Earth Science

In this activity students will discover information about the four mass movement types: creeps, slides, falls, flows, slumps. They will discover...

I show this video when discussing the different types of volcanic eruptions.  This volcanic eruption style is a Hawaiian style.  The lava does a...

In this informative video, the question "Why do trees have rings?" is explored in detail. The presenter delves into the fascinating topic of tree...

This animated video discusses the factors that possibly led to Earth having water.  After all, having water on a planet is extremely rare so where...

In this Earth Science activity, students will gain a deeper understanding of the following Vocabulary: seismologist, seismograph, seismogram,...

This is an entertaining newscast that interviews scientists and what they have to say about the movie San Andreas.  I show this video in class to...

In this activity students are going to find a small rock, decide what rock type it is, weight it, place it in a tumbler and then over a two week...

In this captivating video, the measurement of temperatures on Earth takes center stage as the presenter delves into the scientific breakthroughs...

This is a short video that does a good job describing the Yellowstone Supervolcano. It does a great job showing the potential of large magma...

Immerse your students in an excellent introductory video, "How's the Weather?" that serves as a valuable resource for identifying key elements of...

Engage in a captivating Earth Science activity that hones your cloud identification skills. In this interactive session, students will have the...

In this activity, students will determine the type of soil they have as well as figure out the pH level of the soil. Students will reinforce their...

This lab will only work if you have Java on your computers. It should work fine on Windows machines.
In this digital Phet...

This NASA video demonstrates how scientists compare distances between the planets and the sun using the measurement system, Astronomical Units. ...

Embark on a compelling video that sheds light on the physical and mental repercussions experienced by humans when struck by lightning....

This image was designed to demonstrate how sandstone ends up as gneiss, a metamorphic rock.  It follows the sequences of: sandstone, quartzite,...

This is a good video to help introduce or reinforce differing physical and cultural regions within Arizona.

This is an edited version of a documentary. I made it more classroom friendly by editing out the blood, dead bodies, and swearing as well as...

Here is an interesting man/nature made landform found in Turkmenistan.  This video describes how scientists search for oil and natural gas created...

This is a great video that shows Apollo 11, orbiting the Moon, and the Lunar Module descending and landing on the Moon, and Neil Armstrong taking...

In this video the question as to whether there is actually gravity in space is answered.  The video discusses that astronauts are not actually...

Discover how air pressure generates wind in this Study Jam video. Students will learn key vocabulary terms such as air pressure, wind, barometer,...

This video demonstrates a science experiment on the formation of calderas.  The idea is great.  Either show the video or demonstrate the formation...

Find out how glacier melt can actually raise the sea levels of the ocean.  Thermal expansion is also explained in this science video.