A collection of puzzles, activities, lessons, and games related to Mammoth Cave, cave systems in general, and related topics, such as fossils, bats, weathering, and erosion.

For this activity, students create models in a tub or sandbox that simulate erosion caused by weathering.

Learn how salt crystallizes and the weathering effect that this has on rocks and on structures.

An outdoor activity where middle schoolers visit a local stream for a scientific inquiry. They make observations about the stream, and take measurements of the stream's velocity, depth, and width. They will also develop a sediment...

This instructional activity is a demonstration in how geological layers form and erode using just a stack of towels. The author describes this instructional activity as GeoArt, which means one looks at geologic processes through both a...

In this activity, students explore the effect of chemical erosion on statues and monuments. They use chalk to see what happens when limestone is placed in liquids with different pH values. They also learn several things that engineers...

Everything you need to know about sedimentary rocks and the processes by which they are created, including weathering, soils, environments, and classification.

Overview of rocks including igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks, and the rock cycle.

Learn about the processes involved throughout the creation of sedimentary rock.

A unit on rocks and minerals presented with interactive and classroom activities. Gain understanding of rocks, weather, erosion, earthquakes, and relative dating with this resource.

Learn about physical and chemical weathering.

Students get a whole new perspective of the world through images obtained from the International Space Station. Students can even request images to be taken through ISS EarthKAM. Activities and educator guides are provided.

This is written to support and further your content learning about the dynamic nature of Earth's surface. The goal is for you to develop a conceptual understanding of landforms so that you will be able to more effectively teach...

Discover the ways in which the Earth's surface is always changing and what causes those changes through reference materials and a collection of activities.

An all purpose site with something for everyone. Learn about global warming and climate change, ask a scientist, take a quiz, or get a lesson plan!

Find out how rocks and rock layers change with erosion and weathering.

An inquiry investigation which allows students to drive their learning by creating questions about the land around them. They collect varied data to analyze the nature of the land, and as a result, investigate erosion and weathering in...

This digital textbook covers core earth science concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, videos, and study guides.

In this activity, students will use Minnesota Geological Survey 3-D maps of the upper Midwest to trace the outlines of where they believe glaciers may have affected North America. They will identify landforms that resulted from glacial...

A slideshow, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a short multiple-choice quiz on sedimentary rocks and how they are formed.

Determine how the amount and rate of water flow affect the amount of erosion.

Did you know the rock cycle is a continuous cycle that takes hundreds of millions of years? This webpage explains how sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks are formed. It also gives examples of each type of rock. Also includes a...

A large online textbook of terms pertaining to physical geography. Useful as a supplement when studying this subject.