Interdisciplinary Connections for Our Changing Earth
These sites offer some ideas for extending the learning
experience into other fields.
literature: online
reading | literature: trade books |
social studies/history
Literature
Online Reading
Volcano Legends
A wonderful compilation of myths and legends from around the
world related
to volcanic activity. Also points to other print and web
myth-related resources.
The
Adventures of Julia and Robbie
A series of stories prepared by FEMA for very young children
to teach
important actions to take in the face of a threatened
natural disaster, including blizzards, floods, tornadoes,
earthquakes, and hurricanes. It's a good way to learn about
preparing for and reducing the expected effects of a natural
event to someone younger without unduly scaring them.
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Literature
Trade Books and Periodicals
Earth Science Learning Resources
The Exploratorium Teacher Institute lists books,
periodicals, videos, and favorite websites about earth
science.
Rocks and Minerals Books
The USGS recommends these books for students and teachers
interested in collecting or identifying rocks and
minerals.
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Social Studies/History
Geology and the Civil War
This site from the University of Kentucky describes the
important influence of local
geology (rock types and landforms) on a landmark event in
history (the
Civil War invasion of Kentucky). This is written with far
more
technical knowledge of rock types than your students will
have, but look at it as an example of a great way
to integrate history and geology. Pick an event, look at
the geographical
area in which it occurred (and possibly the
transportation/communication/defense technology that was
available at the time), and look for ways the geology of the
area
affected the event.
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