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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Earth's Hydrologic Cycle

For Teachers 1st - 9th
In this experiment, students create a model of the water cycle and learn about its crucial role in moving water around the Earth.
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Where Is Earth's Water Located?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out how much of the water on Earth is actually usable by humans, and where the rest of it is located. Learn where our water comes from and why it never runs out. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Science for Kids: Carbon Cycle

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the carbon cycle and how this nutrient travels through the ecosystem to sustain life on Earth.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Science for Kids: Nitrogen Cycle

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the nitrogen cycle and how this nutrient travels through the ecosystem to sustain life on Earth.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Introduction to the Atmosphere

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A detailed overview of the Earth's atmosphere, with explanations about atmospheric properties, the structure of the atmosphere, its four layers, atmospheric processes, energy heat transfer, conduction and convection, and radiation. All...