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NOAA National Climatic Data Center
Grades
6 to 12
This site provides resources for the study of the world's climates. Included are resources, images, and events related to weather. Use this site to teach about spreadsheets, probability,...more
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This site provides resources for the study of the world's climates. Included are resources, images, and events related to weather. Use this site to teach about spreadsheets, probability, statistics, as well as weather phenomena.
tag(s): weather (160)
Hooper Virtual Natural History Museum - Carleton College
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6 to 12Grades 6-12 contains student created information on paleontology and earth science; from geo-archaeology to volcanism. Click on " HVNHM Gallery" to take the museum tour and see the...more
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Grades 6-12 contains student created information on paleontology and earth science; from geo-archaeology to volcanism. Click on " HVNHM Gallery" to take the museum tour and see the list of exhibits.
tag(s): geology (62), paleontology (28)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a learning center or station during a unit on paleontology. To show what they have learned from this site, challenge students to create an online infographic to share using Visme. This would be a great resource for an Earth Sciences classroom.GeologyLink
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9 to 12This is a comprehensive resource for geology students and faculty, providing links to research data, lecture notes, teaching materials, and geology projects. Developed by the University...more
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This is a comprehensive resource for geology students and faculty, providing links to research data, lecture notes, teaching materials, and geology projects. Developed by the University of Washington with support from Worth Publishing. Lots of depth, but the site assumes a working knowledge of the field.
tag(s): geology (62), paleontology (28)
Geologic Time - Enchanted Learning
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6 to 12Enchanted Learning offers this detailed geologic time line, showing geologic period from the Permain on forward. Time segments link to description of the creatures that thrived during...more
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Enchanted Learning offers this detailed geologic time line, showing geologic period from the Permain on forward. Time segments link to description of the creatures that thrived during those periods. It's a great site for showing students how much life had evolved before the dinosaurs arrived.
tag(s): geology (62), paleontology (28)
Learning from the Fossil Record - University of California - Berkeley
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9 to 12From U.C. Berkeley comes this site to help you understand and use the fossil record as an accurate indicator of the evolution and distribution of species. The site includes articles...more
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From U.C. Berkeley comes this site to help you understand and use the fossil record as an accurate indicator of the evolution and distribution of species. The site includes articles by several faculty citing teaching strategies and their scientific underpinnings. There are also various collections of resources intended for use by students, lesson ideas, and related materials. This is a rich resource; plan to spend some time on your visit.
tag(s): evolution (89), fossils (41), geology (62), paleontology (28)
In the Classroom
After selecting and completing some of the lessons and activities found in "Learning From the Fossil Record," challenge students to choose one for themselves to extend their learning. Ask them to either post blog notes or create a concept map to organize and share their learning and understanding using using tools like Telegra.ph, reviewed here. With Telegra.ph you just click on an icon to upload images from your computer, add a YouTube or Vimeo, or X (formerly Twitter) links. This blog creator requires no registration. Alternatively, you could use an interactive concept map like MindMup, reviewed here. If you'd like to take this a step further ask students to create and interactive poster using Genial.ly, reviewed here, to share their learning with their peers. With Genial.ly students can insert maps, surveys, video, audio and more. Students could also keep all their work in a digital portfolio using Mahara, reviewed here.Fire Ants! - Texas A&M University
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6 to 12This site from Texas A&M University provides information on the characteristics and life cycle of fire ants, and describes how and why they are moving northward. The site also shows...more
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This site from Texas A&M University provides information on the characteristics and life cycle of fire ants, and describes how and why they are moving northward. The site also shows how to prevent the ants from becoming a problem in areas inhabited by humans, livestock, and pets. The site could be a wonderful research resource for a biology or ecology report.
tag(s): insects (69)
Everglades Field Trip - Duke University
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6 to 12This site from Duke University offers a well-designed natural history and tour of Florida's everglades ecosystems as part of its overall study of wetlands. Special sections explain...more
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This site from Duke University offers a well-designed natural history and tour of Florida's everglades ecosystems as part of its overall study of wetlands. Special sections explain the role of wetlands and their relationship to the rest of Florida's natural resources.
tag(s): wetlands (7)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a learning center or station during a unit on the different biomes that exist, specifically the everglades. This activity works best if there's a graphic organizer to guide students along. If looking for an easy way to create graphic organizers, we recommend using Graphic Organizer Maker, (reviewed here).Endangered Birds - National Audubon Society
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6 to 12This site from the National Audubon Society offers a "watch list" for hundreds of endangered bird species. While intended primarily for serious bird-watchers, the site contains the...more
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This site from the National Audubon Society offers a "watch list" for hundreds of endangered bird species. While intended primarily for serious bird-watchers, the site contains the sort of sighting and location information that can help students understand how scientists determine whether a species population is endangered.
tag(s): birds (46), endangered species (27)
Endangered Animals of the World
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6 to 12This is a Dutch site which offers information on a number of endangered animals. There's lots of detail, but the navigation may be awkward for some younger students. Worth a ...more
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This is a Dutch site which offers information on a number of endangered animals. There's lots of detail, but the navigation may be awkward for some younger students. Worth a visit, though.
tag(s): endangered species (27)
Endangered Species - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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6 to 12This site from New York's'''? American Museum of Natural History provides information on several dozen endangered species, their habitats, and efforts to preserve these species and...more
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This site from New York's'''? American Museum of Natural History provides information on several dozen endangered species, their habitats, and efforts to preserve these species and increase their numbers. Each species is really a case study, with significant detail on the plight of that species. Good site for a student interested in some serious research on one or more species.
