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Identifying a Mystery Mineral

Students are asked to identify a mystery mineral sample. Assesses their knowledge of mineral properties and the tests…

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Science

Earth Science

Minerals

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A Model Landscape

Students create a model that shows a variety of landform features created by river erosion and deposition. Assesses…

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Geology

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River Erosion

Students create a model demonstrating how flooding affects the amount of material eroded by a river. Assesses their…

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Science

Earth Science

Floods

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Making Salinity Currents

Students create a model for currents caused by differences in salinity, using the materials provided. Assesses their…

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Science

Earth Science

Oceans (Oceanography)

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Slowing Evaporation

Students design an experiment to test how to slow the evaporation of water in an open swimming pool in a dry climate.…

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Science

Earth Science

Atmosphere and Air

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Comparing the Weather

Students compare the weather in their city or part of the country with the weather in three other locations, for a…

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Science

Earth Science

Weather

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Air in Motion

Students hypothesize what will happen when objects come into contact with a column of air shooting upward at high speed.…

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Force and Motion

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Speedy Mediums (Speed of Waves)

Students determine the speed of waves in two different mediums: water and vegetable oil. Tests their understanding of…

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Wave Theory

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WORKSHEETS

Reason for the Seasons -- Student Guide

In this activity students try to understand why Earth has seasons.

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Seasons

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Reason for the Seasons -- Teacher's Guide

In this activity students try to understand why Earth has seasons.

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Seasons

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Atmosphere, Oceans, Cryosphere, and Hydrologic Cycle -- Reading 9

Use this reading reference with the Creature Feature lesson.

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Atmosphere and Air

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Interaction of Human Activities with the Natural Environment

Use this reading reference with the lesson Creature Feature.

Subjects:

Environmental Science

Earth Science

Science

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Reason for the Seasons -- Reading 12

Use this reading reference with the lesson Reason for the Seasons.

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Space and Astronomy

Seasons

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REFERENCE

Eclipses of the Sun and Moon, 2005 - 2015

An article listing the dates and places of eclipses occurring between 2005 and 2015.

Subjects:

Library Resources

Language Arts and Writing

Science

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Experience: Volcano

Come on an incredible visual journey from the molten core through a magma chamber to fiery rivers of lava. Witness a…

Subjects

Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Earth Science

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Eyewitness: Hurricane & Tornado

Here is a dramatic and compelling guide to nature's most dangerous and destructive forces. Stunning full-color…

Subjects

Science

Earth Science

Natural Disasters

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E.Guides: Weather

From the destructive power of hurricanes to the delicate beauty of snowflakes, experience the wonderful world of weather…

Subjects

Science

Earth Science

Weather

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Eyewitness: Ocean

Discover the watery world covering most of the Earth—and the amazing wildlife in its depths. Read the full book…

Subjects

Science

Earth Science

Oceans (Oceanography)

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Earth's Changing Surfaces Printables Gallery

Included are worksheets and activities that teach students how to read maps, understand different types of soil, perform…

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Environmental Science

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Gold Nuggets

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the largest mass of gold ever found.

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Metals

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Weather Forecasting Facts

Interesting facts and fun activities related to weather forecasting.

Subjects:

Weather

Earth Science

Science

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Swallows Return to Capistrano

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the hundreds of swallows who return each year to Mission San Juan…

Subjects:

Birds

Seasons

Animals (Zoology)

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Gasoline Trivia

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the history of gasoline.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Science

Earth Science

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Science and Language Arts: Technology and Weather

Students define weather terminology and also a list of weather prediction tools. They must suggest when the tools first…

Subjects:

Weather

Language Arts and Writing

Earth Science

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