geology
Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Art to Zoology
The Smithsonian has linked to a broad range of materials here, including history, science, art and culture. A good first source for material or information. Some topics include lesson plans, and all are fully referenced. The entries are aimed at adults, but most topics are appropriate for children. It is all available for free.
My favorites so far: Zoology
Virtual Age- Dating: a free interactive tool that explains "carbon" dating
Virtual age-dating is an interactive tool that describes how geologists and archeologists are able to determine the age of samples. Aimed at high school level and above, but an interested middle school level child could grasp the concepts introduced with help. Students should be familiar with the concept of ions , percentages and how to read data off a graph to do the exercise. FWIW, I think the scale of some of the graphs are poorly chosen, and make it difficult to be as precise as the exercise requires; a per
Animated Geography
Animations to demonstrate various processes in physical geography. (informative and interesting, but not funny)
Adventures in Nature: Geology Rocks
Geology Rocks!
What minerals are hidden in your home? Why is Tamarack’s soil so sandy? What makes rocks a particular shape or color? You’ll be able to answer these questions and more after making edible rocks, playing geological games and hiking to the most remote corner of the nature center!
Homeschool Earth Science
Examine the dynamic nature of the earth's surface through hands-on activities. Conduct research on key geological sites around the world, model earth formations such as slip-strike faults and sea floor spreading. Classify rocks and minerals and make crystals. Go on a fossil hunt Oct. 31 with your family and an expert paleontologist.
When: Four Thursdays, Oct 22, 29, Nov 5 and 12; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages: 10 to 13
Fee: $143, $133 mbr
Registration opens August 31, 2009
