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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Environmental & Earth Science

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource of articles, videos, news and other research opportunities featuring environmental and earth science. References have been created by experts in the field and are useful for researchers and educators to enhance...
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PBS

Pbs: Earth Science Exploration

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An earth science collection where students can explore earthquakes, volcanoes, and more natural phenomena. The collection uses videos and interactive activities to investigate our dynamic planet and earth systems.
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NASA

Nasa: Mars and Earth: Science Learning Activities for Afterschool

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This set of activities teaches young scholars about the big picture of science using Mars as an example: how to collect data, use evidence, and look at models.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Virtual Courseware for Earth and Environmental Sciences

For Students 9th - 10th
The Virtual Courseware Project produces interactive, online simulations for the life science laboratory or for earth science studies. The activities are designed to enhance an existing curriculum and include online assessments. They can...
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Other

National Center for Earth and Space Science Education (Ncesse)

For Students 9th - 10th
An organization committed to promoting education in the earth and space sciences. Highlights current research, projects students can participate in, professional development opportunities, and educational programs, such as visiting...
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A wealth of resources for celebrating Earth Science Week, complete with educational materials in both English and Spanish. Teachers will find classroom activities, information on contests and Earth Science Week events, and ideas for...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Earth: Our World in Motion

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource is a place for learning all about the Earth--the Earth's layers, its history, rocks and minerals, and interesting Earth science facts and discoveries. Explore, ask questions, find information, and meet American Museum of...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: The National Earth Science Teacher Association

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teachers from all grade levels will find lessons and membership information. A quarterly journal as well as conferences are offered for anyone interested in earth science education.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Distance Between Stars Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on the distance between stars. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Geoscience and Petroleum Careers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this activity, learners think about how various real-world careers relate to personal interests and Earth's systems- the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
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Other

Earth Science: Earth's Surface and Heat [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
This textbook chapter looks at the role of temperature in sustaining life on Earth and on weather and climate. It discusses the Earth's movements and the seasons, the circulation of the oceans, wind and weather, and the water cycle....
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Other

Siemens Science Day: Earth Science: Let's Get Carried Away!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This hands-on science activity allows students to use a stream table to learn about the processes of erosion and stream-bed formation. Students will understand the effect of water speed on erosion rate and stream formation.
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Other

Siemens Science Day: Earth Science: How's the Weather? [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students make their own weather station by using homemade version of real weather measurement equipment and use their equipment to make observations and predictions about the local weather.
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Other

Siemens Science Day: Earth Science: Tragedy of the Commons

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will play a game and explore the relationship between people and their environment and how people regulate their resources.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: California Practice Exams Science Earth Science & Physics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students can use these LearningCheck item banks to prepare for the following - California CST Earth Science and Physics practice exams.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Earth Science Education Activities: Prof. Larry Braile

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A instructional activity collection covering plate tectonics, with some structural geology and planetary science projects. The PDF files include activities, hand outs, maps, and directions for building a simple seismometer and...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Earth Science: Basic Impact Cratering

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A complete university-level course in the fundamental principles of impact craters. Includes lecture notes, readings, assignments, and sample student projects.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Field Trips

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Let's go! Virtual Earth science field trips.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Field Trips

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Let's go! Virtual Earth Science field trips.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Field Trips

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Let's go! Virtual Earth science field trips.
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Other

Siemens Science Day: Earth Science: By All Indications

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A hands-on science experiment where students test acidity levels by using red cabbage extract and learn the acid levels of known and unknown liquids.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Planet Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of seven instructional, hour-long videos presenting Earth-science topics such as plate tectonics, oceans, climate changes, natural resources, the Sun, and the future of our planet. Closed captioning option provided for each video.
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Other

Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
Studies involving earth sciences, marine sciences and oceanography.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Moon Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
A general overview and review guide of the moon.

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