Earth Science

This video provides a glimpse into the preparation and recovery steps for the launch of Alan Shepard, the first American in space during the Cold...

Scientists have recently discovered an ancient lake bed on the planet Mars.  This video gets into topics of geology such as erosion, deposition,...

I do this convection currents demonstration when discussing how air moves. This can be used as well when discussing volcanoes, mantle convection,...

In this Earth Science lab, students will crush a soda can using atmospheric pressure. This is a common science experiment with a twist. In this...

In this episode El Guapo and Mr. Weir visit Argentina and the Iguazu Falls. They then teach about waterfalls and clouds. Students will be taught...

This is a great video that shows a general simulation of how the launch, orbiting, and re-entry worked for John Glenn as he beacme the first...

This video demonstrates a science experiment on the formation of calderas.  The idea is great.  Either show the video or demonstrate the formation...

Here is a very well done elementary educational video discussing the importance of soil.  The University of New Mexico created it. They use...

This is an interactive digital glacier lab that will help students understand what glaciers are, what some of the formations and deposits look...

Find out what the Asteroid belt is.  Did you know that it isn't like what you might see in the movies?  There is much more space in the Asteroid...

In this Earth Science lab, students will create their own homemade barometers using a canning jar, a balloon, and a straw. The barometers can show...

This volcano video demonstrates and discusses how composite and shield volcanoes are created and describes their lava type.  The Ring of Fire and...

In this assignment, students will research 6 water features that are found in Yellowstone National Park. They will find three images and three...

This video discusses metal and its relationship with heat and fire.  The video demonstrates the oxidation of metal.  Steal wool gets ignited.  The...

I took another copy of this and then edited some of the slower parts and parts that might be objectionable for High School students.  This video...

In this activity, students get to know Alfred Wegener and why and how he came up with the idea of continental drift and the super-continent...

Find out what solar flares are and how scientists are completing studies on them.  Also part of this video discusses how scientists are trying to...

In this Earth Science lab, students will design an experiment to answer the following question. Will rock weather faster or slower if it has more...

In this 3rd through 10th-grade lab, students will observe the formation of salt crystals. Students will also add food coloring to their dissolved...

Watch as a whole line of cars falls off into a ravine in this amazing amateur video.  This would be a great video to show during a unit on erosion...

Prepare to be amazed and informed by this excellent animated video on the topic of tsunamis. Through the use of stunning visuals and easy-to-...

In this catchy video, students can learn about the different layers of the Earth in a fun and engaging way through song. The video covers the...

EarthScience.xyz is a website that teaches earth science to students.  It is a step by step book containing...