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University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Earth Science Classroom Activities

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A collection of links to activities and lessons that could be used for Earth science concepts including the foil record, creating a timeline of Earth's history, plate tectonics, dinosaurs, and the progression of life on Earth.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Logs of Straw Dendrocronology

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Using straws to recreate tree rings, students learn how dendrochronologists work. Construct a 50-year climatic history on a three-meter time line.
Website
Treehut

Suzy's World: Life on Earth

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site from Suzy's World, which is a personal site from Suzy Cato, explores what evolution is, and how long there has been life on earth. Content includes fun facts, a great experiment, and a classroom activity.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plate Tectonics and Seas of the Paleozoic and Mesozoic Era Study Guide

For Students 4th - 6th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides a brief overview of plate tectonic activity during the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras and the changes in sea level that occurred. Includes some questions to...
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Rock Art in the National Parks

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students learn the importance of protecting pictographs as part of their geologic heritage by making their own paint using natural ingredients to create art.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Radioactive Decay

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity students will use a mathematical model to study the process of radioactive decay in order to help understand how it can be used to determine the age of ancient earth materials.