Lesson Plan
Math Science Nucleus

Math/science Nucleus: Observing Different Landforms

For Teachers K - 1st
Lesson plan with subsequent pages to use with the lesson. Images with landform word match up and additional work on earth modeling.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Is Mount Everest So Tall?

For Students 9th - 10th
Mount Everest has the highest altitude on the planet but how did it get so tall? Educator Michele Koppes looks deep into our planet's crust, where continental plates collide, to find the answer.
Handout
Center for Educational Technologies

Nasa Classroom of the Future: Volcanoes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this site to discover some interesting facts about volcanoes and how they affect the earth. See some great animation and photos of volcanoes as well.
Website
Other

Ranges: The Appalachian Mountains

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative site offering detailed information about the Appalachian Mountains. Click on links to various peaks and view photographs of these beautiful mountains.
Website
Other

Ranges: The Alps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains great information about The Alps. Learn about the beauty, majesty, and diversity of this range. Discover the outdoor exploration and appreciation that visitors experience.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Forces That Change the Land

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will use websites and other resources to find information about the following landforms: mountains, canyons, and valleys.
Interactive
Other

Vibrant Recycling

For Students 3rd - 6th
n Vibrant Recycling you must collect and recycle the wastes thrown correctly, through the help of fun bins at various levels throughout the game.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Second Grade Science

For Students 2nd
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to second-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Mountain Building Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Review this mountain building study guide.
Handout
Other

Bscs: Student Ideas About Earth's Changing Surface

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
This list describes common misconceptions children have about the earth's surface and the scientific explanation for those ideas.
Website
California Institute of Technology

Caltech: Rock Climbing Equipment and Techniques

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the California Institute of Technology provides a description of equipment that one needs for rock climbing. Very informative and worth checking out.
Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Volcano Above the Clouds: Climbing Kilimanjaro

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learn about Mount Kilimanjaro and develop a travelogue to describe the distinct ecological regions of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Graphic
PBS

Pbs: Wasatch Mountains, Utah

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS site provides a map of the Wasatch Mountains in Utah
Handout
PBS

Nova Online: Everest Birth of the Himalaya

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn more about the tallest mountain in the world. This page is part of an entire site dedicated to Mount Everest.
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PBS

Nova Online: Everest Climb

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the arduous route of Mallory and Irvine (and the 1999 NOVA crew) up the North Face of Mt. Everest. View 360 degree panoramic images of various high camps along the way, and one from the summit itself at this site.
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Other

International Appalachian Trail Newfoundland and Labrador: Appalachian Trail

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the dense forests and rock structures of the Appalachian Mountain System and about the history of the Trail, a project that was initially proposed in 1921.
PPT
Other

Termination Dust

For Students 9th - 10th
The beginning of winter is foreshadowed here by a light dusting of snow called Termination Dust by Alaskans.
Handout
Other

Mountains Magnificent: Himalayas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Mountains Magnificent for learning about the culture, trails, and atmosphere of the Himalaya Mountains.
Handout
World Wildlife Fund for Nature

World Wildlife Fund: Mountains: A Geological Spectacle

For Students 3rd - 5th
Basic facts on mountains and the mountain ecosystem. Be sure to click on the Animal Life tab in the left-hand menu for information on some of the animals that live in these ecosystems.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Us Geography: Mountain Ranges

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the mountain ranges of the United States including the Rockies, Appalachians, and Sierra Nevada. Geography of the US.
Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: North Cascades National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a map guide, hiking guide, weather, and details about North Cascades National Park.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Fold Mountains

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart showing how fold mountains are created, where they can be found, and the way of life of people who live in them.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Future of Mountains

For Students 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart using ActiVote to present ten questions about mountains, their role in the tourist industry and about the life of the people who live in them.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: India

For Students 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores the physical features of India, and contrasts them with Wales. It supports other resources from the NGfL Cymru website about India. There is a link to those on the first page of...