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John H. Ritter Novels
Students read the books writing by John H. Ritter and complete discussion questions about them. In this reading lesson plan, students answer discussion questions for 4 different books.
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Winds Go Spinning Around
Students simulate the Coriolis Effect to comprehend why winds in the Westerlies are prone to cyclonic and anti-cyclonic motion. They arrive at an explanation of processes that drive world wind patterns
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Alien Invasion
Students research how alien species can change an ecosystem. In this coral reef instructional activity, students describe invasive species and site evidence how these species came to be invasive and what control measures are possible.
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Where's the Beach?
Students use beach profile data to analyze how erosion and sediment transport changed seashore slopes. In this geology instructional activity, students plot the data provided and analyze erosion patterns. They also assess coastal erosion...
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Water Quality
Pupils investigate the water cycle and evaporation. They study the porosity and permeability of groundwater, and the capillary action in soil in this unit.
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Fallout!
High schoolers plot the locations of fallout from two disasters that polluted much of the world's air. They plot the ash fallout from the 1980 Mt. St. Helen's eruption to see what the wind patterns in the United States look like overall....
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Air Pollution Over Where?
Students predict the movement of an air borne pollutant using their understanding of air currents. They determine which governments and/or communities should be contacted to be forewarned. They also explore the properties of their...
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Volcanoes: Mount Vesuvius
Students explain how volcanoes form. In this earth science activity, students identify the different types of volcanoes. They create brochures about Mt. Vesuvius before and after the eruption.
Boise State University
Boise State University: Ocean Exploration: Abyssopelagic (Abyssal) Zone
Learn about the very cold, dark region of the ocean known as the abyss. Includes information on the origin of the name of this ocean zone, as well as information on its depth and animal life.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Life Begins in the Deep Ocean
Educator, Tierney Thys, relates the story of a sea urchin's different phases of development while revealing a beautiful tale of fertilization, development and growth in the deep ocean. [6:02]
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Coastal Ecosystems
Students are introduced to the various marine environments, their unique formations, origin and identifying characteristics.
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Unesco: Palau: Rock Islands Southern Lagoon
Rock Islands Southern Lagoon covers 100,200 ha and includes 445 uninhabited limestone islands of volcanic origin. Many of them display unique mushroom-like shapes in turquoise lagoons surrounded by coral reefs. The aesthetic beauty of...
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Etc: Alaska Boundary Controversy, 1867 1903
A map of southeastern border of Alaska and Canada showing the area of boundary dispute and the boundary established by the Hay-Herbert Treaty between Britain and the United States in 1903. The map shows the coastline and fjords of the...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Hay Herbert Treaty, 1903
A map of the southern border of Alaska and Canada showing the area of boundary dispute and the boundary established by the Hay-Herbert Treaty between Britain and the United States in 1903. The map shows the coastline and fjords of the...