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National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: La Corteza Terreste Y Sus Materiales

For Students 9th - 10th
In this site learn about the structure of the Earth, the Earth's crust, and the usefulness of the earth materials. It contains many illustrations and 15 interactive activities.
Activity
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Seeping Stones

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Experiment focuses on whether rocks will absorb or repel water.
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3D Toad

3 dtoad.com: Special Geology

For Students 9th - 10th
A 3-D view of special geological rocks including Anhydrite, Azurite, Celestite, Fluorite, Kyanite, Opal, and Quartz Geode.
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Building Stones of Our Nation's Capital

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictures and text describe the source and appearance of many of the stones used in the buildings and monuments in Washington, D.C. Included are a geologic time chart and an illustrated map of the geologic and geographic features of the...
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: The Earth Trek Gravestone Project

For Students 9th - 10th
The Gravestone Project, part of the global citizen science program called EarthTrek, seeks volunteers to visit cemeteries around the world and collect scientific data on how marble gravestones are weathering.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Geologic Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a good description of what this particular type of map represents. It also explains the colors and letter symbols, faults, and strike and dips.
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Quia

Quia: Dig Into Geology

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site provides games and activities that will allow students to have fun, and learn more about rocks and minerals at the same time.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Earth: Our World in Motion

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource is a place for learning all about the Earth--the Earth's layers, its history, rocks and minerals, and interesting Earth science facts and discoveries. Explore, ask questions, find information, and meet American Museum of...
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EL Education

El Education: Geology for Kids

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
4th grade students from the Swift River Elementary School in New Salem, Massachusetts, created this field guide to local geology, featuring "Things to Know" and "Places to Visit", as part of a study of local geology and rocks and...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: North Cascades National Park Geology

For Students 3rd - 8th
Resource explores the history and geology of the Cascade Mountains. Content includes a geologic story, virtual field trip, a look at plate tectonics and the rocks & minerals found in the Cascade Mountains, geologic maps, and more.
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Other

Massachusetts State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough collection of the symbols of the state of Massachusetts including a picture, information about the symbol, and date of adoption.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Take a Tumble

For Teachers 4th
Practice identifying the visual characteristics of rocks.
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Other

Webmineral: Quartz

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is filled with information on the mineral quartz. General information, images, physical properties, and resources are also included.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Utah

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site from Enchanted Learning provides a colorful display of information about Utah. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
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Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biology: Evolution: How to Become a Fossil

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about what a fossil is, the different types that scientists use for study, and processes that form them. [2:57]
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NSTATE

New Hampshire State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a wealth of information about the New Hampshire state symbols. Click on each word to be taken to a page with a picture, information, and links to much more about the symbol. Includes year of adoption.
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Other

State of Utah Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site for the State of Utah provides information on services, the state government, governor, business, employment, education, and facts about Utah.
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Other

Utah.gov: Utah State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the symbols of the state of Utah is provided here. Click on the words to be taken to a page with more information and a picture.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Arkansas

For Students 3rd - 5th
This fact sheet for Arkansas features a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: California

For Students 3rd - 8th
Enchanted Learning provides this fact sheet for California as well as a state map, pictures, state symbols, and links to related information.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Missouri

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site has a colorful display of information about Missouri. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Rhode Island

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a colorful display of information about Rhode Island. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Vermont

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site has a colorful display of information about Vermont. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
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Other

Mainland Aggregates, Ltd: Many Uses of Sand

For Students 9th - 10th
This infographic includes a calculation for how many grains of sand are on the Earth. It discusses what sand is, its history of use by humans, and its many uses in modern times.

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