National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Estructura Interna De La Tierra
In addition to exploring the inside of the earth, this unit will explore the consequences on the dynamics of the outer layers; it will deepen the knowledge of plate tectonics and the movement of the plates in the past. It includes 16...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Plate Tectonics
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will investigate the scientific view of how the earth's surface is formed. Students recognize that lithospheric plates constantly move and cause major geological events on earth's surface....
Center for Educational Technologies
Nasa: Classroom of the Future: Spheres: Lithosphere
At this site from the NASA Classroom of the Future, you can learn about the many different layers of the earth and see what the earth would look like cut in half.
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Other
Plate Tectonic Theory [Pdf]
Check out this slideshow on Plate Tectonics-The unifying theory for all other theories in the Earth sciences-Has resulted in a more detailed understanding of Earth history-Has enabled geologists to more precisely(and cheaply) discover...
National Geographic
National Geographic: Encyclopedia: Mantle
An in-depth look at the structure and composition of Earth's mantle, with lots of visuals. Covers lithosphere, Mohorovicic discontinuity, asthenosphere, transition zone, lower mantle, the d double-prime region, mantle convection, mantle...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: How Mountains Are Formed
Students investigate how mountains are formed. Concepts include the composition and structure of the Earth's tectonic plates and tectonic plate boundaries, with an emphasis on plate convergence as it relates to mountain formation....
University of California
University of California: Understanding Earthquakes
This website is a resource for learning about earthquakes. Java animation at this site helps you visually understand the causes of earthquakes.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Major Domains of the Earth Lithosphere
Learn about the lithosphere, the different types, continental drift, and the major plates.
National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Nagt: Geology Map Observations
In jigsaw groups, students construct the Earth's tectonic plates using geologic maps. Skills such as careful observation, presentation, and synthesis are used to create a map that shows the type and location the plates.
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Los Cambios en El Medio Natural I
In this unit you can learn about the internal structure of the Earth. It has 13 interactive activities.
Geography 4 kids
Georgraphy 4 Kids: Plate Tectonics Quiz
Take this ten multiple choice question quiz on place tectonics.
Libre Text
Libre Texts: Geochemistry: The Earth and Its Lithosphere
The Earth has been in a state of continual change since its formation. The major part of this change, involving volcanism and tectonics, has been driven by heat produced from the decay of radioactive elements within the Earth. The other...
Oregon State University
Osu: Volcano World: Layers of the Earth
This is a website not only on the mantle but also about all the layers of the earth.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: You Don't Need a Seismograph to Study Earthquakes
Three part lesson will provide students with information about earthquakes and how to predict them using various Web sites. Activities include historical background on major earthquakes, investigating mechanical waves, and simulating...
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Los Cambios en El Medio Natural Ii
In this unit you can learn about the deformation of rocks, magmatism, plutonism and seismic waves. It has 16 interactive activities.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Volcano Formation
Explanation of the factors that result in the formation of volcanoes, some basic but helpful animations and photographs.
Other
Bscs: Content Background Earth's Changing Surface
This is written to support and further your content learning about the dynamic nature of Earth's surface. The goal is for you to develop a conceptual understanding of landforms so that you will be able to more effectively teach...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Inside the Earth
This is a website to learn not only about the inner and outer core, but also about the crust and the mantle of the interior of the earth.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: What Is an Earthquake?
Discover why earthquakes happen, how we measure them, and why they only happen on Earth.