American Geosciences Institute
Agi: Why Earth Science
An article discussing why it is important to have an earth science curriculum in schools.
Other
Cornerstone Networks: Fourth Grade Science Lesson 1
This site, designed as a fourth-grade lesson, focuses on the earth's atmosphere with information on prevailing winds.
Columbia University
Scientific Background on the Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami
This site features information and related links that can be used by students and scientists to understand the events that led to the December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
Other
Odyssey of the Mind: Second Time Around
What is the recycling process? Why is it important to recycle? Through the activities on this page, students explore the answers to these questions, encourage others to recycle, present skits on the effects of recycling, and more.
NASA
Nasa: Earth Science Games
Have fun while exploring earth science. NASA offers seven games online games: Droplet and the Water Cycle, What on Earth?, Word Puzzles, Drag 'n Drop Puzzles, Pangaea Map Game, Tectonics Quiz, and Color Me!
National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Nagt: Glacial Geology of Arlee Valley, Montana Trip for Hs Teachers
This field trip designed for HS science teachers with little or no formal training in geosciences, acquaints participants with the glacial geologic record of a small topographic basin in western Montana. The trip focuses on the landforms...
National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Nagt: Geology of Westchester County, Ny
The major goal is to correlate the lithology and geologic setting to unraveling the geologic history. Individual excursions center upon the local stratigraphy, features of glacial origin, evidence of Cameron's line, features of Croton...
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week
A wealth of resources for celebrating Earth Science Week, complete with educational materials in both English and Spanish. Teachers will find classroom activities, information on contests and Earth Science Week events, and ideas for...
NASA
Climate Kids: Climate Change Trivia
Fun website for kids on earth science presents trivia game in which students can test their knowledge on what they have learned about climate.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Branches of Earth Science
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the major branches of Earth Science.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Branches of Earth Science
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the major branches of Earth Science.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earthquake Characteristics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Presents an overview of earthquakes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earthquake Characteristics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Presents an overview of earthquakes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earthquake Zones
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers earthquake zones, causes, and conditions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Core
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the composition of the Earth's core.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Core
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the composition of the Earth's core.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Crust
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the makeup of the Earth's crust.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Earth's Crust
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the makeup of the Earth's crust.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Folds
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The conditions and factors that lead to rock fold.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Folds
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The conditions and factors that lead to rock fold.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Locating Earthquake Epicenters
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to find the epicenter of an earthquake.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Locating Earthquake Epicenters
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to find the epicenter of an earthquake.
Other
Sacnas: The Biography Project
This site profiles dozens of Chicano/Latino and Native American scientists. Most are still active in their field of research. Searchable by field of science. Also contains links to some fantastic science sites by topic.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: K 5 Geo Source
A collection of content, activity and assessment ideas, printable resources, links, and research-based articles geared toward teachers of Earth science but suitable for all elementary science educators. In addition to offering materials...