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- 9th - 10th
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Students undertake a series of experiments and activities related to geology, especially in Connecticut. They evaluate types of rocks, minerals, and crystals, exploring the main concepts of geology. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore environmental and geological conditions on other planets in our solar system, comparing their findings to information about Earth. They propose technologies that might assist in supporting human life on those planets. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten
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Students identify different body parts and how they move. They explore moving and using these parts in general and personal space. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students compare images of landforms on Earth to those of other planets to compare surface processes and infer the geologic history of another planet from observations about landforms. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students develop a timeline that depicts geologic development and the history of life. They write an interpretive analysis essay that discusses and reflects on their observations. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students examine the differences between the geologic eras. Using this information, they relate it to the appearance of different organisms in a fossil record. They use their chairs to represent specific events in the geological history of the Earth. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify four different rock types in that strata and use this identification and data to construct a two dimensional geologic cross-section. They use data tables to construct a three dimensional geologic cross-section. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students ,while assessing the Moon and all its components, explore the techniques of constructing geologic maps of planetary surfaces. Through experiments, they grasp the concept of superposition and make interpretations about the geologic history of part of the Moon. In addition, they view and analyze photographs of the Moon. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students review an interpretation of geologic history and relate it to the formation of oil deposits. They explore and explain factors controlling the porosity and permeability of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Pupils also interpret topographic maps and construct topographic profiles. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students identify and interpret photographic details of a Martian surface image, design, and create a simple features map. They identify and interpret the geologic history of a part of Mars' surface and then, analyze and discuss the sequencing of Mars' geologic history. Finally, students locate other images of Mars' surface on the World Wide Web, create maps for these areas, and determine their history. Full Review »

