Pre-college (12)

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http://www.rockdetective.org/
Become a Rock Detective Open in a new browser window
   A program based on classroom-tested earth science mysteries; large kit of rocks, fossils and minerals; step-by-step instructions; for science- or non-science oriented K-12 teachers.
   http://www.rockdetective.org/
http://www.uky.edu/KGS/education/edustand.html
Earth Science Educational Standards Open in a new browser window
   Summary of National Academy of Sciences pre-college (K-12) science education standards related to earth sciences, with links to useful web sites related to each topic. Site maintained by Kentucky Geological Survey.
   http://www.uky.edu/KGS/education/edustand.html
http://www.earthsciweek.org/
Earth Science Week Open in a new browser window
   Earth science education event in October of each year. Web site features educational activities, geology questions and answers, and links to other geologic education resources.
   http://www.earthsciweek.org/
http://www.beloit.edu/~SEPM/activity-age.html
Educational Activities in the Earth Sciences Open in a new browser window
   From Society for Sedimentary Geology. Indexed by subject matter and age range.
   http://www.beloit.edu/~SEPM/activity-age.html
http://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/curriculum/MISmart/ocean/sands.htm
Sands of the World Open in a new browser window
   An interactive unit on the generation of sand geared toward grades 3-12.
   http://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/curriculum/MISmart/ocean/sands.htm
http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.html
This Dynamic Earth Open in a new browser window
   Online version of a U.S. Geological Survey brochure on the topic of plate tectonics. The site seems appropriate for high-schoolers and above (and advanced middle schoolers). Covers the historical development of plate tectonics as a theory, how we see it i
   http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.html
http://education.usgs.gov/
USGS-The 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://vtso.geol.vt.edu/vesr/
Virginia Earth Science Resource Page Open in a new browser window
   Sponsored by the VA Dept. of Education. Teacher resources that support teaching earth science (mainly geology), particularly related to Virginia's Standards of Learning.
   http://vtso.geol.vt.edu/vesr/
http://www.k12.hi.us/~kapunaha/student_projects/volc_blowout/volcano_main.htm
Volcano Open in a new browser window
   K-12 exercises about volcanoes around the world.
   http://www.k12.hi.us/~kapunaha/student_projects/volc_blowout/volcano_main.htm
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/
Volcano World Open in a new browser window
   Great source of volcano information on the Web
   http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/help/timeform.html
Web Geological Time Machine Open in a new browser window
   a great, sprawling geological and paleontological journey from the birth of the planet to today.
   http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/help/timeform.html

Last Updated: 2007-02-10 02:50:35