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Earth Science Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
Go over some earth science concepts and terms with this online interactive crossword puzzle. There are 8 clues provided for learners, covering topics like: tides, algae, and currents. Some of these clues are more clear than others. There...
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Earthquake Terror

For Teachers 4th
In this language arts worksheet, 4th graders answer the ten multiple choice questions based on the reading of a story about a terrible earthquake.
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Water Cycle: Social Studies Online

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
If you need a presentation that describes the 3 elements of the water cycle then this PowerPoint could be a good starting point. This resource is basic in its presentation and formating, and only defines the words evaporation,...
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Seismic Waves

For Students 6th - 10th
In this seismic waves worksheet, students read and study the science of earthquakes using online resources to complete 8 short answer questions.
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Eclipses

For Students 6th - 9th
For this eclipses worksheet, students read about solar and lunar eclipses to complete 8 short answer questions comparing the two types of eclipses.
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Cosmic Collision

For Students 6th - 9th
In this cosmic collision worksheet, students explore interactive online website to study about the dynamics of different galaxies. They write short answers to 8 questions that follow.
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Drifting Continents

For Students 6th - 9th
In this plate tectonics worksheet, students study the continents map and complete 8 short answer questions related to them. They predict what the Earth will look like millions from now.
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Hurricane Strength: Spatial Association of Wind Speed and Water Temperature

For Students 6th - 9th
For this hurricane worksheet, students read and analyze satellite images of hurricane Rita. They complete 4 short answer questions about it.
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Tracking Hurricane Katrina

For Students 6th - 9th
In this hurricane learning exercise, students complete 5 fill in the blank questions about hurricane Katrina. They also analyze and answer 3 short answer questions related to the topic.
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Hurricane Influence: Landfall Probabilities and Wind Speed

For Students 6th - 9th
In this earth science worksheet, students study a hurricane map and answer 7 multiple choice question about it. They calculate the wind speed on different areas of the map.
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Day Six: Floater What Ifs

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students observe earth science by examining results from an experiment. In this buoyancy lesson plan, students practice floating different items in two different liquids and identify why certain objects will float and others sink....
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How Many Days Are in a Year?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a calendar for an imaginary planet. In this earth science lesson, students analyze the errors on the different calendars used on Earth. They present their work in class.
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Classification Introduction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students simulate classifying rocks using different colored skittles. In this earth science lesson, students create a Venn diagram according to their compiled information. They share this diagram in the class.
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Making Clouds: Aerosol-Cloud Interactions in a Beaker

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students observe a teacher demo on how clouds form. In this earth science lesson, students discover how cloudiness affects relative humidity. They explain the scattering of light by clouds.
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Earth Turns? Prove It!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students construct a pendulum using a washer and thin fishing line. In this earth science instructional activity, students simulate Earth's rotation using the pendulum bob and swivel chair. They explain how this activity proves that the...
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Volcanoes and Urban Planning

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze satellite image data of Volcan Villarica. In this earth science lesson, students identify dangerous areas surrounding the volcano. They propose a new safe location for the town.
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Distance Makes a Difference

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create a clay model of the Sun and Earth. In this space science lesson, students explain how distance affects the appearance of objects. They write a poem or riddle about the Sun in their journal.
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The Moon

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students design and build an ideal lunar settlement. In this astronomy lesson, students identify the key features of the moon. They compare its environmental condition with the Earth's.
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What is Wind Chill?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers calculate wind chill using a mathematical formula. In this earth science lesson, students compare the wind chill in Antarctica to that of their local area. They explain how this can lead to hypothermia.
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Mud Splat Craters

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students simulate crater formation using mud. In this earth science lesson plan, students identify the features of a crater. They explain how the force of impact affect the crater's appearance.
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How Does Flowing Water Shape a Planet's Surface?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners investigate how flowing water influence landforms. In this earth science lesson, students observe water behavior as it flows from the stream table at various inclinations. They discuss whether water shaped Mars landforms or not.
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Could a World of Swimmers Raise Sea Level?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the volume of water they displace. In this earth science lesson, students calculate the total water displaced by the world's population. They evaluate whether or not this value is enough to raise the sea level...
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Exploring Ultraviolet (UV) Light From the Sun

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars identify the different energy given off by the sun. In this earth science instructional activity, students predict where the UV beads will turn the darkest color. They explain the importance of using UV protection.
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Meteors

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students identify the different types of meteorite using an interactive website. In this earth science lesson, students simulate how meteors crash on a surface. They relate meteor size to crater size.