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- "Earth materials that occur in nature
include rocks, minerals, soils, water, and
the gases of the atmosphere. Some Earth materials
have properties which sustain plant and animal
life."
- BBC
Science: Rocks and Soil
This is an interactive site that gives
children the chance to test several samples
of rock for permeability, wear, brittleness,
and if it floats. An online quiz is included.
- Canadian
Rockhound: Geological Magazine
- Provides articles and multiple photographs
of rocks, minerals, and gems; as well
as tutorials on rock classification,
identification of minerals, and the
rock cycle(available in the Junior Rockhound
section). Rock samples and jewelry available
with price lists. An extensive list
of categorized web links is also available.
- Earth
- Our World in Motion
- This site discusses how most changes
in the Earth are slow. Earth scientists
do a lot of detective work to find these
changes. Appropriate for grade 4 &
up..
- Geo Mysteries
This site investigates some rock questions,
in which, students learn some interesting
facts. The questions solve the mysteries
of the floating rock, the broken necklece,
and the golden cube.
- Geography4Kids
- This site provides information and
explantions of earth. There are also
quizes to test knowledge that students
learn from this site. Appropriate for
grades 3 & up.
- Kids Door (Volcano World)
This section of Volcano World includes
stories, art. quizzes, projects, student
home pages, and more. Very user friendly.
Children can contribute their ideas, and
art work to this site via the U.S. mail.
- Rockhounds
This site provides information on rocks
found in the earth. There are also games
that test the knowledge that students
learn found on this site.
- Shakin' It Up
Explanations and examples of the earth's
major land features are shown. Visuals
of different types of volcanoes
and earthquakes are displayed. A student
quiz on rock forms is included.
- State
Minerals
Initially provides mineral resource statistics
and information for each state. "Ask
Geologist" refers teacher and student
to a wealth of material - from game page,
trivia, topo bingo to art, lesson plans
and minerals.
- This
Planet Really Rocks!
Outstanding
- This web site provides colorful
and animated descriptions of the rock
cycle, types of rocks, and examples of
minerals. The vocabulary is highlighted
so students can get quick explanations.
There are real pictures of rocks and minerals
as well. This web site is both teacher
and student friendly.
- "The surface of Earth changes. Some changes
are due to slow processes, such as erosion
and weathering, and some changes are due to
rapid processes, such as landslides, volcanic
eruptions, and earthquakes."
- Beauty
and the Beast
This site has many links to information
and animations about natural disasters
such as volcanoes and hurricanes, all
centered around the Hawaiian Islands.
- Canadian
Rockhound: Geological Magazine
- Provides articles and multiple photographs
of rocks, minerals, and gems; as well
as tutorials on rock classification,
identification of minerals, and the
rock cycle(available in the Junior Rockhound
section). Rock samples and jewelry available
with price lists. An extensive list
of categorized web links is also available.
- Earth
- Our World in Motion
- This site discusses how most changes
in the Earth are slow. Earth scientists
do a lot of detective work to find these
changes. Appropriate for grade 4 &
up.
- Geography4Kids
- This site provides information and
explantions of earth. There are also
quizes to test knowledge that students
learn from this site. Appropriate for
grades 3 & up.
- Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
USGS web site monitoring Hawaiian volcanoes.
This site contains teachers lesson plans.
- How
Volcanoes Work
This website is an educational resource
that describes the science behind volcanoes
and volcanic processes. This site could
be used by upper elementary students as
a resource for pictures and diagrams showing
volcanic activity. It also provides indepth
information for those students who wish
to explore the topic in more detail.
- Kids Door (Volcano World)
This section of Volcano World includes
stories, art. quizzes, projects, student
home pages, and more. Very user friendly.
Children can contribute their ideas, and
art work to this site via the U.S. mail.
- Plate
Tectonics
This activity site lets the student manipulate
tectonic plates to see what happens. There
is information about the theory of continental
drift and other links to information about
famous geologists. Great animations. Appropriate
for grades 3 and up.
- Savage
Earth Animations
This is a companion site for the Savage
Earth PBS series. It provides animations
for different plate boundry processes
such as volcanoes and earthquakes. Good
information and easy to navigate. Appropriate
for upper elementary students.
- Shakin' It Up
Explanations and examples of the earth's
major land features are shown. Visuals
of different types of volcanoes
and earthquakes are displayed. A student
quiz on rock forms is included.
- Today's
Earthquake Activity
On this page you will need to read "Directions
for Student Activity". The main purpose
of this activity is to analyze real time
earthquake activity by plotting daily
earthquakes on a map. Then by using
these plotted points, locate tectonic
plates and mountainous regions of the
world. (Excellent activity) Recommended
as a group bulletin board activity.
- Topography
Students in grades 3 and 4 can view released
images of the various parts of the earth.
- US Geological Survey: Ask-A-Geologist
This site provides an E-Mail address where
students or teachers may ask questions
about land features or geological events.
(Volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains, rocks,
ground water, lakes, or rivers)
Some sample questions and answers are
given. Maps are discussed.
This site could also be of value to other
elementary grades (objectives in first,
and fifth: Ask-A-Geologist@usgs.gov.
- Volcano Virtual
Tour
This site provides information and pictures
on volcanos by taking students on a virtual
tour. This site also provides resources
for teachers to get information on volcanos.
- Web
Minerals
- "Describe major features of the earth's
surface."
- Canadian
Rockhound: Geological Magazine
Provides articles and multiple photographs
of rocks, minerals, and gems; as well as
tutorials on rock classification, identification
of minerals, and the rock cycle(available
in the Junior Rockhound section). Rock samples
and jewelry available with price lists.
An extensive list of categorized web links
is also available.
- Cave Virtual
Tour
This site provides information and pictures
on many different types of caves by taking
students on a virtual tour.
- Desert
Virtual Tour
This site provides information and pictures
on deserts by taking students on a virtual
tour. This site also provides resources
for teachers to get information on deserts.
- Earth
- Our World in Motion
This site discusses how most changes in
the Earth are slow. Earth scientists do
a lot of detective work to find these changes.
Appropriate for grade 4 & up.
- Earth's Physical Features
Outstanding
- This site provides students with interactive
games that deal with the earth's physical
features. the games test knowledge of physcial
features all over the world and may be appropriate
for students in third grade and higher.
- Earth
Science Picture of the Day
Each day a different image or photograph
is featured, with an accompanying caption,
that deals with various topics in Earth
Science. The site also offers information
and other links to Earth Science related
topics.
- Fantastic
Journeys: Yellowstone
On this site students can explore Yellowstone
National Park including going underground
to see how a geyser forms. Links open slowly.
Easy to navigate. No downloads required.
Appropriate for grades 3-5.
- Geography4Kids
- Geosphere
This site provides information and explantions
of earth. There are also quizes to test
knowledge that students learn from this
site. Appropriate for grades 3 & up.
- Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
USGS web site monitoring Hawaiian volcanoes.
This site contains teachers lesson plans
and a link to "Volcanoes For Kids".
- How
Volcanoes Work
This website is an educational resource
that describes the science behind volcanoes
and volcanic processes. This site could
be used by upper elementary students as
a resource for pictures and diagrams showing
volcanic activity. It also provides indepth
information for those students who wish
to explore the topic in more detail.
- Ocean
Virtual Tour
This site provides information and pictures
on oceans by taking students on a virtual
tour. This site also provides resources
for teachers to get information on oceans.
- Rock
Hounds
This site provides hands-on activities for
students for information and explantions
on how the earth was formed and rock formations.
This site is student friendly and has resources
for teachers. Appropriate for grade K -
5.
- Shakin' It Up
Explanations and examples of the earth's
major land features are shown. Visuals of
different types of volcanoes and earthquakes
are displayed. A student quiz on rock forms
is included.
- US Geological Survey: Ask-A-Geologist
This site provides an E-Mail address where
students or teachers may ask questions about
land features or geological events.
(Volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains, rocks,
ground water, lakes, or rivers) Some
sample questions and answers are given.
Maps are discussed. This site could
also be of value to other elementary grades
(objectives in first, and fifth: Ask-A-Geologist@usgs.gov.
- Today's Earthquake Activity
On this page you will need to read "Directions
for Student Activity". The main purpose
of this activity is to analyze real time
earthquake activity by plotting daily earthquakes
on a map. Then by using these plotted
points, locate tectonic plates and mountainous
regions of the world. (Excellent activity)
Recommended as a group bulletin board activity.
- Topography - Geosphere
Students in grades 3 and 4 can view released
images of the various parts of the earth Provides
information, characteristics, and images for
a large number of minerals. Images and information
may be used for non-commercial and educational
purposes. Good visuals.
- "Some Earth materials have properties
that make them useful either in their present
form or designed and modified to solve human
problems. They can enhance the quality of
life as in the case of materials used for
building or fuels used for heating and transportation."
- Coal Education Web Site
This site will allow teachers and students
to look at coal mining and how coal is
used in their homes. There are many different
lesson plans for all grade levels.
- Metamorphic Rock: Melting Rock
Students in grades K-3 will gain a better
understanding of the metamoposing power
of heat by using household items.
- National Energy Foundation
This site has free materials for K-12
educators to send for related to natural
gas. Supply is limited. These materials
can be ordered electronically; specify
your grade level.
- Rock Collecting
Students will practice classifying rocks
in the categories sedimentary, igneous,
and metamorphic. Grades 2-4
- This
Planet Really Rocks!
Outstanding
- This web site provides colorful
and animated descriptions of the rock
cycle, types of rocks, and examples of
minerals. The vocabulary is highlighted
so students can get quick explanations.
There are real pictures of rocks and minerals
as well. This web site is both teacher
and student friendly.
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