American Museum of Natural History
What do You Know About Life on Earth?
Humans have only inhabited the earth for a fraction of the time that life has existed. Young scientists explore the facts about the emergence of life on Earth with an interactive resource. While highlighting different types of life, the...
Curated OER
Dig Into Ireland
Students explore environments and wildlife of Ireland to find out how they were formed, and how they helped form Irish culture. Students research online to determine connections between present elements in Irish culture and wildlife and...
Curated OER
Pleistocene Mammals
Students research the causes of the extinction of Pleistocene mammals. For this Pleistocene mammals lesson, students read essays to understand the Pleistocene epoch. Students write an essay about the personal impact of this...
Channel Islands Film
Island Rotation: Lesson Plan 3
How far have California's Channel islands moved? What was the rate of this movement? Class members first examine data that shows the age of the Hawaiian island chain and the average speed of the Pacific Plate. They then watch West...
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanography Institute: The Arctic: Exploration Timeline
This interactive timeline traces the history of Arctic exploration from 330BC to 2000AD.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanography Institute: History of Oceanography
An interactive timeline will guide you through the history of oceanography. The timeline stretches from 30,000 BCE to the present.