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In this online activity, learners see simulations of how processes shape the Earth, and see estimates of how long these processes take. Learners see a before picture and after picture and need to choose a process (e.g. wind, water, volcanoes, glaciers) and a time span (e.g. 100 years, 10,000 years, 2,000,000 years) that could be responsible for the change. Use this as an introduction to Earth's changes or as a quick review. When learners set up a free account at Kinetic City, they can answer bonus questions at the end of the activity as a quick assessment. As a larger assessment, learners can complete the Smart Attack game after they've completed several activities.
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- free per student
- Ages 8 - 11
- Activity, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- computer with online access
- mouse
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Processes
- Volcanoes and Plate Tectonics
- Weather and Climate
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Earth's History
- Geologic Time
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Earth Processes
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- use mouse
- touch
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes assesments for student learning:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
Rights:
- All rights reserved, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2009
Funding Source:
- National Science Foundation