Science Experiments: Earth Science

These sites provide ideas for earth science related projects and activities. Includes volcano and tornado simulations, hurricane forecasting, and more. There are also several interactive games where students can create their own planets or see how earthquakes work. Interactive quizzes include plate tectonics and different types of rocks. Also referenced are eThemes resources Scientific Method and Science Fair Projects: Ideas and Organization.

Grades

• 6,
• 7,
• 8,
• 9,
• 10,
• 11,
• 12

Links

• Making a Homemade Tornado

  Make a tornado in this science experiment. You will need a jar, food coloring, and soap. More activities can be found in the link at the bottom called "Experiments." NOTE: This site includes ads.

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• Continental Drift Quiz

  Students take this short online quiz after reading about "Continental Drift."

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• Candy Quakes

  Students will discover the different forces in the earth's crust by using candy bars and other edible items in this activity.

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• Patterns of Change

  This is a list of experiments that utilize satellite images/animation from NASA. Students will compare data and then answer questions. Be sure to check the links in each activity before using them with a class.

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• Mountain Maker, Earth Shaker

  Students can move the earth's plates around and see the results. Click "Plate Tectonics Activity" to play.

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• Make the Earth's Weather

  Students can recreate planet Earth by changing the sun's angle, rotation, surface type and size of their own planet. Click "Make the Earth's Weather" to play. NOTE: This site includes ads.

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• Building Volcano Models

  Students will learn about volcano from building volcano models.

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• How are Islands Formed?

  In the experiment, students will learn about the earth process that cause the formation of islands over time. NOTE: This site has links to external websites.

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• How Sedimentary Rocks are Formed

  Students will investigate the stripes in sedimentary rocks and do a hand-on activity to illustrate the layering of sedimentary rocks. NOTE: This site has links to external websites.

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• eThemes Resource: Scientific Method

  These sites describe the general method used in scientific research. They also include the research process, the role and purpose of theory, online experiments, and science history.

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• eThemes Resource: Science Fair Projects: Ideas and Organization

  Some of these sites offer ideas for science experiments for kids. Other sites present more investigative ideas and guidelines for science fair projects.

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Education Standards

• AL
  • SCI. ES 2.3.3
  • SCI. ES 2.3.4
  • SCI. ES 4.3.3
  • SCI. ES 4.3.4
  • SCI. ES 6.2.3
• AR
  • ESS.8.6.11
  • ESS.8.6.13
  • ESS.8.6.3
  • ESS.8.6.4
  • ESS.8.6.5
  • ESS.8.6.6
  • ESS.8.7.8.b
• AU
  • 4.9.1.b
  • 5.9.2.a
  • 5.9.4.a
  • 5.9.4.e
  • 5.9.4.f
• ME
  • A1.a
  • A3.a
  • A3.b
  • C1.a
  • C1.b
  • C1.c
  • C2.a
  • C2.b
• MO
  • 1.1
  • 1.2
  • 1.3
  • 1.4
  • 1.8
  • 2.4
  • 3
  • 3
  • 3.4
  • 3.7
  • 4
  • 4.1
  • 4.6
  • 5
  • 5.2.A.a
  • 5.2.A.b
  • 5.2.A.c
  • 5.2.A.d
  • 5.2.B.a
  • 6
  • 7
• UT
  • I.1.a
  • I.1.b
  • I.1.c
  • I.1.d
  • I.2.a
  • I.2.b
  • I.2.c
• NV
  • E.8.A.4
  • E.8.A.6
  • E.8.B.3
  • E.8.B.4
• OK
  • D.4.1
  • D.4.2
  • D.4.3
  • D.5.1
  • D.5.1
  • D.5.2
  • D.5.2
  • D.5.3
• DE
  • 1.1.20
  • 5.1.1
  • 5.2.1
  • 5.2.2
• IL
  • 12.7.70
  • 12.7.71
  • 12.7.75
  • 12.7.77
  • 12.7.78
  • 12.7.79
  • 12.7.80

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Created: August 05, 2002 at 09:59 | Updated: December 18, 2012 at 17:04