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Classification Introduction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students simulate classifying rocks using different colored skittles. For this earth science lesson, students create a Venn diagram according to their compiled information. They share this diagram in the class.
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Volcanoes

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students use the research the different types of Volcanoes.  In this Earth Science lesson, students use provided websites to collect information about volcanoes. They work in pairs to review the different types of volcanoes and then...
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In the Desert

For Teachers Pre-K
Students explore earth science by completing several environment activities. In this desert instructional activity, students identify where the U.S. deserts are and what types of wild life inhabit them. Students utilize arts and crafts...
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Mr. and Mrs. Cress Head

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars explore Earth science by completing a plant art project. In this botany lesson, students utilize tights and soil to create a furry, grassy puppet style animal from cress seeds. Young scholars cut off the excess cress after...
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Energy Inspiration Document and Website Production

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders conduct a web quest to find information on types of energy found in US. In this earth science instructional activity, 7th graders investigate the environmental consequences of using these resources. They develop a...
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Mud Splat Craters

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners simulate crater formation using mud. For this earth science lesson, students identify the features of a crater. They explain how the force of impact affect the crater's appearance.
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How Does Flowing Water Shape a Planet's Surface?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils investigate how flowing water influence landforms. For this earth science lesson, students observe water behavior as it flows from the stream table at various inclinations. They discuss whether water shaped Mars landforms or not.
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Glacier Presentations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research news articles relating to global climate change. In this earth science lesson, students create a news broadcast using the information they gathered. They present this in class and each student gives their peer...
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It Is Your Fault

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this earth science worksheet, students find the mystery word by answering the questions related to the concepts of an earthquake and relevant measurements.
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Mineral Identification Lab

For Students 6th - 12th
In this earth science worksheet, learners find the values used to identify 18 different types of minerals for this hands on measurement lab.
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Mineral Properties

For Students 6th - 8th
In this earth science worksheet, students look at the properties that are common to identifying minerals and the types of observations one can make.
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Minerals Review

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this earth science worksheet, students review the basic characteristics of minerals in the common categories of them all.
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Plate Boundaries

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this earth science worksheet, students examine the different processes that are involved in the movement of tectonic plates to cause earthquakes.
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Volcano Web Planner

For Students 6th - 8th
In this earth science worksheet, students organize information for a report about volcanoes and use the graphic organizer as a starting point.
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Stack #94414 Word Search Puzzle

For Students 6th - 7th
In this language arts worksheet, students study the 20 terms in a word bank which seem to pertain to earth science or environment. Students locate the words in a word search puzzle.
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Biology Chapter 6 Word Search Puzzle

For Students 5th - 6th
In this language arts worksheet, students analyze 30 words in a word bank. The words appear to pertain to biodiversity and earth science. Students locate the words in a word search puzzle. The meaning of the title is unclear.
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Woodruff--8th Grade Word Search Puzzle

For Students 8th - 9th
In this language arts worksheet, students study 45 words in a word bank, then locate them in a word search puzzle. The words appear to be related to Earth science but the meaning of the title is not known.
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Hurricane Influence: Landfall Probabilities and Wind Speed

For Students 6th - 9th
In this earth science learning exercise, students study a hurricane map and answer 7 multiple choice question about it. They calculate the wind speed on different areas of the map.
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The Role of Fire in Healthy Prairie, Brush and Forest Lands

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast wildfires and prescribed fires. For this earth science lesson, students conduct a series of experiment to explore fire characteristics. They describe favorable conditions to start a...
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Keeping Things Toasty in New Zealand

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students identify the signs of a volcanic eruption. In this earth science lesson, students compose a letter to their neighbor convincing them of an impending eruption. They recognize the danger in living near a volcano.
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Lighthouses and Lenses

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain the importance of lighthouses. In this earth science lesson plan, students investigate the focal lengths of Fresnel lenses. They research about the different lighthouses in their area.
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Hawaiian Hot Spots

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers describe how plate tectonics contribute to the development of volcanoes. In this earth science activity, students examine the map of Hawaii and explore the physical and biological environment there. They write a story...
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Weather Versus Climate

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students differentiate weather and climate. In this earth science lesson, students investigate the climate of a zone they chose. They create a presentation and share their findings with the class.
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Making and Mapping a Volcano

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students build a baking soda volcano model. In this earth science instructional activity, students identify the sequence of lava flows. They make a volcano map using their models.

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