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Auroras: Paintings in the Sky
Learn what causes these green and red flames to dance in the northern sky through a self-guided tour.

Cascades Volcano Observatory - Learn About Volcanoes
Facts, figures and pictures. Everything you need to know about volcanoes.

Earth and Moon Viewer
Real-time view of the moon and earth. Different options let you view from a variety of points, by satellite, cloud cover or above selected cities.

Earth Fact Sheet
Just the facts. Everything you need to know about the earth.

Earthwatch Weather on Demand
Check today's weather, track storms, or see a view from a satellite. You can even download a virtual fly-by.

Earth Alert
What's been happening on Earth today?

Forecasting the Weather
Halley and Luke from Crozet Elementary School in Charlottesville, Virginia have put together an interesting presentation.

Franklin's Forecast
Become a weather expert.

The Great Globe Gallery
More than 100 globes will help you to better understand our world.

Hurricane Storm Science
This is the time of the year that hurricanes are in the news. Have you ever wondered what causes these powerful storms?

JASON - Journey From the Center of the Earth
A JASON project which explores Iceland and Yellowstone Park. JASON scientists work with children worldwide in exploring science.

Journey to the Center of the Earth
Jim Malusa is biking to the Dead Sea. His online journal will introduce you to all the fascinating places and people along his journey.

Latest Earthquakes
What's shaking around the world? Find out with a list and interactive map from the U.S. Geological Survey.

Mountain Maker, Earth Shaker
This activity lets you manipulate tectonic plates. Pull the plates apart and push them together and watch what happens to the Earth. Requires Shockwave.

Museum of Dirt
Samples of dirt from around the world.

Origin of the Galapagos Islands: A Photo Essay
The Galßpagos Islands, also known as the Islas Encantadas, lie approximately 1000 km (600 mi) west of Ecuador, straddling the equator.

Our Restless Earth
Kid produced site about Earth science and Earth motion.

Polar Connections
Explore similarities and differences between the Arctic and Antarctic regions by sorting mixed materials from an expedition trunk, and then create an equipment list for your own polar expedition.

Severe Weather Safety Guide
What would you do if a severe storm happened? These safety rules will help you prepare.

State of the Climate
Learn how global change is affecting our planet.

Tornadoes
Kelly Rulo, Girl Scouting guide's special feature about tornadoes.

USGS Fact Sheets
The U.S. Geological Survey has a series of fact sheets available. An older student will find valuable resources for a report or essay.