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Peer reviewedJackson, Julia A.; Zokaites, Carol; Smith, Michael J.; Crum, Emily; Callahan, Caitlin – Science Scope, 2001
Explains how a karst is formed in the U.S. and introduces an activity in which students explore the fragile environment of a karst and study the interactions between human population and the earth system. (YDS)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geology, Groundwater, Inquiry
Direct linkSmith, Michael J. – Science Scope, 2004
This article briefly describes Earth science. The study of Earth science provides the foundation for an understanding of the Earth, its processes, its resources, and its environment. Earth science is the study of the planet in its entirety, how its lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere work together as systems and how they affect…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Space Sciences, Science Education, Geology
Smith, Michael J.; Southard, John B. – Science Scope, 2003
The American Geological Institute is helping teachers and geoscientists to emphasize the importance of inquiry and active investigation of the world around by selecting "Eyes on Planet Earth: Monitoring Our Changing World" as the theme of this year's Earth Science Week. The activity on the back of this month's poster insert, "Monitoring the…
Descriptors: Water, Earth Science, Science Education, Science Teachers
Peer reviewedSmith, Michael J.; Southard, John B. – Science Scope, 2002
Introduces an activity on water that encourages students to learn about water use and conservation. Focuses on the ways in which water is used in homes, the water cycle, and water conservation. (YDS)
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Middle Schools, Science Activities, Science Instruction
Peer reviewedSmith, Michael J.; Southard, John B. – Science Scope, 2001
Discusses the dynamic forces shaping our world as well as ideas for better student understanding of scientific theories. (YDS)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Geology, Plate Tectonics
