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Visual Learning Systems
Weathering and Erosion: Mechanical Weathering
Upon viewing the Weathering and Erosion video series, students will be able to do the following:
Describe weathering as a process that involves the breaking down of rocks and other materials on Earth's surface.
Differentiate between the...
Visual Learning Systems
Rocks and the Rock Cycle: Igneous Rocks
The rock cycle is illustrated in detail using easy-to-understand animations. Examples of the various types of rocks are introduced and the characteristics of different rocks are compared. Other terminology includes: rock cycle, igneous,...
Visual Learning Systems
Rocks and the Rock Cycle: Metamorphic Rocks
The rock cycle is illustrated in detail using easy-to-understand animations. Examples of the various types of rocks are introduced and the characteristics of different rocks are compared. Other terminology includes: rock cycle, igneous,...
Visual Learning Systems
Rocks and the Rock Cycle: What Are Rocks Made of?
The rock cycle is illustrated in detail using easy-to-understand animations. Examples of the various types of rocks are introduced and the characteristics of different rocks are compared. Other terminology includes: rock cycle, igneous,...
Visual Learning Systems
Sedimentary Rocks: Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
This program outlines the classification system of sedimentary rocks. Specific attention is paid to the different ways sedimentary rock forms. The relationship between sedimentary rocks and the formation of fossils is investigated. Other...
Visual Learning Systems
Sedimentary Rocks: Sediments
This program outlines the classification system of sedimentary rocks. Specific attention is paid to the different ways sedimentary rock forms. The relationship between sedimentary rocks and the formation of fossils is investigated. Other...
Curated Video
Representing Weight Measurements with Diagrams and Conversions
In this video, the teacher explains how to represent weight measurements using diagrams and measurement scales. They also review common conversions for customary weight measurements. The teacher then guides students through a real-world...
Visual Learning Systems
Minerals: What Are Minerals?
Upon viewing the Minerals video series, students will be able to do the following: Define minerals as naturally occurring solids that have a definite chemical makeup and crystal shape. Explain that a crystal is made of particles that...
Visual Learning Systems
Force and Newton's Laws: Gravity and Falling Objects
This video discusses the principle of force and the application of Newton's Three Laws of Motion. Students will witness the effect of friction on force and see how force is calculated. Other terminology includes: inertia, weight, mass,...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Rocks, Minerals and Geology
This video is about rocks and minerals. It explains the importance of minerals and rocks in our everyday lives and how they are found in various materials and products. It also discusses the characteristics of minerals. It goes on to...
Curated OER
Rocks
This video, meant for older students, clearly explains how each of the three types of rocks on the earth's surface are formed. I learned that 75% of the earth's land area is made up of sedimentary rocks! Interesting details about the...
Curated OER
Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic rocks take center stage in this earth science video. Metamorphic rocks are unique from the other two types of rocks in that their mineralogical properties have been changed due to changes in temperature, pressure, or...
Curated OER
The Rock Cycle
Here is an outstanding video that is produced and narrated by a young scholar. He does a fabulous job explaining what the three types of rocks are and how they interact with each other in the rock cycle - which is how rocks actually...
Curated OER
Our World: The Rock Cycle
Sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks are the stars of this interesting video produced by NASA. The rock cycle is when each of these three types of rocks transforms into another kind of rock - which happens under extreme...
PBS
When Giant Fungi Ruled
Fungi are more than fun ... they're also functional! Most everyone knows they serve as Earth's decomposers, but ancient fungi took their job to a whole new level! An entertaining video from a large biology playlist examines the giant...
Physics Girl
The Unusual Formation of the Hawaiian Islands
How are the Hawaiian Islands different from other island chains? Discover the surprising geologic history of Hawaii with a video from a cool physics playlist. The narrator takes a hike with some geologists and discusses mantle plume...
The Brain Scoop
Death Rocks
If you're into death metal, this video's for you! Young geologists can rock out with a variety of deadly minerals, including asbestos and cinnabar, in this installment in Brain Scoop's playlist on fossils and geology. The narrator...
Bozeman Science
ESS1C - The History of Planet Earth
Take a trip back in time as the history of the earth is uncovered. An interesting video lesson explains the different methods scientists use to learn about the earth's past. While emphasizing teaching strategies, the lesson instructor...
SciShow Kids
Be a Rock Detective!
Every kid has a rock collection! That's because rocks are unique and different. Learners discover how igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks form in an informational and visually engaging video.
SciShow Kids
The World Under a Rock!
Not only does Patrick the Starfish live under a rock, but so do many other types of creatures. From slugs to centipedes to spiders, rocks are home to all sortss of crawly things. Find out more in the video.
SciShow
Tiny Extremophiles Living in Rocks!
From the hottest places on Earth to the coldest, from inside rocks to underground with no oxygen, this video details the extreme conditions under which living things are still able to survive.
Crash Course Kids
What on Earth
How do the geosphere and hydrosphere interact with one another to support life? This is the focus of a video that describes how the geosphere supports the hydrosphere and vice versa.
Crash Course Kids
Four Spheres Part 1 (Geo and Bio)
Earth has four spheres. What are these spheres and what makes them unique? This is the focus of a video that describes what makes up two of the four spheres: the geosphere and biosphere.
Scholastic
Study Jams! Sedimentary Rocks
Fascinating photos of sedimentary rocks and formations supply a brief overview for your geology class. By viewing these slides, learners discover that sedimentary rocks are made of tiny bits of rock, dirt, or shell that have settled,...