This online card game illustrates how scientists study planet Earth by looking at information received via 5 different satellites.
Students learn the relative sizes and order of the planets while making a scale model of the solar system using common food items. They will calculate weights and/or gravity on planetary surfaces. They will calculate the densities of planets and learn how density relates to a planet's composition.
Teams of students present hypotheses that attempt to resolve four anomalies of the Moon. They will be expected to prepare written and oral presentations for the entire class. Using a forum format, students will debate the merits of each hypothesis, with no right or wrong answers.
In this lesson, students will use Oreo cookies to model the phases of the moon.
Students step into the shoes of real planetary scientists and explore crustal samples from an unknown planet. After sorting, students will interpret the geologic history of a region from which a sample has been collected and make inferences about past life or the potential for life on the unknown planet.
This article discusses how the rise in population and urbanization in Pakistan has contributed to shortages in what the rivers can provide.
This article highlights how the increase in carbon dioxide is contributing to a greener planet.
This is the educator's guide for a set of activities that teach students about humans' endeavors to return to the moon. The emphasis is for students to understand that engineers must "imagine and plan" before they begin to build and experiment. Each activity features objectives, a list of materials, educator information, procedures, and student worksheets. Students should work in teams to complete the activities. Note: Activities do not align to all objectives that are listed; specific activities align to specific objectives.
This is the educator's guide for a set of activities that teach students about humans' endeavors to return to the moon. The emphasis is for students to understand that engineers must "imagine and plan" before they begin to build and experiment. Each activity features objectives, a list of materials, educator information, procedures, and student worksheets. Students should work in teams to complete the activities. Note: Activities do not align to all objectives that are listed; specific activities align to specific objectives.
This is the educator's guide for a set of activities that teach students about humans' endeavors to return to the moon. The emphasis is for students to understand that engineers must "imagine and plan" before they begin to build and experiment. Each activity features objectives, a list of materials, educator information, procedures, and student worksheets. Students should work in teams to complete the activities. Note: Activities do not align to all objectives that are listed; specific activities align to specific objectives.
In this brief animated video, students learn about increasing temperatures and associated effects on Earth.
Students learn about greenhouse gases in this brief animated video.
Students learn about changes to Earth's systems and how this may be related to global climate change in this brief animated video.
This lesson introduces students to the natural resources that help plants grow. Students will work in small groups to explore natural resource items and discuss their importance to humans. The teacher then shares with students a booklet about the natural environment, which provides information via a series of concept maps and allows recording of students' experiences and thoughts through both writing and drawing. Students will also read, discuss, and illustrate booklets about seeds and plants.
This article describes the role of ocean temperatures in glacial melting, combined with global warming.
In this STEM activity, students will compare the aerodynamic features of different nose cone designs. They will experiment with different nose cone shapes to determine the advantages and disadvantages of each type. Conic, parabolic and flat shapes will be tested to determine which is most aerodynamic.
This video demonstrates the role of heat capacity on ocean circulation, as it relates to climate change.