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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: Ms Ess2 2: Geoscience Processes at Varying Scales

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Assessment templates, videos, examples, lesson plans, and photos of student work that directly address standard MS-ESS2-2: geoscience processes at varying scales.
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Ohio State University

Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: The Forces That Change the Face of Earth

For Students 4th - 9th
Learn how different types of Earth processes change Earth's surface.
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Southern Kings Consolidated School: Mountains

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Site from the Southern Kings Consolidated School about mountains. Learn what mountains are and how they form.
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Earthquake Science Fair Project Ideas

For Students 9th - 10th
Twenty earthquake-related science fair project ideas. Each idea has a short description of a possible investigation.
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Other

Ocean Oasis: Field Guide

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ocean Oasis is a giant-screen film that depicts Mexico's Sea of Cortes and the Baja California desert. This companion site features much of the information the film has, such as beautiful images of animals, water, and land that have...
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University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo: Mceer: Earthquake Engineering to Extreme Events

For Students 9th - 10th
Information from the Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research guided toward enhancing the ability of communities to survive and rebuild after an earthquake. Includes current news and conferences, and information about...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is the Biosphere?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains that as our knowledge of life on the planet evolves, we've come to use the word biosphere as a way of explaining the entire intertwined network of life on Earth. This concept combines an understanding of geology,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Alfred Wegener and Harry Hess

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know the continents on Earth are in constant motion? Our knowledge of this is thanks to both Alfred Wegener and Harry Hess. This article discusses the work of these two scientists.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Earthquake Characteristics Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on the characteristics of earthquakes. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Continental Drift Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on continental drift. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide. Part I of II.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Earthquake Damage Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on the damage from earthquakes. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Locating Earthquake Epicenters Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on locating earthquake epicenters. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Intraplate Activity Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on intraplate activity. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
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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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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science

For Students 4th
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to fourth-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Folds and Faults Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Review folds and faults using this review guide.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Continental Drift: What's the Big Idea?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students learn how the theory that explains the position of Earth's continents was established and later modified.
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Other

Nationwide Lifts : Artisan Elevators: Volcanoes and Volcanic Glass

For Students 4th - 8th
A mountain with a center of hot magma is called a volcano. Under the right circumstances, volcanoes erupt and release a flow of lava. When this happens, they are as beautiful as they are scary and dangerous. Although most people...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Guide, Slides, and Text Reader

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Resources for teachers for the big history project. Includes a teaching guide, unit slides, and text reader.
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Curated OER

Geo Net Internet Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed overview of all forms of geography. Learn about earthquakes, ecosystems, plate tectonics, rivers, national parks, and more.
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Extreme Science

Extreme Science: World Records in Earth Science

For Students 3rd - 8th
What is the highest elevation on earth? How about the driest place on earth? Do you know where the greatest earthquake took place? Let Extreme Science take you to these places and other extreme places around the world.
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Other

Danny Yee's Book Reviews: John Mc Phee

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides brief reviews of some of American author John Mcphee's books.
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Other

Earth Waves: Our Changing Planet

For Students 6th - 8th
A compilation of information from volunteers on earthquakes and earthquake prediction. Includes a lot of information on quakes in the California area plus some nice maps.
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Other

The Geography Site

For Students 9th - 10th
The Geography Site offers many links for your geography research. Links offered are to physical geography, human geography, environment, online lessons, and much more.

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