Science Struck
Science Struck: Asthenosphere Facts
Discusses the characteristics of the asthenosphere which is in the upper mantle of the Earth's layers.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Science Labelling Game
In a series of five interactive science games, students first study labeled diagrams to learn the names of the Earth's layers, of a flower's parts, of a fish's anatomy, of the human respiratory system, and of layers of the atmosphere....
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Temperature of the Atmosphere
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How different temperature gradients separate the atmosphere into distinct layers.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Aging Diamonds?
In this video from Nature, geological detectives use ancient diamonds to learn more about Earth's inner layers. [1:42]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Soil Horizons and Profiles
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the different layers of soil.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Lithosphere and Asthenosphere
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The lithosphere is made of the brittle crust and uppermost mantle and lies on the plastic asthenosphere. Read about the properties of the lithosphere and asthenosphere.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Thermosphere and Beyond
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the properites of the thermosphere and exosphere.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Thermosphere and Beyond
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the properties of the thermosphere and exosphere.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Ozone Depletion
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how the ozone hole forms and what are its effects.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Ozone Depletion
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how the ozone hole forms; what are its effects.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Principle of Horizontality
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Rules for sedimentary rock formation.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Soil Characteristics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the characteristics and types of soil.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Stratosphere
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the properties of the stratosphere.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Composition of the Atmosphere
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the gases that the atmosphere is made out of.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Layers of the Atmosphere in Order
Describes each of the five layers of the atmosphere from the troposphere, which is closest to the Earth, up to the outermost one, the exosphere.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Riding to Earth's Core
Ever thought about riding to the core of the earth? Well geophysists David Stevenson has. He has even come up with a way to make a hole, but he has run into some other complications. Maybe you can be the one to solve those problems.
Center for Educational Technologies
Cotf: Plate Tectonics
Plate Tectonics provides geology with a comprehensive theory that explains how the Earth works.
Other
Antarctic Geological Drilling: Environmental Literacy Framework Activities
An impressive collection of lessons on climate science and climate change. The entire book can be downloaded. As well, each lesson has its own page with some combination of background information, PowerPoints, images, maps, glossaries,...
Apple
Us Atlas Geology
Apple provides a description of the USAtlas Geology app, developed by the USGS. The app provides 46 layers of vector information available at The National Atlas of the United States Website.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Layers of the Earth
[Free Registration/Login Required] The lesson teaches fifth grade students about the 4 layers of the Earth. Characteristics of each layer are presented. The lesson incorporates video, student participation, and Activote assessment. The...
Science Struck
Science Struck: The Four Main Layers of the Earth
Gives short descriptions of the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Diagramando a La Ciencia
Fun interactive Spanish site where students will be able to review science vocabulary related with the earth, atmosphere, respiratory system, flower parts and fish anatomy. It provides the English version and different levels of difficulty.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Introduction to the Atmosphere
A detailed overview of the Earth's atmosphere, with explanations about atmospheric properties, the structure of the atmosphere, its four layers, atmospheric processes, energy heat transfer, conduction and convection, and radiation. All...
Read Works
Read Works: A Hole in the Planet
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the layers of the Earth and a place near the Canary Islands where there is a hole in the crust. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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