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Marine Animals: Stranded on the Coast

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students identify marine animals that could become stranded due to coastal features and currents. They plot data on worksheets for locations of sea turtles actually beached or stranded. After plotting their points, they hypothesize...
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Earthquakes for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information on earthquakes. Includes photos from famous earthquakes, ask-an-expert feature, earthquake science, history of major earthquakes, a pictorial ABC, adults' guides for dealing with children's emotions, animations...
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Earthquakes for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
A collection of articles, games, printouts, facts, science fair ideas, and links through which students learn about the history and science of earthquakes and also explore what it takes to be an "earthquake scientist."
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: A Child's View of Earthquake Facts and Feelings

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is an excellent resource for children, parents, and teachers who need to talk about earthquakes. It includes guides for teachers and parents and an ABC Children's Book about earthquakes.