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Fossil Museum: Fossil Sites
Twenty different international fossil sites are listed with links to pictures of fossils found at each site.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey Home Page: Acid Rain
Learn about acid rain and the devasting effects it has on the U.S., particularly on our nation's capital and monuments.
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Arkansas Geological Commission: Marble
General marble information, Arkansas geology, and a history of production are discussed by the Arkansas Geological Commission.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Lithification of Sedimentary Rocks
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How sediments become sedimentary rocks.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Lithification of Sedimentary Rocks
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How sediments become sedimentary rocks.
Read Works
Read Works: What Is a Rock?
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the elements that rocks are made of. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Oregon Caves
Explore the Oregon caves when you visit this informative site. This resource features links to facts, kid's activities, and more.
Nature Conservancy
Nature Conservancy: Nash Prairie Preserve
Explore the beauty of America's prairies and examine efforts to preserve this vanishing part of America's landscape.
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Montenegrin Association of America: Geography
A look at the geography of Montenegro from the Montenegrin Association of America. Includes a topographical map and pictures of the areas covered.
Curated OER
Limestone Sculpture
This is a very informative site, created by stone sculptor, Shane Smith. Great photo examples, information on how to carve, and where to get supplies.
Curated OER
Limestone Sculpture
This is a very informative site, created by stone sculptor, Shane Smith. Great photo examples, information on how to carve, and where to get supplies.
Curated OER
Limestone Stone Sculpture
This is a very informative site, created by stone sculptor, Shane Smith. Great photo examples, information on how to carve, and where to get supplies.
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The Stoa Consortium: The Library of Hadrian
The Library of Hadrian is located on the north side of the Acropolis, immediately north of the Roman Agora. The complex was built by the Roman emperor Hadrian in 131/2 A.D. It was visited by Pausanias (1.18.9) who provides a brief...
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Dundee University: W. H. Auden's Poetry
This personal website provides the text of four of W. H. Auden's poems: "Three Short Poems" and "In Praise of Limestone." It also offers a link to the W. H. Auden Society website.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Art History: Votive Relief
Photograph of limestone votive relief of Ur-Nanshe, king of Lagash. Early Dynastic III (2550-2500 B.C.E.).
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Karst Topography and Connection to Se Minnesota Sinkholes
In this field investigation, students will be able to observe, record, compare/contrast a variety of sinkholes located in the southeastern Minnesota area, including a significant one at the Harmony Karst Interpretive Site. The students...
Geographypods
Geographypods: Sinkholes Deep Deep Down
After learning about sinkhole formation, students will create a project by designing and making a 3D model of a sinkhole using a box of tissues.
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Women in Mining: Toothpaste With a Twist [Pdf]
In this activity, students work in groups to create their own toothpaste in order to learn about the rocks and minerals it contains. Includes discussion questions and extension activities.
PBS
Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Natural Resources
This PBS article explains how Egypt, even though a desert region, was blessed with many natural resources.
PBS
Pbs: Caves and Karst
This illustrated tutorial is meant to address student fears and misconceptions about caves, as well as enhance their understanding of cave and karst systems.
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Scienceviews.com: Minerals and Their Uses
Every segment of society uses minerals and mineral resources everyday. The roads we ride or drive on and the buildings we live learn and work in all contain minerals. Below is a selected list of commonly used metallic and nonmetallic...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: The Effects of Acid Rain
Geology and chemistry of acid rain effects. Lots of building and monument pictures showing acid rain damage. Be sure to follow the "next" link at bottom of each page.
Orpheus Books
Q Files: History: Ancient Egypt: Pyramids: How They Were Built
Pyramids took 20 years or more to build employing at least 25,000 workers. Explore a detailed description of how they were built, the materials used, and how a site was chosen.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Cape Verde: Economy
Although Cape Verde has limited natural resources, read about the great strides it has made in developing a functional economy. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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