SimpleScience Resources

Especially great for VA and CA students: A portion of the WebQuest is about land subsidence in CA and the last stop of the WebQuest is about refilling the Potomac Aquifer in VA. However, this activity is applicable for students across all 50 states. WebQuest consists of three videos and one website. Students answer questions such as:-What does it mean for the ground to be saturated? -Why do humans draw water out of aquifers? -What are five effects of groundwater depletion? -Excessive pumping

Keynote presentation covering the following topics -Earth as a planet -Earth's "spheres" -Rotation and Revolution -Gravity -Mass vs Weight

Basic PPT/Keynote presentation about GMOs. Includes infographics of different opinions regarding the health, safety, and environmental impacts. Also includes linked videos for further research and discussion.

Basic guidelines and rubric for an alternative energy research project. Students choose a renewable energy source to research and come up with a persuasive presentation for their classmates. PDF and editable document included.