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Curricular Concepts
1. Ecosystem interdependency
2.Structures/Behaviors of living organisms
3.Human impact on ecosystems
4. Solar system changes
5. Rocks, Minerals
Electricity properties/circuits
7. Magnetism properties
Essential Objectives
1. Students understand that rocks and minerals have different chemical and
physical properties and provide many of the resources that people use.
2. Students understand that the solar system is a vast,
interactive, and ever-changing system.
3. Students understand there are various techniques that
may reveal textures and patterns that are not readily visible.
4. Students understand the relationship between
electricity and magnetism.
5. Students understand that organisms have unique
characteristics and interact among living and nonliving things.
Science Module Topics and Websites (not in order)
Ecosystem Interactions
Structures and Behaviors of the Living Organism.
Structures of Life Unit- Websites:
http://www.kiddyhouse.com/Snails/
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/
http://www.biology4kids.com/files/plants_xylemphloem.html
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/fruit/pineapple.html
http://www.insectlore.com/xlorepedia_stuff/lorepedia_index.html
http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/animals/index.html
http://www.sciam.com/askexpert_directory.cfm
http://plants.usda.gov/
http://wonderwise.unl.edu/
http://www.mbgnet.net/
Properties of Electricity and Magnetism-
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AC/DC: What’s the Difference? |
| Find out about AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current) and
why both are used at this PBS American Experience website, Edison’s
Miracle of Light. Includes a teacher guide. |
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American Experience: Hoover Dam |
| Rising more than 215 meters (700 feet) above the raging waters of
the Colorado River, it was called one of the greatest engineering works
in history. This PBS website includes information about the film, people
and events, a timeline, maps, and a teacher guide that supports the
film. Includes a teacher guide. |
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Chronology: Bell Labs |
| Time line of technologies pioneered at AT&T’s Bell Laboratories,
beginning with the telephone in 1876 and continuing through 1993. Covers
such innovations as electronic recording, sound motion pictures,
transatlantic telephone services, stereo recording, transistors, the
solar cell, and cellular phones. |
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Electric Circuits |
| A really good game for making and changing electrical circuits that
can be switched from model to circuit diagram. The game allows the
manipulation of cells, wires, bulbs buzzers and resistors to complete
circuits. |
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Franklin's Kite |
| Franklin's kite experiment is well-known by many, but did he
actually conduct it the way we have learned. Check out this website from
the Museum of Science in Boston for information. |
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Hoover Dam: A National Historic Landmark |
| This website about Hoover Dam is sponsored by the U.S. Bureau of
Reclamation (USBR). It includes the Story of Hoover Dam, Education
Information, and notes about visiting Hoover Dam. Adult guidance may be
needed. |
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How It Works: Connected Earth |
| Find out how telegraphs, telephones and other electronic devices
actually work via a range of interactive activities designed to be fun
and informative. Young students may need to adult assistance. |
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How Solar Cells Work |
| Find out how solar cells convert the sun’s energy directly into
electricity. Young students may need adult assistance. |
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How Speakers Work |
| Find out how a speaker (or headphone) translates electrical signals
and translates them back into physical vibrations to create sound waves
that you can hear. Young students may need adult assistance. |
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How Television Works |
| Check out this website from How Stuff Works to find out how a
television works, from what has to happen in your brain to the cathode
ray technology that creates the image. Young students may need adult
assistance. |
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The Magnetic Earth |
| Here´s a website to begin learning about the Earth´s magnetic field.
This NASA website includes information, movies and pictures about
magnetism, the magnetosphere and how Earth´s magnetic field shields the
planet from solar storms. |
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|
Scientific American/Ask The Experts |
| This site, maintained by Scientific American magazine, provides
visitors with the opportunity to ask questions concerning specific
phenomenon in science, mathematics, and technology. Scientific American
then passes these queries on to experts in both academia and industry.
