Earth & Space Science, ESS2: Earth's Systems, ESS2.B: Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions
Use the powerful program Google Earth to explore local geology! View recent earthquakes, volcanoes around the world, plate boundaries, and more. Includes handout, instructions, worksheet, and links to updated Google Earth files. BAESI Google Earth Plate Tectonics...
Earth & Space Science, ESS1.C: Earth's History, ESS2: Earth's Systems, ESS2.B: Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions
In this lesson, students use reasoning and cut-out landmasses to reassemble the continents as they appeared in the distant past. Includes teacher plan and student handout. Continental Drift Map Activity
Earth & Space Science, ESS2: Earth's Systems, ESS2.B: Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions
In this activity, students use paper models to understand how seafloor spreading and alternating magnetic poles record evidence of plate tectonics. Clicking the link downloads a Word (.DOC) file. A Model of Seafloor Spreading
Earth & Space Science, ESS2: Earth's Systems, ESS2.B: Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions, ESS3.B: Natural Hazards
Teach students about plate tectonics, earthquakes, and maps by doing a two-week plotting lesson. Advanced students can differentiate between deep and shallow earthquakes to enhance the impression of three-dimensional Earth systems. Plot Current Earthquake...
Earth & Space Science, ESS2: Earth's Systems, ESS2.B: Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions, ESS3.B: Natural Hazards
This activity demonstrates the effects of seismic frequency on building height. Clicking on the link below will download a Word (.doc) file. Effects of Earthquakes on Buildings
ESS2: Earth's Systems, ESS2.A: Earth Materials and Systems, ESS2.E: Biogeology
In this activity, students describe and interact with soil to identify its properties and components. Clicking the link will download a Word (.DOC) file. Soil Activity
Earth & Space Science, ESS2: Earth's Systems, ESS2.A: Earth Materials and Systems
This activity familiarizes students with minerals they interact with in everyday life. Includes teacher’s guide and a worksheet. Clicking the link below will download a Word (.doc) file. Minerals in Everyday Life
Earth & Space Science, ESS2: Earth's Systems, ESS2.A: Earth Materials and Systems, ESS3.B: Natural Hazards
This in-class activity teaches about the factors controlling slope failure. Includes a teacher’s guide and group activity. Clicking the link will download a Word (.DOC) file. Angle of Repose