The Dynamic Earth: Recycling Naturally!

Journal Article | March 2013

A series of learning cycle lessons put a new spin on rock formation.

Science Sampler: The Sweet Earth

Journal Article | September 2005

This activity compares different kinds of candy to the different types of rocks based on direct observation. A great number of geologic processes either take unimaginable lengths of time to complete, or happen in places…

Editor’s Corner: Earth in the Balance

Journal Article | December 2007

The study of Earth science is sometimes overlooked in our high school science curriculums. In the rush to get through the sequence of biology-chemistry-physics and on to advanced level or AP courses, students and their…

Editor's Corner: Earth and Space

Journal Article | January 2013

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue.

Earth View, Art View

Journal Article | December 2004

This fascinating interdisciplinary project combines satellite imagery with the technique of silk painting in batik. Students choose a Landsat image, enlarge the area of interest, and paint it onto silk. To assess the…

Editor's Corner: Dynamic Earth

Journal Article | November 2011

The Science Teacher’s editor shares thoughts on the current issue.