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Green, Douglas W.; Lowenstein, Tim – Science Teacher, 1994
Describes seasonal activities that can be used to study the sedimentation process. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geology, Science Activities, Science Education

Alusik, John – Science Activities, 1975
Presents three lapidary activities which have been developed to teach enrichment courses to adults and young people. Described are activities and materials for polishing and shaping rocks. (EB)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Science Activities

Papay, Kate; And Others – Science Teacher, 1996
Describes a project that predicts the orbits of satellites using a TI-85 calculator. Enables students to achieve a richer understanding of longitude, latitude, time zones, orbital mechanics of satellites, and the terms associated with satellite tracking. (JRH)
Descriptors: Calculators, Earth Science, Mathematical Applications, Science Activities

Keller, J. David – Science Teacher, 1994
Describes an activity that uses a simple classroom experiment to measure the amount of carbon dioxide in air samples. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Earth Science, Science Activities
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC. – 1993
This booklet gives a history of human observations of Mars, including observations made from U.S. unmanned spacecraft. Also included is a discussion, "Encountering a New World: How to Explore a Planet," which contains classroom discussion questions and four classroom activities. The classroom activities include: (1) How to explore a…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Science Activities, Science Education, Secondary Education
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC. – 1995
The Maryland Pilot Earth Science and Technology Education Network (MAPS-NET) project was sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to enrich teacher preparation and classroom learning in the area of Earth system science. This publication includes a teacher's guide that replicates material taught during a graduate-level…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Meteorology, Satellites (Aerospace)

Victor, Robert C. – Science and Children, 1975
Presents a brief description, including dates and estimated time of appearance, of a total eclipse of the moon. Suggested details for observing, requiring little or no experience or equipment, are presented. (EB)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Elementary School Science, Moons

Marks, Steven K.; And Others – Science Teacher, 1996
Presents a unit that uses remote-sensing images from satellites and other spacecraft to provide new perspectives of the earth and generate greater global awareness. Relates the levels of Bloom's hierarchy to different aspects of the remote sensing unit to confirm that the concepts and principles of remote sensing and related images belong in…
Descriptors: Data, Earth Science, Satellites (Aerospace), Science Activities
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC. – 1994
These materials have been designed for use with the upper elementary through high school levels especially, but not exclusively, with the Lunar Sample Disk. This book contains: information on the Lunar Sample Disk, a curriculum content matrix, a teacher's guide, Moon ABCs fact sheet, rock ABCs fact sheet, Progress in Lunar Science chart, 17…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Moons

Vogt, Gregory L. – Science Teacher, 1978
A discussion of the "Martian Canal" controversy and how it can be used to help students understand the workings of science is presented. (MDR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Science Activities, Science Education

McIntyre, Margaret – Science and Children, 1978
Rain observation activities are described for preschool and lower-elementary children. (BB)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Meteorology
Griswood, Rex – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1977
Describes a simple activity designed to show the effects of leaching and evaporation on salts in the soil. (CP)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geology, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Experiments
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
Alshibli, Khalid – 2002
This publication presents a science activity and instructional information on the mechanics of granular materials, interparticle friction and geometric interlocking between particles which is a fundamental concept in many fields like in the study of earthquakes. This document describes the Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM) experiments which…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Gravity (Physics), High Schools, Physics

Woods, Robin K. – Science Scope, 1996
Describes an activity that uses a simulation of glacial movement to stimulate middle school students' interest in geology. (JRH)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geology, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools