Math Science Nucleus
Math/science Nucleus: Observing Different Landforms
Lesson plan with subsequent pages to use with the lesson. Images with landform word match up and additional work on earth modeling.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Is Mount Everest So Tall?
Mount Everest has the highest altitude on the planet but how did it get so tall? Educator Michele Koppes looks deep into our planet's crust, where continental plates collide, to find the answer.
Center for Educational Technologies
Nasa Classroom of the Future: Volcanoes
Use this site to discover some interesting facts about volcanoes and how they affect the earth. See some great animation and photos of volcanoes as well.
Other
Ranges: The Appalachian Mountains
Informative site offering detailed information about the Appalachian Mountains. Click on links to various peaks and view photographs of these beautiful mountains.
Other
Ranges: The Alps
This site contains great information about The Alps. Learn about the beauty, majesty, and diversity of this range. Discover the outdoor exploration and appreciation that visitors experience.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Forces That Change the Land
Students will use websites and other resources to find information about the following landforms: mountains, canyons, and valleys.
Other
Vibrant Recycling
n Vibrant Recycling you must collect and recycle the wastes thrown correctly, through the help of fun bins at various levels throughout the game.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Second Grade Science
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to second-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Mountain Building Study Guide
Review this mountain building study guide.
Other
Bscs: Student Ideas About Earth's Changing Surface
This list describes common misconceptions children have about the earth's surface and the scientific explanation for those ideas.
California Institute of Technology
Caltech: Rock Climbing Equipment and Techniques
This site from the California Institute of Technology provides a description of equipment that one needs for rock climbing. Very informative and worth checking out.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Volcano Above the Clouds: Climbing Kilimanjaro
Learn about Mount Kilimanjaro and develop a travelogue to describe the distinct ecological regions of Mount Kilimanjaro.
PBS
Nova Online: Everest Birth of the Himalaya
Use this site to learn more about the tallest mountain in the world. This page is part of an entire site dedicated to Mount Everest.
PBS
Nova Online: Everest Climb
Follow the arduous route of Mallory and Irvine (and the 1999 NOVA crew) up the North Face of Mt. Everest. View 360 degree panoramic images of various high camps along the way, and one from the summit itself at this site.
Other
International Appalachian Trail Newfoundland and Labrador: Appalachian Trail
Read about the dense forests and rock structures of the Appalachian Mountain System and about the history of the Trail, a project that was initially proposed in 1921.
Other
Termination Dust
The beginning of winter is foreshadowed here by a light dusting of snow called Termination Dust by Alaskans.
Other
Mountains Magnificent: Himalayas
This site from Mountains Magnificent for learning about the culture, trails, and atmosphere of the Himalaya Mountains.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Fund: Mountains: A Geological Spectacle
Basic facts on mountains and the mountain ecosystem. Be sure to click on the Animal Life tab in the left-hand menu for information on some of the animals that live in these ecosystems.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Us Geography: Mountain Ranges
Kids learn about the mountain ranges of the United States including the Rockies, Appalachians, and Sierra Nevada. Geography of the US.
Curated OER
National Park Service: North Cascades National Park
Provides a map guide, hiking guide, weather, and details about North Cascades National Park.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Fold Mountains
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart showing how fold mountains are created, where they can be found, and the way of life of people who live in them.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Future of Mountains
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart using ActiVote to present ten questions about mountains, their role in the tourist industry and about the life of the people who live in them.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: India
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores the physical features of India, and contrasts them with Wales. It supports other resources from the NGfL Cymru website about India. There is a link to those on the first page of...