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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Can You Solve the False Positive Riddle?

For Students 9th - 10th
Mining unobtainium is hard work- the rare mineral appears in only 1% of rocks in the mine. But your friend Tricky Joe has something up his sleeve. The unobtainium detector he's been perfecting for months is finally ready, and it returns...
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Birthstone Collections

For Students 9th - 10th
This birthstone resource presents a brief description of each birthstone, a link to more information and a photomicrograph of the gem.
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University of Wisconsin

State of Wisconsin Blue Book: Wisconsin State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
A listing of the symbols of the state of Wisconsin.
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University of Wisconsin

State of Wisconsin Blue Book: Wisconsin State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
A listing of the symbols of the state of Wisconsin.
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NSTATE

State Symbols of Kentucky

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Kentucky's state symbols and their official state places and events. In most cases you can click on the word to see a picture and find more information about the symbol, place, or event.
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Other

Rhode Island State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know which state's folk art symbol is a carousel? Which state's official drink is coffee milk? You're right! It's Rhode Island. Learn about these symbols and more as you look at this site from the Ocean State.
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Other

Swiss Gem Shop: Ruby

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a commercial site, but it has some very good complete information and pictures. You must search for "ruby" in the alphabetized list on the left toolbar.
Handout
NSTATE

Net State: Arkansas State Symbols and Emblems

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive listing of all the state symbols and emblems of Arkansas, and the date each was adopted. Included are links to specific topics which provide additional details.
Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: Agate Fossil Beds: Geologic Formations

For Students 9th - 10th
This National Park Service site has information about these fossil beds in Nebraska and where the name Agate came from.
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Alabama Facts, Map and State Symbols

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you need information about Alabama? Find facts, a map, and state symbols. Pictures of many of the state symbols are included.
Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: State Facts (Wisconsin)

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about some of the state symbols of Wisconsin and some of the interesting things to do there.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Geology Glossary and Terms

For Students 1st - 9th
Find a glossary and terms of geology in the Earth sciences on this website. This site contains definitions for words such as erosion, fossil, glacier, rocks, minerals, mantle, and topography.
Activity
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.
eBook
Other

The Pedosphere and Its Dynamics: Intro to Soil Science

For Students 6th - 8th
This Pedrosphere site provides a twelve chapter overview of soil science. Numerous topics are discussed and each chapter has a self-test to test your knowledge on the different aspects of soil science. Some chapters are only previews.
Interactive
Other

Oresome Resources: Mining Helps Make Your House Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive activity for you to find out how much your lifestyle depends on mining. Students select household items and learn facts about their chemical nature, properties and uses, their origins in the Earth, mining, and production.
Lesson Plan
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Gold Panning

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Have students simulate the Gold Rush by panning for gold in the classroom.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science for Middle School

For Students 6th - 8th
This digital textbook covers core earth science concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, videos, and study guides.
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Other

Icga: Aquamarine, Gem of the Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the physical properties of the aquamarine gemstone, along with a perspective on its history and metaphysical properties.
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Other

Kentucky State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover all of the Kentucky state symbols here, including a picture and the year of adoption.
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Other

Gem Hut: Sky Blue Topaz

For Students 9th - 10th
A commercial site with a short description of the physical properties of topaz, and pictures of cut and polished stones for sale.

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