Earth and Space Science: Using Models to Teach Climate Change and the Big Bang Theory
Workshop Resources Earth and Space Science 9-12 High School Participants will examine how models can be used to drive understanding of complex concepts. Tree ring data will be used as an example of a line of evidence to support climate models and a balloon model will be used to support universe expansion. Download Presentation Download […]
Thermal Convection Currents
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS ACTIVITY How is matter cycled and energy transferred through the oceans, atmosphere, and mantle? Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 20-30 mins Earth Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures […]
The Relationship Between Geoscience Processes and Mineral Distribution
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 20-30 mins Earth and Space Science Grade Level 6-8 Middle School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Minerals are naturally occurring substances with a […]
Developing a Computational Model for Heat Exchange
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 30 mins Activity: 30-60 mins Physical Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Overview This introductory activity encourages students to make connections between kinetic energy […]
Sea Floor Spreading-Divergent Plate Boundaries
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS ACTIVITY How do surface features provide evidence of Earth’s internal processes? Total Time Prep: 15-20 mins Activity: 40-50 mins Earth Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources […]
Plate Tectonics: Evidence of Plate Movement
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 20-30 mins Earth and Space Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Overview This activity is a quick, simple way […]
Modeling River Delta Formation
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 20-30 mins Activity: 45-60 mins Earth and Space Science Grade Level 8-12 Middle/High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Data & Observations Analysis Discussion Safety Requirements Helpful Links Kit Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Data & Observations Analysis […]
El Niño and La Niña
The ENSO or El Niño Southern Oscillation refers to one of the most important climate phenomena on earth. This phenomenon influences weather worldwide. ENSO consists of 3 states: El Niño, La Niña, and Neutral. For these states to occur, there must be changes in both the ocean and the atmosphere. Neutral Conditions Typically, water near […]
Modeling Lunar Phases
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time: 65-80 mins Prep: 20 mins Activity: 45-60 mins Earth and Space Science Grade Level 6-8 Middle School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis & Discussion Resources Helpful Links Buy the Kit Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis & Discussion […]
Earth’s Gravitational Field
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 30 mins Physical Science, Earth and Space Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Looking at Earth’s gravitational field […]