From views of the Earth from a space shuttle, students begin their exploration of the science of geology. Spectacular footage of the many different land formations across our planet's surface help to excite students about the geology of our planet. Segments addressed include:

• What is geology?
• What is inside the Earth?
• How has the Earth changed over time?
• Why does the Earth's surface differ from place to place?

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  Adventures in the Field: A Fabulous Find

   

   

  Pearls Exhibition

   

   

  About.com: http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/gemstones/

   

   

  Shelburne geology

   

   

  LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN ATLAS: Geology

   

  Geological Time

   

   

  Charlotte the Vermont Whale: Glaciers and the Glacial Ages

   

   

  USGS Education

   

   

  Glacier Activities

   

   

  Fossil Activities

   

  Fifth Grade Geology Project Assignments

   

   

   

  Our Dynamic Planet: Hey, look what I found!

   

   

  Windows to the Universe Activity

   

   

  East Falmouth Elementary project: Grade 4 Links

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Volcanoes

Volcano World

This site includes lots of pictures and information, activities, lesson plans, news, FAQ's, links to interviews and podcasts, information on every volcano known, instructional strategies and classroom supplements, kids art, and much more.  Volcano World is sponsored by the NASA Oregon Space Grant Consortium and housed in the Department of Geosciences at Oregon State University