Better Lesson
Better Lesson: A Day to Celebrate Our Planet Earth
Young scholars will compare an informational text versus a narrative text about Earth Day. Included in this lesson are videos and pictures of the lesson in action, a printable Earth Day Venn Diagram, and a recycling activity.
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets: Earth Facts
Find lots of information about our planet Earth here. Covers basic facts, Earth's history, layers of the Earth, plate tectonics, composition of the atmosphere, Earth's magnetic field, and some facts about our moon.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Themepark: Home/habitat: Planet Earth
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around our home planet, Earth. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
PBS
Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Land of Plenty, Land of Want
Part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this site explores the "fundamental problem facing today's farmer: how to feed the world's growing population without endangering our environment." Includes video and educational resources.
PBS
Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Hot Zones
This online companion to the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth: Hot Zones" explores how changes in ecosystems can lead to increased risk and transmission of infectious diseases. Highlights include video clips and educational resources.
PBS
Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: On the Brink
A part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this section examines "how severe environmental problems can lead to political crises and increased hostilities around the world." Includes video clips and educational resources.
PBS
Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Seas of Grass
A part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this section explores the world's grasslands, some of which are in environmental danger. Includes video and educational resources.
PBS
Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Urban Explosion
From the "Journey to Planet Earth" series, PBS takes a look at the world's exploding urban population. Includes video clips and educational resources.
Orpheus Books
Q Files: Planet Earth: Planet Earth
Earth's features and facts are discovered and explained in this brief entry. Identify what makes this planet special.
Nine Planets
The Eight Planets: Earth
Excellent Eight Planets site that provides a vast amount of information about planet Earth. Very comprehensive and complete site.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Heat Budget of Planet Earth Study Guide
Understand the heat budget of planet Earth in this study guide.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 12 23 13: Meet Niijima, the Latest Addition to Planet Earth
Learn about the newest part of Earth, Japan's Niijima Island.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 4 25 16: Stunning Images of Our Beautiful Planet
Beautiful photos of our planet in celebration of Earth Day. Includes video.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Heat Budget of Planet Earth
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The balance of heat entering and exiting Earth's atmosphere.
Read Works
Read Works: The History of Planet Earth
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares information about the history of the earth and its landforms. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...
BBC
Bbc Earth: The 25 Biggest Turning Points in Earth's History
From the birth of a planet to the evolution of the human race, interactive details the 25 biggest milestones that shaped Earth's history
Other
Lunar and Planetary Institute: Explore! Discover Earth
A variety of hands-on activities, investigations, and explorations designed to engage learners in discovering planet Earth.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Earth: Our World in Motion
This resource is a place for learning all about the Earth--the Earth's layers, its history, rocks and minerals, and interesting Earth science facts and discoveries. Explore, ask questions, find information, and meet American Museum of...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Epic Earth
This mesmerizing video shows seven views of the earth taken by NASA's camera. Watch the moon cross over the earth, storms in the ocean, and smoke from a wildfire. Included are teaching tips for teachers and background information.
Other
Spacetech's Orrery: Earth Our Home Planet
This site provides a very interesting overview of our home planet, Earth. Content includes a focus on the atmosphere, the pull of gravity, and the active surface.
BBC
Bb Ci Space: Earth
The BBC provides a general overview of the planet Earth. Content includes statistical information, a focus on the four seasons, moon information, and more.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Ology: Astronomy: In Pictures: Beyond Planet Earth
What would it be like to travel across the solar system and explore space? Take a look at some of the places that humans might go to someday, and the questions that scientists are asking.
Rice University
Museums Teaching Planet Earth: What Is the Geosphere?
Describes Earth's layers, which make up the geosphere.
Nine Planets
The Nine Planets: Earth
A detailed physical description of Earth. Content includes information on the Earth's layers and geology of the surface, along with links to additional information.