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links - geology

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Government Resources, Link Piles, Professional Organizations, Simulations, Virtual Tours

National Geologic Map Database
Find information about maps and related data for: geology, hazards, earth resources, geophysics, geochemistry, geochronology, paleontology, and marine geology.
National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
Terraserver
The TerraServer-USA Web site is one of the world's largest online databases, providing free public access to a vast data store of maps and aerial photographs of the United States.
US Department of Energy - Fossil Energy

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Mark Francek's Earth Science links
The links are organized around the sequence of topics typically taught in an introductory earth science or physical geography class. Links are also available for environmental science, earth science/geography education, career opportunities, and more. The sites selected are based on image quality, ease with which lesson plans can be developed, organization, authenticity, scope, and format.

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National Earth Science Teachers Association
NESTA is a nonprofit educational organization, founded in 1983, whose purpose is the advancement, stimulation, extension, improvement, and coordination of Earth Science education at all educational levels.
National Science Teachers Association
Science Teacher's Association of Texas
National Education Association
American Federation of Teachers
National Middle School Association
serves as a voice for professionals, parents, and others interested in the educational and developmental needs of young adolescents (youth 10-15 years of age). NMSA is the only national educational association exclusively devoted to improving the educational experiences of young adolescents.
International Society for Technology in Education

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CNN Volcano simulation
Mountain Maker Earth Shaker interactive page
Virtual Tour of the Earth
Geology Explorer
Welcome to Oit, a planet recently discovered by scientists and which has an orbit around the Sun directly opposite that of the Earth. You are a geologist charged with exploration of the planet
Fossil Evolution simulations
Virtual Courseware
Simulations on earthquakes, global warming, isotopic dating and rivers.
Big Al Game
Play the role of an allosaurus from hatching until adult life and see how long you last.

Geology of Caves
Use this resource from The Riverdeep Current to support your discussion of unique habitats and evolution of living things to secure a niche. Students can also visit underground marvels and learn how they were formed. Link to student activities with acids and bases, or create a geologic time-line, diorama, and glossary for one of the caves your class will discover here.