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The 3 BEST Phenomena for Teaching Earth’s Spheres

The Science Penguin

However, my team and I wanted to focus on just 3 interactions, incorporating the other NGSS earth science standards as well. EXPLAIN: Students read a text about physical weathering and watch 2 video clips. ELABORATE: Students conduct 2 mini-labs to further explore physical weathering.

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What Is Dry Ice Made Of?

Smore Science

These are physical changes to matter that can usually be reversed. Available at: [link] (Accessed: April 17, 2023). no date) Earth science, States of Matter | Earth Science. Available at: [link] (Accessed: April 17, 2023). Available at: [link] (Accessed: April 17, 2023). Coyne, S.A.C. (no

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What landscapes are hidden deep within the Earth?

Futurum

Between the core and the crust is the solid mantle, which makes up two-thirds of the Earth’s mass and is the source of magma that occasionally reaches the surface via volcanic eruptions. As a seismologist at the University of Oxford, she is using seismic waves to image the structures that exist deep within the Earth.

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9 Good Collections of Videos for Education

Ask a Tech Teacher

Bright Science is a free YouTube channel of over 1300 study videos for high schoolers (or precocious middle schoolers). Most are about five minutes (some longer, some shorter) and cover topics like chemistry, physics, calculus, geometry, biology, Algebra, trigonometry, grammar, ACT prep, and SAT prep. Explore.org. Futures Channel.

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What it Means to Be Teaching Out of Field (OOF) and What to Do About It

Mrs. Harris Teaches

The truth is OOF teaching applies to most science teachers, elementary teachers teaching science, and homeschool parents. As a science teacher, I can relate. Although my undergraduate degree is in Biology, I have mainly taught Earth Science, Physical Science, and Physics.

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A rocky revolution: Can virtual 3D models transform the teaching of geology?

Futurum

Professors Terry Pavlis and Laura Serpa , from the University of Texas at El Paso, USA , are creating virtual 3D models to make the benefits of geology fieldwork accessible to everyone. Geological features — physical features of the Earth (e.g., TALK LIKE A GEOLOGIST. Contour — a line on a map joining points of equal elevation.

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Ward’s Science–So Many STEM Resources

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Even after 144 years, Ward’s Science continues to be a leading provider of a full range of science products, kits, and resources for AP Science, Biology, Chemistry, Digital Science, Earth Science, Physics, and more for elementary-age students through High School (and beyond)–including Makerspace environments.

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