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\n\"Landforms\n\n
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\nScience Matters\n
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\nLandforms from Volcanoes\n

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\nThree major types of volcanoes exist: cinder cone, composite/strata, and shield. The 18th lesson plan in a 20-part series covers the various landforms created from volcanoes. Scholars work in pairs to correctly identify the...\n
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\n\"Eruptions\n\n
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\nEruptions and Volcano Types\n

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\nThe Mammoth Lakes area regularly releases warnings to hikers and skiers to be careful because melting snow releases trapped gases from volcanic vents. The 17th lesson in the 20-part series opens with a demonstration of carbon...\n
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\n\"Seismic\n\n
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\nSeismic Activity and California Landforms\n

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\nBy the 19th lesson in the 20-part series, scholars realize volcanoes and earthquakes are related to plate boundaries. The lesson extends and applies the knowledge by having individuals create a bumper sticker for one specific area of...\n
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\n\"Effects\n\n
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\nEffects of Plate Tectonics\n

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\nExplore our world from within as you lead young scientists on a thrilling adventure. Pupils examine the location of plate boundaries to determine earthquake and volcano distribution around the globe and explore the cause of hot spots in...\n
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\n\"CK-12\n\n
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\nCK-12 Earth Science Concepts for Middle School\n

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\nExplore a variety of science concepts in an interactive textbook created for middle school scholars. A lengthy table of contents takes readers to pages comprised of a subject overview, outline, and summary. Follow links further to find...\n
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\n\"Rocks\n\n
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\nRocks and Minerals\n

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\nStudents are able to describe earth processes (e.g., rusting, weathering, erosion) that have affected selected physical features in students, neighborhoods. They are able to identify various earth structures (e.g., mountains, faults,...\n
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\n\"Pass\n\n
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\nPass the Plate\n

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\nLearners define constructive forces. They describe how landforms are created as a result of constructive forces. Students recognize active volcano areas in the United States. They demonstrate an understanding of Panagea.\n
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\n\"Island\n\n
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\nIsland formation\n

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\nStudents explain what an island is, and distinguish islands from similar landforms. They compare and contrast the different ways in which islands are formed.\n
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\n\"Forces\n\n
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\nForces of Change\n

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\nSecond graders discuss various ways in which landforms change over time. They, in groups, research and create a reference book about landform change including tsunamis, earthquakes, weathering, erosion and volcanic eruptions.\n
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\nBeing Nosy About Our Neighbors\n

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\nStudents use the scientific method to explore the effect of size on impact cratering. They compare images of landforms on Earth to those of other planets to compare surface processes. Students infer the geologic history of another...\n
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\n\"Island\n\n
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\nIsland Formation\n

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\nPupils create models of how islands are formed by hot spots and then write a summary of their observations and of how they think their model relates to volcanic hot spots and island formation.\n
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\n\"Gelatin\n\n
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\nGelatin Volcanoes\n

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\nLearners investigate magma flow using gelatin volcano models. In this earth science activity, students sketch the magma bodies as observed from the top of their model. They explain why magma moves that way.\n
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\nEdible Plate Tectonics\n

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\nMany people think they can't observe plate tectonics, but thanks to GPS, we know that Australia moves at a rate of 2.7 inches per year, North America at 1 inches per year, and the Pacific plate at more than 3 inches per year! Scholars...\n
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\nLesson 2 Activity 2: Mapping Mount St. Helens\n

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\nStudents use topographic map skills to interpret impact of the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens on the volcano's topography, and draw profile views of Mount St. Helens before and after the May 18, 1980, eruption.\n
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\n\"Mapping\n\n
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\nMapping Mount St. Helens\n

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\nStudents study topographic maps and contour lines and construct a simple three-dimensional model of Mount St. Helens before the May 18, 1980, eruption. They use topographic map skills to interpret the impact of the May 18, 1980, eruption...\n
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\n\"Cruising\n\n
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\nCruising the Mantle\n

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\nStudents explore the plate boundaries of the earth. Through the use of video, internet and hands-on activities, students examine the types of plate boundaries. They create a model to illustrate the movement and interaction of the...\n
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\n\"Volcanoes:\n\n
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\nVolcanoes: Mount Vesuvius\n

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\nStudents explain how volcanoes form. In this earth science lesson, students identify the different types of volcanoes. They create brochures about Mt. Vesuvius before and after the eruption.\n
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\n\"Topography\n\n
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\nTopography of Africa\n

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\nStudents study Africa's diverse landscape and investigate how these features impact the available water supply, food sources, and population distribution of the continent. They compare topographical features and\ntheir affect on each...\n
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\n\"Air\n\n
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\nAir Pollution\n

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\nIn this air pollution worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by reviewing the different types and sources of air pollution. This worksheet has 13 terms to place into the puzzle.\n
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\n\"Oceans\n\n
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\nOceans Socratic Questioning\n

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\nStudents participate in a whole class discussion of ocean-floor structures and plate tectonics. They respond to prompts in a structured sequence that lead them to conclusions about the role of plate tectonics in the creation of sea-floor...\n
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\nEarth System Science\n

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\nStudents explore the Earth and its ability to support life. They discuss the geosphere and the water cycle and complete the Water Wonders activity. After completing the activity, they respond in their journals and reflect upon the...\n
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\nDelta, Delta, Where is the Delta?\n

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\nStudents explore several images of Earth from space. They identify parts of deltas. They observe, label, and measure delta images, taken from space. They consider how deltas form and why they differ in shape.\n
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\n\"Plate\n\n
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\nPlate Tectonics\n

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\nStudents identify that most of mountain ranges found on all major land masses and in the oceans are external reflections of tectonic movements within the earth. They identify that earthquakes and related phenomena are caused by the...\n
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\nWaves Lesson Plan\n

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\nYoung scholars demonstrate an understanding of tsunamis and possible causes.  In this investigative lesson students view a video and explore earthquakes and movement of tectonic plates. \n
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