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Modeling the Rock Cycle
Students explore the differences in sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks. They discuss the rock cycle of the different formations. Students discuss how rock is formed into different shapes. They explore, predict, and create each...
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Most Troublesome Exotic Invasive Plant Species Web Quest
Students participate in a Web Quest activity in which they identify common exotic invasive plant species of the Southern Appalachian Region. After identifying the top 10 exotic invasive species, they choose one to research in depth.
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Natural Inquirer
Students interview wildlife experts to gain information needed to research and write a report about an aquatic plant or animal affected by climate change.
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Polishing the Petoskey
Students select a stone and polish it. Throughout the process they demonstrate an understanding of rocks and fossil formation.
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Creating Journals
Students take a virtual tour of Yosemite and selects photographs to use in their journal.
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Manage Soil
Students identify and classify soil ypes according to data on the soil triangle. Given examples, students identify soil conservation practices, using criterion assessment instrument. When giving a case situation involving soil...
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A Thoreau Look at Our Environment
Sixth graders write journal entries o school site at least once during each season, including sketched and written observations of present environment. They can use sample topographical maps and student's own maps. Students can use...
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Earth in the Hot Seat
Young scholars identify the different viewpoints on the issue of global warming. While watching a video, they take notes on the issues presented to them and answer questions about what Alaska, Peru and East Africa are doing to prevent...
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Sedimentation
Students are introduced to the various types of sedimentation. In groups, they define the term and research what causes it to happen. They compare and contrast the different types of sedimentation and research how it occurs off of Cape...
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Polishing the Petoskey
Students polish a Petoskey stone to show how to make an attractive rock display. In this polishing rocks lesson plan, students use sand paper and polishing materials to polish a rock and remove the rock dust. This is to display a nice...
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Space Facts
Students read space facts and click on the links to research more about space objects. In this space lesson plan, students read about comets, planets, the moon, and more.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Hurricane Matthew Causes Weathering and Erosion
View videos and photos from the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew and see how the earth's landforms changed as a result of the heavy winds and rain. Weathering and erosion made a new landform and dramatically changed the coastline....
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Weathering & Erosion
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of weathering and erosion, what they are, and how they alter the Earth's surface.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Weathering and Erosion
A quick overview of the processes of weathering and erosion which shape Earth's surface.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Weathering and Erosion Splashdown
Understand how plants and their roots help slow the erosion process.
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.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: 4 Ess2 1: Weathering and Erosion
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 4-ESS2-1: weathering and erosion.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Weathering and Erosion Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides a brief summary of key points about weathering and erosion. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: What's the Difference Between Weathering and Erosion?
Brief explanation of the difference between weathering and erosion.
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National Park Service: Us Geological Survey: Weathering vs. Erosion
The USGS & National Park Service provide a description of the difference between weathering and erosion, and the difference between chemical and mechanical weathering.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Trb 4:3 Investigation 4 Erosion
Activities help students understand erosion.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Weathering and Erosion
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how solid rock is worn down through weathering.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Real Life Examples of Weathering
Explains what weathering is and gives lots of examples of mechanical, chemical, and biological weathering.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Encyclopedia: Weathering
Nat Geo's encyclopedia entry will identify and explain what weathering is and how it affects Earth and the life on it. Check out the vibrant photographs will illustrate the weathering processes around the globe.
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