Understanding Seafloor Spreading Lab
Students explore seafloor age with an online map, learning about Hess's work. They calculate spreading rates, discover age patterns, and investigate magnetic pole reversals.
Use Latitude & Longitude Coordinates to Locate Awesome Geologic Formations
Engage students with Google Earth! They will explore Earth's stunning geologic formations by typing coordinates and searching, building essential latitude and longitude skills for global discovery.
Using Topographic Maps Lab
Students explore topographic maps in a lab, learning contour lines, elevation, and quadrants. They analyze maps, discovering their real-world importance in Earth Science.
Surface Water Landforms Google Earth Scavenger Hunt
Engage students to locate surface water landforms such as meanders, deltas, and floodplains using Google Earth. They will visualize vocabulary and master geo-coordinates.
Practice Using Geologic Maps
Students will analyze geologic maps to determine rock types, faults, and ages. They learn about Arizona's ancient environments and review essential Earth Science terms.
Google Drawing and Diagram: Fault Types and Forces
Students will use Google Drawing to create diagrams of earthquake fault types. They will identify real-world examples, apply forces like shear and tension, and label key geological structures.
Alfred Wegener and His Discovery of Continental Drift Video
Students will learn about Alfred Wegener's continental drift theory and the challenges he faced gaining scientific acceptance for his groundbreaking ideas.
Science Experiment Demonstrating the Scientific Method
Equip students to master the scientific method through a hands-on experiment. They will practice data collection, identify variables, and formulate clear conclusions.