History and Nature of Science (F)
National Science Education Standard: History and Nature of Science
- K-4
- Science as a human endeavor
- 5-8
- Science as a human endeavor
- Nature of science
- History of science
- 9-12
- Science as a human endeavor
- Nature of scientific knowledge
- Historical perspectives
Carbon Travels
We find carbon everywhere on Earth ─ in trees, rocks, fossil fuels, oceans, and even you! Carbon doesn’t stay in one place, through. Scientists study how carbon moves from one place to another. This is the carbon cycle.
Disaster Supplies Kit
Prepare a kit in case of natural hazards or a disaster. This list from FEMA and the Red Cross will have you prepared for almost any emergency!
Discovering Fossils
A fossil is any evidence of past life preserved in a geologic context, such as within rock or sediment. This activity allows you to explore the process used by paleontologists — scientists who study fossils to understand ancient landscapes, climate, and life on Earth — to find and identify fossils.
Engineer a Satellite
In this activity, you will select the scientific instruments for your satellite, calculate the power requirements for all the subsystems, and construct a scale model of your very own Earth observing satellite.
Geoheritage Via Google Street View
Google’s Street View is a rich resource for exploring geoheritage, since it visually transports us to many impressive sites across the country and around the world. Street View allows you to investigate a site, even one you don’t know well, which can lead to important insights. Of course, the real power and fun of Street View is that it allows you to explore by moving your visual perspective around the image.
Geologic Age
This activity will have students collect data, graph it, and compare the information to what they already know about radioactive elements and dating the planet's age.
Geoscience and Petroleum Careers
What adventures await you as a student of the Earth sciences?
Getting the Oil Out
Learn how oil rigs work in this activity from the Society of Petroleum Engineers.
GIS and Careers
Geographic information systems (GIS) are mapping and analysis tools that people use in all walks of life. GIS is problem-solving technology, for careers in research, policy-making, and production — in government agencies, non-profit groups, and for-profit companies, from global to local levels. Learn about GIS careers with ESRI.
Gold Panning
Travel back in time and try your luck panning for 'gold' in this fun mineral activity.
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