BSCS Science Learning
Bscs: Bscs Middle School Science
BSCS Middle School Science is a standards and inquiry-based program comprised of four units: Earth/Space Science, Life Science, Physical Science, and Science and Society. The curriculum is available free online for teachers.
Extreme Science
Extreme Science
Explore the science behind the "extremes" in our world. Organized into sections on earth science, the animal kingdom, technology, and space science, this site opens your eyes to giant creatures, amazing technological advances, vast...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Explosion
Video writing prompt where students are asked to explain how lava is involved in the rock cycle. [0:32]
PBS
Pbs Kids: Sid the Science Kid: Glossary: Speaking Science
A glossary of science terms, including terms for life, earth, and physical science.
Scholastic
Scholastic News: Found: A Missing Tectonic Plate
Scientists recently discovered a missing tectonic plate known as the Farallon plate beneath California. This article explains what the Farallon plate is, as well as the significance of its discovery.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: New York Regents Practice Exams Science Physics & Earth Sci
Students can use these LearningCheck item banks to prepare for the following - Earth Science and Physics.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Virginia Sol Practice Exams & Science Biology & Earth Science
Students can use these LearningCheck item banks to prepare for the following - Earth and Biology.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Aging Diamonds?
In this video from Nature, geological detectives use ancient diamonds to learn more about Earth's inner layers. [1:42]
San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego Natural History Museum: Mineral Matters: Mine Games
Learn about minerals and have fun, too, playing Sedimentary, My Dear Watson, Knowledge Nuggets, Mining for Minerals (Interactive), and Minerals Matter. Downloadable features.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Earth Changes: Looking at Weathering and Erosion
Students will explore weathering and erosion, what causes them, and the difference between them. They will be able to find evidence of weathering and erosion in the environment around them.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Co Vis: Learning Through Collaborative Visualization
A community of students, teachers, and researchers working to improve science education. Rather than depend on the teaching of facts, they seek to reproduce the question-centered, collaborative practices of scientists, using advanced...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Earth Science Education Activities: Prof. Larry Braile
A lesson collection covering plate tectonics, with some structural geology and planetary science projects. The PDF files include activities, hand outs, maps, and directions for building a simple seismometer and seismograph. Also included...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Fairly Simple Geology Exercises
A collection of geology exercises which include relevant background information, complete instructions, student handouts, and answer keys. Topics include rock and mineral identification, Bowen's reaction series, crystal models,...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Hands on Geology: K 12 Activities and Resources
A collection of twenty-two geology activities with teacher's guides. The activities range from basic sedimentary geology and paleontology to applied geology. A material and information resource list is included.
abcteach
Abcteach: Earth Day Activities
[Free Registration/Login Required] How can you treat the earth with more respect? Check out this resource featuring links to elementary activities to celebrate Earth Day. You will find word searches, crossword puzzles, reading...
Math Science Nucleus
I. Science Ma Te: Integrating Science, Math and Technology
This site offers a wealth of online textbook-related materials that encourage the discovery of science in the world around us. Enter the site to access material on specific topics. Each section contains reading material (complete with...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Weather & Climate: Lightning
Explains what lightning is, how it is created, what happens inside thunderstorms, how lightning develops during a storm, types of lightning, how individuals and groups can stay safe, chances of being struck by lightning, and answers to...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Science of the Game of Thrones
The popular television show, Game of Thrones, and the novel series it is based on, A Song of Fire and Ice, take place in another world. Joe Hanson explores possible scientific explanations of the phenomena exhibited on the show. [8:01]
Other
Science Fairs Homepage: Senior Projects
This resource from the Eastern Newfoundland Science Fairs Council provides really substantial projects for senior High School students. These are online topics, six areas, with about 10-20 topics per area.
Other
Kites as Education: Wind Origins
This "kite science" site offers information on wind and the atmospheric conditions that cause it. From "Principles of Aeronautics."
Other
Georgia Perimeter College: The Cretaceous Period
Through this resource, in outline format, information is presented about the global setting and life in the Cretaceous.
Other
Odyssey of the Mind: From a Distance
Students use the Internet, books, and articles to research the Earth and its changes (tides, seasons, atmosphere, etc.), develop a "class exhibit about the Earth" and "a survey that includes five questions that will measure what the...
Planet Pals
Planet Pals: Earth Day
This PlanetPals.com site provides the "Greatest Earth Day Pages Ever!" Includes activities, teaching aides, earth science and history, and more.
USA Today
Usa Today: Jet Stream Roars Along High Above Earth
A good explanation of the jet stream is offered with links to other related information.