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Geologic Time: Lesson 1 Middle School Paleontology
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Middle School Paleontology Kit Module from Museums of the West in Grand Junction, CO. Lesson 1 on Geologic Time from the Middle School Paleontology Kit Module. Includes activities, worksheets and quiz. The lesson provides students with an understanding of how vast Geologic Time is compared to their lifespan. Lessons 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be completed without access to the Fossil Kit from Museums of Western Colorado. Lesson 4 uses fossile from the kit. District 51 personnel can request a kit to complete Lesson 4. See this URL for an overview of the module and a link to the Teacher's guide to Paleontology: https://www.museumofwesternco.com/classroom-resources/stem-lessons/

Subject:
Ancient History
Earth and Space Science
Geology
Geoscience
History
Paleontology
Physical Geography
Physical Science
U.S. History
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Lesson
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Museums of Western Colorado
Provider Set:
Dinosaur Journey
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Georgetown, CO Mining Town
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Georgetown, CO Mining Town. Western Mining History presents a brief summary of Colorado's Historical Mining Towns with links to additional Colorado resources for a mining town database and mines by county. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a strong primary source resource that can be used for a variety of class research projects. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

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Anthropology
Applied Science
Chemistry
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Geology
Geoscience
History
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
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Data Set
Primary Source
Reading
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Western Mining History
Provider Set:
Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Geotechnical Part II
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This geotechnical project allows the student to become familiar with laboratory soil report and construction site maps. Student gain insight to the responsibilities of a Geotechnical Soil Scientist through determining the best use of soils and location for building structures and retention ponds.
The student is the on-site soil scientist/engineer for a construction project. The project is to build a local farm stand. Three site maps are provided: a topographic map of the site, a topographic map showing the location of the building pad and boreholes; a site map showing the topography after the construction is complete. The building pad will be at 27' and be the foundation for the farm stand. In this lab, students will solve problems that typically arise during the design and construction phase of a project. To help complete the lab, students need to create a soil laboratory report (see my activity: Soils as Construction Materials).

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Agriculture and Natural Resources
Biology
Earth and Space Science
Environmental Studies
Life Science
Physical Geography
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Provider:
Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:
Teach the Earth
Date Added:
08/06/2019
GetWET Water Education (Special Training Required)
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GetWET Water Education (Special Training Required for teachers prior to use, read about the requirements on the linked page). The Natural Sciences Education & Outreach Center collaborates with CSU faculty, National Parks and citizen science programs to translate their current scientific research into unique STEM experiences for students in the form of Educational Kits that can be checked out. Each kit contains just about all of the materials needed (minus common things like water and paper towels) to explore some really interesting scientific research topics.The kits are available for teachers and informal educators in Colorado to check out for a duration of a week by submitting either a local pickup form or a delivery form available at the linked website. This kit is provided free for educational use. This Kit is available in Spanish.

Subject:
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Applied Science
Atmospheric Science
Chemistry
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Geology
Geoscience
Hydrology
Life Science
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Physics
Social Science
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Activity/Lab
Case Study
Diagram/Illustration
Interactive
Lesson
Lesson Plan
Primary Source
Reading
Simulation
Student Guide
Unit of Study
Provider:
Colorado State University
Provider Set:
CSU Natural Sciences Education & Outreach Center
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Gillette, CO Mining Town
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Gillette, CO Mining Town. Western Mining History presents a brief summary of Colorado's Historical Mining Towns with links to additional Colorado resources for a mining town database and mines by county. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a strong primary source resource that can be used for a variety of class research projects. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Subject:
Anthropology
Applied Science
Chemistry
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Geology
Geoscience
History
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
Material Type:
Data Set
Primary Source
Reading
Provider:
Western Mining History
Provider Set:
Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Gilman, CO Mining Town
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Gilman, CO Mining Town. Western Mining History presents a brief summary of Colorado's Historical Mining Towns with links to additional Colorado resources for a mining town database and mines by county. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a strong primary source resource that can be used for a variety of class research projects. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

