Learning Web
Have a geology question? Check out this site at this site for students and teachers from the USGS. You can ask a geologist your question; learn about careers in science; or learn more about rocks, natural hazards, water, ecosystems, and natural resources. You'll also find games, maps, images, and science glossaries and teachers will find lesson plans activities and other learning tools and resources.
Intended Audience: Students/Teachers Reading Level: Elementary/Middle School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: Yes
The Dynamic Earth
This multimedia site from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History looks at the solar system, gems and minerals, plate tectonics and volcanoes, and rocks and mining.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No
Earth Today
This multimedia site from the National Air and Space Museum features animations of the earth that focus on the atmosphere, the geosphere, the hydrosphere, the biosphere, and the Earth at night. You can also view near real-time images of global cloud cover, earthquakes, sea surface temperature, and global water vapor.
Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Elementary/Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No
Geologic Time: The Story of a Changing Earth
This site from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History features an interactive timeline of geologic history and loads of information about each period.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No
Exploring Earth: Visualizations
This site from McDougal Littell has over 50 visualizations and animations of key earth and space science concepts.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No
USGS Earthquakes for Kids
Learn more about earthquakes at this site from the U.S. Geological Survey. You'll find games, activities, facts, an image glossary, and an Ask a Geologist section.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary/Middle Teacher Section: No Searchable: No
Earthquakes
Click your way through earthquake topics and learn more about how they work, how they are measured, and how you can prepare for them at this site from TheTech science center.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No
Earthquake
This multimedia feature from National Geographic for Kids looks at earthquakes and earthquake damage.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary Teacher Section: No Searchable: No
Volcano: Mountain of Fire
This multimedia feature from National Geographic for Kids looks at volcanoes and includes a volcano quiz.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary Teacher Section: No Searchable: No
Exploring Caves
Learn about different types of caves, cave animals, and how to care for caves at this site from the USGS. You'll also find a downloadable teaching unit at the site.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No
Mineralogy 4 Kids
Do you know what minerals you have in your house? Find out at this site from the Mineralogical Society of America. You can also learn more about the properties of minerals, discover how they form, and explore the rock cycle! if you still have questions, you can even ask a Mineralogist.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No
Mineral Matters
Learn how to identify a mineral, grow your own crystals, or play some mineral games at this site from the San Diego Natural History Museum.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No
Rockhounds
Learn more about how rocks are formed and how they are identified, then test your rock knowledge at this site from the Franklin Institute Wired School.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No
S.K. Worm
S.K.Worm, the official annelid, or worm, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service answers students questions about soil.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No
Soil Biological Communities
Learn why soil is so important in the ecosystem, take a journey into the soil to see what lives there, learn some amazing soil facts, or check out some soil activities at this site from the Bureau of Land Management.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary Teacher Section: No Searchable: No
