TeachersFirst Earth and Rock Cycle - Science Resources
Teach your students about the earth and rock cycle with this collection of resources. There are sites here for all grades. Read the descriptions to find out whether a site sounds right for what you want to know. Some sites may be more challenging reading, while others may offer solid basic information. Don't miss the interactives!
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We Will Rock You (The Rock Cycle) - Emily B
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4 to 7
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This lively, classroom-ready video is a playful parody of Queen's iconic "We Will Rock You," created by B.Ed candidates to teach the rock cycle through song. With stomps, claps, and...more
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This lively, classroom-ready video is a playful parody of Queen's iconic "We Will Rock You," created by B.Ed candidates to teach the rock cycle through song. With stomps, claps, and clever lyrics, it introduces how igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks form and transform in a memorable way. Perfect for elementary science classes, the video reinforces rock cycle vocabulary and processes through rhythm and repetition, making it a catchy and engaging tool to support students' understanding of geologic change. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): rock cycle (25), rocks (43)
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Students can recreate the rock cycle using Kiddle reviewed here to learn more about each of the different types of rocks featured in the song. Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a book about the different types of rocks. After watching the video, have students create their own short rock cycle song or chant using familiar tunes (like "Twinkle, Twinkle" or "Row, Row, Row Your Boat") to reinforce the processes and types of rocks. They can perform their songs in small groups and include hand motions or simple percussion to make the learning experience fun and memorable.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Rock Cycle Roundabout - California Academy of Science:
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4 to 8
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California Academy of Sciences: Rock Cycle Roundabout offers an engaging board game activity/lesson plan that helps students explore how the three types of rocks are formed. Through...more
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California Academy of Sciences: Rock Cycle Roundabout offers an engaging board game activity/lesson plan that helps students explore how the three types of rocks are formed. Through gameplay, students also analyze topographical maps, examine water sources, and investigate volcanic activity. This free lesson includes clear objectives, a materials list, printable game components, teacher preparation guidelines, prior knowledge suggestions, and step-by-step gameplay instructions. Additional sections cover geologic time, map analysis, wrap-up discussions, extension ideas, student vocabulary, and educator background information. The lesson aligns with California Science Standards for grades 4 and 7.
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In the Classroom
Have students play a board game in which they take on the role of a rock, experiencing different transformations through processes such as melting, weathering, and pressure. After the game, students can identify the different transformations their rock went through and place them on a timeline using Sutori reviewed here based on how long each process takes. Finally, students can create a Rock Cycle game using Baamboozle reviewed here.
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Making and Breaking: The Rock Cycle - TeachEngineering Digital Library
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7 to 12
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What is the rock cycle and how do rocks change over time? The Making and Breaking: The Rock Cycle lesson from the TeachEngineering Digital Library explores these questions through an...more
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What is the rock cycle and how do rocks change over time? The Making and Breaking: The Rock Cycle lesson from the TeachEngineering Digital Library explores these questions through an engaging, standards-aligned resource. The lesson includes a detailed summary, engineering connections, learning objectives, educational standards, worksheets, prerequisite knowledge, an introduction and motivation section, background information for teachers, associated hands-on activities, vocabulary terms, assessment ideas, and extension opportunities. It aligns with both the Next Generation Science Standards and the Colorado Science Standards, making it a comprehensive resource for teaching about the dynamic processes of the rock cycle.
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In the Classroom
Have students act out the journey of a rock through the rock cycle. Each student can become a sediment, magma, or metamorphic rock and move through "stations" that represent processes like melting, cooling, weathering, and pressure. Challenge students to participate in an engineering activity where they design a system (using basic materials like sifters, magnets, and tweezers) to sort rocks based on observable properties, such as grain size, color, or hardness, similar to how geologists classify rock samples. Have students create a comic strip or storyboard using Write Comics reviewed here that follows a rock character through the stages of the rock cycle, using scientific vocabulary and a clear visual representation of processes like erosion, heat/pressure, and crystallization.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Rock Cycle - University of California Museum of Paleontology
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4 to 8
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What is the rock cycle? What does it look like? Look no further than the University of California Museum of Paleontology's The Rock Cycle site. The website features: What is ...more
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What is the rock cycle? What does it look like? Look no further than the University of California Museum of Paleontology's The Rock Cycle site. The website features: What is the Rock Cycle, Earth System Model of the Rock Cycle, Exploring the Earth System, and Links to Learn More. Additionally, there is a link to classroom teaching resources.
