Earth Science



[Astronomy] [Creation] [The Dynamic Earth] [Energy] [Fresh Water/Ground Water] [Mapping]
[Rocks & Minerals] [Weather] [Weathering/Erosion/Soils]




ASTRONOMY

Pictures and videos of Eclipses
Locating the International Space Station (Alpha) and other satellites.
Background information about the 88 Constellations including Greek myths.
Naked Eye Astronomy: Current star and planet information.
See "Powers of Ten" at Molecular Expressions: Science, Optics, and You
Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium and related links
Study the Solar System
Space Wander: A virtual roundtrip to Mars
Pictures from Mars 2004:  Mars Tour
A multimedia tour and more: The Nine Planets Solar System Tour


CREATION

Creation Research Society
Creation-Science Research Center
17 Evidences Against Evolution




THE DYNAMIC EARTH
Plate Techtonics, Earthquakes, Volcanos

Web cams that monitor Volcanoes
Earthpulse Center with simulations of: Earthquakes and Volcanos
The USGS National Earthquake Center
Volcano World for the latest volcanic activity.

Earthquake Simulation Exercise


ENERGY

Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance - Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
California Energy Department - A Student's Guide to Alternative Fuel Vehicles
General Motors Hybrid Vehicle Development: GM - GMability Education 9-12 home page
Welcome to the E A S Y   B R E A T H E R S Web site :automobile air pollution problems and solutions

 

FRESH WATER / GROUND WATER

Water Science for Schools sponsored by the USGS
Glaciers and Weather:  Antarctica: Resources For Learning



MAPPING

Earthview lets you see current locations of light and darkness on the earth.
A map of Wisconsin Counties
Instructions on how to use an Orienteering Compass
Mapquest for driving directions and aerial photo maps.
TerraServer
Find topographic maps by going to ONLINE MAPS at Maptech.
International Wolf Center to track the location of wolf packs in Minnesota
Learn about Geographic Information Systems(GIS)



ROCKS AND MINERALS

Complete guide to Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones
Search minerals by name; class; or grouping at Mineral Galleries




WEATHER

Tornado Center including profiles of recent touchdowns Earthpulse Center with simulations of: Earthquake, Hurricane, Volcano, Tornado

The Tornado Project Online!
Planet Earth Weather
National Weather Service (GB)
DataStreme
Hurricane Prediction Activity




WEATHERING / EROSION / SOILS

Play the Watershed Game
Wisconsin Watershed Education Connection
Soil Science Education Home Page
Soil Project Links




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