Pbs Teachers: Rock Climbing

Students describe the changes undergone by rocks during the rock cycle and develop an understanding of the interconnectedness of the rock cycle.

Learn about a scientist who invented a tool to help her do her job. Watch how she climbs trees to study epiphytes that live in the forest canopy.

Enter a robot design competition. Assemble a motor-powered vehicle that can climb up the steepest ramp angle, using a specified selection of parts, and make improvements in the design as needed.

Explore the job of an igneous petrologist, and observe how scientists gather information about rocks and the earth's mantle.

Observe how rivers meander and how the water deposits rocks and pebbles on the inside of each curve. Watch kids use the scientific method to find out how rivers affect the earth's surface.

A group of female teachers were inspired to start The Girls Rock Science, an enrichment program are to foster scientific curiosity and boost girls' confidence. In this episode, observe the group members completing an activity in which...

Learn about Mount Kilimanjaro and develop a travelogue to describe the distinct ecological regions of Mount Kilimanjaro.

This interactive brainteaser from the NOVA: "Voyage of Doom" Web site challenges you to figure out what happens to the water level when a rock is resting in a boat and when it is submerged in water.

NatureScene introduces students to Death Valley, its features, and how they were shaped by the environment. [4:34]

Students examine how various species survive in the Namib Desert. They watch and discuss a PBS video, and in small groups determine which colors are most effective in concealment in rocks, sticks, and sand, and compare the activity with...