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Students can recreate the rock cycle using Figma reviewed here. Students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to visit the places that have photographs on the site, including Hawaii's National Park and Death Valley National Park. Finally, students can create a 3-D version of the rock cycle.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Rock Cycle Worksheets - Science Facts
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4 to 7
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The Science Facts website offers a collection of free, printable rock cycle worksheets. These resources include various activities, such as fill-in-the-blank exercises, diagram labeling,...more
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The Science Facts website offers a collection of free, printable rock cycle worksheets. These resources include various activities, such as fill-in-the-blank exercises, diagram labeling, flowcharts, and comprehension questions, all designed to reinforce students' understanding of the rock cycle. Each worksheet is accompanied by answer keys, facilitating easy assessment and self-correction. These materials are ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or supplementary practice, providing educators with versatile tools to enhance their Earth science curriculum. Follow the links to download and print the PDF worksheets.
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Give students picture cards of rocks (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) and rock cycle processes (melting, erosion, heat/pressure). Ask them to arrange the cards into the correct sequence of the rock cycle on a desk or bulletin board. Use the ScienceFacts.net labeling worksheet or create your own blank rock cycle diagram. Have students fill in the parts and add arrows to show the transitions. Then pair up to compare and explain their diagrams. Students can create a comic strip on paper or using Free Comic Strip Maker reviewed here illustrating the transformation of a rock as it moves through the rock cycle. Include captions, processes, and labels for scientific accuracy.
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KS2 Oh No, Not Rocks For Dinner Again! - The Geological Society
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3 to 6
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The Geological Society's "Oh no, not rocks for dinner again!" lesson plan is a Key Stage 2 (KS2) educational resource designed to help students explore the presence and importance of...more
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The Geological Society's "Oh no, not rocks for dinner again!" lesson plan is a Key Stage 2 (KS2) educational resource designed to help students explore the presence and importance of rocks and minerals in everyday life, particularly related to meals. The lesson plan covers various topics, including the use of clay in crockery, metals in cutlery, minerals in food and drink, and the role of rocks in producing paper and plastics. It also emphasizes the significance of recycling and the sustainable use of Earth's resources. The resource includes practical activities and discussion prompts to engage students in understanding the geological aspects of common household items.
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Have students examine a paper plate filled with images or real items (cutlery, food packaging, dishes). Ask: "Which of these come from rocks?" and spark curiosity with surprising answers, such as salt, baking soda, and aluminum foil. Present everyday objects (ex., toothpaste, pencils, smartphones) and let students guess which minerals or rocks they contain. Use clues to make it interactive and surprising. Create digital drag-and-drop worksheets using Wizer.me, reviewed here. Assign students a scavenger hunt in which they list all the things in their homes or classrooms that involve rocks/minerals. Encourage them to record the item, its material, and its rock origin if known. Add excitement to your scavenger hunt using Goosechase for Edu, reviewed here and have students compete in teams.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hands-On Rock Cycle - Our Journey Westward
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3 to 7
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The "Hands-On Rock Cycle: Crayons & Cookies" activity from Our Journey Westward offers an engaging and tactile approach to teaching the rock cycle, ideal for upper elementary and middle...more
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The "Hands-On Rock Cycle: Crayons & Cookies" activity from Our Journey Westward offers an engaging and tactile approach to teaching the rock cycle, ideal for upper elementary and middle school students. Using everyday materials like crayons and aluminum foil, students simulate the formation of sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks by applying pressure and heat to crayon shavings. This creative method allows learners to observe the physical changes that mimic natural geological processes. The activity also includes an edible extension where students create treats representing each rock type, such as layered bars for sedimentary rocks, cookies for metamorphic rocks, and fudge for igneous rocks, making abstract concepts more concrete and memorable.
