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Geological Survey (Dept. of Interior), Reston, VA. – 2000
This packet contains a series of teaching guides on land and people. This series features lessons on Cape Cod, the Everglades, and Los Angeles. Each section is divided into two parts: "For the Student" and "For the Teacher." The student materials give students a focus question to answer and also provide them with information…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Ecology, High Schools, Lesson Plans
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Kikoyin, A. K. – Quantum, 1992
Describes the great variety of observations surrounding the auroras (both borealis and australis), and provides photographs from the space shuttle, Discovery. Discusses where and when the auroras can be observed, the process that the Earth's magnetic phenomena fulfill in how and why auroras appear, and the effects of solar wind upon auroras. (JJK)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Enrichment Activities, Instructional Materials, Magnets
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Hammer, John M. – Science Activities, 1992
Presents a simple, graphical method for tracking the apparent motion of the Moon through a seven-day phase. Describes the necessary equipment, and the daily procedure for making observations. Includes suggested open-ended questions along with an appropriate reference. (JJK)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Bert, Paul – J.B. Lippincott Company, 1887
This textbook is an elementary natural science book. It was translated from French. Changes and additions were necessary to Americanize the book, and adapt it to the requirements of public and private schools as well as to home instruction in the United States. The Natural History section has been slightly enlarged by the introduction of several…
Descriptors: Textbooks, Elementary School Students, Science Instruction, French
Carlsen, William S.; Trautmann, Nancy M. – National Science Teachers Association (NJ3), 2004
Whether you're a stream studies novice or a veteran aquatic monitor, "Watershed Dynamics" gives you abundant practical resources to extend your students' investigations into local water quality and land-use issues. This two-part set is ideal for teaching biological and ecological concepts and research techniques. It also shows how the interplay…
Descriptors: Water, Earth Science, Water Quality, Land Use
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Schobert, Harold H. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Describes the peat to coal process. Investigates the organic, inorganic, and sulfur components of coal. Outlines how varying percentages of each are formed. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Coal
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission. – 1998
This teacher's guide and student text detail the causes and effects of earthquakes and tsunamis. In the teacher's guidebook, suggested activities for each section of the text book's chapters as well as answers to the chapter test problems are presented. Worksheet masters are also provided. Chapters in both books are: (1) "Outside and Inside…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Earthquakes, Environmental Education, High Schools
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission. – 1998
The student textbook is designed for grades 5-8 and explores various earth science topics. A cartoon character named Tommy Tsumi explores earth facts and concepts throughout the text. Activities, materials, and learning objectives for each unit in the textbook are presented in the teacher's guide. Units in both books include: (1) "The Outside…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Earthquakes, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission. – 1996
This teacher's guide and student text present basic information about the causes and effects of earthquakes and tsunamis. The teacher's guide contains suggested activities, materials, and educational objectives for the text. Chapters in both texts are: (1) "Shapes and Movements of the Water"; (2) "Permeability and Buoyancy"; (3) "Life Styles at…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Earthquakes, Environmental Education, Natural Disasters
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Paris (France). Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission. – 1998
This student text is designed for grades 2-4 and explores various earth science topics. A cartoon character named Tommy Tsumi explains earth facts and concepts throughout the text. Activities, materials, and learning objectives for each unit in the textbook are provided in the teacher's guide. Units in both include: (1) "What Does Our Earth…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Earthquakes, Elementary Education, Environmental Education
Padial, Antonio; And Others – 1982
The Science in Action series is designed to teach practical science concepts to special-needs students. It is intended to develop students' problem-solving skills by teaching them to observe, record, analyze, conclude, and predict. This document contains a student workbook which deals with the basic concepts of weather. Six separate units include:…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Educationally Disadvantaged, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Echaore, Susan D. – 1982
The Science in Action series is designed to teach practical science concepts to special-needs students. It is intended to develop students' problem-solving skills by teaching them to observe, record, analyze, conclude, and predict. This document contains a student workbook which deals with basic concepts about how the earth moves and its…
Descriptors: Aerospace Education, Astronomy, Earth Science, Educationally Disadvantaged
Jagoda, Susan Kaschner; Friedland, Mary – 1984
The Science in Action series is designed to teach practical science concepts to special-needs students. It is intended to develop students' problem-solving skills by teaching them to observe, record, analyze, conclude, and predict. This document contains a student workbook which deals with basic principles of earth science. Seven separate units…
Descriptors: Climate, Earth Science, Educationally Disadvantaged, Elementary Education
Abruscato, Joe; Hassard, Jack – 1977
Based on the notion that science begins and ends with the natural curiosity that young people have about themselves and the world, this book provides teachers and parents with many options for science exploration. Concepts are developed through science activities, creative arts activities, puzzles and games, and short biographies of individuals…
Descriptors: Biographies, Biological Sciences, Earth Science, Educational Games
Friedland, Mary – 1984
The Science in Action series is designed to teach practical science concepts to special-needs students. It is intended to develop students' problem-solving skills by teaching them to observe, record, analyze, conclude, and predict. This document contains a student workbook which deals with fundamental concepts about natural resources. Six separate…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Conservation (Environment), Earth Science, Elementary Education
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