This Traffic Simulation allows you to test out different variables to see what it would take to get different vehicles to stop before crashing in to other cars.
The Fantastic Contraption has several different tasks for students to complete that require them to use force in different ways to move an item to a selected spot.
Earth Science
The Volcano Explorer allows you to learn more about volcanoes by creating your own volcano and watching it erupt.
This site has an interactive diagram of the rock cycle that you can use to learn more about the different types of rocks and how they are formed.
Geo Mysteries is a great site for learning more about rocks and minerals.
Sedimentary Rock
Metamorphic Rock
Igneous Rock
Types of Rocks
This is what we have learned about the different types of rocks so far.
Sedimentary: weathering and erosion help to make sedimentary rocks.
limestone is an example
Metamorphic: these rocks are formed by heat, pressure and time.
slate and marble are examples
Igneous: these rocks are formed from lava cooling.
Table of Contents
Third Grade Science
Force and Motion
Earth Science
Types of Rocks
This is what we have learned about the different types of rocks so far.