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Guide students through an edible rock cycle lab where they create models of each rock type using treats. Layered snacks, such as cereal bars, represent sedimentary rocks, while pressed or swirled cookie dough simulates metamorphic rocks, and melted and cooled fudge acts as igneous rock. Students can participate in a rock cycle role-play game, where they assume the role of particles moving through various Earth processes. Stations are set up around the room to represent multiple locations, including volcanoes, oceans, and mountains. Have students use crayons for a rock cycle simulation, where they use crayon shavings to model the formation of rocks. By layering and pressing the shavings, they simulate the formation of sedimentary rocks. Applying heat and pressure mimics the formation of metamorphic rocks, and melting and cooling the crayons demonstrates how igneous rocks form.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Geology - Science Learning Hub
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5 to 12
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The Geology topic on the Science Learning Hub provides a comprehensive suite of science education resources tailored for educators and students interested in Earth's dynamic processes....more
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The Geology topic on the Science Learning Hub provides a comprehensive suite of science education resources tailored for educators and students interested in Earth's dynamic processes. Covering key concepts such as plate tectonics, volcanic activity, seismic waves, the rock cycle, and dating methods, the platform offers a variety of materials including articles, interactive activities, and multimedia content. Notable resources include the "Magma Pop" game, which gamifies volcanic geology, and detailed explorations of seismic waves and tectonic movements. These resources are designed to support inquiry-based learning.
tag(s): plate tectonics (28), rock cycle (25), volcanoes (59)
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Have students play the "Magma Pop" interactive game to visualize how different types of volcanic eruptions form based on the properties of magma. After reading the Rock Cycle resource, students can illustrate a comic strip following a rock through its transformation from one type to another (ex., igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic). Students can make the comic strip digitally using ToonyTool reviewed here or Free Comic Strip Maker reviewed here. Use a Slinky or rope to demonstrate P-waves and S-waves. Pair with video or image resources from the site to show real-world seismic activity.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Earth's Systems - PBS LearningMedia
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K to 12
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The Earth's Systems section on PBS LearningMedia, curated by WQED, offers over 350 free, standards-aligned resources designed to support K-12 science instruction. Educators can access...more
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The Earth's Systems section on PBS LearningMedia, curated by WQED, offers over 350 free, standards-aligned resources designed to support K-12 science instruction. Educators can access diverse materials--including videos, interactive simulations, lesson plans, and data visualizations--that explore the dynamic interactions among Earth's geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. These resources are organized by recency, ensuring that teachers have access to the most up-to-date content and are suitable for various grade levels and learning environments. Integrating multimedia content with inquiry-based activities, this collection fosters a deeper understanding of Earth system science and its relevance to real-world phenomena.
tag(s): atmosphere (22), climate (87), earth (188), plate tectonics (28), rock cycle (25), visualizations (11), volcanoes (59), weather (162)
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Have students explore the interactive "Earth's Four Spheres" to learn about the geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. Watch the video and have students write cause-and-effect chains showing how volcanic eruptions impact each Earth system. They can use Canva Infographic Creator, < a href="/single.cfm?id=17570">reviewed here to create a digital version. Students can get cards with different events or images (e.g., hurricane, soil erosion, animal migration) and sort them into categories: geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, or a combination.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Geology and Geomorphology - Digital Atlas Project
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5 to 12
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The Digital Atlas Project's Geology and Geomorphology section offers an interactive and easy-to-understand resource for educators and students to explore Earth's physical features and...more
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The Digital Atlas Project's Geology and Geomorphology section offers an interactive and easy-to-understand resource for educators and students to explore Earth's physical features and processes. The site features detailed maps, diagrams, and video explanations that cover topics such as plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, mountain formation, and landform development. It's ideal for integrating visual geography and Earth science concepts into lessons, helping students make connections between geologic forces and the landscapes they shape. The accessible format supports both in-class discussions and independent student exploration. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): earthquakes (50), landforms (38), plate tectonics (28), volcanoes (59)
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Assign students to explore the Digital Atlas and search for specific landforms (ex., volcano, fault line, mountain range). Have them record the location, describe how the landform was created, and share one interesting fact. Using the tectonic plate maps, have students identify major plates and label the continents, boundaries (convergent, divergent, and transform), and associated features, such as the Ring of Fire. Follow this activity with a discussion on how plate movement causes earthquakes and volcanoes. Students create an illustrated flipbook using AnyFlip, reviewed here that shows the step-by-step formation of a geologic feature (ex., mountain, canyon, volcano), using descriptions and diagrams from the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Earth System - BrainPOP
