BLM Learning Landscapes Teachers--Earth Science

A Golden Opportunity for Science
Science & Children, Feb. 1993, 25 - 32
Gold and silver mining and gold's history, allure, and unique physical and chemical qualities explored, includes classroom activities and poster.
http://www.blm.gov/education/going_4_the_gold/gold_poster.html

Alaska's Cold Desert
Based on Science & Children article, May 1996
Examines the surprising variety of life in the seemingly barren Arctic ecosystem and the adaptations of inhabitants to the extreme cold. Discusses management issues posed by the area and includes poster and classroom activities.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/alaskas_cold_desert/index.html

Classroom Agriculture
Classroom Activity from Science & Children, May 1993 p. 24
Five classroom activities on agricultural history and modern techniques that encourage students to learn more about the importance of agriculture in their own region.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/hupobi/classroom.html

Earthshaking Events
Classroom Activity from Science & Children, Feb. 2001 p. 33
Students create their own version of a seismograph to understand how scientists use this tool to measure earthquake vibrations.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/mojave/mojave02a.html

Energy: Fuel for Thought
Science & Children, May 2002
Outlines energy resources currently in use and explores resources that may power our future, with a focus on public land resources; includes poster and classroom activities.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/energy/index.html

Exploring Ancient Waterways
Classroom Activities from Science & Children, May 1993 poster back
In these four activities, students model and test ancient technologies used in agriculture such as water diversion and

water retention, and explore how technology solved problems, then and now.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/hupobi/poster.html

Geology and Mining History Field Trips
State page
Information on program of earth science field trips to points of mineralogic, geologic, paleontologic, and historic interest in central California--for high school age and older, including in-service continuing education.
http://www.ca.blm.gov/bakersfield/geologytrips.html

Green Mansions: The Evergreen Forests of the Pacific Northwest
Based on Science & Children article, May 2000
Explores the coastal forest ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest, including geology, plants, animals, and native peoples; discusses management issues and includes poster and classroom activities.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/green_mansions/index.html

Groundwater Movement
Classroom Activity from Science & Children, September 1996 p. 47
In this activity, students predict how water will move through rock materials such as sand, gravel and clay and then they test their hypotheses.
http://www.blm.gov/education/high_plains/groundwater.html

Just for Kids: Soil Biological Communities
Website
Website for children on soils--the life forms found in them and their importance.
http://www.blm.gov/nstc/soil/Kids/

Mixing it Up
Classroom Activity from Science & Children, Feb 2001 poster back
In this activity students examine the composition of soil and make their own soil mixtures to understand the process of soil formation and how soils contribute to plant growth.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/mojave/mojaveposterback2.html

Mystery of the Mesa: A Science Detective Story
Based on Science & Children article, October 1993
Scientists study ancient clues to piece together story of a people who lived nearly 12,000 years ago in northern Alaska.

Includes classroom activities and a poster.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/mystery_of_the_mesa/index.html

Prehistoric Central Nevada: Toquima Cave
2001 BLM Environmental Education feature
Describes field trips offered to this Nevada cave, offering lessons in prehistoric people, pictographs, prehistoric weapons, and geology. For more information, contact BLM field office, Battle Mountain, NV.
http://www.blm.gov/education/feature/2001/nv/index.html

Resource Explorer Jim Goodbar
website
BLM cave specialist shares adventures and knowledge from New Mexico's Endless Cave.
http://www.blm.gov/education/expert/3/index.html

Resource Explorer Larry Ridenhour
website
BLM park ranger describes work with raptors at Snake River Birds of Prey Area in Idaho.
http://www.blm.gov/education/expert/5/index.html

Resource Explorer Mike Kunz
website
BLM archaeologist describes work at northern Alaska mesa site and answers questions.
http://www.blm.gov/education/expert/1/index.html

Rivers Run Through It: Discovering the Interior Columbia River Basin
Based on Science & Children article, March 1998
Explores complexity and diversity of the 58- million hectare area drained by the Columbia River in the Northwest. Topics include hydroelectric power, rain shadow effects, and anadromous fish. Discusses management issues and includes poster and classroom activities.

http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/Columbia_river_basin/index.html

Share the Adventure: Discovering Dinosaurs
Website
Electronic Field Trip includes journal of dinosaur excavation from southern Utah, background, questions and answers.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_fieldtrip/index.html

Soil Biological Communities
Website
Description of the variety of life forms found in soils of rangeland ecosystems.
http://www.blm.gov/nstc/soil/index.html

Stop the Flow!
Classroom Activity from Science & Children, May 2000
In this activity students simulate protected and unprotected streamsides and compare their impact on aquatic
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/green_mansions/classroom.html

The Colorado Plateau: High, Wide & Windswept
Based on Science & Children article, March 1999
This article describes the Colorado Plateau ecosystem, including geologic processes that created its many mesas, buttes arches, and other unique features and the diversity of plants and animals adapted to the high and dry environment.
http://www.blm.gov/education/colplateau/index.html

The Line on Time
Classroom Activities from Science & Children, October 1993 pp. 36 - 37
Students create an illustrated time line in this activity.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/mystery_of_the_mesa/classroom.html

The Mojave Desert: A Place in the Sun
Based on Science & Children article, February 2001
Examines the rich, complex and fragile ecosystem of the Mojave Desert. Focuses on the plants and animals and the diversity of life and habitats contained.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/mojave/index.html

The Mountain Blows Its Top
Classroom Activity from Science & Children, May 2000
In this activity students demonstrate some of the geologic processes involved in the eruption of Mount St. Helens in May 1980.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/green_mansions/posterback.html

The Road They Traveled
Classroom Activities from Science & Children, October 1993 p. 38
Students learn about Beringia, the ancient land bridge connecting Asia and North America, and hypothesize other possible prehistoric routes.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/mystery_of_the_mesa/classroom.html

Three Volcanoes
Classroom Activity from Science & Children, May 2000
In this activity students demonstrate three types of volcanoes--shield volcanoes, stratovolcanoes, and cinder cones.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/green_mansions/classroom.html

Welcome to the Underground
Based on Science & Children article, October 2002
Explores many fascinating aspects of caves, from their development and geology to the animals that call them home, to the ancient humans who left their marks on wall art.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/caves/