Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ocean Microstructure

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students assess the ocean's microstructure by analyzing graphs created during tne Ronald H.Brown research cruise. they discuss at what depths various sea animals live and write paragraphs on data analysis from the graphs.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Relative Humidity of Your School

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils predict the location where the relative humidity the highest and lowest in and around their school. They use a sling psychrometer to measure the relative humidity of the various locations.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chuuk Introduction (Middle School)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers pretend they are visiting a relative in the Chuuk nation of Micronesia. Using their knowledge of the 4th of July, they compare and contrast the holiday to the Chuuk's independence day. They create travelogues that...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Measuring Angles

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders describe an amount of turn from a particular position to another using the 'circular' benchmarks of 0, ++, ++, ++, and full turn. Estimation language such as 'just about', 'between', 'not quite', 'just over', and similar...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sea Floor Spreading II

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students import ocean bathymetry data from text files. They then graph these observations along with model predictions to assess the model's ability to simulate observed topographic features of the North Atlantic. Students use Excel to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Don't oZone Out

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students study the ozone and measure its concentration in different areas. Students use Ecobadge strips and other equipement for measurement. Then they share their results on an on-line forum. Also, students study environmental problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geographic Effects on Precipitation, Water Vapor and Temperature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the factors affecting climate using Live Access Server. In this geography lesson, students graph atmospheric data using Excel spreadsheet. They compare and contrast temperature, precipitation and water vapor of two...
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Nova: Find Your Longitude

For Students 9th - 10th
Lost at sea with only your sextant? Use your knowledge of longitude to find your place. The non-shockwave interactive activity makes the concept of longitude concrete.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Location and Direction

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Using latitude and longitude to find a location.
Graphic
NOAA

Noaa: Solar Calculators

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource allows users to find sunset/sunrise calculations based on latitude and longitude for various locations. Provides a glossary of related terms and an explanation of their calculations.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Coordinate Locations on a Map

For Students 6th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find points on a map using integer coordinates.
Handout
NSTATE

Net State: The Geography of North Carolina

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here at NetState you will find a variety of facts about the geography of the state of North Carolina. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Handout
NSTATE

The Geography of Alabama

For Students 3rd - 8th
Get the facts about the geography of the state of Alabama from its geographic center to its total area, to elevations and much more.
Handout
NSTATE

The Geography of Alaska

For Students 3rd - 5th
Netstate provides facts about the geography of the state of Alaska such as its geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Handout
NSTATE

Net State: The Geography of Arizona

For Students 3rd - 5th
NetState provides a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Arizona. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
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NSTATE

The Geography of Colorado

For Students 3rd - 5th
Netstate provides a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Colorado. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations, and much more.
Handout
NSTATE

The Geography of Connecticut

For Students 9th - 10th
Netstate provides a variety of cool facts about the geography of the state of Connecticut. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Handout
NSTATE

The Geography of Delaware

For Students 3rd - 5th
Netstate provides a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Delaware. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Handout
NSTATE

Nstate, Llc.: The Geography of Hawaii

For Students 3rd - 5th
NSTATE, LLC. provides a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Hawaii. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Handout
NSTATE

Net State: The Geography of Idaho

For Students 3rd - 5th
Here, at NetState, you will find a variety of cool facts about the geography of the state of Idaho. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Handout
NSTATE

The Geography of Illinois

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find a variety of cool facts about the geography of the state of Illinois. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Handout
NSTATE

The Geography of Iowa

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you will find a variety of cool facts about the geography of the state of Iowa. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Handout
NSTATE

The Geography of Kentucky

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you will find a variety of cool facts about the geography of the state of Kentucky. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Handout
NSTATE

The Geography of Louisiana

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you will find a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Louisiana. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.