A Guide to PlanetDiary PlanetDiary records the events and phenomena that affect Earth and its residents. Every week, this site presents geological, astronomical, meteorological, biological, and environmental news from around the globe. Every week, new articles are posted that will draw you into the issues and help you understand the impact of natural events around the world.
Students can check back each week and follow a story as it unfolds.
Teachers can use these articles as the basis for classroom discussion, to introduce topics, or to pose a research question. Visit Current Phenomena . If an event sparks your interest in the science surrounding it, or raises your concern about natural disasters, visit the backgrounder sheet for that phenomenon. The pages also provide links to additional hands-on and online activities. Phenomena Backgrounders are ideal springboards for research projects and for tracking weather or geological activity throughout the week.