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Geology resources for teachers- all topics

Grades 8 - 10 Science

This comprehensive geology resource is created and shared by the Earth Science Department in the Hommocks school district in New York. This particular link directs to a page sharing many resources that explore major concepts associated with the study of rocks and minerals. There are pages like this for each topic of study within geology; use the menu on the left side of the page to access resources on plate tectonics, surface processes, earth's history and mapping. This comprehensive site shares labs, animations, video reviews and handouts.
 

Scope and sequence connections: Earth science: Geology: Rocks and minerals, mapping, surface processes, earth's history and plate tectonics.

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