UCAR Center for Science Education
@ucarscied.bsky.social
Connecting educators, students, and the public to Earth science research conducted at NSF NCAR and UCAR.
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Family coming into town next week and looking for something to do? Come visit the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab and join one of our free public noon tours on Monday and Wednesday from 12pm-1pm!
November 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Family coming into town next week and looking for something to do? Come visit the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab and join one of our free public noon tours on Monday and Wednesday from 12pm-1pm!
Discover the power of virtual field trips!
Our free, interactive programs offer K-12 students the opportunity to explore Earth system science anywhere. All you need to participate is a computer, webcam, and internet access.
Our free, interactive programs offer K-12 students the opportunity to explore Earth system science anywhere. All you need to participate is a computer, webcam, and internet access.
November 19, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Discover the power of virtual field trips!
Our free, interactive programs offer K-12 students the opportunity to explore Earth system science anywhere. All you need to participate is a computer, webcam, and internet access.
Our free, interactive programs offer K-12 students the opportunity to explore Earth system science anywhere. All you need to participate is a computer, webcam, and internet access.
In this activity, students will learn a new process of evaluating the reliability of an author or source of online information and then test out their skills!
November 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
In this activity, students will learn a new process of evaluating the reliability of an author or source of online information and then test out their skills!
Can't make this session? No worries— explore our other upcoming Professional Development opportunities on our website!
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Can't make this session? No worries— explore our other upcoming Professional Development opportunities on our website!
This weekend heroes assembled at the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab for an action-packed day of science and fun! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Super Science Saturday—we had incredible weather and a super turnout from our community. 💥
November 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This weekend heroes assembled at the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab for an action-packed day of science and fun! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Super Science Saturday—we had incredible weather and a super turnout from our community. 💥
Join us at CSU Spur in Denver this Friday November 7th for the Colorado Science Conference!
November 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Join us at CSU Spur in Denver this Friday November 7th for the Colorado Science Conference!
In this four part activity, students can:
⚡Learn about lightning and the transfer of energy
⚡Create a model of lightning using static electricity
⚡Play a game to dispel common myths and learn about lightning safety!
⚡Learn about lightning and the transfer of energy
⚡Create a model of lightning using static electricity
⚡Play a game to dispel common myths and learn about lightning safety!
October 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
In this four part activity, students can:
⚡Learn about lightning and the transfer of energy
⚡Create a model of lightning using static electricity
⚡Play a game to dispel common myths and learn about lightning safety!
⚡Learn about lightning and the transfer of energy
⚡Create a model of lightning using static electricity
⚡Play a game to dispel common myths and learn about lightning safety!
Visit our website to register for upcoming sessions and sign up to be notified as new workshops are added. We can't wait to share our toolbox for inspiring student investigation!
#TeacherPD #K12 #NGSS #ScienceEducation
#TeacherPD #K12 #NGSS #ScienceEducation
October 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Visit our website to register for upcoming sessions and sign up to be notified as new workshops are added. We can't wait to share our toolbox for inspiring student investigation!
#TeacherPD #K12 #NGSS #ScienceEducation
#TeacherPD #K12 #NGSS #ScienceEducation
Ready for an adventure, perfect for classrooms or home learning? 🎲 In our Nitrogen Cycle Game, you will take on the role of nitrogen and explore how it moves through Earth's systems. Roll the dice to discover where your journey takes you!
scied.ucar.edu/interactive/...
scied.ucar.edu/interactive/...
October 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Ready for an adventure, perfect for classrooms or home learning? 🎲 In our Nitrogen Cycle Game, you will take on the role of nitrogen and explore how it moves through Earth's systems. Roll the dice to discover where your journey takes you!
scied.ucar.edu/interactive/...
scied.ucar.edu/interactive/...
