High School Resource Alaska Volcano Observatory The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) is a joint program of the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the Geophysical Institute of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAFGI), and the State of Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys (ADGGS). AVO was formed in 1988, and uses federal, state, and university […]

Middle School Resource Mineral Properties This site gives information about the properties of minerals and how they are used to identify minerals. Color, hardness, transparency, etc. are presented. Photos and descriptions are used to help students compare and contrast the properties of minerals and gain a better understanding of each feature or physical characteristic. A […]

Elementary School Resource Mineralogy 4 Kids This site provides information about minerals groups and mineral group elements and properties. It includes how various rocks are formed (rock cycle) and an opportunity to ask questions of a mineralogist. Mineral games are also offered. Related NY State Academic Standards: S.4.ESS.1.1, S.5.ESS.2.1, MST4.I.PS2.1, and more! Be sure to […]

High School Resource Discovering the Next Earth by History.com This video, from History.com’s archives, focuses on NASA’s Search for another planet that would is able to sustain life form. Related NY State Academic Standards: S.MS.LS.2.3, MST4, MST4.E.PS4, and more! Be sure to check out our Educational Resources, featuring thousands of activities, lesson plans, constructed-response questions, […]

Middle School Resource The Solar System – A Review by ECSDM This lesson was formulated for use with a multi-age middle school special education science class. Students are of varied abilities functioning from a kindergarten to a third-grade level. This lesson was designed as a review for the students and to allow the teacher to […]

Elementary School Resource Astronomy for Kids This site provides information about the solar system including the sun, the planets, the stars, etc. Pictures of them are also offered. The content and reading level allow this website to be used as a brief introduction of astronomy to elementary children. Related NY State Academic Standards: S.1.ESS.1.1, S.5.ESS.1.1, […]

High School Resource Earth Science Digital Image Library – Cirrocumulus Clouds With support from NYLearns, The Earth Science Digital Library is an initiative authored by Rosario Agostaro, Superintendent of Schools, Rondout Valley Central School District, NY. Related NY State Academic Standards: MST4.C.ES.PS2.1 Be sure to check out our Educational Resources, featuring thousands of activities, lesson […]

High School Resource Interdisciplinary Study Of Cyclic Change  Students will learn about the effects of earth’s revolution on seasons. Related NY State Academic Standards: 7.RP.2.a, 7.RP.2.b, 7.G.1 and more!  Be sure to check out our Educational Resources, featuring thousands of activities, lesson plans, constructed-response questions, rubrics, teacher resources, multimedia, and more!

Earth Science Digital Image Library Crabs are the most specialized members of the crustacean group which in turn are classified as Arthropods.  These organisms are very common fossils in Tertiary Period deposits. In this resource, students will view pictures of a fossilized crab. Related NY State Academic Standards: MST4.C.ES.PS1.2 Be sure to check out our […]