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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Hurricane Matthew Causes Weathering and Erosion

For Students 3rd - 5th
View videos and photos from the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew and see how the earth's landforms changed as a result of the heavy winds and rain. Weathering and erosion made a new landform and dramatically changed the coastline....
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NASA

Nasa: 2016 Climate Trends Continue to Break Records

For Students 9th - 10th
NASA studies of global surface temperatures and Arctic sea ice extent provide data to determine climate changes on Earth. Research for only the first half of 2016 identifies the year as being one of the hottest on record.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Plate Tectonics and Mid Oceanic Ridges

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent graphics and understandable text about all aspects of plate tectonics including mid-ocean ridges.
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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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Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

Iris: Earthquake Browser

For Students 9th - 10th
A live, real-time data global map of all current earthquake activity.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: What Are Ocean Trenches and How Are They Formed?

For Students 4th - 8th
Around 72 percent of the Earth's surface is found under the oceans. It has always been contributing to the dynamically changing face of the Earth through the tectonic phenomenon occurring at its depths. Such a naturally occurring...
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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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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Global Climate Change: Hydrosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to explore real scientific data relating to the hydrosphere. 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.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Plate Tectonics

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore how plates move on the surface of the earth. Change temperature, composition, and thickness of plates. Discover how to create new mountains, volcanoes, or oceans! Java is required.
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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]
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Ph Et: Interactive Simulations: Plate Tectonics

For Students 9th - 10th
Students studying plate tectonics will better understand its concepts with this virtual experiment that tests how plates move on the surface of the earth. Temperature, composition, and thickness of plates can be changed to create new...
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: Ms Ess2 2: Geoscience Processes at Varying Scales

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Assessment templates, videos, examples, lesson plans, and photos of student work that directly address standard MS-ESS2-2: geoscience processes at varying scales.

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