For centuries people looked up and wondered what’s really above us. The discovery of the atmosphere wasn’t a single “eureka” moment—it was centuries of curiosity and courage, from mountain climbs to balloon flights that reached the edge of space. ☁️
October 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
For centuries people looked up and wondered what’s really above us. The discovery of the atmosphere wasn’t a single “eureka” moment—it was centuries of curiosity and courage, from mountain climbs to balloon flights that reached the edge of space. ☁️
What causes clouds to form? In some cases, mountains are the answer!
When wind blows up over a mountain range, the air rises and cools, and eventually enough moisture will condense out of the air to form a cloud. This results in lenticular clouds (picture 1) and stratus clouds (picture 2)!
When wind blows up over a mountain range, the air rises and cools, and eventually enough moisture will condense out of the air to form a cloud. This results in lenticular clouds (picture 1) and stratus clouds (picture 2)!
October 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
What causes clouds to form? In some cases, mountains are the answer!
When wind blows up over a mountain range, the air rises and cools, and eventually enough moisture will condense out of the air to form a cloud. This results in lenticular clouds (picture 1) and stratus clouds (picture 2)!
When wind blows up over a mountain range, the air rises and cools, and eventually enough moisture will condense out of the air to form a cloud. This results in lenticular clouds (picture 1) and stratus clouds (picture 2)!
What an incredible Homeschool Day!
Last week families visited the NCAR Mesa Lab for a day full of curiosity, creativity, and connection.
Last week families visited the NCAR Mesa Lab for a day full of curiosity, creativity, and connection.
October 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
What an incredible Homeschool Day!
Last week families visited the NCAR Mesa Lab for a day full of curiosity, creativity, and connection.
Last week families visited the NCAR Mesa Lab for a day full of curiosity, creativity, and connection.
Looking for fun ways to spark discovery and learning at home? 🌟 Our STEM at Home page offers hands-on activities that use everyday items to explore the world around us!
September 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Looking for fun ways to spark discovery and learning at home? 🌟 Our STEM at Home page offers hands-on activities that use everyday items to explore the world around us!
Assemble your team of sidekicks and join the adventure. We are keeping our website up to date, so check it out for more details: scied.ucar.edu/visit/ncar/s...
September 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Assemble your team of sidekicks and join the adventure. We are keeping our website up to date, so check it out for more details: scied.ucar.edu/visit/ncar/s...
🎈 Observe real-time weather balloon data as our scientists launch two into the sky
🦋 Transform into your scientific alter ego with superhero face paint
🦸🏼 Visit an activity table of an NSF NCAR Lab or a UCAR Community Program
🥽 Watch extreme science demos hosted by our Wizards
🦋 Transform into your scientific alter ego with superhero face paint
🦸🏼 Visit an activity table of an NSF NCAR Lab or a UCAR Community Program
🥽 Watch extreme science demos hosted by our Wizards
September 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
🎈 Observe real-time weather balloon data as our scientists launch two into the sky
🦋 Transform into your scientific alter ego with superhero face paint
🦸🏼 Visit an activity table of an NSF NCAR Lab or a UCAR Community Program
🥽 Watch extreme science demos hosted by our Wizards
🦋 Transform into your scientific alter ego with superhero face paint
🦸🏼 Visit an activity table of an NSF NCAR Lab or a UCAR Community Program
🥽 Watch extreme science demos hosted by our Wizards
Suit up, scientists in training! 🥼 Super Science Saturday is just around the corner on November 1st from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab in Boulder, CO. Heroes unite to harness the superpowers of science!
September 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Suit up, scientists in training! 🥼 Super Science Saturday is just around the corner on November 1st from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab in Boulder, CO. Heroes unite to harness the superpowers of science!
So, when you see an ozone alert, it's about air quality conditions near the ground where we live and breathe, and not about the protective ozone layer high above us!
September 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
So, when you see an ozone alert, it's about air quality conditions near the ground where we live and breathe, and not about the protective ozone layer high above us!
