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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: The Earth Is a Changin'

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson introduces and describes the main types of erosion (i.e., chemical, water, wind, glacier and temperature). Students learn examples of each type of erosion and discuss how erosion changes the surface of the Earth. Students...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Nisqually Glacier at Mount Rainier

For Students 3rd - 8th
Observe the Nisqually Glacier at Mount Rainier in this video segment from NatureScene. [4:07]
Interactive
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: Station Monitor

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can type in their zip code to find and explore the nearest live earthquake station data.
Interactive
Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: Seismic Monitor

For Students 9th - 10th
Seismic Monitor allows you to monitor global earthquakes in near real-time, visit seismic stations around the world, and search the web for earthquake or region-related information.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Global Warming: Graphs Tell the Story

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine these graphs from the NOVA/ FRONTLINE Web site to see dramatic increases in the temperature of Earth's surface and greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Activity
National Geographic

National Geographic: Sources, Sinks, and Feedbacks

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will learn about how the Earth's carbon cycle works, as they examine the relationship between levels of carbon dioxide and water vapor in the atmosphere and the temperature of the ocean's surface. Includes online student...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Geologic History Field Investigation Minnehaha Falls

For Teachers 6th - 8th
An inquiry-based geology field investigation where students investigate sedimentary geology, stream processes, topography, rock layers, and land surface features as well as study past changes in the depositional environment in the area.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Global Climate Change: Atmosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to explore real scientific data relating to the atmosphere. With this information you can gather evidence, test theories, and come to conclusions. Click on the data examples to view a full scale version.
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Other

California's Native People, Desert Interior

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information about the settlement patterns of the Native People of California based on the location and availability of resources.