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Can You SEA Walls?
Students explore how wave energy that is generated and transferred in the ocean. They explore the aspects of a wave and how its energy affects the ecology of the seashore. Students engage in an activity that uses the nature of science...
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Weather Lesson
Students examine the various types of dangerous weather situations. In groups, they focus on the characteristics of a nor'easter and how it forms. They compare and contrast the two main types of nor'easters and examine how one can use...
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Tides, Eclipses, Day and Night, and Seasons
In this earth science worksheet, middle schoolers use the clues given at the bottom of the sheet to complete the crossword puzzle on tides, eclipses, day and night, and the seasons of the year. There are 17 clues to solve in the puzzle.
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How Sedimentary Rocks are Formed
Learners investigate the stripes in sedimentary rocks, using a structure at Petra, Jordan, as an example, and then do a hands-on activity using mixed nuts to illustrate the layering of sedimentary rocks.
American Museum of Natural History
Finding Fossils
How does one go about finding fossils? Find out with an informative webpage that looks at the digging process, showcases rocks and common fossils, helpful tips, and a list of archeological do's and don'ts.
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Geologic Age
Students investigate radioactivity as a tool for measuring geologic time and how geologists use this information to determine the absolute age of rocks or minerals.
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Salt Marsh in a Pan
Students create a model of a salt marsh to discover the impact of pollution and human activities on water-based habitats including bays and the ocean. They recognize the relationship between natural and developed areas. Students impact...
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Sentence Parts Worksheet 1
In this grammar worksheet, students label all the subjects, verbs, direct objects and complements in ten sentences. Students justify their choices.
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Models as Tools for Ecosystem Management
Fifth graders explore the concept of environmental management. In this ecosystem instructional activity, 5th graders discover how models help scientists learn more about managing ecosystems. Students create their own model, make...
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Mud Fossils
Young scholars observe real fossils. In this science instructional activity, students make their own mud fossils by pressing material into the mud and letting it dry in the sun for 3-4 days. Young scholars then get the fossils...
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Water and Ice
Learners explore water as it changes states of matter. In this physical property instructional activity, students use observation, measurement, and communication skills to describe changes in water as it goes from a solid to a liquid and...
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Coastal Landforms
Students explore landforms. Using the internet, students research the main landforms. They define landforms and download images into a word document. Students create their own picture-dictionary.
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Pebbles Sand and Silt
First graders investigate soil, sand and silt. In this environment lesson, 1st graders discuss how changes occur in the environment and the effects of weather. Students perform their own investigation and record their predictions,...
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Unit Lesson Plan Template
First graders listen to the book The Story of Sand and make predictions about an investigation based on soil, sand, and silt. In this sand lesson, 1st graders work in groups to discuss their observations about sand and answer higher...
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Minimize the Effects of Fire
Students explore environmental safety by reading assigned text in class. In this fires lesson, students discuss the benefits and negative aspects of lighting a fire near a campground. Students list other ways to avoid leaving an impact...
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Loggerhead Nest Management Program
Students identify the sea turtle management documentary and complete an activity for each slide. They plot the location of nests laid on the island they patrol and discuss their rationale for management decisions. Finally, students...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Building Beaches
A day at the beach is a wonderful way to spend time with your family and friends. You can swim, play games, and build sand castles. But have you ever thought about how all of that sand got there and wondered why the shoreline weaves in...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Water Erosion
In this video from Nature, learn about the erosive action of water on the Hawaiian landscape and human efforts to limit it.
University of Hawai'i
Hawai`i Space Grant Consortium: Wind Erosion (Lesson)
This lesson plan simulates the effects of wind erosion on sandy coastlines, and beaches.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Erosion of a Sea Stack Over 100 Years
This series of photos dramatically illustrates the process of mechanical weathering known as rock abrasion. Taken over a 100 year span, you can see the effects of rock abrasion on Jump-off Joe, a sea stack at Nye Beach in Oregon. The...
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: What Is Shoreline Erosion?
Find out how beach and shoreline erosion affect coastlines.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: How Do You Deal With Shoreline Erosion?
Learn about the strategies cities use to control beach and shoreline erosion.
Nature Conservancy
Nature Works Everywhere: Where's the Beach? Protecting Coastlines From Erosion
Recognize resourceful and budget-friendly methods to help restore and protect coastlines. View the video and utilize the lesson plans.
John Wiley & Sons
Wiley: Physical Geography: Animation: Wave Refraction
A brief animation that demonstrates the impact of waves on headlands and on bays explaining how waves shape sea arches and beaches.
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