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Cengage Learning

Geology Link

For Students 9th - 10th
A geology news site that is updated daily with news on the latest geological happenings, such as earthquakes. It also has virtual field trips and a glossary of geology terms.
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University of California

Princeton University: The Faces of Science: African Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explores the role of African Americans in science. Past contributions, present activity and future possibilities are all discussed.
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San Diego Natural History Museum

San Diego Natural History Museum: Mineral Matters: Hardness

For Students 9th - 10th
Identifying a mineral by hardness? This website explains how to use the Mohs' hardness scale and provides examples.
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Other

Jupiter Scientific: Salaries of Scientists by Discipline

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in exploring a career in science? Investigate the pay scales of scientists by discipline.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Fossils and Rocks

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of an online publication offered by the U.S. Geological Survey, this articles sheds light on how studying fossils became an important part of understanding geologic time.
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University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota: S Hi Ps: James Hutton: Theology and Geology

For Students 9th - 10th
James Hutton laid the foundation for dispelling religious ideas about the Earth and thus created a theological and geological debate. Describes Hutton's novel views on heat energy in geology,and his classification as a "Plutonist" in...
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Properties of Fluids in Reservoirs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This investigation will help students understand the physical relationships between natural gas, oil, and water in a reservoir and how these relationships can affect recovery.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Seismic Mapping

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students become scientists, and learn about the usef of seismic technology to map patterns of rock formations below the surface of the Earth.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Gene Shoemaker

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the first astrogeologist and discoverer of the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9.
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Other

Environmental Science: Environmental Science Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this list of close to fifty science careers with a connection and focus on environmental science. Also compare average salaries of each.
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Read Works

Read Works: Lake of Fire

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about scientists who study the inside of a volcano. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Energy4Me

Energy4me: Geology Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the requirements and job description of some careers in geology.
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese: Educational Links: Ask an Expert Sites

For Students 9th - 10th
Ever wondered about, well, anything? Get your burning question answered here from reigning experts in General Science, Astronomy and Space Science, Biology and Life Sciences, Physics, Oceanography, Geology, Weather, and Health.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: The Faultline/seismic Slinky

For Students 9th - 10th
A lesson plan for investigating longitudinal waves by use of a Slinky toy. Directions, questions, and applications to seismic waves are provided.
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Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Careers in Geoscience [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the career possibilities in the field of geoscience. Includes quotes from professionals, a definition of geoscience, a description of job environments, and lists of different career paths a geoscientist can take.
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Other

State of Michigan: Mi Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Kids don't have to be residents of Michigan to enjoy this site! There is lots of information as well as fun activities contained in six sub-categories: Yikes! Central (safety), sightseeing, way back when, you.gov, our backyard, and map it.
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Mi Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Kids don't have to be residents of Michigan to enjoy this site! There is lots of information as well as fun activities contained in six sub-categories: Yikes! Central (safety), sightseeing, way back when, you.gov, our backyard, and map it.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Answers to Exploration Questions: Earthquakes

For Students 9th - 10th
Review these questions about Earthquakes on this site.
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Other

Geotimes: Earth Scientists & National Security

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has the experiences of real earth scientists. Investigate the experiences of a seismologist, topographic engineer, naval academy professor, oceanography major, meteorologist, and structural geologist.
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Oil

For Students 9th - 10th
Geologists for many years have recognized that North Carolina is "dry hole country" with almost no potential for hydrocarbon reserves. Despite this fact, several individuals and companies have drilled for oil within the borders of the...
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EL Education

El Education: Rock and Mineral Machine Poster

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students complete field observations and work with local geologists to collect rock and complete a lab on rock and mineral testing and identification. Students then invent a fictional machine to identify rocks, and finally they create a...
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EL Education

El Education: Rock and Mineral Trading Cards

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students complete field and museum observations and work with local geologists to collect information on various types of rocks. Each student then creates a trading card with an original illustration of the rock on the front and the...
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EL Education

El Education: Rock on "Rock"chester

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students create a field guide containing geological information about local sites and explaining the geologic concepts that worked to create these sites. Through observations and work with local geologists and museum staff, students...
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Surveyor

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about what surveyors do and what education one needs to become a surveyor. This article includes sections entitled "What the job is like" and "Preparing for the job."

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