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3 to 8
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The BrainPOP Earth System unit offers a comprehensive exploration of Earth's dynamic systems, tailored for students across various grade levels. It delves into key topics such as plate...more
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The BrainPOP Earth System unit offers a comprehensive exploration of Earth's dynamic systems, tailored for students across various grade levels. It delves into key topics such as plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, the rock cycle, geologic time, and the water cycle, illustrating how these processes shape our planet. Through engaging multimedia content, including animated movies and interactive quizzes, students gain insights into the interconnectedness of Earth's geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. The unit emphasizes critical thinking and scientific inquiry, encouraging learners to analyze geoscience processes and their impacts on Earth's surface.
tag(s): deserts (19), earthquakes (50), erosion (15), floods (11), fossils (43), geologic time (13), plate tectonics (28), rock cycle (25), volcanoes (59), water cycle (23)
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After watching an Earth System video, have students create a concept map in BrainPOP that shows how two or more Earth systems interact (e.g., how an earthquake affects the biosphere and hydrosphere). Students can build a water cycle in a jar using warm water, plastic wrap, and ice. They observe condensation, precipitation, and evaporation in action. Students can work in pairs to create a "breaking news" video using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here about an Earth event such as a hurricane, drought, or volcanic eruption, and how it impacts multiple Earth systems.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Wonder of Science - Paul Andersen
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K to 12
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Built to support the next generation of science leaders, The Wonder of Science shares many excellent free resources for science teachers of all grades. Information includes linked lessons...more
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Built to support the next generation of science leaders, The Wonder of Science shares many excellent free resources for science teachers of all grades. Information includes linked lessons by grade level, standards, and activity type. Select the resources link to find printable activities, mini-lessons, assessments, planning, implementation, etc. From the home page, select videos to see videos linked by the Next Generation Science Standards. A helpful video walkthrough of the site is available on the home page, offering a quick look at what is included and how to find resources. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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This site is a must-have for all science teachers, providing high-quality lessons and teaching materials. Be sure to visit the Phenomena section to find the Master List of Phenomena Google Document, which shares suggestions for observable science events, or to find phenomena by grade level. Engage students in learning by sharing videos on this site, then use edpuzzle, reviewed here to add questions and focus comments to the videos to support student learning. Use the ideas and resources on this site to create flipped and blended learning lessons or playlists to encourage students' choice of learning activities.
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2 Minute Geology - Nick Zentner and Tom Foster
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6 to 12
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2 Minute Geology is a YouTube playlist featuring short, informative videos discussing geological features from around the world. Topics include petrified wood, the Seattle earthquake...more
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2 Minute Geology is a YouTube playlist featuring short, informative videos discussing geological features from around the world. Topics include petrified wood, the Seattle earthquake fault, and more. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): earthquakes (50), floods (11), geology (60), rocks (43), volcanoes (59)
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Flip your classroom and use a video as homework. Have students take notes on the material and write down questions they still have and topics that confuse them. Or, use a tool like EdPuzzle, reviewed here, for students to pause videos and ask or answer questions right on the video. These activities can uncover misconceptions. Show the video to the class, and then discuss the concept at length. Use these videos to introduce geology concepts, then have students choose an idea to research further. For more advanced classes, provide time for students to choose a video to view and research the underlying concept. Challenge students to make a multimedia presentation of their findings using Sway, reviewed here, or Vevox, reviewed here. Vevox offers interactive features such as real-time polls and comments to keep viewers interested and involved in the presentation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Geological Tour - National Park Service
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6 to 12
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Explore the many different kinds of geology available for viewing at the United States National Parks with this online tour. Choose from various categories to find links to parks with...more
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Explore the many different kinds of geology available for viewing at the United States National Parks with this online tour. Choose from various categories to find links to parks with that geologic theme. Some also include a short description of geologic features. Although this site looks quite simple, there is an abundance of information available for learning about geographic features around the United States.
