This Study Jam video does a great job demonstrating the differences between weather and climate. It discusses how temperature and air pressure can change due to a change in elevation.
This video can also be used during reading units dealing with compare and contrast.
In this informative video, the question "Why do trees have rings?" is explored in detail. The presenter delves into the fascinating topic of tree ring dating, highlighting its significance in determining artifact ages. Additionally, the video touches upon tree species that lack rings and enlightens viewers on methods for determining the relative age of trees.
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Scientists demonstrate what tree rings tell us about the change in climate over time and how the climate changes in cycles.
Here is a handout to give students when they are about to do a science experiment. It will help them focus on the procedure of the scientific method.
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 2 famous limnic eruptions and what scientists are doing about them.
This is an introductory video to avalanches.
This Study Jam video uses two cartoon characters to describe the processes of weathering and erosion. The content and scientific explanation is great and created with young children in mind.
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. The cool thing is, that by the time your students are done watching this video about lightning, they will understand a little bit better about the dangers and how to stay safe during a thunderstorm. This video should be a conversation starter about dangerous weather.
Here is a plate tectonic demonstration/lab idea for all grade levels. You can easily use this video when teaching about earthquakes and plate movements. All you will need is a hot plate, pan, some milk and chocolate powder. Place the pan on the hot plate, pour in some milk, pour a thick layer of chocolate powder on top of the milk until the milk is covered. Turn on the hot plate and then wait a few minutes up to about 5 and you should start to see the "crust" break apart and "magma" rise to the surface. Extension in your conversation can be:
In this demonstration, students will get a better understanding of what a geyser is and what makes it function the way it does. I was worried about trying this at the high school earth science level because it is a bit elementary, but the science is sound, and it works. Materials needed are: