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Coastal processes and conflicts: North Carolina's Outer Banks: The lessons in this unit allow students to explore the processes affecting North Carolina's Outer Banks and the impact these processes have on daily life there.; Format: lesson plan (multiple pages)

Learning about rocks: In this lesson, students will be engaged in hands-on experiences while they explore rocks.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Mathematics and Science); By Debbie Hansman.

Minerals and math: Students will develop ways to create self-devised rules for classifying minerals and relate this information to scientific ways of classifying minerals according to their characteristics. They will then compile this information into a chart and convert parts of the chart into a line or bar graph.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Mathematics and Science); By Courtney Richards.

Rock around the rock cycle: Students will study the rock cycle to understand the relationship between the three types of rocks, sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous, and the conditions needed to transform one type of rock into another. This hopefully will be accomplished through visual learning with computer activities and the demonstration and through auditory learning with the discussion. The student can then apply the knowledge they learned through a story.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Mark Clinkscales and Carrie Palmer.

Rocks really rock! A lesson on the classification of rocks: This lesson will help students classify various rocks according to specified criteria. It will also help students classify a given rock using selected mineral identification tests. Students will use a graphic organizer to display their findings.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science); By Grace Smith.

Stratigraphy and cross-dating: In Intrigue of the Past, page 2.3; Students will use an activity sheet to interpret archaeological strata using the law of superposition and apply cross-dating to determine the age of other artifacts.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science)

Time: In Coastal processes and conflicts: North Carolina's Outer Banks, page 1.2; This lesson is part of chapter one of the unit "Coastal processes and conflicts: North Carolina's Outer Banks." Students look at a chart of geologic time dating back to the beginning formation of the earth through modern times, noting that many geologic changes occur over millions of years. They also look at photographs of recent geologic change to learn that some geologic changes occur in a human time frame, as well.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7–10 Science and Social Studies); By Stanley R. Riggs, Dorothea Ames, and Karen Dawkins.

Resources on the web

American Field Guide: A collection of online videos that explore many aspects of America's wilderness from animals to earth and space to public policy. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: PBS

American Geological Institute: A site devoted to providing information and resources related to the geosciences, with a focus on earth science in education. Includes activities, lesson plans, links to relevant websites, and a section for online Earth science professional development for... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: American Geological Institute

ASPIRE: Astrophysics Science Project Integrating Research and Education: Interactive science labs and lessons for teachers and students. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: University of Utah

Center for Global Environmental Education K-12 Classroom Projects: “Fostering environmental literacy and stewardship in citizens of all ages”, this program offers classroom projects and continuing education opportunities to teachers globally.Projects are designed to understand environmental impacts through examples... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan

The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education: A New Jersey-based organization whose mission is to provide "real world" resources for classroom education in engineering and science. Professional Development opportunities in New Jersey available. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Stevens Institute of Technology

Curriki: Curriki is a educational wiki that provides high quality resources from its members. Browse by subject or by newly published content. Search by grade level or by topic. New resources are added daily. You an even download the resources you want... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan

Enviro-Tacklebox: A series of films and web-based support materials designed to support environmental studies curriculum. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: LPB Learning Port

Exploring the Environment: Promotes science-literate and reflective students who are knowledgeable of the earth's processes and their responsibilities for stewardship using these instructional resources. Find activities and learning modules for coral reefs, global climate change, the... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: NASA

Forces of Nature: Make your own volcano; set off an earthquake; create a hurricane; and cause your own tornado as you learn about all the forces of Mother Nature. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: National Geographic

Franklin Institute Science Museum: For over 176 years, The Franklin Institute has been as much a part of the Philadelphia landscape as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. This is the on-line version of the museum. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: The Franklin Institute Science Museum

Hands on the Land: Public lands are rich in historical, archeological and environmental learning opportunities. This site provides a diverse array of hands-on and site-based learning opportunities for teachers and students. Participants may share information and learn more about... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Hands on the Land

John Muir Study Guide: This is an extensive resource for the study of sciences. Complete with lesson plans and resources for grades Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Sierra Club

LearnNPS: Kids can find information on the NPS parks before they visit, complete a series of activities to qualify for an award, and send Web Ranger e-cards. There are also links to NPS park websites, full of information and activities. Teachers can find hundreds of... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: National Park Service

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