Earth Science
Earth Science
Earth Science Links
- Earth:The Living Planet Earth science for middle school students. Explores earth's history, its design, and the people who inhabit it. Also talks about scientists and what they do. From World Book.
- Aliens Explore Earth An ecology database for young teens using a science fiction theme. Includes more than 600 article on ecology, Eastern North American mammals, and pond life.
- Exploring the Environment More than a dozen interactive studies related to the environment. For middle and high school students. Includes teacher guides for classroom use.
- The Headbone Derby - Ecology Strikes Back Help Iz and Auggie solve a series of ecological problems happening on Planet Small by finding similar, real-life examples on Earth.
- Cool Site for Kids Only Games and information about Canada's natural resources. Offers satellite images, make a map, minerals and metals, ask the experts and information on the polar continental shelf.
- USGS TerraWeb for Kids Satellite and sonar images, remote sensing education, and other geological activities for kids.
- Why the Sky is Blue? Answers questions such as why the sky is blue and why sunsets are red. Includes quizzes to test understanding of the explanations provided.
- Murder Under the Microscope An on-line project by Heatley Secondary College's Year 8 laptop class about soil salinity in Wellington, New South Wales, Australia.
- Earth Like a Puzzle Explores plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and the way they shape the earth.
- Amazing Earth Games Three online educational games from Discovery Online.
- BBC Education - The Essential Guide to Rocks Archeological site uses Britain's rocks as a guide to its history.
- For Kids Only - Earth Science Enterprise Learn about NASA earth science projects related to air, thunderstorms, the earth's crust, tropical rainfall, and water. Sponsored by NASA's Earth Science Enterprise.
- World Records in Earth Science Where on earth can you find the highest mountain, the greatest river, the thickest ice? Get the answers from Extreme Science.
- Pacific Ocean A source for those who are interested in the Pacific Ocean and the animal life found there.
- Neill's Geology for Kids A science that deals with the history of the earth and its life especially as recorded in rocks.
- Ask An Earth Scientist Experts at the University of Hawaii answer questions related to earth science.
- Around the World: Climates A short introduction to the many climates in the world. From World Book Encyclopedia.
- Drinking Water; Kids' Stuff Drinking water experiments for kids and teachers, printable activities, and links.
- Miss Maggie's Earth Adventures Every 8 weeks, Maggie is sent on a "Mission Impossible" style adventure that teaches kids about the environment. Each mission features an 8-minute cartoon with music, games, gadgets, and factual content. Requires Flash plug-in.
- Volcanoes Online Learn about volcanoes, plate tectonics and visit volcanoes around the world. Lots of colorful illustrations, activities to do at home, games to play, and a glossary.
- The Forces of Earth Third and fourth graders write about earthquakes, plate tectonics, rock and minerals, and volcanoes.
- Earthquakes for Kids ... and Grownups Interesting and amazing facts, historic earthquake information, science fair project ideas, frequently asked questions and a comprehensive list of links for learning about earthquakes, faults and plate tectonics. From the U.S. Geological Survey.
- VolcanoWorld Kids' Door Includes stories about volcanoes by children's author Jane Kurtz, school project ideas, legends, virtual field trips, and games.
- NASA's Observatorium A public access site for Earth and space data. Includes pictures of the Earth, planets, and stars, as well as the stories behind those pictures. Also offers science-related games and printable coloring pages.
- Oceans Teaches ocean geography, currents, and life beneath the sea, and through interactive diagrams and Shockwave games.
- Recycle City Find out what happens to garbage and why recycling is important. Includes a game and other activities.
- The Lorax's Save the Trees Game Simple game reminds young children to take care of the earth.
- Discovery Channel Online- EarthJourneys A virtual journey to the center of the earth, through the atmosphere, crust, mantle and core. Also an actual journey -- a live look through geologic time with the American Museum of Natural History.
- EarthForce Interactive exhibit about the earth's movements. From the Franklin Institute Science Museum.
- Science with NOAA Research Provides in-depth information about storms, atmosphere, fisheries, the Great Lakes, oceans, and El Nino. Material written expecially for middle school students.
- Water Science for Schools Information on the many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge.
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