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Geologic Puzzles: Morrison Formation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers make observations and present interpretations based on their observations and on their prior knowledge. They use images to answer questions and make formulate hypotheses.
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Evolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
For this evolution worksheet, students review genetic variability, gene mutations, biodiversity and adaptations. This worksheet has 22 fill in the blank and 10 short answer questions.
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Investigation 4 - Dinosaurs Tracks

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders make inferences and interpretations from sets of dinosaur tracks. They describe Utah fossils and how they were formed. Partners trade their sketches of tracks and try to guess which dinosaur it belonged to.
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Mineral Replacement in Fossil Formation

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore fossils and how they are formed. They create their own "fossils" out of plaster of Paris. They record their findings in their science journals.
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"Making a Good Impression"

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are shown how fossils are formed and to learn how extinct organisms lived based on their remains and surroundings. They are shown TAKS review problems on the overhead related to evolution and fossil evidence. Students discuss...
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Burning Waste Coal

For Students 9th - 12th
In this coal activity, high schoolers compare the process of cogeneration with other process for generating power. Students determine what happens to the waste coal. This activity has 2 short answer and 8 true and false questions.
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Curated OER

Global Change — Change and Cycles Where Land, Air and Water Meet

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students participate in an experiment to define a parts-per-billion solution. In this ecology instructional activity, students select a second substance to create a parts-per-billion solution and observe and record their results....
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Geology Word List

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, students review the vocabulary words for the separate categories related to the concept of geology.
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Volcanoes Word Search

For Students 6th - 8th
In this earth science worksheet, students find the words that are associated with the concept of a volcano and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Over a Barrel

For Teachers 2nd - 11th
Learners examine oil reliance in Britain and around the world. In this oil crisis lesson, students discuss how oil is produced and consider the supply left in the world. Learners also examine the influences of oil prices and discover the...
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Shake, Rattle & Roll

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students examine soil. In this science lesson, students examine the layers of soil. Students collect soil from various locations and separate the layers. Students record and chart their findings.
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Aquifers: Unlimited or Not

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners understand that an aquifer can become a non-renewable resource if it is not used wisely. Students do an experiment that recreates an aquifer in the classroom.
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Curated OER

Arkansas and Louisiana Purchase Wetlands

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students experiment to determine the value and importance of wetlands in Arkansas. They develop an environmental appreciation for wetlands.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Sedimentary Rocks and Fossil Fuels

For Students 4th - 6th
Learn about the rock cycle, sedimentary rocks, and fossil fuels in this tutorial.
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James Madison University

James Madison University: Clastic Sedimentary Rock Classification

For Students 11th - 12th
An upper-level explanation of clastic sedimentary rock classification. Charts, diagrams, and review questions are included. Be sure to click on the PDF Clastic Identification key.
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Geology.com: Rocks: Pictures of Sedimentary Rocks

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents photographs of examples of clastic, chemical, and organic sedimentary rocks, with short descriptions underneath each rock image. Each rock name is also linked to its own dedicated page with a great deal of additional information...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Lithification of Sedimentary Rocks

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How sediments become sedimentary rocks.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Lithification of Sedimentary Rocks

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How sediments become sedimentary rocks.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Sedimentary Rock Classification

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to classify sedimentary rocks.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Sedimentary Rocks

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factors that determine sediments and sedimentary rock materials and composition.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Geology: Sedimentary Rocks

For Students 6th - 8th
Listen to this podcast which explains the various processes that form sedimentary rock. [0:32]
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Sedimentary Rocks

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the formation of sedimentary rocks.
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University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Rocks and Minerals: Sedimentary Rocks: Sandstone

For Students 9th - 10th
The cementing of minerals together forms a sedimentary rock called sandstone. One form of sandstone is rock asphalt. Learn more about it here.
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University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Rocks and Minerals: Sedimentary Rocks

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent resource for learning about sedimentary rocks and how they form. The different types of sedimentary rocks and deposits found in Kentucky are listed, with links to dedicated pages for each. Covers clay, shale, sandstone,...

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