The Theory of Plate Tectonics resources for teachers of all grade levels. Contains videos, worksheets, websites, and activities for students. Includes earthquakes, volcanoes, continental drift, seafloor spreading, and seismic waves.

This video is awesome.  It discusses why it would be impossible for Godzilla to exist.  It talks about all of the largest animals to ever exists...

Two volcano vocabulary activity worksheets. The first one is a 20-word search. The word search contains images of a shield, cinder, and composite...

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

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

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...

Ignite your students' curiosity about transferring heat energy through conduction, with this engaging worksheet and lab! Designed for young...

I show this video when discussing the different types of volcanic eruptions.  This volcanic eruption style is a Hawaiian style.  The lava does a...

Looking for a new way to teach the rock cycle? Check out this exciting twist on a classic activity from ...

This video answers the question, "Why is our solar system flat?"  

During my unit on volcanoes, I have the students do some research on some famous volcanoes.  Mt. Vesuvius is one.  This video shows a quick tour...

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

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

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...

In this video the question as to whether there is actually gravity in space is answered.  The video discusses that astronauts are not actually...

In this informative video, students will learn about the 1816 "Year without a Summer" and the devastating impact that it had on the world. The...

Enhance your fossil unit with this concise and engaging video that explores the intriguing process of fossil extraction from rock. Witness the...

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...

This video demonstrates a science experiment on the formation of calderas.  The idea is great.  Either show the video or demonstrate the formation...

In this video, viewers will learn about how Lord Kelvin attempted to determine the age of the Earth, as well as why the Earth becomes warmer as...

A limnic eruption occurs when a poisonous gas gets "belched" out of the bottom of a lake where it was building up pressure.  This video discusses...

A hearty bowl of cereal gives you the energy to start your day, but how exactly did that energy make its way into your bowl? It all begins with...

This animated video discusses solar energy and why we as humans don't use it for everything yet.

Exploring Earth's Magnetic Magic: Reading Passage and Experiment

 

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