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Describes the purpose and possible uses of the new American Geological Institute/National Science Teachers Association Earth Science Examination. Provides an order blank for obtaining the test. Stresses that the test is specifically designed to test concepts and problem-solving ability.
Resource Type: Assessments, Curricula and Instruction
A printable quiz regarding earthquakes. Questions test knowledge on what fault lines are, where most earthquakes in the US happen, what a seismograph measures, what tectonic plates are, what magnitude is, how long earthquakes usually last, and dangers to people during an earthquake. Students also...
Resource Type: Assessments, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: 4, 5
A 47-question quiz on earthquakes. This assessment is designed to test your knowledge of material covered in the chapter and in the Internet-based resources.
Resource Type: Assessments, Curricula and Instruction
This assessment on plate tectonics lists sub-ideas (core knowledge and information), as well as performance percentages for students in grades 6-8 and 9-12. The assessment also lists common misconceptions the students had regarding the subject material. Categories include the outer layer of the...
Resource Type: Assessments, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Portfolios, in assessment terms, are collections of students' work that demonstrate what they have learned and are able to do over a period of time. In science, it's a bit trickier to use the portfolio method to best advantage. Since the ultimate goal of the portfolio contents is to...
Resource Type: Assessments, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Pre-assessment tasks help you to find out what knowledge, experiences, skills and attitudes your students have before you begin any science instruction. In some instances, you might find it useful to have students write their responses to a short set of simple questions on the topic. Examples might...
Resource Type: Assessments, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Long, and short-term projects are great ways of assesing students' knowledge and presentation skills at the same time. In projects, students typically solve a problem, investigate a sience issue, engage in a simulation, or a number of other activities. They then present their results in a...
Resource Type: Assessments, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Sample questions and answers from the GEOSC 20 Final Exam in 1996
Resource Type: Assessments, Curricula and Instruction
Science Regents Examinations, answer booklets, and scoring keys from January 2012, on. All examinations center around different topics in the earth sciences (meteorology, geology, planetary science, geology, etc.).
Resource Type: Assessments, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Student interviews are discussions with students about their understanding of scientific concepts and phenomena. You can do these with individual students or small groups, while the rest of the class is doing independent work. You can also do interviews if you have a team-teaching arrangement.
Resource Type: Assessments, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

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"This mini field trip is designed to take preservice teachers on a Prehistoric Journey, where they will use the exhibits and Museum's education collections to answer the question """"Is T. rex a great big chicken?"""" Not only will you enjoy the...
Resource Type: Professional Resources, Teacher Professional Development
Grade Level:
A barometer measures atmospheric pressure. Learn how to make your own barometer out of a jar, balloon, and stirring stick.
Resource Type: Classroom Activities, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Students examine the issue of global warming. They calculate how much carbon dioxide all the machines they use produce in one day.
Resource Type: Classroom Activities, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
This site contains lessons and teacher information for the Map Adventures activity. Map Adventures, with seven accompanying lessons, is appropriate for grades K-3. Students will learn basic concepts for visualizing objects from different perspectives and how to understand /and use maps.
Resource Type: Classroom Activities, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3
In this lesson, students study the availability of fresh water on Earth and the methods that can be used o purify and conserve it. They also assess how much water they and their families typically use and think about ways to reduce water usage.
Resource Type: Classroom Activities, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Curriculum materials and professional training workshops focused on wildlife conservation; Location: national
Resource Type: Location-based Outreach Programs, Outreach Programs
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Educators, students, and the general public can join scientists on worldwide research expeditions on various earth and environmental science topics; Location: worldwide
Resource Type: Location-based Outreach Programs, Outreach Programs
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
With over 20 programs for grades K , 5, AMSE Outreach has something for everyone. These exciting, educational enrichment opportunities can be used to reinforce classroom instruction or to introduce a new topic. Exhibitions, video library, public events, tours; Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Resource Type: Location-based Outreach Programs, Outreach Programs
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Every year, we report on the melting and growth of Arctic sea ice, the vast sheath of frozen seawater floating on the Arctic Ocean and its neighboring seas. Much attention is focused on the area and extent of sea ice because it has been shrinking steadily. But there is another problem: as the ice...
Resource Type: Teaching Media, Videos or Animations
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
"Meteoroids are pieces of rock that once were part of another celestial body. These pieces of rock can be of microscopic size to several meters across. When the rock enters the earth's atmosphere, it is referred to as a meteor or """"""""shooting...
Resource Type: Classroom Activities, Curricula and Instruction
Grade Level: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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