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This Dynamic Earth
Online version of a U.S. Geological Survey brochure on the topic of plate tectonics. The site seems appropriate for high-schoolers and above (and advanced middle schoolers). Covers the historical development of plate tectonics as a theory, how we see it
http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.html
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Web Geological Time Machine
a great, sprawling geological and paleontological journey from the birth of the planet to today.
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/help/timeform.html
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Earth Science Educational Standards
Summary of National Academy of Sciences pre-college (K-12) science education standards related to earth sciences, with links to useful web sites related to each topic. Site maintained by Kentucky Geological Survey.
http://www.uky.edu/KGS/education/edustand.html
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Become a Rock Detective
A program based on classroom-tested earth science mysteries; large kit of rocks, fossils and minerals; step-by-step instructions; for science- or non-science oriented K-12 teachers.
http://www.rockdetective.org/
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Sands of the World
An interactive unit on the generation of sand geared toward grades 3-12.
http://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/curriculum/MISmart/ocean/sands.htm
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Earth Science Week
Earth science education event in October of each year. Web site features educational activities, geology questions and answers, and links to other geologic education resources.
http://www.earthsciweek.org/
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Neill's Geology for Kids
A science that deals with the history of the earth and its life especially as recorded in rocks.
http://members.tripod.com/~ciara_n/geology/
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Volcano
K-12 exercises about volcanoes around the world.
http://www.k12.hi.us/~kapunaha/student_projects/volc_blowout/volcano_main.htm
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USGS-The Learning Web
Learn how Biology, Geology, Hydrology, and Geography can help us understand our changing world.
http://education.usgs.gov/
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Volcano World
Brings modern and near real-time volcano information to school kids.
http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/
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