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Us Geological Survey: Water Properties: P H

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains what pH is and how it relates to water. The resource includes a colored graphic of the pH levels and a map of pH levels around the USA.
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Usgs: Water Science for Schools Effects of Urbanization

For Students 3rd - 8th
This U.S. Geological Survey website offers a short article then lists topics that are linked to brief articles that describe that particular topic's effect on water quality in urban areas. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
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Usgs: Maps of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents many maps of the United States along with descriptions of each.
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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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Us Geological Survey: Ring of Fire & Plate Tectonics

For Students 9th - 10th
A massive amount of information on the Ring of Fire and plate tectonics. There are links to graphics and text. The volcanoes in the Ring of Fire are discussed in detail by area.
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Us Geological Survey/ 20th Century Eruptions

For Students 9th - 10th
table of 20th century eruptions. The dates are in chronological order starting with the most recent. Each eruption has a link and a description.
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Us Geological Survey: Mt. Vesuvius, Italy

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore some useful information about Mt. Vesuvius of Italy.
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Us Geological Survey: Glaciers and Glaciations

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the links to learn about snow accumulation, mass, balance and flow of glaciers. Find the cause of glacial decline.
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U.s. Geological Survey: North Prairie Wildlife Research: Caterpillars of Forests

For Students 9th - 10th
Descriptions, photographs and information on the caterpillar life cycle for the different species of eastern United states caterpillars. Includes details on collecting and photographing specimens.
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Us Geological Survey: Bioremediation: Nature's Way to a Cleaner Environment[pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent information provided by the U.S. Geological Survey.
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U.s. Geological Survey: Rocks and Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
Essential guide to geology of the National Parks focuses on minerals and the different types of rocks. Includes a visual glossary.
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United States Geoglogical Survey: Resources for Teachers

For Teachers 1st - 9th Standards
USGS provides lesson plans, activities, maps, podcasts, online lectures, videos and animations, and lots more. Covers all grade levels.
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Us Geological Survey: Gulkana Glacier

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and maps of the Gulkana Glacier along the south flank of the eastern Alaska Range.
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Us Geological Survey: Earthquake Hazards

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about earthquake hazards and damage. Some of the topics are an introduction to hazards, hazard maps, soil types and damage, and recent damage caused by earthquakes.
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U.s. Geological Survey:the Great M9.2 Alaska Earthquake of March 27, 1964

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the earthquake in Prince William Sound, Alaska in 1964. Links to isoseismal map, earthquake damage photos, and seismogram of the earthquake.
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U.s. Geological Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Geological Survey reports on the latest news affecting the earth today, as well as providing a wealth of data, reports, and information.
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Us Geological Survey: Mt. Rainier

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information on Mt. Rainier in Washington. Links to current information, background information, visit a volcano, items of interest, publications and reports, educational outreach, menus of interest and useful links.
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Us Geological Survey: Mt. Saint Helens

For Students 9th - 10th
All the information that you would ever want to know about Mt. Saint Helens. There is a massive number of links to current information, background information, items of interest, eruption history and the May 18, 1980 eruption.
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Usgs: Yellowstone Volcano Observatory

For Students 9th - 10th
Yellowstone Volcano Observatory is an instrument-based monitoring program designed for observing volcanic and earthquake activity in the Yellowstone National Park region. This website provides information about its geology, history,...
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Usgs: Plate Tectonics and Mid Oceanic Ridges

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent graphics and understandable text about all aspects of plate tectonics including mid-ocean ridges.
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U.s. Geological Survey: Water Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth explanation of the Earth's water cycle, including a hyperlinked diagram that provides direct access to information about each phase in the cycle.
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Usgs: Landslide Hazards Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the problems associated with landslides, where they occur, and why they occur.
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U.s. Geological Survey: Geologic Time

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of geologic time, how scientists use the concept, and how they have determined its span.
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U.s. Geological Survey: The Usgs and Science Education

For Students 9th - 10th
"Explore things on, in, around and about the earth," with this web site dedicated to K-12 education from the United States Geological Survey. Homework help, science topics and fun learning games for students in Kindergarten through High...