tag(s): endangered species (27)
In the Classroom
Use this site as an anticipatory set or "activator" to introduce a unit or lesson on a projector. Explain the principles that lay behind endangered species, give a brief tutorial on using the website, and then divide students into small cooperative learning groups. Have each group pick a section on the website, such as "causes," "why help," etc. Have each student review and research their section, with the intentions of providing a brief presentation of their findings to their peers. To show what they have learned from this site, challenge students to create an online infographic to share using Visme, reviewed here.Edwards Aquifer Information Page
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6 to 12This site contains information, simulations, and video clips on the "science" behind the Edwards Aquifer. This aquifer is designated by the EPA as a "sole source" drinking water supply...more
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This site contains information, simulations, and video clips on the "science" behind the Edwards Aquifer. This aquifer is designated by the EPA as a "sole source" drinking water supply for the Austin-San Antonio corridor in Texas. Provides a good example of local research project that could be completed by students.
tag(s): water (102)
Earthshots - US Geologic Survey
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9 to 12Want to know how your neighborhood has changed over the past 20 years? This USGS site compares satellite imagery from places all over the world to show the impact that ...more
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Want to know how your neighborhood has changed over the past 20 years? This USGS site compares satellite imagery from places all over the world to show the impact that growth and population changes are having on the earth's environment. It's tough to find this sort of comparison, and the visual impact of these photos makes the site particularly useful.
tag(s): communities (35)
Earthguide - Scripps Research Institute
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9 to 12Though apparently going through some revisions, this site's research content on oceanographic and atmospheric research could offer secondary teachers some interesting tools. There are...more
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Though apparently going through some revisions, this site's research content on oceanographic and atmospheric research could offer secondary teachers some interesting tools. There are also a number of sections on teaching techniques for these topics. From Scripps research institute.
There are a few external links that are no longer active, but the majority is fine.
Volcano Hazards Program - US Geologic Survey
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9 to 12This site from the US Geologic survey provides highly detailed current information on volcanic activity throughout the world. While some of the information is suitable for students...more
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This site from the US Geologic survey provides highly detailed current information on volcanic activity throughout the world. While some of the information is suitable for students or non-professionals, there is also a good deal of highly technical content. A good site for those with a real interest in observing how scientists predict and record volcanic activity.
tag(s): volcanoes (55)
In the Classroom
As you plan for a volcanoes unit, be sure to check out the Educator's page on this site for mmaterials. Include the full site as a research link from your teacher web page, but students might also like to use some of the online versions of print pubications availabel in the Educator Resource area. These include pictures of volcanoes.Carolina Coastal Science - North Carolina State University
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6 to 9What happens to coastlines as a result of natural forces? What happens when people develop those coastlines? Where is the balance? This site explores the natural and man-made forces...more
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What happens to coastlines as a result of natural forces? What happens when people develop those coastlines? Where is the balance? This site explores the natural and man-made forces which have an impact on the state of the Carolina coast, and asks students to help determine how this resource can best be preserved. There are discussion starters and some simple lesson ideas.
tag(s): oceans (149)
Breeding Bird Survey
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9 to 12This is a superb resource for students interested in studying the migratory patterns of birds. It presents several decades worth of data on migration and sightings of dozens of different...more
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This is a superb resource for students interested in studying the migratory patterns of birds. It presents several decades worth of data on migration and sightings of dozens of different species in North American. While the navigation is sometimes tricky, the site contains a wealth of possibilities for studying the relationships between ecosystems, climate, and other factors on the behavior of birds.
tag(s): birds (46)
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
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6 to 12Much in the news as a possible site for oil drilling, this official site about the ANWR provides brief summaries of the habitats and ecosystem of this unique arctic environment. ...more
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Much in the news as a possible site for oil drilling, this official site about the ANWR provides brief summaries of the habitats and ecosystem of this unique arctic environment. Useful as an example of efforts to preserve fragile ecosystems, and also as a supplement to the study of arctic biomes. From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
tag(s): arctic (40)
AmphibiaWeb - University of California at Berkeley
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9 to 12The University of California at Berkeley offers this unusually complete catalog of thousands of amphibian species from around the world. Users can perform keyword searches, then select...more
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The University of California at Berkeley offers this unusually complete catalog of thousands of amphibian species from around the world. Users can perform keyword searches, then select from the results to see descriptions, photos, endangered species warnings, habitat information, and other facts about each species selected. It's a powerful research tool that makes comparisons among species especially easy.
tag(s): amphibians (17)
In the Classroom
Share this site on an interactive whiteboard or projector during a unit on the classification of animal kingdoms. The site provides a good example of the classifications, and can be easily searched for specific species if students are doing a research project. Forewarning: the classifications are all the Latin names of the reptiles, so it is best to know the creature you're searching for beforehand. Allow students to explore the site on their own, and post on the teacher web page if there are any research projects to allow students to access it both in and out of the classroom.Amazon River Dolphins - Virtual Explorers
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6 to 12Here's a chance to learn about a real-time expedition to the Amazon to learn more about the dolphins who live there and how they survive. The project took place during ...more
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Here's a chance to learn about a real-time expedition to the Amazon to learn more about the dolphins who live there and how they survive. The project took place during August, 1999. Read the information and updates from before, during, and after. This site is a web resource for the TeachersFirst interactive Biomes of the World Unit.
tag(s): amazon (11)
In the Classroom
Try the TeachersFirst interactive Biomes of the World Unit to get your students involved and engaged with their own research. Have them work alone or with a partner on laptops or in a lab.The Weather Gateway
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4 to 8This site provides real-time weather forecasts for cities in the U.S. Requires the use of a three-digit city code. ...more
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This site provides real-time weather forecasts for cities in the U.S. Requires the use of a three-digit city code.
tag(s): weather (160)