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Identifying Cloud Types Weather Digital Activity

Engage in a captivating Earth Science activity that hones your cloud identification skills. In this interactive session, students will be able to discern various cloud types by analyzing 10 captivating cloud images, encompassing a minimum of 5 distinct cloud formations. This engaging exercise includes comprehensive teacher guidance and reflective discussions, allowing students to evolve into accomplished "Professional Cloud Identifiers" upon completing this enlightening weather laboratory.

Fossil Hunting Video

Enhance your fossil unit with this concise and engaging video that explores the intriguing process of fossil extraction from rock. Witness the meticulous steps involved in cleaning, molding, and ultimately presenting these extraordinary relics to the public. Immerse your students in the captivating world of fossils as they discover the fascinating journey from excavation to exhibition.

Why is glass transparent? Video

Unlock the secrets of transparent glass with this captivating and informative video. Through stunning animations, the video unveils the science behind the creation of glass, shedding light on the crucial role played by silica, oxygen, and light in the process. This engaging educational resource offers valuable insights into the science behind everyday objects. Expand your knowledge today and watch this enlightening video.

The Theory of Plate Tectonics Explained. Video

Discover a captivating educational video that creatively explains the theory of Plate Tectonics in the style of a pop-up book. Explore scientific terms like Asthenosphere, Lithosphere, Mantle, Crust, Core, Tectonic Plates, Convection, Divergent, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Convergent, and Transform, and understand their significance in Earth's plate movements. With engaging visuals and clear narration, this video serves as an exceptional resource for both students and educators.

Sea of Sorrow: The Crude Reality of Oil Spills Worksheet and Experiment

Immerse your students in a thought-provoking exploration of the devastating impact of oil spills on our oceans with this engaging worksheet and hands-on experiment. This resource combines an informative reading passage with a captivating experiment to deepen students' understanding of the consequences of oil spills and the importance of effective cleanup methods.

Understanding Sand Dunes

In this sand dune activity, students will have the opportunity to explore five different types of sand dunes: barchan, parabolic, star, transverse, and longitudinal (seif).

This Sand Dune Lab worksheet offers a hands-on experience in understanding different sand dune types and their characteristics. By creating sand dune models and answering related questions, students will deepen their knowledge of these geological formations and their connection to wind patterns.

Finding the Static Friction of Student Shoes

In this physics experiment, we will investigate and compare the traction of different shoes on a flat surface. By measuring the static friction and the coefficient of gravity, we aim to determine which shoe provides the best traction. Students conduct the experiment and draw a conclusion based on the collected data.

A Google Doc link is provided if you want to modify or share the lab with your students.

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