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http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/chemistry/changestoearthandatmosphere/0rocksrev1.shtml
BBC Education - Rocks and the Rock Cycle Open in a new browser window
   Offers an animated, interactive timeline about continental drift, fossils and rocks, 10 virtual walks around Great Britain, field trips and experiments.
   http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/chemistry/changestoearthandatmosphere/0rocksrev1.shtml
http://library.thinkquest.org/J003007/
Beauty and the Beast Open in a new browser window
   Introduces four basic types of disasters unique to Hawaii and information on how individuals can better prepare themselves should they occur.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/J003007/
http://www.yesmag.bc.ca/projects/crystal_gardens.html
Crystal Gardens Open in a new browser window
   Learn how to grow a crystal garden. Offers a description of what causes the crystals to grow.
   http://www.yesmag.bc.ca/projects/crystal_gardens.html
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsys.html
Earth Floor Open in a new browser window
   Learn about the earth by reading short articles on plate tectonics, cycles, geologic time, adaptation and more.
   http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsys.html
http://www.sio.ucsd.edu/voyager/earth_puzzle/
Earth Like a Puzzle Open in a new browser window
   Explores plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and the way they shape the earth.
   http://www.sio.ucsd.edu/voyager/earth_puzzle/
http://www.fi.edu/earth/earth.html
EarthForce Open in a new browser window
   Interactive exhibit about the earth's movements. From the Franklin Institute Science Museum.
   http://www.fi.edu/earth/earth.html
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/geomysteries/index.html
Geo Mysteries Open in a new browser window
   Rex the Dino Detective helps answer questions about rocks, fossils and minerals. Also offers tips for planning your own field trip. By The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
   http://www.childrensmuseum.org/geomysteries/index.html
http://www.geography4kids.com/
Geography4Kids Open in a new browser window
   Learn about earth structure, atmosphere, natural energies, water resources, living things, climate and cycles. Page includes photos and explanation of terms.
   http://www.geography4kids.com/
http://www.uky.edu/KGS/education/cookbook.htm
Geologic and Paleontologic Cook Book Open in a new browser window
   The Kentucky Geological Survey offers recipes for appetizers, desserts and other food that help to explain earth-science concepts.
   http://www.uky.edu/KGS/education/cookbook.htm
http://www.gns.cri.nz/kids/
Geological & Nuclear Sciences for Kids Open in a new browser window
   Get the shakedown on volcanoes and quakes in New Zealand. Explore free downloads and learn what it takes to become a Geologist.
   http://www.gns.cri.nz/kids/
http://www.kaibab.org/geology/gc_geol.htm
Grand Canyon Explorer: Geology of the Grand Canyon Open in a new browser window
   Explains how layers of the Grand Canyon were formed over a period of about 2 million years. Many illustrations. Gives a couple different theories about some of the details.
   http://www.kaibab.org/geology/gc_geol.htm
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/kids/kids_hope/index.html
Kids in the Hall of Planet Earth Open in a new browser window
   Offers interviews with a scientist and amazing adventure stories. Learn which rocks or minerals are in items from the kitchen and read interviews with kids.
   http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/kids/kids_hope/index.html
http://www.minsocam.org/MSA/K12/K_12.html
MSA - Mineralogy 4 Kids Open in a new browser window
   Learn about rocks and minerals. Ask questions and play mineral games online.
   http://www.minsocam.org/MSA/K12/K_12.html
http://mineral.galleries.com/minerals/by-name.htm
Minerals Open in a new browser window
   Comprehensive information about the many types of minerals in the world.
   http://mineral.galleries.com/minerals/by-name.htm
http://www.mms.gov/mmskids/
Minerals Management Service Kids' Pages Open in a new browser window
   Investigate ocean energy, sand and tide pool math. Visit an offshore oil rig and learn about archaeological shipwreck sites.
   http://www.mms.gov/mmskids/
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/trythis/tryfun1.html
National Geographic Kids - Crazy Crystals Open in a new browser window
   Learn how to grow crystals using Alum. These crystals grow in three days and you choose the colors.
   http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngkids/trythis/tryfun1.html
http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/~rmr/analogy.html
Rob's Granite Page Open in a new browser window
   Learn why granites are like ice cream.
   http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/~rmr/analogy.html
http://www.sdnhm.org/fieldguide/minerals/
San Diego Natural History Museum - Illustrated Guide to Minerals Open in a new browser window
   Learn how to identify minerals, grow crystals and create a collection or dig into brainteasers, puzzles and games.
   http://www.sdnhm.org/fieldguide/minerals/
http://www.minerals.si.edu/
Smithsonian Department of Mineral Sciences Open in a new browser window
   Explore a photo gallery of gems, volcanoes, rocks, minerals and meteorites. Offers research, collections and exhibits.
   http://www.minerals.si.edu/
http://www.mnh.si.edu/earth/
The Dynamic Earth Open in a new browser window
   The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History presents articles about gems, minerals, rocks, mining, earth movements, volcanoes, and materials from other planets in our solar system.
   http://www.mnh.si.edu/earth/
http://education.usgs.gov/
USGS Learning Web Open in a new browser window
   Learn how Biology, Geology, Hydrology, and Geography can help us understand our changing world.
   http://education.usgs.gov/
http://www.epa.gov/gmpo/edresources/soil.html
What on Earth is Soil? Open in a new browser window
   Provides brief facts about soil such as what it is and how it is formed.
   http://www.epa.gov/gmpo/edresources/soil.html
http://www.nps.gov/yell/forkids/
Yellowstone National Park - For Kids Open in a new browser window
   Learn about Yellowstone National Park with games and activities like the Animal Alphabet Book, the Yellowstone Coloring Book and a Scavenger Hunt.
   http://www.nps.gov/yell/forkids/

Last Updated: 2007-02-13 06:12:23