Plate Tectonics

Veritasium demonstrates a PyroBoard.  A PyroBoard is a flame that is bounced around by sound waves.  Through the experiment you can actually see...

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...

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

I show this volcanic eruption when trying to discuss the different types of eruptions.  This one is called a lava dome eruption. Lava Dome...

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...

This video discusses how scientists are taking plants and creating fuel and energy with it.  Biological concepts are also taught about breaking...

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...

How does tape work?  Van Der Waals bonds are the answer.  This video describes how tape acts like a solid and a liquid to keep its ability to...

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

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

This worksheet is designed to help students strengthen their understanding of momentum and impulse in physics. Through a series of engaging...

If you are teaching physical science and have often tried to come up with a great explanation about why objects hit the ground at the same time if...

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

This is an awesome video demonstrating quantities of food that equal 200 calories.  The video goes through the science behind a calorie and show...

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

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

Find out how scientists create electricity near volcanoes by using geothermal energy.

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...

Exploring Earth's Magnetic Magic: Reading Passage and Experiment

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This NASA video describes how the Wright Brothers used the scientific inquiry in learning to fly.  It will demonstrate how their first plane...

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...

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