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Anthropology
Applied Science
Chemistry
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Geology
Geoscience
History
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
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Data Set
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Reading
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Western Mining History
Provider Set:
Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Gilpin County Mines
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This Western Mining History database uses Mineral Resources Data System to list known Colorado historical mines by county. Each county site has links to the known mines within its borders. Some are known and named, others are unnamed. Mines should be assumed to be on private property unless other research is conducted. Data provided for each mine site include: Name, State, County, Elevation, Primary Mineral Mined, Latitude and Longitude and a link to Google Maps. Photos are provided where available. Additional information for some Mines are satellite photos, and ownership, business and historical records. Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a great database for student historical research or data and statistics classes. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Subject:
Anthropology
Applied Science
Chemistry
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Geology
Geoscience
History
Mathematics
Measurement and Data
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
Material Type:
Data Set
Primary Source
Reading
Provider:
Western Mining History
Provider Set:
Historical Colorado Mines
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Gipsying in Colorado 1878, A Pioneer Road Trip Through Southwest Colorado
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Western Mining History presents and article from the Colorado Springs Gazette from September 14, 1878 detailing a road trip through southwestern Colorado. This is a first hand account of the journey. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides databases, information on mining, mining towns, gold and Photos and maps of the western United States. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Subject:
Anthropology
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
English Language Arts
History
Physical Geography
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
Women's Studies
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Western Mining History
Provider Set:
Mining History
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Glacial Landscapes Jigsaw with an Augmented Reality Sandbox
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A jigsaw style activity where students learn the basics of topographic maps and teach their peers about glacial landforms through use of an augmented reality sandbox.

Subject:
Applied Science
Earth and Space Science
Environmental Science
Physical Geography
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Provider:
Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:
Teach the Earth
Date Added:
04/12/2023
Gladstone, CO Mining Town
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Gladstone, CO Mining Town. Western Mining History presents a brief summary of Colorado's Historical Mining Towns with links to additional Colorado resources for a mining town database and mines by county. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a strong primary source resource that can be used for a variety of class research projects. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Subject:
Anthropology
Applied Science
Chemistry
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Geology
Geoscience
History
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
Material Type:
Data Set
Primary Source
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Provider:
Western Mining History
Provider Set:
Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:
02/06/2023
The Global Carbon Budget 1960 - 2100
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This simulation allows the user to project CO2 sources and sinks by adjusting the points on a graph and then running the simulation to see projections for the impact on atmospheric CO2 and global temperatures.

Subject:
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Applied Science
Atmospheric Science
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Political Science
Social Science
Material Type:
Simulation
Provider:
CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Provider Set:
CLEAN: Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network
Date Added:
03/09/2023
Global Surface Temperatures
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The Natural Sciences Education & Outreach Center at Colorado State University presents a visualization of global temperatures created using the Scratch coding platform from MIT. The visualization is designed to support the Educational STEM Kits that can be checked out for classroom use at this site: http://cns-eoc.colostate.edu

Subject:
Agriculture
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Applied Science
Atmospheric Science
Biology
Botany
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Geology
Geoscience
Hydrology
Life Science
Oceanography
Physical Geography
Social Science
Material Type:
Diagram/Illustration
Provider:
Colorado State University
Provider Set:
CSU Natural Sciences Education & Outreach Center
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Glossary of Mining Terms
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This resource is a useful glossary of mining terms provided from the Securities and Exchange Commission from the United States Government. Consider using this resource in combination with other resources from Colorado's historic Gold Rush and mining boom years.

