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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Analyzing Plate Motion Using Earth Scope Gps Data

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this chapter, you will access Global Positioning System (GPS) data from the Plate Boundary Observatory (PBO) and analyze the data in a spreadsheet to measure the motion of GPS stations in the Pacific Northwest. From your analyses, you...
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Purdue University

Purdue University: Thermal Convection

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students build a model representing the properties of Earth's mantle, illustrating how thermal energy creates movement in a fluid.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Local and Regional Wind Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about regional and local wind systems, including information on changes in atmospheric pressure, thermal energy in the atmosphere, sea and land breezes, mountain and valley breezes, and monsoon winds.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Examples of Destructive Forces of Nature

For Students 4th - 8th
Discusses the destructive forces unleashed by volcanic eruptions, and the movement of water, wind, ice, and tectonic plates.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Examples of Constructive Forces of Nature

For Students 4th - 8th
Discusses the constructive forces resulting from volcanic eruptions and the movement of water, wind, ice, and tectonic plates.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Earth's Water Movements

For Students 9th - 10th
The paths that water can take through Earth's systems are many and complex. Examine the following diagram from NASA depicting the water cycle. Studying the water cycle is important because changes in the water cycle affect all parts of...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Solar Energy on Earth

For Students 5th - 6th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes characteristics of solar energy including the electromagnetic spectrum and movement.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Tectonic Plate Movement in Alaska

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video adapted from KUAC-TV and the Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, learn how tectonic plate movement is responsible for building mountains, such as the Wrangell and St. Elias Mountains. 2m 16s
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Circulation in the Atmosphere Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on circulation in the atmosphere. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Local Winds Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on local winds. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Revolutions and Rotations of the Earth Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Summarizes the key points about how our understanding of the Earth's movements evolved from ancient times and what we know today. Includes some questions to check...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Glaciers Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the types of glaciers and glacier movement.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Air Masses Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
Get a quick overview of air masses and their movement.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Sun's Surprising Movement Across the Sky

For Students 9th - 10th
Suppose you placed a camera at a fixed position, took a picture of the sky at the same time every day for an entire year, and overlaid all of the photos on top of each other. What would the sun look like in that combined image? A...
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Indiana University

Indiana Univ.: Global Energy Transfer, Atmosphere and Ocean Circulation, Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
A course lecture on the external processes that shape the Earth, specifically the hydrologic system. This system is powered by the Sun's energy. The components of the Earth's energy budget are described, and how these drive the movement...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Geology: Surface Processes

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial, you will learn about the types of weathering and erosion that rocks and landforms undergo. This will lead to a discussion of soil and the types of soil. Lastly, you will learn about mass movements of soil,...

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