PROCESSES THAT SHAPE THE EARTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Processes that Shape the Earth Experience

Rock, rattle and roll. Learn all about processes that shape the Earth in the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere and learn what needs to be done to protect our Earth.

PROCESSES THAT SHAPE THE EARTH

Mechanical and Chemical Activities
Learn that the mechanical and chemical activities shape and reshape the Earth's land surface by eroding rock and soil in some areas and depositing them in other areas, sometimes in seasonal layers.

The Cycle of Life
Learn that over the whole Earth, organisms are growing, dying and decaying as new organisms are produced by the old ones.

 

PROTECTING THE EARTH

Human Action
Learn the positive and negative consequences of human action on the Earth's systems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunshine State Standards 6-8

Science/Processes that Shape the Earth

Standard 1: The student recognizes that processes in the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere interact to shape the Earth (SC.D.1.3).

Standard 2: The student understands the need for protection of the natural systems of Earth (SC.D.2.3).

Processes that Shape the Earth Resources

Earthquake Hazards Program This website from the U.S. National Geological Survey provides useful information on earthquakes--past, present and future.

Stormy Weather Discover what creates storm systems on this website.

Waterworks This website includes lessons about the water cycle.

Planet Earth "A suite of interactive learning activities on ecology."

Volcanoes This Thinkquest website is an excellent resource for volcanoes and plate tectonics.

How Volcanoes Work This website describes "the science behind volcanoes and volcanic activity."

Weather Eye This educational website about weather includes lessons, experiments and more.