Climate Change, Earth & Space Science, General, Geosphere
Earth science encompasses an enormous amount of interdisciplinary cooperation. The short video below from the American Geological Institute serves as a quick introduction to Earth science. Watch the video below to learn more and click here for Earth & space...
Cosmosphere, Space Systems, Weather and Climate
This lesson plan teaches about sunspots and their roles in Earth’s climate and weather. Sun Spots and Climate
Earth Systems, General, Space Systems
Worksheet on solar system planets about density, distance, temperature, etc. Planet Patterns (.DOC) Planet Patterns Key (.PDF)
Climate Change Solutions, Ecological Footprints
In this activity, students watch a Green Ninja video and learn how to reduce their ecological footprints. Footprint Renovations...
Earth Systems, Glaciers and Sea Ice, Impacts of Climate Change, Matter and Energy Cycles, Ocean Systems
There is scientific consensus that global climate is changing, and that our poles (both north and south) are warming. This warming is having an affect on all that snow and ice. In this activity, [students] will explore how one impact of climate change, melting ice,...
Impacts of Climate Change, Ocean Systems
In this multi-part activity, students examine ancient coastlines with contour maps, analyze projected sea level rise, answer questions about a video, and investigate coastal risk. Bay Area Sea Level Rise (.DOC) Bathymetry worksheet (.PDF)
Climate Change Solutions, Ecological Footprints, Energy, Human Sustainability, Matter and Energy Cycles, Resources, Sustainability
Data and activity on transportation footprints. Clicking the link will download a Word (.DOC) file. Cars’ Carbon Footprint