tag(s): caves (7), fossils (43), geology (60), glaciers (18), mountains (10), national parks (28), plate tectonics (28), rivers (15), rocks (43), soil (16), volcanoes (59)
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Use this site as an anticipatory set or "activator" to introduce a unit or lesson on geographic features on a projector or interactive whiteboard. After sharing, allow students to explore on their own. Share the locations using Google Earth, reviewed here, and have students add placeholders and information about each site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Bozeman Science - Paul Anderson
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9 to 12
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Bozeman Science offers hundreds of science videos with topics ranging from Anatomy & Physiology through Statistics & Graphing. The site also includes videos aligned to AP curriculum...more
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Bozeman Science offers hundreds of science videos with topics ranging from Anatomy & Physiology through Statistics & Graphing. The site also includes videos aligned to AP curriculum and Next Generation Science Standards. Each video includes easy to understand definitions along with examples of concepts; most videos run 10 minutes or less. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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Be sure to take advantage of this extensive collection of videos in any upper-level science classroom. Be sure to include this site on your class webpage for students to access both in and outside of class for further practice. Embed a video onto your website to use for flipped lessons - have students watch the video before coming to class to participate in additional learning activities. View the Educational video portion of the site to find teaching ideas for your classroom. Use this site as a model, then ask students to create video explanations using a tool such as Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here, and share them on a site such as TeacherTube reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Fun Science Demos - Dr. George Mehler & Jared Hottenstein
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K to 8
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Fun Science Demos is a YouTube Channel devoted to sharing engaging science lessons for young learners based on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Choose from popular videos such...more
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Fun Science Demos is a YouTube Channel devoted to sharing engaging science lessons for young learners based on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Choose from popular videos such as Balancing Balloons - Air Has Weight or Muscles Moving Your Bones. Be sure to check out the playlists to find videos categorized by topic. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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Flip your classroom and use a video as homework. Have students take notes on the material and write down questions they still have and topics that confuse them. Or, use a tool like playposit,reviewed here, for students to pause videos and ask or answer questions right on the video. These activities can uncover misconceptions. Show the video to the class, and then discuss the concept at length. To share a single video from this site without all the YouTube clutter, View Pure, reviewed here, and create a shortcut to the View Pure page directly on the desktop. For more advanced classes, provide time for students to choose a video to view and research the underlying concept.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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MinuteEarth YouTube Channel - Henry, Alex, and Peter Reich, Emily Elert, Ever Salazar
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4 to 12
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This YouTube Channel is the place to find answers about science and stories about our awesome planet. Browse through the video list to learn why we just see one side ...more
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This YouTube Channel is the place to find answers about science and stories about our awesome planet. Browse through the video list to learn why we just see one side of the moon, discover the secret social life of plants, and understand why rivers curve. Subscribe to MinuteEarth to receive a notification when new videos become available. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
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tag(s): atmosphere (22), earth (188), moon (72), oceans (140), planets (119), plants (140), weather (162)
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Share videos on an interactive whiteboard, projector, or as a link on your class website or blog. To share a single video from this site without all the YouTube clutter, use a tool such as Clipchamp, reviewed here. Have students create an annotated image including text boxes and related links using a tool such as Thinglink, reviewed here, to share information learned from videos. Challenge cooperative learning groups to create videos about your curriculum topics and share them on a site such as TeacherTube, reviewed here. Some video tool suggestions are (click on the tool name to access the review): Adobe Creative Cloud Express Video Maker, FlexClip, Powtoon, and Renderforest.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OneGeology Kids - OneGeology
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1 to 5
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Explore different parts of geology through OneGeology's cartoon-like characters. Each character provides information about topics such as fossils, rocks and minerals, energy, earthquakes...more
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Explore different parts of geology through OneGeology's cartoon-like characters. Each character provides information about topics such as fossils, rocks and minerals, energy, earthquakes and more. Click on the character and go to their page. Pages include a short overview of information, links to more information, photos, and maps with additional detail.
