Investigate the subject of minerals including characteristics, properties such as luster and streak, types of minerals, and fun facts on this site.

In this instructional activity learners will look at the major divisions of geologic time and learn about the fossils and forms of life which existed during those periods, helping them to understand how the age of rocks are preserved.

This activity is an inquiry-based field investigation of the sedimentary geology of Lilydale Regional Park's brickyards area, a bluff and slope location near St. Paul Minnesota's Harriet Island and Cherokee Heights Park. Students...

A collection of geology exercises which include relevant background information, complete instructions, student handouts, and answer keys. Topics include rock and mineral identification, Bowen's reaction series, crystal models,...

Students become scientists, and learn about the usef of seismic technology to map patterns of rock formations below the surface of the Earth.

Students simulate a sinkhole, and discover the geological catalysts that happen beofore sinkholes occur.

Describes different landform types and their features. includes many good quality photographs.

Asteroid Impact is an 8-10 class long (350-450 min) earth science curricular unit where student teams are posed with the scenario that an asteroid will impact earth. They must design the location and size of underground caverns to save...

In this lesson, students learn about the earth's past by studying clues that have been left behind, such as fossils and rocks. Students will find the answers to many questions: What is paleontology?, What is geological time?, What can we...

Pupils will use their observational skills to examine rocks they find on the exterior of the school building and on the ground on the campus.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide briefly summarizes key points about the Principle of Horizontality and how it relates to sedimentary rock formation. Includes a few questions to...

Explains what is meant by the deposition of sediments by wind and water and provides examples of the resulting landforms.

This lesson involves an innovative strategy for introducing the concept of relative dating using a block of wood that has been painted, damaged, and nailed. The task for learners is to analyze the order in which these events happened and...

Site provides games and activities that will allow students to have fun, and learn more about rocks and minerals at the same time.

This series of photos dramatically illustrates the process of mechanical weathering known as rock abrasion. Taken over a 100 year span, you can see the effects of rock abrasion on Jump-off Joe, a sea stack at Nye Beach in Oregon. The...

In this interactive tutorial you will learn how pressure creates stress and strain on rocks. Learn how different types of strain are produced by different plate tectonic settings, and explore the different types of mountain ranges and...

This newspaper article deals with a curious geological phenomenon which occurs in Death Valley. After you read the article, test your understanding by answering the multiple choice questions.

The Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona in the north-eastern part of the country covers a mountainous area of 32,850 ha which features seven peaks that rise above 3,000 m. The area displays an exceptional example of mountain building through...