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Sticky Tape |
| Static charge is experienced using strips of clear tape and a
computer monitor. |
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Theater of Electricity, Boston Museum of Science |
| This site from the Boston Museum of Science includes load of
information about their amazing Theater of Electricity. You can find
information about the history and construction of the theater and its
world´s largest air-insulated Van de Graaff generator, Tesla coils, and
lightning, plus photos, movies, and teacher resources. |
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Transistorized! |
| This brief introduction outlines personalities and organizations
involved in the history of the transistor. |
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Tryscience.org Field Trips |
| Use an interactive map of the world to find and explore a science
and technology center or museum near you. You can also find online
adventures and field trips, ideas for experiments at home, plus live
webcams. TryScience.org is your gateway to experience the excitement of
contemporary science and technology through on and offline interactivity
with science and technology centers worldwide. TryScience is brought to
you through a partnership between IBM Corporation, the New York Hall of
Science (NYHOS), the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC),
and science centers worldwide. |
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Wind Energy Fact Sheets |
These fact sheets are presented by the American Wind Energy
Association (AWEA) and include these topics and more:
How Wind Works
Wind Energy Potential -- Top 20 U.S. States
Economics and Cost of Wind Energy
Economics of Wind Energy Comparative Costs of Wind and Other Energy
Sources |
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World of Wires--Who Can Resist |
| A great interactive game to review conductors and insulators with
kids. It goes perfectly along with the FOSS investigation of materials
as conductors and insulators and even extends student understanding to
deal with non-metal objects containing acids (such as lemons) as
conductors. |
Ideas and Inventions- Arthur Fry
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/story031.htm
Description: This site is the Post-it Note story.
Bette Nesmith
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://web.mit.edu/invent/iow/nesmith.html
Description: This site is the story of Bette Nesmith, the woman who invented
correction fluid for typing.
Charles Goodyear
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://www.goodyear.com/corporate/history/history_story.html
Description: This site is the story of how Charles Goodyear invented
weatherproof rubber.
How Do Rainbows Form?
(teacher resource)
URL: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/fgz/science/rainbow.php
Description: Find out how rainbows form on this colorful website from NOAA.
Invent America!
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://www.inventamerica.com/
Description: INVENT AMERICA! is a nonprofit K-8 teacher-created program that
helps kids learn by inventing.
Invention Convention
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://www.eduplace.com/science/invention/overview.html
Description: The Invention Convention is an event that gives students an
opportunity to demonstrate these skills independently as they invent a new
product or process. Students may require adult assistance with the reading.
Invention Dimension
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://web.mit.edu/invent/invent-main.html
Description: The Lemelson-MIT Program awards apprenticeships to deserving
high school students who show special achievement. Also on the site are
links to other Inventions sites and daily facts about different inventions.
Students may require adult assistance with the reading.
Inventor Hall of Fame
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/1_1_2_listing_inventor.asp?vAlpha=
Description: This site is a list of inventors presented in alphabetical
order. You can click on any name and get information about that inventor.
Students may require assistance with the reading level
Jan Matzelinger
(teacher resource)
URL: http://www.blackinventor.com/pages/janmatzeliger.html
Description: This site is a short biography of Jan Matzelinger who invented
the machine to mass produce shoes.
Leonardo’s Inventor Workshop
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/InventorsWorkshop.html
Description: This site is full of interesting information and activities
that would be useful for the Levers and Pulleys and the Ideas and
Inventions Modules. The Mysterious Machinery page prompts students to
view one of Leonardo’s drawings and guess the use. The Visions of the Future
page compares modern day machines with the drawings of Leonardo’s ideas.
Gadget Anatomy allows the student after studying simple machines to analyze
the types of that are used to make various tools.
Philo T. Farnsworth
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/56.html
Description: This site is a short biography of Philo Farnsworth, the
inventor of television.
Toshiba ExploraVision Awards
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://www.toshiba.com/tai/exploravision/
Description: A competition for all students in grades K-12, designed to
encourage students to combine their imagination with their knowledge of
science and technology to explore a vision of the future.
Transistorized!
