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Do Some Research: Earth Science 20
In this universe research worksheet, students read the sentence and then use a library or the Internet to find the answer and write it on the blue line. Students then write a short report about this topic: a flat area high above the...
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Weathering Culminating Activity
In this science learning exercise, students complete the graphic organizers that demonstrate an understanding of the mechanical weathering process.
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Chapter 3 Science Word Search Puzzle
In this science and language arts activity, students study 15 words in a word bank pertaining to geology and Earth science. Students find the words in a word search. The meaning of the title is not clear.
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Geology 112 Word Search Puzzle
In this earth science worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of geology. Spelling skills are worked on.
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Earth Science Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy worksheet, middle schoolers find the words that are related to the concepts that are the theme of the word search from Earth Science.
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Earth Science--B Letters
In this earth science worksheet, students find the words that are related to new vocabulary with the letter "b". The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Earth Science--Letter E
In this earth science learning exercise, students find the words that are related to the letter "E" and the answers are seen by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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Ks 2 Science Words
In this science worksheet, students locate 50 science terms on a word search. The words are general science words and include words from life, physical, and earth sciences.
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Rocks
In this earth science worksheet, students find the words that define rocks and the answers are accessed by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Volcanism
In this earth science worksheet, students find the words in the puzzle that are related to volcanoes and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Earthquake Unit
Eighth graders watch the "Earth, the Environment & Beyond" video on earthquakes. Take notes and give an oral summary. They build a working, two dimensional model of a strike-slip, thrust, or normal fault.
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LONGSHORE EROSION
Students research the concept of the erosional effects of the longshore current. The use of a demonstration is used to illustrate the physical process of erosion. Students remain engaged in the lesson with the use of this multiple...
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Earthquakes of the World
Young scholars observe data of earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or greater on the Richter scale from 1900-1989. The data is evaluated and assumptions are made about the interpretation.
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Pumped Up Gas Prices
Learners spend one month keeping track of the mileage and gasoline amounts they or their family has used. Information is entered into a spreadsheet to help calculate the average gas prices over time.
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Life Along The Ring of Fire
Young scholars explore the concept of plate tectonics using research methods. The understanding will aid them to form an educated opinion about the significance of the concept upon the formation of landforms.
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Choose Your Own Soil Adventure
Ninth graders will use a soil survey to make management decisions and by interpreting geologic maps. The importance of different soil types is discussed and the implications of how soil can be useful for our communities.
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Whose Rock Is This Anyway?
Learners will seek to understand the events at Pipestone Quarry and what may have caused them. Pipestone Quarry in Pipestone, Minnesota, bears the mythic red Sioux quartzite called Pipestone or Catlinite.
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Layers of Time in the Earth
Students are introduced to the concept of stratification as a historical and geological process. Students will read about the Richard Beene archaeological site, which lies near San Antonio, Texas on the Medina River, and watch a short...
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Camouflage in Animal Habitats
Students investigate how animals in an ecosystem interact with a nonliving environment through camouflage. They work in cooperative groups to "go fishing" and record how many of each color of fish they "catch." After entering data on a...
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Research Report on Earth Science Topics
Sixth graders are given a variety of Earth Science topics which be covered during the year. They select one of their choices to research and work in class and at home to meet the guidelines for their report.
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A Whirlwind Tour
Students explore volcanoes, hurricanes, and tornadoes through the use of the Internet.