CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Branches of Earth Science Study Guide
Review the main study areas of Earth Science.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Branches of Earth Science
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the major branches of Earth Science.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Branches of Earth Science
[Free Registration/Login Required] An interactive concept map that shows how the different branches of earth science. After completing the concept map, students can test their knowledge with a "challenge me" quiz.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Astronomy: Our Place in Space
This resource is a place for learning all about astronomy--stargazing, planets, space science, and interesting astronomical phenomena and discoveries. Explore, ask questions, find information, and meet American Museum of Natural History...
PBS
Pbs: A Science Odyssey
Website for the PBS series "A Science Odyssey." Numerous opportunities to explore the people and discoveries of science.
Other
Aas Science News: Possible Orphan Black Hole
Article reports on the discovery of a supermassive object 90 million light-years from Earth that may be an orphan black hole.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Revolutions of Earth
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How objects in the solar system orbit around each other.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Revolutions of Earth
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How objects in the solar system orbit around each other.
Other
Fisher Science Education: Headline Discoveries Archive
What's new in the world of science? Find the latest articles about the newest discoveries and research in all the science disciplines: anatomy, astronomy, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, consumer science, environmental, forensics,...
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Astronomy
Eight hands-on lessons module in which students explore the characteristics of planet Earth, its moons, the sun, the solar system, planets, and the difference between science fact and science fiction.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cosmology and Astronomy: Season Simulator
This season simulator takes Earth through an entire year cycle allowing the viewer to observe the tilt of the Earth and the intensity of the sunlight.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Astronomy: The Earth
In this interactive tutorial students will learn what causes the seasons, diurnal cycles and how the constellations move through the sky. Learn we are able to see other planets and how astronomical events affected life on the Earth.
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Earth Orbit Model
Nicolaus Copernicus developed the theory of Earth's orbit around the sun demonstrated in this science simulation.
NASA
Nasa: Image Science Center: Ask the Space Scientist
A NASA scientist, Dr. Sten Odenwald, answers many students' questions. Topics include planets, galaxies, black holes, the origin of the universe, and common misconceptions about space.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Science Monster: Uranus
A cool fact sheet about Uranus including a place for students to enter their weight on Earth to convert it to what it would be on Uranus.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Hands on Astronomy: Observing Stars and Planets
A university-level course in basic observational procedures in astronomy. Covers how to use a telescope, and includes lecture notes.
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place
This site is geared towards elementary learners, but most lessons can be modified for older learners. Space-related classroom activities, printable images of Earth and space, thought-provoking Space Place Musing podcasts and math-related...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Zoom Astronomy
Where is our Solar System? How far away is the sun? What makes up the sun? Find out all you want to know about our solar system. This is a comprehensive on-line site about space and astronomy. Check out all of the excitement!
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe
Windows to the Universe has developed an interactive resource about the earth, space, biological and physical sciences. Content includes information on our planet, the solar system, the universe, myths associated with space, space...
NASA
Nasa Space Place: El Space Place
NASA's space science site for kids - en Espanol. Features a wide range of activities, including games, projects, animations, and more. Also contains useful information on basic physics, chemistry, and other natural sciences, offering...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Science World of Astronomy: Snc Meteorites
View a chart displaying various kinds of meteorites collected on earth and read a technical article describing the manner in which they are studied. Provides a link to more information about the planet Mars and the role it plays in the...
Kidport
Kidport: Space Science
This complete resource will help students to improve their understand of space exploration. Includes images of the universe, galaxies, stars and planets.
European Space Agency
European Space Agency: Esa Kids
Multilingual site with articles, news. images, games, and activities about the universe, life in space, the Earth, space exploration, and related topics.
Other
Starry Skies: How Do Fossils Form?
Directions and materials needed to make a modern day fossil.