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://www.pbs.org/transistor/album1/index.html
Description: This brief introduction outlines personalities and
organizations involved in the history of the transistor.
Tryscience.org Field Trips
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://www.tryscience.org/fieldtrips/fieldtrip_home.html
Description: Use an interactive map of the world to find and explore a
science and technology center or museum near you. You can also find online
adventures and field trips, ideas for experiments at home, plus live
webcams. TryScience.org is your gateway to experience the excitement of
contemporary science and technology through on and offline interactivity
with science and technology centers worldwide. TryScience is brought to you
through a partnership between IBM Corporation, the New York Hall of Science
(NYHOS), the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC), and science
centers worldwide.
Wonderwise: Women in Science Learning Series
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://wonderwise.unl.edu/
Description: Introduces you to women who have made science their career. You
can take several field trips, including space geology, African plant
exploration, and urban ecology.
Ideas and Inventions- Arthur Fry
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/story031.htm
Description: This site is the Post-it Note story.
Bette Nesmith
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://web.mit.edu/invent/iow/nesmith.html
Description: This site is the story of Bette Nesmith, the woman who invented
correction fluid for typing.
Charles Goodyear
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://www.goodyear.com/corporate/history/history_story.html
Description: This site is the story of how Charles Goodyear invented
weatherproof rubber.
How Do Rainbows Form?
(teacher resource)
URL: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/fgz/science/rainbow.php
Description: Find out how rainbows form on this colorful website from NOAA.
Invent America!
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://www.inventamerica.com/
Description: INVENT AMERICA! is a nonprofit K-8 teacher-created program that
helps kids learn by inventing.
Invention Convention
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://www.eduplace.com/science/invention/overview.html
Description: The Invention Convention is an event that gives students an
opportunity to demonstrate these skills independently as they invent a new
product or process. Students may require adult assistance with the reading.
Invention Dimension
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://web.mit.edu/invent/invent-main.html
Description: The Lemelson-MIT Program awards apprenticeships to deserving
high school students who show special achievement. Also on the site are
links to other Inventions sites and daily facts about different inventions.
Students may require adult assistance with the reading.
Inventor Hall of Fame
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/1_1_2_listing_inventor.asp?vAlpha=
Description: This site is a list of inventors presented in alphabetical
order. You can click on any name and get information about that inventor.
Students may require assistance with the reading level
Jan Matzelinger
(teacher resource)
URL: http://www.blackinventor.com/pages/janmatzeliger.html
Description: This site is a short biography of Jan Matzelinger who invented
the machine to mass produce shoes.
Leonardo’s Inventor Workshop
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/InventorsWorkshop.html
Description: This site is full of interesting information and activities
that would be useful for the Levers and Pulleys and the Ideas and
Inventions Modules. The Mysterious Machinery page prompts students to
view one of Leonardo’s drawings and guess the use. The Visions of the Future
page compares modern day machines with the drawings of Leonardo’s ideas.
Gadget Anatomy allows the student after studying simple machines to analyze
the types of that are used to make various tools.
Philo T. Farnsworth
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/56.html
Description: This site is a short biography of Philo Farnsworth, the
inventor of television.
Toshiba ExploraVision Awards
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://www.toshiba.com/tai/exploravision/
Description: A competition for all students in grades K-12, designed to
encourage students to combine their imagination with their knowledge of
science and technology to explore a vision of the future.
Transistorized!
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://www.pbs.org/transistor/album1/index.html
Description: This brief introduction outlines personalities and
organizations involved in the history of the transistor.
Tryscience.org Field Trips
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://www.tryscience.org/fieldtrips/fieldtrip_home.html
Description: Use an interactive map of the world to find and explore a
science and technology center or museum near you. You can also find online
adventures and field trips, ideas for experiments at home, plus live
webcams. TryScience.org is your gateway to experience the excitement of
contemporary science and technology through on and offline interactivity
with science and technology centers worldwide. TryScience is brought to you
through a partnership between IBM Corporation, the New York Hall of Science
(NYHOS), the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC), and science
centers worldwide.
