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Branches of Earth Science Wordle

For Students 5th - 9th
Acquaint your class with the 4 branches of earth science with this visual representation of the different branches. Using 4 different colors, learners categorize the provided words into the separate branches of earth science:...
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Curated OER

Branches of Earth Science

For Students 5th - 10th
Connect earth science to science occupations and real-life events with this worksheet and activity. After listing the 4 branches of earth science, learners spend some time brainstorming two activities each type of earth scientist might...
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Curated OER

What is Earth Science?

For Students 5th - 9th
This worksheet tests general knowledge of scientific fields with a focus on those involved in earth science. Learners fill in 9 blanks using the provided word bank of scientific fields. In addition, there are 2 questions specifically...
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Curated OER

Quiz #2 - Branches of Earth Science

For Students 5th - 10th
For this earth science quiz, test-takers use photographs posted around a classroom to identify the 4 branches of earth science. They receive bonus points for identifying the event or activity of a scientist associated with the...
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Curated OER

Branches of Science

For Students 5th - 7th
In this branches of science learning exercise, students are given one page of pictures related to four branches of science. These include astronomy, meteorology, oceanography and geology.
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Curated OER

The Ocean Floor

For Students 7th - 8th
Practice reading comprehension by approaching oceanography through 2 pages of informational text. The text compares the ocean floor to the Grand Canyon to gives students perspective, and gives a brief coverage of the earth's crust and...
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Curated OER

Bank On It! Antarctica

For Students 8th - 9th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students read an informational paragraph about Antarctica. Students then fill in the 17 blanks with words from the word bank.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Geological Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
This unit will focus on the geological characteristics of the world ocean, plate tectonics, and the mapping of the ocean floor.
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Other

Dalhousie University: Department of Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about Grad studies, classes, seminars in the area of oceanography and also see some amazing pictures.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Introduction to Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
Students focus on the four branches of oceanography; chemical, geological, physical and marine oceanography, and how the scientific method contributes to ocean research and our understanding of marine science.
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Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Careers in Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
Oceanography is a very competitive career field. Explore the wide range of careers in marine science from Palomar College and how you can begin preparing to secure one of job openings.
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Other

University of Rhode Island: Graduate School of Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents information about the school of oceanography and the courses offered and research being done there.
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Woods Hole Oceanography Institute: History of the Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive timeline reveals key geologic and biological events starting back 4.8 billion years to the present.
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Woods Hole Oceanography Institute: Geology and Geophysics

For Students 9th - 10th
This webpage has two videos related to mid-oceaninc ridges. One of them examines the traits of hydrothermal vents and why their study is important. The other one describes the process by which new oceanic crust is created.
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Woods Hole Oceanography Institute: Hydrothermal Vents

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore actual photographs of the organisms and geologic structures of an oceanic hydrothermal vent. Additional links provide information about many of the physical properties of this extreme environment.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Planet

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed website that was a companion to a 1995 traveling exhibit of the Smithsonian. Links to lesson plans and other educational materials are at the bottom of the page. Enter the exhibition to explore the world of the ocean.
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese: Educational Links: Ask an Expert Sites

For Students 9th - 10th
Ever wondered about, well, anything? Get your burning question answered here from reigning experts in General Science, Astronomy and Space Science, Biology and Life Sciences, Physics, Oceanography, Geology, Weather, and Health.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: Oceans

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out why the oceans are blue and what causes waves by clicking here. There is a table of information about the four oceans as well as interesting facts on waves, salinity, and tides.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Branches of Earth Science

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the major branches of Earth Science.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Branches of Earth Science

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the major branches of Earth Science.
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Other

Sut: Careers in Underwater Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in an ocean related career? Explore the variety of career opportunities that are available in underwater technology.
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Other

Geotimes: Off the Beaten Path

For Students 9th - 10th
Get a glimpse inside the careers of geoscience professionals. Explore the types of career experiences that are available in the geoscience field.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Branches of Earth Science

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An interactive concept map that shows how the different branches of earth science. After completing the concept map, students can test their knowledge with a "challenge me" quiz.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Branches of Earth Science Study Guide

For Students 4th - 8th
Review the main study areas of Earth Science.