Earth Science

In this lesson, students will gain an understanding of what differential weathering is and why it happens. At the end of the 3-minute lecture,...

This video demonstrates how to create a geyser that you can show to your students. I have used this demonstration for multiple levels of science....

Here is a plate tectonic demonstration/lab idea for all grade levels.  You can easily use this video when teaching about earthquakes and plate...

In this 7-12 Earth Science lab, students will get a chance to hone in on their observation and inference skills. Students will work in groups to...

This video provides a glimpse into the preparation and recovery steps for the launch of Alan Shepard, the first American in space during the Cold...

Find out what the Asteroid belt is.  Did you know that it isn't like what you might see in the movies?  There is much more space in the Asteroid...

In this exercise, students will use a Geologic map to discover what types of rocks, faults, and ages of those rocks are. They will read about the...

This volcanic eruption style is called Surtseyan, named after the island of Surtsey.  Surtseyan volcanoes erupt below the surface of the water.

In this activity, students get to know Alfred Wegener and why and how he came up with the idea of continental drift and the super-continent...

This video discusses how temperatures in lakes affect the flow of the lake's ecosystem.

This is a short video that does a good job describing the Yellowstone Supervolcano. It does a great job showing the potential of large magma...

In this captivating video, the measurement of temperatures on Earth takes center stage as the presenter delves into the scientific breakthroughs...

In this lab I have students observe what happens to water, which represents air, warms up and what happens to water as it cools down. Using a hot...

This animated video describes the formation of minerals particularly the mineral quartz and how that quartz becomes sand.  The video will discuss...

This is an edited version of a documentary. I made it more classroom friendly by editing out the blood, dead bodies, and swearing as well as...

In this activity, students will briefly examine 10 fields/disciplines of Geology: hydrology, volcanology, mineralogy, paleontology, stratigraphy,...

A quick video that will describe erosion found in the mountains and show beautiful scenery, then you have found a good one.  This video shows...

Have you ever wondered how big the solar system is?  This video explores the size and distance of our solar system.  It also discusses where...

This is a scientific method lab sheet geared to merge a science experiment with grammar by using complete sentences.

In this Google Drawing activity, students will create a concept map using the following words: Earth Science, geology, waves, currents, astronomy...

Have you ever wanted to know how rainbows are formed?  This video quickly and graphically demonstrates and explains how they are formed.

In this EdTech Earth Science activity, students will use Google Drawing to create an image that demonstrates the three main types of earthquake...

Here is a great introduction to rocks and minerals.  There is an experiment for creating rock candy as well.  The video has many visuals...

This is a great video that shows a general simulation of how the launch, orbiting, and re-entry worked for John Glenn as he beacme the first...