Curated OER
Little Red Hen
First graders explore biology by identifying plant anatomy in class. In this botany activity, 1st graders read the book The Little Red Hen and identify the methods used in order to grow successful plants. Students discuss other ways...
Curated OER
Cultural Diversity In The Classroom
Students engage in a lesson that supports the fact that Asian people are part of the educational culture in schools. The lesson includes background information for the teacher. With the completion of the unit students develop a personal...
Curated OER
On Our Own- Surviving on Another Planet
Students investigate current models for Lunar and Martian settlements and study the mathematics behind these designs. They design their own Lunar or Martian settlement with an explanation of why their model would work best.
Curated OER
Last Year on Pluto
Learners examine the astronomical concept of a year. They relate the passage of time on planets to historical events in the USA.
Curated OER
Adapting to Survive
Students examine how the climate and environment affect people in Alaska. They identify the five regions of Alaska on a map, conduct Internet research, write a report on the climate differences in the five Alaskan regions, and write a...
Curated OER
Intro to Civil Engineering and Hydrology
Students identify the processes involved in the water cycle. In this math lesson plan, students explain what civil engineers and hydrologist do. They watch a video about flooding in Texas.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Layers Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on the earth's layers. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Interior
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discover how scientists learn about Earth's interior using seismic waves, meteorites, density, and the magnetic field. Additional resources are available for download.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Layers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identifies the various layers of the Earth, including the crust, mantle, core, lithosphere, and asthenosphere.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Mantle
The composition and behavior of the Earth's mantle. [Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Inner Layers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identifies and describes the two internal layers of Earth.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Geological Stresses Study Guide
Understand the basics of geologic stresses in this study guide.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Atoms to Molecules Study Guide
Understand the basic structure of atoms and molecules in the Earth's crust.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Adaptation and Evolution of Populations
Overview of the basic concepts behind evolution, such as gene variation and adaptations.[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Igneous Rock Classification Study Guide
A quick review of the basic concepts in igneous rock identification.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Geothermal Power Study Guide
Understand the basics behind geothermal power.
Other
Moorland School: Earth Science Zone: The Structure of the Earth
Take a look at the Earth from the inside out. This site shows the different layers of the earth with an explanation of the rocks and materials in each layer. Includes a quiz on the structure of Earth.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Mapping Vertical Movements
Using flubber and plastic wrap, students study the Earth's crust and mantle.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Soil Moisture
This set of activities introduces students to the basic properties and measurements of soil water, and how the global distribution of soil moisture is monitored.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Mantle
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The composition and behavior of the Earth's mantle.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Outer Layers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the various layers of the Earth.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Map Making Basics
This activity will help students discover some features as they create a geologic map.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Earth Science: Basic Impact Cratering
A complete university-level course in the fundamental principles of impact craters. Includes lecture notes, readings, assignments, and sample student projects.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Core Sampling
Simulate core sampling with this lesson. Students will see layers of Earth with this activity.