CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Maps
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to use topographic, bathymetric, and geologic maps.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Maps
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to use topographic, bathymetric, and geologic maps.
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Usgs: Geology in the Parks
Details regarding the geology of national parks in the United States.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Illinois State Geological Survey
A "research and service" organization, the ISGS's "programs encompass geologic mapping, water and mineral resources, environmental and engineering geology, geochemistry, and education." Read articles, view maps, study old aerial...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: My Geologic Address: Locating Oneself in Geologic Time and Process
Students find a local location on a series of geologic maps (local,regional,and global) working from small to large scale. Map keys and map features are consulted in order to compose a "geologic address" from the most specific to the...
National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Quaternary Glacio Fluvial History of the Upper Midwest Using Anaglyph Stereo Maps
Students examine the anaglyph stereo map and use textures to generate a surficial geology map of the Upper Midwest. They can then interpret the textures in terms of landforms, geomorphic features, and earth-surface processes, as well as...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Geologic Time and Correlation
In this amazing interactive tutorial you will learn about what methods are used by geologists to learn about the history of the Earth. Investigate a geologic time scale and learn about how scientists have developed and organized a record...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Geologic Provinces of the United States: Records of an Active Earth
Discover what geological treasures abound all around the nation. The United States has been organized into provinces based on geological features. Click on a province on the map, or on the links below it, to view a page of information...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Pocket Texas Geology
The interactive map from the USGS, along with the Texas Natural Resources Information System (TNRIS) and the Texas Bureau of Economic Geology, provides satellite images of Texas' rock units, members, faults, and map sheets. Explore Texas...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey
The U.S. Geological Survey reports on the latest news affecting the earth today, as well as providing a wealth of data, reports, and information.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Texas Rocks
For this investigation, students start exploring the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) online version of the geologic map of Texas. The geologic time scale shown will help them figure out how old the rocks are in various parts of Texas.
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Colorado Geological Survey: Gradient Map
This site provides geothermal maps of Colorado with the intent being to identify possible sources of geothermal energy. It explains how the temperature measurements were taken and the reasons the results must be considered to be...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Real Time Earthquake Map
An interactive, real-time map showing current earthquakes happening all over the world. Students may choose options for which earthquakes to display by age, depth, magnitude, or intensity.
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Geological Survey Program: Facts About the New Madrid Seismic Zone
It's surprising to find out that the New Madrid Seismic Zone is the most seismically active area in the United States. The facts go into the New Madrid fault very scientifically and are very detailed. Find maps and charts showing...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: The National Map: 125 Years of Topographic Mapping
Website offers a history of the National Program for Topographic Mapping (1884-2009).
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: South America Interactive Map
This interactive map explores the continent and countries of South America. Through political, physical, population, and climate map layers and individual country views, learn about the boundaries that define the continent's 12 sovereign...
US Geological Survey
United States Geological Survey: Topographic Maps
"Note: The information on this page is being retained for technical and historical reference only. The site is not under active maintenance and may include expired information and outdated links." This site gives an overview of the...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: 27 Ideas for Teaching With Topographic Maps
A collection of twenty-seven activities that can be done with topographic maps, for elementary up to university level students. Includes many accompanying resources.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: State Map Poster
This is a project where students pick a state, study its landforms and data about its geology, and produce a poster that outlines how the state's geography evolved over time. An example of such a poster is provided on a downloadable...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating the Geologic History of Southeast Minnesota
This activity is an inquiry-based, earth science field investigation of the geology of southeast Minnesota. Students will make observations of rock outcrops and landforms in the region using maps, pictures, and field sampling, then use...
US Geological Survey
Us Geological Survey: Water Properties: P H
This resource explains what pH is and how it relates to water. The resource includes a colored graphic of the pH levels and a map of pH levels around the USA.
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Leeds University: Teaching Resources in Structural Geology
A large collection of resources for teaching structural geology. Information is sorted into topic headings, including basic principles of organization, basic structures (folds, faults, shear zones), virtual field trips, strain, geology...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: u.s. Atlantic Continental Margin Gloria Mapping Program
This site from the U.S. Geological Survey allows you to access detailed images of the continental margin around the United States. There is additional information about the sonar methods used, and a wealth of additional sources listed.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: The Usgs and Science Education
"Explore things on, in, around and about the earth," with this web site dedicated to K-12 education from the United States Geological Survey. Homework help, science topics and fun learning games for students in Kindergarten through High...
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