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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Volcanoes

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Six-part interdisciplinary teaching packet. Through the story of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, students will answer fundamental questions about volcanoes. By learning about volcanoes, students will understand that the Earth...
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 12.15 Biosphere

For Students 5th - 9th
Understand Earth's biosphere which contains the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: A Guide to the Energy of the Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
Energy is neither created nor destroyed - and yet the global demand for it continues to increase. But where does energy come from, and where does it go? This video examines the many ways in which energy cycles through our planet, from...
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Center for Educational Technologies

Nasa Classroom of the Future: Environment Module: Uv Menace

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information and activities for classes to learn more about ozone depletion and UV radiation.
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Other

Few: Human Impact on the Environment & Environmental Impact on Humans

For Students 9th - 10th
Human beings have an enormous impact on the natural environment, and ultimately on each other. The way we chose to house, clothe, shelter, and meet the needs for vital resources such as food, energy, and water, not only affect the...
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Greece: What Is the Earth Made Of?

For Students K - 1st
Dionysus is a Greek God. and a theater director. Help him get ready for the play and learn about land, water, and air. After completing this lesson, students should be able to identify the different materials Earth is made up from (land,...
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Center for Educational Technologies

Exploring the Environment: Earth System Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what the four spheres of the Earth are, and the interactions between them.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Introduction to Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed overview of the Earth's climate, with explanations about the difference between weather and climate, dendrochronology, palynology, and how Earth's climate has changed over time. All information is reinforced through pictures,...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Earth System Science

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn to identify the parts of the Earth system and the processes that connect them. They look for interconnections among components of the Earth system at the local level, using a study site close to their school.
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eBook
Other

Elmhurst College: Virtual Chembook: Carbon Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
A step-by-step discussion of the stages in the carbon cycle. Each step includes a diagram further explaining the processes involved, as well as pictures depicting combustion, respiration, photosynthesis, and decomposition.
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Handout
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Illinois State Water Survey: Nitrogen Cycle: Human Impact on the Nitrogen Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the impact of human activities on the environment and how those actions effect the nitrogen cycle.
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California State University

Csu: The Sourcebook for Teaching Science: Earth Systems Interactions

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what the four spheres of the Earth are and describes how volcanic eruptions affect the different spheres. Also provides a list of events that are examples of interactions.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: The Water Cycle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This site provides a comprehensive introduction to the water cycle. Students construct a model to simulate parts of the water cycle. Includes background information, links to standards, lesson plans, and assessment ideas.
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Earth System

For Students 4th - 8th
Learn about the systems that make up Earth, and find out how they interact.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Physical Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Get a general grasp on the four spheres, five sub-fields, and two scales of physical geography.

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