Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Weathering & Erosion
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of weathering and erosion, what they are, and how they alter the Earth's surface.
Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Structure of Volcanoes
A comprehensive site covering everything from volcanic structures to pyroclastic materials. View pictures of major volcanic landforms, and volcanic rocks.
Other
Arkansas Geological Commission: Marble
General marble information, Arkansas geology, and a history of production are discussed by the Arkansas Geological Commission.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Birthstone Collections
This birthstone resource presents a brief description of each birthstone, a link to more information and a photomicrograph of the gem.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Engineering Geology
A collection of video lectures from a course introducing students to the basics of engineering geology. Webpage includes forty lectures from a professor at the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning. Lectures vary in length...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Cement
Wikipedia provides this encyclopedia entry for cement that features its history, production, and use as a building material, as well as links to related topics.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Science for Kids: Crystals
Kid's learn about the science of crystals. Repeating patterns of molecules form interesting shapes.
Quizlet
Quizlet: Earth's Resources Science Vocabulary Quiz
Interactive matching and multiple choice activities covering third grade Earth science vocabulary.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Bot Ec: Percentage of Copper in Ore
Suppose that you are building a new house. It will take about 90 kg (198 pounds) of copper to do the electrical wiring. In order to get the copper in the first place, someone needs to mine solid rock that contains copper, extract the...
Other
Swiss Gem Shop: Ruby
This is a commercial site, but it has some very good complete information and pictures. You must search for "ruby" in the alphabetized list on the left toolbar.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Agate Fossil Beds: Geologic Formations
This National Park Service site has information about these fossil beds in Nebraska and where the name Agate came from.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: State Facts (Wisconsin)
Learn about some of the state symbols of Wisconsin and some of the interesting things to do there.
Other
Rhode Island State Symbols
Do you know which state's folk art symbol is a carousel? Which state's official drink is coffee milk? You're right! It's Rhode Island. Learn about these symbols and more as you look at this site from the Ocean State.
NSTATE
State Symbols of Kentucky
Learn about Kentucky's state symbols and their official state places and events. In most cases you can click on the word to see a picture and find more information about the symbol, place, or event.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Geology
The geology of Alberta is profiled on this site. Drop menus reveal sub-topics ..geological time scale, rock formations in Alberta, and so forth.Graphics and maps are included.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science for Middle School
This digital textbook covers core earth science concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, videos, and study guides.
Other
Icga: Aquamarine, Gem of the Sea
A brief description of the physical properties of the aquamarine gemstone, along with a perspective on its history and metaphysical properties.
Other
Atoms in Motion: Ionic Bonds
In nature there are many different minerals we call "Salts". If you look very closely at the particles of table salt, you will find little cubic crystals. These salt crystals are made of sodium chloride (NaCl), and their cubic shape is...
Other
Kentucky State Symbols
Discover all of the Kentucky state symbols here, including a picture and the year of adoption.
Other
Gem Hut: Sky Blue Topaz
A commercial site with a short description of the physical properties of topaz, and pictures of cut and polished stones for sale.
Read Works
Read Works: Panning for History
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about a Boy Scout trip that goes panning for rocks, minerals, and gold to learn more about history. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Can You Solve the False Positive Riddle?
Mining unobtainium is hard work- the rare mineral appears in only 1% of rocks in the mine. But your friend Tricky Joe has something up his sleeve. The unobtainium detector he's been perfecting for months is finally ready, and it returns...
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