Earth Science

In this Earth Science activity, students will gain a better understanding of what gases the atmosphere is made out of. Students will need to work...

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

This Google search activity allows students to go to the internet to search for specific minerals and then to use the Periodic Table to discover...

This animated video describes the formation of minerals particularly the mineral quartz and how that quartz becomes sand.  The video will discuss...

This is a great video that shows a general simulation of how the launch, orbiting, and re-entry worked for John Glenn as he beacme the first...

This is a short comical video about an interview with a cloud.  He describes how easy it is to hit humans as they try to escape lightning bolts.  ...

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

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

Have you ever wondered why the moon sometimes seems to be much larger?  This video will explore illusion of moon sizes.

Discover a captivating educational video that creatively explains the theory of Plate Tectonics in the style of a pop-up book. Explore scientific...

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...

This is a cute song about soil that can be used as an introduction to soil for younger students.

When discussing tsunamis it is good to discuss that some tsunamis can reach hundreds of feet high if the conditions are right.  In 1958 that is...

Discover the truth behind common misconceptions about dinosaurs in this video. Uncover fascinating insights as we delve into the world of...

Find out what the Asteroid belt is.  Did you know that it isn't like what you might see in the movies?  There is much more space in the Asteroid...

This video demonstrates how to create a geyser that you can show to your students. I have used this demonstration for multiple levels of science....

In this assignment, students will find images of rocks and rock formations that demonstrate that weathering has occurred. They will create a...

In this lab, students will identify up to 6 igneous rocks. They will practice using a dichotomous key in order to ID their rocks. Students will...

In this assignment, students will explore 25 features found in North and South America. They will circle, outline, and label specific locations on...

Find out how scientists use the light spectrum to locate exoplanets.  Also, this video explores what an exoplanet would require in order to...

In this web research activity, students will research 14 volcanoes via the internet. All of these volcanoes are famous for either their size of...

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

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

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