CK-12 Earth Science for Middle School
CK-12 Earth Science for Middle School FlexBook® covers core earth science concepts and includes PLIX, real world examples, videos, and study guides. CK-12 Earth Science [WEB LINK]
Research & Science
Earth and Space Science
This free, online textbook is an experimental project (see About this Project), and we need to hear from you about whether you believe it is worth our continued time and expense to keep the project going. Earth and Space Science [WEB LINK]
Jeffrey Bennett
Astronomer, Teacher, & Writer Jeffrey Bennet Blog [WEB LINK]
World of 7 Billion
In the fall of 2011, world population surpassed 7 billion and as a citizen of the earth, it’s important to understand how we reached this milestone, analyze the impact of our choices, and realize that our decisions can and will impact the future. World of 7 Billion [WEB LINK]
CLEAN
Climate Literacy & Energy Awareness Network – The CLEAN Collection of Climate and Energy Educational Resources A collection of 700+ free, ready-to-use learning resources rigorously reviewed by educators and scientists suitable for secondary through higher education classrooms. CLEAN [WEB LINK]
Data Puzzles
Data Puzzles combine classroom-friendly scientific datasets with the research-backed pedagogical practices of Ambitious Science Teaching to give your students the ultimate inquiry-based learning experience. Data Puzzles [WEB LINK]
Globe Program
Through interdisciplinary activities and inquiries into the various Earth spheres, GLOBE gives students a hands-on approach to the scientific method. The Globe Program [WEB LINK]
America’s Bald Eagle Population Continues to Soar
WASHINGTON – Populations of the American bald eagle — the bold national symbol of the United States — have quadrupled since 2009, according to a new report by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners. Bald eagles once teetered on the brink of extinction, reaching an all-time low of 417 known nesting pairs…
Salmon Watch Program
Introduction to Salmon. This video shows the different aspects of Salmon life and life cycle.
Design for $4 Crayfish Trap
How to build crawdad trap A design for $4 crayfish trap (using materials for a dollar store) from Darren Sinko and his science club students at North Bend Middle School in Oregon: http://www.nbms.nbend.k12.or.us/dsinko.html