tag(s): dinosaurs (47), earthquakes (50), energy (137), fossils (43), geology (60), maps (214), rocks (43), volcanoes (59), water (101)
In the Classroom
Share OneGeology on your interactive whiteboard (or projector) to introduce your geology unit to students. Enhance learning by having students create a word cloud of the important terms they learn from this site using a tool such as WordItOut, reviewed here. Create a link to the site on classroom computers for students to explore on their own. Transform technology use and enhance learning by having students create an annotated image including text boxes and related links using a tool such as Image Annotator, reviewed here, to explain different geologic phenomenon.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Science Trek - Idaho Public Television
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K to 6
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Science Trek is an integrated web and broadcast T.V. project introducing science topics to elementary students. In addition to the broadcasts, Science Trek provides accompanying material...more
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Science Trek is an integrated web and broadcast T.V. project introducing science topics to elementary students. In addition to the broadcasts, Science Trek provides accompanying material for teacher and parent use. Each month of the school year a new broadcast answers students' science questions and provides additional resources. Currently, there are more than 90 topics available. Choose from any topic to view the web broadcast and explore resources such as games, facts, and glossaries. Some games lead to outside resources such as PBS and NASA.
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tag(s): animal homes (50), animals (277), archeology (26), body systems (36), brain (55), earthquakes (50), ecology (111), endangered species (27), food chains (20), forces (45), fossils (43), gravity (46), habitats (99), heart (25), human body (87), mass (20), moon (72), planets (119), plants (140), rocks (43), simple machines (21), soil (16), sound (73), STEM (328), volcanoes (59), water (101), weather (162)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free resources on the site to supplement your current teaching materials in many science topics. Create a link on classroom computers for students to view videos and share a link on your class website for students to view at home. Have students create online posters individually or together as a class using a tool such as Web Poster Wizard, reviewed here, or PicLits, reviewed here. Don't forget to find the standards link within each resource to align to Common Core Standards.
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Fracking Across the United States - Earth Justice Org.
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6 to 12
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View this interactive Google map to discover where "fraccidents" have occurred and a description of what happened. A "fraccident" is when something goes wrong at a fracking site. Hydraulic...more
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View this interactive Google map to discover where "fraccidents" have occurred and a description of what happened. A "fraccident" is when something goes wrong at a fracking site. Hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking" is drilling to fracture shale rocks to release natural gas. Fracking is a controversial technology, and this site is one organization's efforts to slow the pace of industrial gas development. So you will notice some bias. Find out if anything like this has happened near you. At the bottom of the page is a video, "Finding Their Way." It is about a Williamsport, PA couple who developed strategies to stop industrial gas development in Rider Park, land consisting of forests, rivers, and fields. The video also gives statistics about how quickly fracking wells were built in Pennsylvania from 2007 - 2010.
tag(s): disasters (35), energy (137), environment (244), geology (60), natural resources (34), oil (21), resources (80)
In the Classroom
Introduce this site on an interactive whiteboard or projector during a study of fossil fuels, geology, or energy and government policy. Show students an overview of the interactive map and the states listed below it. Have partners select a state, click on the skull and crossbones, and read about the "fraccidents" that have happened. Have students record the state and the facts about the "fraccident" using an online bulletin board and stickies such as Lino reviewed here. At this point, have students research the positive side of fracking and/or alternative versions of what happened in this "fraccident." Students could then write argument/persuasive papers. Math students could determine the frequency of accidents from fracking over the years and predict what might happen in the states targeted for fracking in the future (listed below the map). Students could view the video at the bottom of the page and discuss the steps taken to stop fracking in Williamsport, PA.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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