Earth Science

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

When the sun begins to die, it will grow quite large and hot that the Earth will end up dying and be swallowed up by the sun.  Is there a way out...

This is an introductory video to avalanches.

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...

Why does swiss cheese have holes?  I have to admit I never thought about it, but this video show how bacteria goes through processes that create...

Here is a catchy song for young students that discusses the 8 planets.  
 

Get your students up and moving with this Solar System Scavenger Hunt Activity.  The printout comes with all the items and worksheets needed to...

I blame the Coronavirus for causing boredom which in turn caused me to play with making a video for my students. In this episode, El Guapo is...

In this episode El Guapo and Mr. Weir visit Argentina and the Iguazu Falls. They then teach about waterfalls and clouds. Students will be taught...

NOTE: Make sure your computers can run Java-based software. Inside the preview, you can test the program out by clicking on the...

Have you ever wondered where the heat inside the Earth comes from? Look no further than this fascinating video found on...

This is a good video, yet kind of sad, about the use of Laika the dog as the first living organism to enter space during the Space Race of the...

Watch as a whole line of cars falls off into a ravine in this amazing amateur video.  This would be a great video to show during a unit on erosion...

In this catchy video, students can learn about the different layers of the Earth in a fun and engaging way through song. The video covers the...

Prepare to be amazed and informed by this excellent animated video on the topic of tsunamis. Through the use of stunning visuals and easy-to-...

This file includes all of the assignments, instructions, lab notes, labs, worksheets, and presentations to teach the first chapter of Earth...

In this activity, students will briefly examine 10 fields/disciplines of Geology: hydrology, volcanology, mineralogy, paleontology, stratigraphy,...

I took another copy of this and then edited some of the slower parts and parts that might be objectionable for High School students.  This video...

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

Here is a plate tectonic demonstration/lab idea for all grade levels.  You can easily use this video when teaching about earthquakes and plate...

Here is a quick video demonstrating how the Lunar Landing Module worked when landing and taking off from the moon.

This video explores the majesty of some of the diverse landscapes in Arizona.

I do this convection currents demonstration when discussing how air moves. This can be used as well when discussing volcanoes, mantle convection,...