Earth Science

Create a model of an erupting volcano and learn about the structures of a stratovolcano in this hands-on activity.

5 images some work that a scientist who studies the Earth's soil might do such as classifying types of soil and measuring the slope of soil

Learn how people came to understand the source of cosmic radiation, as well as how this radiation impacts those who work in and travel on airplanes.

Students will work collaboratively to design and build a sifter that separates soil according to particle size.

When fertilizers from agriculture get into lakes and rivers, big problems can result for aquatic ecosystems, food chains & webs!

5 images of some work that horticulturalists might do such as cultivating and caring for plants in various environments

5 images of some work that landscapers might do such as planning, planting and maintaining gardens

4 images of some work that a meteorologist might do such as forecasting the weather and analyzing clouds

5 images of some work related to the scientific study of climate such as using instruments to measure changes in climates

5 images of some work that farmers do such as feeding cows, planting fields and harvesting grain

10 images of some animals such as salmon, Monarch butterflies, whales, zebras and wildebeast that move seasonally from one region to another

Learn what makes a crystal a crystal.