Earth Gauge Kids makes the connection between weather and the environment. Weather is part of the environment and influences it in many ways. Here are some examples:

• Birds migrating south before winter begins
• Wildfires burning during dry weather and drought
  
• Water cycling from the ocean to the air to the ground
  

You can explore nature, protect the environment and keep yourself and your family safe. Every month, you’ll see a new theme with a new quiz and activities to try at home or school. Come back and see us again soon!

Did you know lightning occurs in ALL thunderstorms? Read more fun facts.

Learn more about lightning with cool online tools, games and activities. Learn what you can do.

Make a thunderstorm at home. Do the activity.

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This Web site is sponsored by The Kendeda Foundation. Earth Gauge is a program of the National Environmental Education Foundation, in partnership with the American Meteorological Society and the COMET Program.