Teacher Resources
Earth Science
The following links are for teacher reference for lessons in the area of Earth Science. It may be useful to use some links from the student page as well.
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Earthquakes for Kids |
This site provides resources for teachers on the topics of earth structure, earthquakes, plate tectonics, and earthquake preparedness. Included is basic information in the form of text, graphics and animations; lesson plans and activities; and online interactive activities for learning that were developed especially for students. |
Discovering Dinosaurs http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/tlc-dinosaurs/ |
This link offers a complete lesson plan about dinosaurs. Extensions, additional links, and academic standards are also included. |
The Living Earth http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/livingearth/ |
This link provides a complete lesson plan about how glaciers change land and what causes changes to the Earth. Evaluation methods and academic standards are included. |
Path to Mars http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/thepathtomars/ |
Use this link for a complete lesson plan about the similarities of the geological features of Mars and Earth. Also included are adaptations, discussion questions, extensions, and academic standards. |
Unique Landforms |
This complete lesson
plan is about how water and erosion affect the landscape. Students can research
one of three specific landforms: canyon, cave, and concretion and create
a visual display illustrating its formation and how it evolved. |
Square of Life |
This hands-on lesson involves students studying the environment around them. This site includes direct links to the project home page. |
| Volcanoes
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/understanding/ |
This link provides a lesson for students to study the Earth's inner core. It is a hands-on lesson that is lots of fun! |
Life Science
The links below are resources for lessons in the area of life science.
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Body Systems http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/bodysystems/ |
This lesson plan guides students in the discovery of how knowledge of
the body's systems can help people reach personal health and fitness goals.
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Habitats of the World |
This Internet based lesson is geared towards habitats and distinct plant and animal populations. A computer with Internet access is needed for this lesson. |
Matter and Energy http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/matterenergy/ |
This lesson teaches students research how extreme changes in air or water pressure can affect the human body. Students create their own survival guides for assessment. |
The Rainforest Connection |
Teach the rainforest through the eyes of 17 New Jersey teachers who studied and recorded their travels to the rainforest. Included are real journal entries, streaming video clips, and teacher tips. |
Bucket Buddies |
Students from all over the world collect pond samples and study their findings. The data is posted and compared on the Internet. |
Human Genetics Project |
This is an online collaborative project in which students discover their own genetic traits and compare them to others via the Internet. |
Weather
Use the following links to find resources for lesson plans about weather.
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Weather Maps http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/weathermaps/ |
Using this lesson plan, students will understand basic information about
weather, different types of weather maps, and create and present national
weather maps showing different conditions. |
Dynamic Earth http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/dynamicearth/ |
This lesson is a hands-on activity in which students learn about tsunamis. |
Athena Weather |
Use this link for lessons regarding storms, observing, charting and tracking weather, multimedia projects, and other useful resources. |
Weather Eye |
This link provides lessons and resources covering all areas of weather. |
The Sun Times http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/tempproj3/en/teacherguide.shtml |
This online collaborative project has students try to figure out how their geographic location affects their average daily temperature and hours of sunlight. Internet availability is required. |