Wonderwise: Women in Science Learning Series
(student and teacher resource)
URL: http://wonderwise.unl.edu/
Description: Introduces you to women who have made science their career. You
can take several field trips, including space geology, African plant
exploration, and urban ecology.
Properties of Electricity and Magnetism-
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|
AC/DC: What’s the Difference? |
| Find out about AC (alternating current) and DC (direct current) and
why both are used at this PBS American Experience website, Edison’s
Miracle of Light. Includes a teacher guide. |
|
| |
|
|
American Experience: Hoover Dam |
| Rising more than 215 meters (700 feet) above the raging waters of
the Colorado River, it was called one of the greatest engineering works
in history. This PBS website includes information about the film, people
and events, a timeline, maps, and a teacher guide that supports the
film. Includes a teacher guide. |
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| |
|
|
Chronology: Bell Labs |
| Time line of technologies pioneered at AT&T’s Bell Laboratories,
beginning with the telephone in 1876 and continuing through 1993. Covers
such innovations as electronic recording, sound motion pictures,
transatlantic telephone services, stereo recording, transistors, the
solar cell, and cellular phones. |
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| |
|
|
Electric Circuits |
| A really good game for making and changing electrical circuits that
can be switched from model to circuit diagram. The game allows the
manipulation of cells, wires, bulbs buzzers and resistors to complete
circuits. |
|
| |
|
|
Franklin's Kite |
| Franklin's kite experiment is well-known by many, but did he
actually conduct it the way we have learned. Check out this website from
the Museum of Science in Boston for information. |
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| |
|
|
Hoover Dam: A National Historic Landmark |
| This website about Hoover Dam is sponsored by the U.S. Bureau of
Reclamation (USBR). It includes the Story of Hoover Dam, Education
Information, and notes about visiting Hoover Dam. Adult guidance may be
needed. |
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|
|
How It Works: Connected Earth |
| Find out how telegraphs, telephones and other electronic devices
actually work via a range of interactive activities designed to be fun
and informative. Young students may need to adult assistance. |
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| |
|
|
How Solar Cells Work |
| Find out how solar cells convert the sun’s energy directly into
electricity. Young students may need adult assistance. |
|
| |
|
|
How Speakers Work |
| Find out how a speaker (or headphone) translates electrical signals
and translates them back into physical vibrations to create sound waves
that you can hear. Young students may need adult assistance. |
|
| |
|
|
How Television Works |
| Check out this website from How Stuff Works to find out how a
television works, from what has to happen in your brain to the cathode
ray technology that creates the image. Young students may need adult
assistance. |
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|
|
The Magnetic Earth |
| Here´s a website to begin learning about the Earth´s magnetic field.
This NASA website includes information, movies and pictures about
magnetism, the magnetosphere and how Earth´s magnetic field shields the
planet from solar storms. |
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|
Scientific American/Ask The Experts |
| This site, maintained by Scientific American magazine, provides
visitors with the opportunity to ask questions concerning specific
phenomenon in science, mathematics, and technology. Scientific American
then passes these queries on to experts in both academia and industry.
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Sticky Tape |
| Static charge is experienced using strips of clear tape and a
computer monitor. |
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|
Theater of Electricity, Boston Museum of Science |
| This site from the Boston Museum of Science includes load of
information about their amazing Theater of Electricity. You can find
information about the history and construction of the theater and its
world´s largest air-insulated Van de Graaff generator, Tesla coils, and
lightning, plus photos, movies, and teacher resources. |
|
| |
|
|
Transistorized! |
| This brief introduction outlines personalities and organizations
involved in the history of the transistor. |
|
| |
|
|
Tryscience.org Field Trips |
| Use an interactive map of the world to find and explore a science
and technology center or museum near you. You can also find online
adventures and field trips, ideas for experiments at home, plus live
webcams. TryScience.org is your gateway to experience the excitement of
contemporary science and technology through on and offline interactivity
with science and technology centers worldwide. TryScience is brought to
you through a partnership between IBM Corporation, the New York Hall of
Science (NYHOS), the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC),
and science centers worldwide. |
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|
Wind Energy Fact Sheets |
These fact sheets are presented by the American Wind Energy
Association (AWEA) and include these topics and more:
How Wind Works
Wind Energy Potential -- Top 20 U.S. States
Economics and Cost of Wind Energy
Economics of Wind Energy Comparative Costs of Wind and Other Energy
Sources |
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World of Wires--Who Can Resist |
| A great interactive game to review conductors and insulators with
kids. It goes perfectly along with the FOSS investigation of materials
as conductors and insulators and even extends student understanding to
deal with non-metal objects containing acids (such as lemons) as
conductors. |
Changes in the Sky-
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Astronomy for Kids |
| Powerful and fun resource for kids, exploring astronomy and other
space-related information and activities. Includes a Teacher’s Corner.
