700||on|||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#89cea4&#8243; header_4_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; header_4_letter_spacing=&#8221;1px&#8221; header_4_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_5_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_6_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Videos<\/h4>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Intended for student use (whole class and\/or independent viewing)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yHmz5IyjV80&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||30px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-40px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>The Story of CoCoRaHS<\/em> (2011, December 13).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Animated video detailing the background and purpose of the CoCoRaHS project, 4:00.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ideas for discussion questions at various stopping points:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0At 1:40: What do you think the phrase &#8220;Rain doesn&#8217;t fall the same on all&#8221; means?<\/li>\n<li>~2:30: What was unique about the flooding event in 1998?<\/li>\n<li>End: What are some benefits of this project? or Who might benefit from this project and how?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JkpVadNRAyQ&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||30px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||2px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Introduction to CoCoRaHS.<\/em> (2011, July 15).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Video explaining how CoCoRaHS started and brief overview of measuring different types of precipitation, 5:48. Best suited for teacher background knowledge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>CK-12 Foundation. (2020, March 30). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ck12.org\/earth-science\/altitude-and-mountains\/lesson\/Effect-of-Altitude-and-Mountains-on-Climate-HS-ES\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Altitude and Mountains.<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explores the role of mountains and effects of altitude on weather and climate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-31px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Science-Earth System. (2021, January 1). BrainPOP. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brainpop.com\/science\/earthsystem\/oceancurrents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Ocean Currents<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Subscription service.<\/li>\n<li>Explores the role of ocean currents in weather and climate patterns around the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1KzSwFPL31o&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-23px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forest Next to a Desert? Rain Shadow Effect Death Valley &amp; Sequoia National Parks. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2021, Sep 14).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video explaining the rain shadow effect by comparing landscape differences in two national parks that are located relatively close to each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GgLatKFXyXQ&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||30px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||2px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Getting Started with CoCoRaHS &#8211; The Basics of Measuring and Reporting Rain.<\/em> (2014, June 16).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Animated video for students to learn about using a rain gauge to measure rain and reporting these measurements on the CoCoRaHS website, 4:11<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tX3Y5bzNDiU&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;1px||29px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Earth Rocks! 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