Subject:
Anthropology
Business and Communication
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Finance
History
Language, Grammar and Vocabulary
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
Material Type:
Primary Source
Reading
Provider:
Securities and Exchange Commission, United States Government
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Gold Hill, CO Mining Town
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Gold Hill, CO Mining Town. Western Mining History presents a brief summary of Colorado's Historical Mining Towns with links to additional Colorado resources for a mining town database and mines by county. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a strong primary source resource that can be used for a variety of class research projects. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

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Anthropology
Applied Science
Chemistry
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Geology
Geoscience
History
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
Material Type:
Data Set
Primary Source
Reading
Provider:
Western Mining History
Provider Set:
Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Goldfield, CO Mining Town
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Goldfield, CO Mining Town. Western Mining History presents a brief summary of Colorado's Historical Mining Towns with links to additional Colorado resources for a mining town database and mines by county. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a strong primary source resource that can be used for a variety of class research projects. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Subject:
Anthropology
Applied Science
Chemistry
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Geology
Geoscience
History
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
Material Type:
Data Set
Primary Source
Reading
Provider:
Western Mining History
Provider Set:
Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Google Earth Tectonic Landforms
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This activity from a Geomorphology course is designed to familiiarize students with using Google Earth, as well as making the connection between features they see in a map or satellite view vs. what they might see from ground level. Students will use this exercise as the first of several where they will evaluate landforms and the materials and processes responsible for their development.

Subject:
Earth and Space Science
Geology
Physical Geography
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Provider:
Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:
Teach the Earth
Date Added:
04/12/2023
Gothic, CO Mining Town
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Gothic, CO Mining Town. Western Mining History presents a brief summary of Colorado's Historical Mining Towns with links to additional Colorado resources for a mining town database and mines by county. Western Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a strong primary source resource that can be used for a variety of class research projects. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Subject:
Anthropology
Applied Science
Chemistry
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Geology
Geoscience
History
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
Material Type:
Data Set
Primary Source
Reading
Provider:
Western Mining History
Provider Set:
Colorado Mining Towns
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Grand County Mines
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This Western Mining History database uses Mineral Resources Data System to list known Colorado historical mines by county. Each county site has links to the known mines within its borders. Some are known and named, others are unnamed. Mines should be assumed to be on private property unless other research is conducted. Data provided for each mine site include: Name, State, County, Elevation, Primary Mineral Mined, Latitude and Longitude and a link to Google Maps. Photos are provided where available. Additional information for some Mines are satellite photos, and ownership, business and historical records. Mining History is an historical site that provides information on mining, mining towns, the gold and silver rush, and Photos and maps of the western United States. This is a great database for student historical research or data and statistics classes. Consider becoming a member or making a donation to help further the work of the site.

Subject:
Anthropology
Applied Science
Chemistry
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Economics
English Language Arts
Environmental Science
Geology
Geoscience
History
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Reading Informational Text
Social Science
Sociology
U.S. History
Material Type:
Data Set
Primary Source
Reading
Provider:
Western Mining History
Provider Set:
Historical Colorado Mines
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Grand Junction Gem and Mineral Club: Junior Science Rock Club
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The Grand Junction Gem and Mineral Club is a resource for the Grand Valley area of Western Colorado. Club members are available for speaking engagements, or visiting experts at schools. Use the contact form on the website to reach out about specific topics and available guest speakers. The club also sponsors the Grand Junction Gem and Mineral Show each year. They offer a free youth club called Jr Rock Hounds that has monthly meetings with activites and field trips. Visit the main site: https://www.grandjunctionrockclub.org/

Subject:
Ancient History
Anthropology
Applied Science
Archaeology
Astronomy
Atmospheric Science
Botany
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
Geology
Geoscience
History
Hydrology
Life Science
Oceanography
Paleontology
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Physics
Social Science
U.S. History
Zoology
Material Type:
Lecture
Provider:
Grand Junction Gem and Mineral Club
Date Added:
02/06/2023
Grand Junction History
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Short history of Grand Junction in Grand Valley and historical timeline for Grand Junction with photos and diagrams.

Subject:
Agriculture
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Anthropology
Cultural Geography
Earth and Space Science
History
Physical Geography
Social Science
U.S. History
Material Type:
Interactive
Primary Source
Reading
Provider:
Museums of Western Colorado
Provider Set:
Museum of the West
Date Added:
02/06/2023