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Astronomy with a Stick |
| This site includes ideas for investigating astronomy in the daytime.
Students make indirect observations of the Sun on the school playground
and with models built in the classroom. |
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| Google
Earth |
| Download free software that allows you to view satellite images
covering the entire globe. You can fly through landscapes, and you can
even tilt the Earth's surface so you can see mountains, and even Grand
Canyon, in profile. |
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How to StarWatch |
| This site from the Ontario Science Center in Toronto is collecting
light pollution data from sites around Canada and beyond. You view the
Little Dipper and compare your observations to a Little Dipper star
chart. The site provides links to other resources about reducing light
pollution. |
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I Know That: Science Lab |
| This is a great site for activities, animations, simulations and
other resources related to the human body, sounds, matter the solar
system, weather and other science topics to supplement sound. |
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The Magnetic Earth |
| Here´s a website to begin learning about the Earth´s magnetic field.
This NASA website includes information, movies and pictures about
magnetism, the magnetosphere and how Earth´s magnetic field shields the
planet from solar storms. |
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Make a Star Finder |
| Make a Star Finder and play the Star Finder game to identify
constellations in the night sky. Find out how spacecraft use the
patterns of the stars and a gyroscope. From NASA's Space Place |
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NASA's Student Website |
| This NASA website provides a variety of resources for students,
including activities, links, and current opportunities for students to
interact with scientists. Arranged by grade level |
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| The Nine
Planets |
| The Nine Planets is a tour of the Solar System. It includes images,
movies, and other information about the Sun, planets, moons, comets,
asteroids, and more. Find out about the history of space exploration,
rocketry, early astronauts, space missions, spacecraft through a vast
archive of photographs, scientific facts, text, graphics and videos.
This site includes English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese (and other)
versions. |
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SOHO Explore! |
| This is the education and outreach page for SOHO (SOLAR AND
HELIOSPHERIC OBSERVATORY), a joint NASA/European Space Agency Project.
This site includes images, movies, activities using real SOHO data, and
lesson plans. |
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Solar Eclipse Page |
| This site from NASA provides detailed information for eclipses of
the Sun and Moon. |
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Solar Eclipses, All About Them |
| This is a very good web page for people who want to know more about
solar eclipses. It displays important/basic data and also has pictures.
It is very complete. |
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Ulysses Mission |
| The Ulysses space probe was launched by the Space Shuttle Discovery
in October, 1990. The probe is flying in polar orbits and exploring the
high latitude areas of the Sun. This webpage contains animations and
other relevant information regarding the Ulysses mission. |
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Welcome to the Planets! |
| This NASA/JPL website includes images and vital statistics for all
of the planets and other objects in our Solar System. It also includes
information about the various space probes and telescopes that have
gathered the information. |
Earth's Surface-
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Building Stones of our Nation's Capital |
| This online booklet describes the source and appearance of many of
the stones used in building Washington, D.C. The buildings have been
constructed with rocks from quarries throughout the United States and
many distant lands. Each building shows important features of various
stones and the geologic environment in which they were formed. |
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Careers in the Geosciences |
| The American Geological Institute has included an online version of
their pamphlet concerning earth science careers. It also includes
addresses to connect with for more information. |
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Cascades Volcanoes Images |
| The U.S.G.S. Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, Washington
maintains a website with up-to-date information about volcanoes in the
northwestern United States and around the world, |
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Creating Crystals At Home |
| Includes information and recipes for homemade crystals, including
alum, sodium thiosulfate, and rock candy. Young students may require
adult supervision. |
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Earthquakes for Kids |
| A great site from the U.S. Geological Survey with all sorts of
information about earthquakes, including the science of earthquakes,
science fair project ideas, puzzles and games, and information about the
latest earthquakes |
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Geology Fieldnotes: Carlsbad Caverns National Park |
| Learn about the geologic history and environment of Carlsbad Caverns
National Park in New Mexico. This site includes maps, a photo album,
other links and resources, a glossary of terms, and teacher features.
