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Government Sites
Dynamic Earth - An
interactive and engaging site to teach about science of the earth; it includes sections on Gems and Minerals,
Rocks and Mining, Plate Tectonics and Volcanoes, and the Solar Sytem.
Earth
Observatory - Accompany NASA scientists as they explore our world and unravel the mysteries of
our climate and environmental change.
Earthquakes - Science Fair Project Ideas - Science Fair Projects on earthquake
predicting, impacts, seimology, and more.
Earthquakes for
Kids - Learn cool quake facts, earthquake ABC's, catch up on the science of seismology, and
explore being a geophysicist.
Geology -
FREE - Plate tectonics, rocks, geologic time, earthquakes, hurricanes, and more.
Geology and Mineral Sciences - This site has a list of
resources on topics such as general geology, minerals, lunar geology, and vocanology.
Geology of the
United States - Geology is the study of the Earth. An understanding of Earth processes is essential
to sustain the Nation's supplies of water, energy, and mineral resources; and to enhance and preserve the quality
of the environment.
Kids Only Game Time! NASA Earth Science Enterprise - Listen to an earthquake's
rumble - find out why the wind blows - visit storms up close and play games.
Learning About Fossil Fuels - Find out about coal, oil and natural gas and how we use
it for energy.
Minerals in Our Environment (poster) - Poster showing how we use minerals
in our everyday life.
Rocks and Minerals - Geological Survey - Information about rocks and minerals
with a glossary of commonly-used geology terms.
Other Resources
Education (Teachers) Page - National Geographic - Find multimedia activities
aligned with national standards, educational projects, and more.
EurekAlert! Science News and Resources for Kids - The EurekAlert! Science
for Kids Portal is a central, online source for kid-friendly news and resources.
Ice Stories: Dispatches from Polar Scientists - Visitors will enjoy learning
about the thoughts and experiences of the scientists working in Antarctica and the Arctic.
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