This is an excellent video about how the absence and reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone affected the Yellowstone food web and even change the...
Earth Science
Earth science resources for teachers of all grade levels. Tons of educational content dealing with plate tectonics, rocks, minerals, earthquakes, volcanoes, weather, volcanoes, and historical geology. Contains videos, worksheets, websites, and activities for students.
This volcanic eruption style is called Surtseyan, named after the island of Surtsey. Surtseyan volcanoes erupt below the surface of the water.
This video demonstrates a science experiment on the formation of calderas. The idea is great. Either show the video or demonstrate the formation...
This is a good video, yet kind of sad, about the use of Laika the dog as the first living organism to enter space during the Space Race of the...
This is an assignment I give my students before they actually take their mineral identification test. In this activity, the minerals have already...
I show this video when discussing the different types of volcanic eruptions. This volcanic eruption style is a Hawaiian style. The lava does a...
In this lab/demonstration, the teacher will demonstrate how convection currents in the atmosphere occur. This demonstration is very visible and...
This TEDed video shows just how big the ocean is. It does a great job at putting the sheer size of the ocean into perspective.
Have you ever wondered how big the solar system is? This video explores the size and distance of our solar system. It also discusses where...
In this activity students will discover information about the four mass movement types: creeps, slides, falls, flows, slumps. They will discover...
In this Earth Science Lab, students will gain an understanding of what relative humidity and dew point are. There are four parts to the lab. The...
I show this volcanic eruption when trying to discuss the different types of eruptions. This one is called a lava dome eruption. Lava Dome...
Looking for a new way to teach the rock cycle? Check out this exciting twist on a classic activity from ...
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...
How do plastic polution affect oceans. This video does a good job explaining the science behind plastics and some of the dangers they pose.
In this lab, students will identify up to 6 igneous rocks. They will practice using a dichotomous key in order to ID their rocks. Students will...
In this earth science lab, students will flip M&Ms/Skittles to help them gain a better understanding as to what absolute dating is. Students...
This is a cute video to help younger students identify and classify elements of the four seasons.
In this episode of the El Guapo Loco Science show, Mr. Weir and El Guapo visit Chile. They get to visit a cave where once lived a Mylodon, a giant...
In this 3rd through 10th-grade lab, students will observe the formation of salt crystals. Students will also add food coloring to their dissolved...
In this student self-guided Earth Science activity, students will read about and work their way through the different techniques used in Relative...
Discover the truth behind common misconceptions about dinosaurs in this video. Uncover fascinating insights as we delve into the world of...
In this assignment, students will open up a Google Doc, you can have it printed as well, and fill out a table of some very useful industrial ores...