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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Sedimentary Environments

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives short descriptions of how sedimentary deposition occurs in rivers, lakes, river mouths, coral reefs, glaciers, arid environments, and tropical environments.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Rock Layers and Fossils to Infer Past

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity is an inquiry-based field investigation of the sedimentary geology of Lilydale Regional Park's brickyards area, a bluff and slope location near St. Paul Minnesota's Harriet Island and Cherokee Heights Park. Students...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Erosion in Our World

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students collect evidence to investigate erosion and deposition around the schoolyard.
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Government of Alberta

Alberta Environment: Focus on Acid Decomposition [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains what acid depositions are and the serious effects they have on the environment, as well as what the Alberta government is doing to combat the problem.
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Prospecting for Gold in the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative site delves into the difficulty of prospecting for gold. A detailed description of placer deposits and lode gold is included in this site.
Activity
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: What's Down There?

For Students 9th - 10th
Students build a model to learn about the cycle of erosion and deposition by water and wind which deposits layer upon layer of rock, soil, and organic material to the surface.
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Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Gold and Diamonds in Indiana [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Briefly describes how gold and diamonds came to be deposited in the streams of Indiana.
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Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Loess: Product of Ice Age Winds [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains how loess came to be deposited over much of Indiana by the melting of glaciers during the Ice Age.
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Indiana University

Indiana Univ. Bloomington: Geo Notes: Sand and Gravel: A Glacial Resource [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes how glaciation created the sand and gravel deposits in Indiana and what these resources are used for.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Sedimentary Rocks

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how sediments weather, erode, and are deposited in a sedimentary environment.
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Curated OER

University of Texas: Map: Syria: Economic Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
This map of Syria's economic activity from 1993 is from the Perry Castaneda Collection. See where Syria's oil and gas deposits are.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Stream Velocity Investigation Using Inquiry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
An outdoor activity where young scholars visit a local stream for a scientific inquiry. They make observations about the stream, and take measurements of the stream's velocity, depth, and width. They will also develop a sediment...
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers

Nagt: Glacial Geology of Arlee Valley, Montana Trip for Hs Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This field trip designed for HS science teachers with little or no formal training in geosciences, acquaints participants with the glacial geologic record of a small topographic basin in western Montana. The trip focuses on the landforms...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Go Inquire System

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars us the GO Inquire online tool to develop knowledge and skills in the concepts of erosion, transportation, and deposition.
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Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Electronic Banking

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains various types of electronic banking, including ATMs, debit cards, and direct deposit or direct withdrawal.
Article
Practical Money Skills

Practical Money Skills: Money Market

For Students 9th - 10th
A money market account is both a savings account and an investment vehicle. Learn about the two types of money market accounts- deposit accounts (MMDA) and mutual funds (MMMF)
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: "Weathering" Heights

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson introduces learners to weathering. Students will watch videos and complete drawings and diagrams as they learn about weathering, erosion, and deposition. Learners will complete a simple demonstration and relate it to how the...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Washed Away

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson plan, students will learn about water erosion. They will view pictures and videos, complete drawings, and work in collaborative groups as they research types of water erosion (rill, gully, sheet, and channel). Students...
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Other

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: Who Is the Fdic

For Students 9th - 10th
This page discusses the general role of the FDIC in protecting money, and briefly explains the management structure.
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Other

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: The S&l Crisis: A Chrono Bibliography

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of sources for learning about the Savings and Loans Crisis. This is followed by a timeline of events that covers 1966-1989. Has links to additional information.
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Nesta: Windows to the Universe: Iron Ore Deposits

For Students 9th - 10th
This concise article, which is provided by Windows to the Universe, explains how iron and iron ore were formed billions of years ago.
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Other

Pine Tree Legal: Legal Guide for Immigrants: Housing

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive, easy-to-understand explanation in English and Spanish of how to acquire housing in the United States. Legal issues associated with buying or renting a residence are also presented. Though the site caters to immigrants to...
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Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Glacial Erratics: Marker Rocks [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes erratics found in Indiana that were deposited there through the process of glaciation.
Handout
MadSci Network

The Mad Scientist Network: Chemistry

For Students 9th - 10th
The question "What is process called when gases go back to solids?" is discussed in detail. A comparison of the processes of sublimation, deposition and condensation is made.

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