Next week members of our team are excited to attend and present at the Smithsonian Affiliations Virtual Conference! Tuesday afternoon we will be giving a presentation on building a network of community-centered ozone bioindicator gardens to help create a healthier future.
September 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Next week members of our team are excited to attend and present at the Smithsonian Affiliations Virtual Conference! Tuesday afternoon we will be giving a presentation on building a network of community-centered ozone bioindicator gardens to help create a healthier future.
HEROES ASSEMBLE! 🦸
Calling all nerds to attend this year's Super Science Saturday on Saturday, November 1st at the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab. Become a hero for science and use your knowledge superpowers to explore our natural world at this year's event. No cape required and the event is free.
Calling all nerds to attend this year's Super Science Saturday on Saturday, November 1st at the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab. Become a hero for science and use your knowledge superpowers to explore our natural world at this year's event. No cape required and the event is free.
September 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
HEROES ASSEMBLE! 🦸
Calling all nerds to attend this year's Super Science Saturday on Saturday, November 1st at the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab. Become a hero for science and use your knowledge superpowers to explore our natural world at this year's event. No cape required and the event is free.
Calling all nerds to attend this year's Super Science Saturday on Saturday, November 1st at the @ncar-ucar.bsky.social Mesa Lab. Become a hero for science and use your knowledge superpowers to explore our natural world at this year's event. No cape required and the event is free.
Interested in one of our award-winning field trips but can't come in person?
Good news! We offer virtual options as well, all you need to participate is a computer, webcam, and internet access. We bring the science to you!
Good news! We offer virtual options as well, all you need to participate is a computer, webcam, and internet access. We bring the science to you!
September 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Interested in one of our award-winning field trips but can't come in person?
Good news! We offer virtual options as well, all you need to participate is a computer, webcam, and internet access. We bring the science to you!
Good news! We offer virtual options as well, all you need to participate is a computer, webcam, and internet access. We bring the science to you!
Reserve one of our FREE interactive programs with a live educator for your class or a group of students, programs available for any student K-12 (minimum group size 10).
September 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Reserve one of our FREE interactive programs with a live educator for your class or a group of students, programs available for any student K-12 (minimum group size 10).
Saturday afternoon, we will give a presentation with @stlsciencecenter.bsky.social and GrowingGreat on "Gardens in Space and on Earth: How does what we learn in Space help us grow food, protect Earth and empower the next generation?"
September 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Saturday afternoon, we will give a presentation with @stlsciencecenter.bsky.social and GrowingGreat on "Gardens in Space and on Earth: How does what we learn in Space help us grow food, protect Earth and empower the next generation?"
Saturday afternoon we will present about the National Ozone Garden Network, alongside two network gardens @stlsciencecenter.bsky.social and Growing Great, about how to identify ozone damage on bioindicator plants, demonstrating an activity we developed, and sharing more about the network generally.
September 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Saturday afternoon we will present about the National Ozone Garden Network, alongside two network gardens @stlsciencecenter.bsky.social and Growing Great, about how to identify ozone damage on bioindicator plants, demonstrating an activity we developed, and sharing more about the network generally.
Anyone can be a scientist, and who knows, you might see a familiar face on the wall while you explore!
@ncar-eol.bsky.social @lsu.bsky.social
@ncar-eol.bsky.social @lsu.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Anyone can be a scientist, and who knows, you might see a familiar face on the wall while you explore!
@ncar-eol.bsky.social @lsu.bsky.social
@ncar-eol.bsky.social @lsu.bsky.social
Spring 2026 field trips reservations are open! Whether your class wants to join us in-person or virtually, we offer free, interactive, programs that bring science to life and help students, PreK-12, explore the world around them! scied.ucar.edu/visit/ncar-f...
August 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Spring 2026 field trips reservations are open! Whether your class wants to join us in-person or virtually, we offer free, interactive, programs that bring science to life and help students, PreK-12, explore the world around them! scied.ucar.edu/visit/ncar-f...