Plate Tectonics

In this Earth Science or Physical Science lab, students will gain an understanding of the three types of thermal energy transfer, conduction,...

This science lab can be used in any of the science disciplines because it is going to help students learn how to read a meter tape. Students will...

Here is a great video that introduces volcanoes.  It is very visual and the music fits.  This is the video I show to get students excited to learn...

Demonstrate how magma is more buoyant than the surrounding earth material.  Volcanoes erupt simply because the melted rock rises up through cracks...

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-...

In this video, students get to hear and see a really rare volcanic eruption.  These are silent killers called limnic eruptions.  Limnic eruptions...

Steve Spangler demonstrates the power behind friction using two notebooks.  This can also be done using your textbooks.  Variable to the...

This volcano video demonstrates and discusses how composite and shield volcanoes are created and describes their lava type.  The Ring of Fire and...

The ability to watch supercooled water turn instantly to ice is quite popular right now on the internet.  Here is a video that will discuss why...

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...

In this volcano video, students will be able to see a climb up Krakatoa's child, Anak.  I find this video fascinating because it vividly shows the...

Discover the fascinating world of seismology with this educational video found on EducationalResource.org...

This volcanic eruption style is called Surtseyan, named after the island of Surtsey.  Surtseyan volcanoes erupt below the surface of the water.

Exploring Earth's Magnetic Magic: Reading Passage and Experiment

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In this informative Earth Science video, viewers will learn about the layers of the Earth and how scientists have come to know about them. From...

This video isn't so much about Thor's hammer as it is about the density of dying stars.  I am only assuming that Vsauce, the video creator, did...

If you are a science teacher and don't have a water rocket lab, you should begin.  This experiment is the highlight of our year.  This is a doc...

This physics lab worksheet focuses on exploring the concepts of collision and momentum using a simulation. The lab is designed to engage students...

This is a fun video for younger students to help explain how things can move, fast and slow. It helps reinforce the concepts of fast and slow.

In this physics experiment, we will investigate and compare the traction of different shoes on a flat surface. By measuring the static friction...

I show this video during my unit on volcanoes when discussing the two Hawaiian volcano flow types, Pahoehoe and aa lavas.  It shows both very well...

Egg drop competition instructions and material list. It contains follow up questions.

Experience the awe-inspiring power of a strombolian eruption with this fascinating video found on ...

In this informative video, Earth Science students will delve into the fascinating world of plate tectonics. The video covers a wide range of...