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In this Earth Science lab, students will create their own homemade barometers using a canning jar, a balloon, and a straw. The barometers can show low and high-pressure systems. After they build their barometers, students will complete a daily log, by measuring the height differences of their barometers. They will determine rising and falling barometers. Students will also observe the weather that is currently outside. When their observations are complete, they will answer questions as to ho

Immerse your students in a thought-provoking exploration of the devastating impact of oil spills on our oceans with this engaging worksheet and hands-on experiment. This resource combines an informative reading passage with a captivating experiment to deepen students' understanding of the consequences of oil spills and the importance of effective cleanup methods. The worksheet begins by providing students with an overview of the dire consequences of oil spills. They will learn how oil slicks blo

Note: You will need some fossil examples in order to complete this lab. In this historical geology lab, student groups will do their best to identify up to 8 fossils using the web and some included links to great fossil identification websites and pdf files. Students will research the 5 types of fossils: casts and molds, permineralization and replacement, carbonization, unaltered/original remains, and trace fossils. They will also find real-world examples of each type of fossil. http://eart

In this assignment, students will access a database with documented tornadoes since 1950. Students will use a Google spreadsheet as a class to gather data from the website. Data they will look into for each year is: Longest path, widest path, total F4s, total F4 fatalities, total F5s, total F5 fatalities, the month with the most tornadoes, and deadliest tornado sizes. When all data is collected there is a totals tab that contains three graphs that students can analyze. Students will also inve

This product is a creative and interactive activity that explores the delicate balance of ecosystems. In this worksheet, students will have the opportunity to design and create their own ecosystem using Google Drawing, while learning about the important relationships between plants and animals within an ecosystem. The worksheet begins with a brief introduction to the concept of ecosystems and the delicate balance that exists within them. Students will discover how every living thing in an ecosys

In this Earth Science activity, students will practice identifying cloud types. They will identify 10 cloud images with a minimum of 5 different types of clouds. Teacher instruction and reflection are included. Students will become what I call "Professional Cloud Identifiers" when they are finished with this weather lab. For more Earth Science activities and worksheets, visit: http://EarthScience.xyz .

In this activity, students will briefly examine 10 fields/disciplines of Geology: hydrology, volcanology, mineralogy, paleontology, stratigraphy, seismology, petrology, geomorphology, geochemistry, and crystallography. They will pick one of those disciplines that they find interesting and find a job description in that field. Students will also find a salary range and what type of education they would need in order to obtain that salary. When students are finished, they should have an idea tha