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Geology Fieldnotes: Yosemite National Park |
| You can learn about the geologic history and natural environment
about Yosemite National Park in California at this website. The site
includes park geology, park maps, a photo album, selected links, visitor
information, and a teacher feature. |
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I Know That: Science Lab |
| This is a great site for activities, animations, simulations and
other resources related to the human body, sounds, matter the solar
system, weather and other science topics to supplement sound. |
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Mineral Gallery |
| This commercial site includes images of a number of common and rare
minerals with information about their properties. |
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Mineral Gallery: Mohs Hardness Scale |
| A good property in mineral identification is one that does not vary
from specimen to specimen. In terms of reliability, hardness is one of
the better physical properties for minerals. The Mohs Hardness Scale
starting with talc at 1 and ending with diamond at 10, is universally
used around the world as a way of distinguishing minerals. Specimens of
the same mineral may vary slightly from one to another, but generally
they are quite consistent. Inconsistencies occur when the specimen is
impure, poorly crystallized, or actually an aggregate and not an
individual crystal. |
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Minerals in Your World |
| Photos and information about their use for a variety of minerals
that you might find used in your surroundings. |
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Natural Gemstones |
| This pamphlet from the U.S. Geological Survey includes useful
information and terms concerning natural gemstones. For example, a
natural gemstone is a mineral, stone, or organic matter that can be cut
and polished or otherwise treated for use as jewelry or other ornament.
A precious gemstone has beauty, durability, and rarity, whereas a
semiprecious gemstone has only one or two of these qualities. A gem is a
gemstone that has been cut and polished. |
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Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum |
| The Pilgrim Monument is the tallest all-granite structure in the
United States and is built entirely of granite from Stonington, Maine.
The tower is 77 meters (252 feet 7-1/2 inches) high. The top of the
Monument is 109 meters (353 feet) above sea level. This website
describes the monument and Provincetown Museum in words and photographs.
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Rock Around the World |
| Mars scientists are asking students from around the world to help
them understand the Red Planet. Send in a rock collected by you or your
classroom from your region of the world, and they will use a special
tool like the one on the Mars Rover to tell you what it is made of. Then
everyone can compare their rocks to the ones found on Mars. |
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Rock of Ages Granite Quarry, Vermont |
| Founded in 1885, Rock of Ages has grown to include dozens of
quarries producing the highest combined volume of dimensional granite in
North America. From Barre Gray Granite, the finest gray granite
available, to the unrivaled purity of Bethel White, Rock of Ages has
very high standards for the granite it quarries and delivers. Primary
students may need adult assistance with this site. |
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Scientific American/Ask The Experts |
| This site, maintained by Scientific American magazine, provides
visitors with the opportunity to ask questions concerning specific
phenomenon in science, mathematics, and technology. Scientific American
then passes these queries on to experts in both academia and industry.
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| U.S. Geological
Survey |
| This is the site for the U.S. Geological Survey, a part of
Department of Interior. It includes links to the various functions,
activities and products of the Survey, |
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U.S. National Parks Page |
| Provides information on all U.S. national parks. Includes
information that will be of assistance in planning a trip or obtaining
data about a park. |
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