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Students examine the rock cycle. The major characteristics of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are highlighted through vivid footage and colorful animations. Important terminology includes rocks, granite, limestone, marble, shale, slate, molten rock, lava, magma, and sediments.
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Through descriptions of actual volcanic and earthquake occurrences, students will discover how these dynamic forces affect the world. This video discusses the nature and causes of earthquakes and volcanoes. Other topics covered include molten rock, magma, lava, cinder cone, shield volcano, composite volcano, caldera, Ring of Fire, seismic waves, seismograph, and Richter scale.
As shown on the History Channel. Four and a half billion years ago, the Earth formed from dust in space to become a molten ball of rock orbiting the Sun. Travels back in time to investigate how the fledgling planet survived a cataclysmic cosmic collision with another world, how molten rock solidified to land, how our oceans filled with water, and how life arrived on Earth. Geologists study the oldest rocks on Earth and meteorites from outer space to solve the geological mystery of all--the birth of the Earth.
Join vulcanologists as they venture into the heart of Ethiopia's Erta Ale, the oldest live volcano in the world, to ply its secrets of creation. Their mission to sample molten rock from the lava lake requires hauling more than 1000 pounds of gear to the crater, and then rappelling into the active cone. Blistering heat and sulfur stench greet them as they battle this formidable boiling mountain for the sake of science. Segment of video from Wild Chronicles Series.
Do the continents move? In this segment, students learn the relationship between a molten core, plate tectonics, and continental drift. Part of the "Earth Science" series.
Learn the differences between sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks.
Rocks, a naturally formed material that covers the earth, are classified by their origin. Discusses rocks' composition, three types (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic), how they are formed, and how they are changed. The rock cycle is a slow, ongoing process.
Jack and Colton make their way to Mount St. Helens. Along their journey, they explore a hidden waterfall and old lava tubes. Their adventure ends with a climb up the volcano. Part of the "Rock the Park" series.
The Standard Deviants explore minerals. Viewers will learn all the basics, starting with that burning question: What is a mineral? Next, The Standard Deviants discuss magma, igneous rocks, plutons, and intrusive rocks. Part of "The Rockin' World of Geology" series.
Looks briefly at the history of rockets, from the space programs of the twentieth century into the cutting-edge technologies and dreams of today.
Students will explore the world of rocks and minerals. Through the use of animation and live video footage, this program demonstrates how rocks are formed and how they change. Students will also learn to identify common minerals and properties of rocks. Part of the Real World Science series.
Host Emily Graslie meets with James Holstein, the Collection Manager of Meteoritics and Physical Geology, to discuss deadly rocks. Some minerals contain harmful elements that can cause damage through repeated exposure in unregulated environments. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
How are rocks formed? Do they change over time? Students explore the world of rocks and minerals. They also learn how to identify common minerals and properties of rocks. Part of the "Way Cool Science" series.
Many of the things we eat and enjoy are grown in soil. This program explores the various types of soil and rocks. The narrator also describes the different characteristics of soil and rocks. Viewers also learn the importance of soil while taking a look at how soil is formed.
Highlights the origins, characteristics, and uses of many kinds of igneous and metamorphic rocks, noting their differences. Concludes with a quiz.
Geologist John Goodge looks for clues about Antarctica's past in the two percent of the continent that is not covered in ice. The University of Minnesota, Duluth professor studies rocks that help provide evidence about how this desolate continent has formed and changed over time. In late 2010 and early 2011, he spent several weeks in the field with other scientists, visiting a dozen sites in Antarctica, along 1200 miles of mountains. They collected 2500 pounds of rocks, which are now being analyzed back in the states.
The Standard Deviants explore volcanoes and what causes them to erupt. They also discuss lava, pyroclastic materials, and the Ring of Fire. Then, it's time for a discussion on weathering. Part of "The Rockin' World of Geology" series.
In this episode, The Standard Deviants explore two different kinds of rock. First, they tackle all there is to know about sedimentary rocks. Next, they move on to metamorphic rocks. Part of "The Rockin' World of Geology" series.
The Magic School Bus is an award winning animated children’s television series based on the book series of the same title by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. It is notable for its use of celebrity talent and being both highly entertaining and educational. To celebrate the founding of Walkerville, Ms. Frizzle's class sculpts a stone likeness of its founding father, Captain Walker. But as they add the finishing touches, the statue tumbles down the mountain. Ms. Frizzle turns the bus into a giant boulder and the kids into rock kids. They bump down the mountain in a desperate attempt to save the statue. By the time they reach the celebration at the base of the mountain, they've been pushed, tossed, sanded, polished, and eroded by water.
A team of researchers from the University of Utah is perfectly situated to study rock arches. With support from the National Science Foundation, geologist Jeff Moore and his team are pioneering a new method of structural health monitoring to keep tabs on the structural integrity of geological landmarks. The researchers have discovered that each arch has its own "voice." The arches naturally vibrate, like a guitar string, with its own distinct resonant frequency. The team's research has important implications for the conservation and management of these natural structures. Part of the "Science Nation" series.
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Resources to teach younger students about animals
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