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Weathering

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore weathering and how the water cycle plays a part in weathering. In this weathering instructional activity, 2nd graders put gravel and sugar cubes in a jar and shake, simulating weathering. Students use the...
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Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study the difference between chemical and physical weathering. They explore the effects of climate on the weathering process.
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Breaking it Down

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers will identify the factors that contribute to erosion and weathering. They will start by differentiating between chemical and mechanical weathering. They then apply what they learned by playing the online jeopardy game. Key...
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Weather, Sea Level Rise and Climate Change

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students compare the carbon dioxide content of four different samples. In this chemistry instructional activity, students research the causes of global warming. They explain how humans contribute to rising global temperature.
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Observing Sea Ice

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners study and observe types of sea ice found in Alaska. In this sea ice activity, students use the student network for observing weather to study the different types of sea ice. Learners study sea ice depicted in Alaskan art.
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Regolith Formation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain the difference between regolith formation on Earth and the Moon. In this space science activity, students model the different factors affecting regolith formation on Earth. They identify the different types of weathering.
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Rock Cycle SIOP Unit

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Learners collect rocks, identify them, classify them, investigate their properties, and more. In this rocks lesson plan, students also experiment with soil and erosion and weather.
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Hurricane Frequency and Intensity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine hurricanes. For this web-based meteorology lesson, students study the relationship between ocean temperature and hurricane intensity. They differentiate between intensity and frequency of hurricanes.
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Seasons

For Teachers 1st
First graders create a KWL chart about the four seasons. In this four seasons lesson plan, 1st graders continue the chart by watching videos and drawings.