Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Sedimentary Environments
This resource gives short descriptions of how sedimentary deposition occurs in rivers, lakes, river mouths, coral reefs, glaciers, arid environments, and tropical environments.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Rock Layers and Fossils to Infer Past
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...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Erosion in Our World
Students collect evidence to investigate erosion and deposition around the schoolyard.
Government of Alberta
Alberta Environment: Focus on Acid Decomposition [Pdf]
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.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Prospecting for Gold in the United States
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.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: What's Down There?
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.
Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Gold and Diamonds in Indiana [Pdf]
Briefly describes how gold and diamonds came to be deposited in the streams of Indiana.
Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Loess: Product of Ice Age Winds [Pdf]
Explains how loess came to be deposited over much of Indiana by the melting of glaciers during the Ice Age.
Indiana University
Indiana Univ. Bloomington: Geo Notes: Sand and Gravel: A Glacial Resource [Pdf]
Describes how glaciation created the sand and gravel deposits in Indiana and what these resources are used for.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Sedimentary Rocks
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how sediments weather, erode, and are deposited in a sedimentary environment.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Map: Syria: Economic Activity
This map of Syria's economic activity from 1993 is from the Perry Castaneda Collection. See where Syria's oil and gas deposits are.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Stream Velocity Investigation Using Inquiry
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...
National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Nagt: Glacial Geology of Arlee Valley, Montana Trip for Hs Teachers
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...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Go Inquire System
Young scholars us the GO Inquire online tool to develop knowledge and skills in the concepts of erosion, transportation, and deposition.
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission: Electronic Banking
Explains various types of electronic banking, including ATMs, debit cards, and direct deposit or direct withdrawal.
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills: Money Market
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)
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: "Weathering" Heights
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...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Washed Away
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...
Other
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: Who Is the Fdic
This page discusses the general role of the FDIC in protecting money, and briefly explains the management structure.
Other
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: The S&l Crisis: A Chrono Bibliography
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.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Nesta: Windows to the Universe: Iron Ore Deposits
This concise article, which is provided by Windows to the Universe, explains how iron and iron ore were formed billions of years ago.
Other
Pine Tree Legal: Legal Guide for Immigrants: Housing
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...
Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Glacial Erratics: Marker Rocks [Pdf]
Describes erratics found in Indiana that were deposited there through the process of glaciation.
MadSci Network
The Mad Scientist Network: Chemistry
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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