Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geological Maps of the Western Regions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the geological makeup of the West.  In this geological maps lesson students creat a map that includes a key and present it to the class. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Patterns In Time

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine fossils.  In this vertebrate fossils lesson students view a demonstration.
Unit Plan
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.
Handout
University of Michigan

Photoglossary/geysers

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes how a geyser works and provides a nice diagram of the geological structure of a geyser.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Flex Book Textbooks: Earth Science Concepts for Middle School

For Students 5th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A complete, web-based, multi-media textbook covering a wide variety of Earth science concepts for middle grades.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Identifying Fossils: Exploring the Mississippi River Bluffs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate fossils found in the Decorah Shale found in the Mississippi River bluffs. They will determine the name and description of the most common fossils. They will also determine how old the fossils are and what the...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Crumbling Rocks: Observing and Describing Rocks

For Teachers K - 1st
Introduce geological terminology used in describing rocks to young students by having them observe and describe something they are familiar with to help them observe and describe the physical characteristics of something unfamiliar like...
Website
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Co Vis: Learning Through Collaborative Visualization

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A community of students, teachers, and researchers working to improve science education. Rather than depend on the teaching of facts, they seek to reproduce the question-centered, collaborative practices of scientists, using advanced...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Hands on Geology: K 12 Activities and Resources

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A collection of twenty-two geology activities with teacher's guides. The activities range from basic sedimentary geology and paleontology to applied geology. A material and information resource list is included.
Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Charles Lyell

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the works of Charles Lyell, a geologist who studied Earth's history.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Geologic Field Study: Investigating Coastal Features of Lake Superior

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this geologic field investigation, students investigate the coastal geologic features of the western side of Lake Superior, and then develop inferences on the origins of the current coastal features.
Website
Other

Natural History Museum of Denmark: Geological Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains brief information about this natural history museum. Also contained are links to other museums (zoological, geological, botanical).
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Helping Kids Help the Environment

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Define and explore the concept of environmental citizenship through a series of literacy-based multimedia, online and hands-on learning experiences. Discover how responsible citizens can help protect their local communities by...
Website
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.
Website
Other

Popular Mechanics: Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Popular Mechanics covers science and technology developments, including the latest trends, breakthroughs, background, analysis and information in science today. Updated every 20 minutes.