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: 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.
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Science Fairs Homepage: Senior Projects
This resource from the Eastern Newfoundland Science Fairs Council provides really substantial projects for senior High School students. These are online topics, six areas, with about 10-20 topics per area.
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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,...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Science Homework Help
The science section of this popular homework helper site features links to chemistry, life, earth, physical, and space science resources.
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University of Windsor: Climates on a Rotating Earth
This site offers the text of a college lecture on the atmosphere, with information on the effect prevailing westerlies have on North America.
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Cdli: Science Fairs Homepage
At this site from the Center for Distance Learning and Innovation there's a monstrous listing of possible science fair projects. You can choose from primary (grades 1-4), elementary (grades 4-6), intermediate (grades 7-9), or senior...
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Inpe: National Institute for Space Research
This site is the homepage of Brazil's National Institute for Space Research with links to specific programs in more defined categories like space and atmospheric sciences, meteorology, space engineering and technology, and more.
Library of Congress
Loc: Earth as Art: A Landsat Perspective
A really cool site showing Satellite (Landsat 7) images of unique geographical and meteorological phenomena. Images show cloud formations to rainforest devastation.
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...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Measuring Air Pressure
This activity is intended for an Introductory Meteorology class; an earth science elective intended for Juniors and Seniors. (It was orginally modifed from an Introductory Meteorology Laboratory Assigment taught to undergraduates at...
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Fact Sheet for El Nino
This site from the Univ. Corp. for Atmospheric Research provides detailed information on El Nino and its effects on the trade winds is offered at this site, with satellite photos.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: The 1991/1992 Drought
This site from the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research offers information on drought and global climate conditions, with an explanation of the trade winds.
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National Pollutant Inventory: Background Information
This site focuses on water and air pollution in Australia, with a brief mention of sea breezes.
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Unep/siem D2 Weather
This site offers information on the effects of weather on islands. There is some mention of sea breezes.