Virtual Field Trip to the Grand Canyon
Students will utilize the Internet to take a "virtual field trip" to the Grand Canyon to discover how it was formed, where all the rocks came from, and when it all happened.

"Shake, Rattle, and Erupt"
This thematic lesson plan will focus on plate tectonics and pacific ring of fire.

How Are Islands Formed?
This lesson will provide students with information about how islands are formed, including a basic knowledge of plate tectonics.

Plate Tectonics
Students will track current quakes for one week using the USGS Web site's Near Real Time Earthquake List to map locations on a world map.

Earth Science Lessons
Excellent collection of lesson plans related to plate tectonics, earthquakes, and much more

Plate Tectonics Animation
Students can study plate tectonics through in animated website.

Natural Hazards
NOAA Satellite and Information Map of plate boundaries and tectonic activity

Plate Tectonics
Website dedicated to providing information about plate tectonics

Ask-A-Geologist
Do you have a question about volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains, rocks, maps, ground water, lakes, or rivers?

Online Map Creation
You can create maps interactively at this site.  Fill out the form, submit your entries and a page with the desired map will be returned to your browser.

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