Composition of the Atmosphere Lab for Earth Science
Students explore atmospheric gas composition, calculating parts per million and visualizing proportions. They learn the vital role of greenhouse gases in Earth's temperature balance.
Current USGS Significant Worldwide Earthquake Investigation
Students explore the USGS earthquake website, investigating recent global seismic events. They analyze data on magnitude, intensity, depth, and geographic impact using maps and charts.
Climate change and sea level changes. Video
Students investigate how melting glaciers contribute to rising ocean levels. This video also clearly explains thermal expansion, linking it to the impacts of climate change.
A comparison of water body depths
Students explore and compare the immense depths of water bodies, from oceans to the Marianas Trench, using an engaging 3D animation. Great for oceanography or plate tectonics.
Power of the Storm Word Search
Engage students with a fun word search exploring essential weather vocabulary. They will locate terms like lightning, tornado, and hurricane, reinforcing knowledge of storm power.
Understanding how to Interpret Weather Station Models
Help students master interpreting weather station models. They will analyze real data, create models, and understand key concepts like isotherms, pressure, and fronts.
Earth Science Tornado Statistics Project
Your students will collect and graph tornado data, investigating historical trends, geographic patterns, and discussing their climate implications. They'll build spreadsheet skills.
Scientific Method Lab Sheet Google Doc
Students engage with the scientific method, honing grammar skills. They practice writing complete sentences to document experiment observations and insightful conclusions effectively.
Layers of the Earth Song and Video
Students will learn Earth's crust, mantle, and core, plus convection and Pangaea. An engaging, animated song and video help them visualize these fascinating concepts.
The Structure of Earth Video
Students explore Earth's layers, scientific discovery methods, and concepts like convection currents and density. They will understand how layers work together to form our planet.
The Rock Cycle Activity
Students will roll dice and follow instructions to create unique rock cycle paths. This hands-on activity builds appreciation for Earth's diverse rock formations and their individual stories.
Earth's Energy Video
Students will explore Earth's energy forms, from solar to fossil fuels, learning about sustainability and environmental impact with clear explanations and stunning visuals.