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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Big News About Old Rocks

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about rocks in the Grand Canyon and how they give clues about the past. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Website
Minerals Ed

Mineral Resources Education Program of British Columbia

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site gives an overview of lessons about minerals and mining.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Meet the Geologist: Ed Mathez

For Students 6th - 8th
This video interview with geologist Ed Mathez provides insights into his research interests, his career preparation, and a range of geology-related topics.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science Italian Style: Eruption!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Research Mt. Vesuvius and scientists' preparations for a future eruption. Produce a television program about volcanoes for middle school pupils as part of a public information campaign to inform citizens of Washington State about Mount...