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Hurricanes and the Importance of Wetlands
Students explain how wetlands minimize the impact of hurricanes. In this earth science lesson plan, students investigate how different materials affect the steam plume path. They complete their worksheet after the lab.
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Geographic Effects on Precipitation, Water Vapor and Temperature
High schoolers investigate the factors affecting climate using Live Access Server. In this geography instructional activity, students graph atmospheric data using Excel spreadsheet. They compare and contrast temperature, precipitation...
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Understanding Lava Layers
Seventh graders trace the lava flow of an erupting volcano. In this earth science lesson, 7th graders experiment using baking soda and vinegar. They record and share their observations.
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The Dirt on Soil
Young scholars classify different soil types. In this earth science lesson, students explain the factors that affect groundwater quality. They design and build a water treatment plant.
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Using Imported Data in Excel
Students import atmospheric data from the internet. In this earth science lesson, students graph the data they collected. They complete the worksheet after the activity.
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A Geological Wonder: Niagara Falls
Students research the geological features of Niagara Falls. In this earth science lesson, students create a poster board proposing a new website for the tourist center. They share their project in class.
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Continental Drift
Students simulate convection waves using a model. In this earth science lesson, students explain the effect of plate movements to Earth's geography. They use the internet to find answers to graphic organizer questions.
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The Water Cycle and Watershed
Students summarize the steps in the water cycle. In this earth science lesson, students create a skit, song or poem showing the various components of the cycle. They identify the different watersheds in their area.
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How Do Waves Change a Beach?
Young scholars conduct an experiment on beach erosion. In this earth science lesson, students create a beach model and use tongue depressor to produce waves. They write a journal about their observations.
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Tools of Modern Astronomy
Students differentiate refracting and reflecting telescopes. In this earth science lesson, students explain how they are closely connected to satellites. They complete the concept map at the end of the activity.
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Volcano Research Project
Students research a volcano that has erupted in the last 100 years. In this earth science lesson, students explain the effect of the eruption to the population. They communicate what they would do to minimize the effect of this disaster.
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The Layered Earth
Students role play plate tectonics by creating a "plate statue" made up of students. In this earth science lesson, students describe how Earth's movement cause earthquakes and volcanoes. They draw and name the different layers of the Earth.
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The Fossil Record
Students research about the animals found in Burgess Shale. For this earth science lesson, students evaluate the significance of fossils in human history. They create models of their chosen animal.
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Biomes: Extreme Climate
Students discuss the causes of global warming. For this earth science lesson, students examine how global warming is connected to the arctic and world climate. They write a paragraph about their interconnection.
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Disaster Victims and Relief Efforts
Students examine the challenges faced by relief workers. In this earth science instructional activity, students brainstorm on things they want to find out about relief agencies. They research the answer to these questions and write a...
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What's Crackin' Under New Zealand
Students construct a model of the Earth using clay and oranges. In this earth science lesson, students explain the causes of earthquakes and volcanic activity. They write their findings in their science journal.
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Earth's Plate Tectonics
Students identify the different layers of the Earth. In this earth science lesson, students create a model of the crusts and continents. They explain how plates movement cause earthquakes and volcanoes.
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Geology and it’s Influence
Pupils compare current geological map and the one from 1800's. In this earth science lesson plan, students discuss differences between the two and explain the factors that caused the change. They write an essay about how these changes...
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Modelling Ocean Currents
Students construct a replica of the Atlantic ocean given certain parameters. In this earth science lesson, students draw their own map of ocean currents. They answer questions related to the activity.
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Ocean Floor
Students identify ocean floor features. For this earth science lesson, students predict the object inside a close box to make them realize the difficulties scientists faced then. They label the different zones of the ocean floor after...
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The Formation of Soil
Students identify the different components that make up soil. In this earth science lesson plan, students create a pamphlet for next year's class. They analyze how erosion and weathering shape the Earth.
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Pipeline to the Coral Reefs
Students discuss the relationship of density to stratification. In this marine science instructional activity, students create a model of upwelling events using cold and warm water. They discuss how water phenomena affect coral reefs.
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Who Will Get the Last Drop?
Students discuss the importance of California's water system. In this earth science lesson, student play the role of different stakeholders. They present a 2-3 minute argument on their group's perspective about their need for water.
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Need vs. Wants in Creating Sustainable Communities
Ninth graders create a T chart of their needs and wants. In this environmental science instructional activity, 9th graders brainstorm ideas on how to create a sustainable community. They decide what they would give up and keep to make...