Geo Teacher's Geography Classroom

General Physical Geography (study of spatial patterns of weather and climate, soils, vegetation, animals, water, and landforms, including human and environment interaction)

Astronomy (study of the solar system) 

Biogeography (spatial relationships of plants and animals) 

Climatology (Climate) [study of the condition of the atmosphere over a long period of time and the effect of weather on life, including climate zones) 

Ecology & Conservation (study of ecosystems and the interactions between plants and animals and their environment) 

Geology (Earth Science) [studies the earth's surface and the processes that shape it] 

Ask an Earth Scientist (review answers to previous questions, or submit your own question)
Ask a Geologist (The US Geological Survey scientists will answer questions about volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains, rocks, maps, ground water, lakes, rivers, or other earth science topics.)
Continents on the Move (an illustrated NOVA site)
Continental Drift (nice explanation and definitions of related terms)
Destination Earth (this is a nice one from NASA--magazine format.  Take a look at the site map for specific topics.)
Earthquake Information
Earthquake Resources (resources related to the study of earthquakes for student and teachers)
Earthrise(click on the world map and see photos of specific geographical locations taken from the space shuttle window)
Earthshots (satellite images of environmental change)
Earth's Active Volcanoes (organized by region--includes a map)
Earth's Interior (description of earth's layers and an explanation of plate tectonics--nice color illustrations)
Erosion (an Encarta Encyclopedia article)
Every Place Has Its Faults (description and illustrations of different types of faults)
Geology Links (organized by topic)
Geology: The Complete Guide to Earth Science
Geo Teach (some nice diagrams illustrating earthquakes and plate tectonics--downloadable)
Global Volcanism Program: Volcanoes of the World (Volcano Basic Data files--sorted either alphabetically or geographically by volcano number--contains geographic and geologic information for all Holocene--active within the last 10,000 years--volcanoes.  Data include a unique volcano number, volcano name, location, latitude and longitude, summit elevation, volcano type, status, and the time range of the last recorded eruption.)
Largest Earthquakes in the World in the Past 10 Years: 1989 to 1998 (map and location, magnitude, and comments for each)
Mountain Maker, Earth Shaker:  You Try It--Plate Tectonics (This activity lets you manipulate tectonic plates. Pull the plates apart and push them together and watch what happens to the Earth.  Be sure to check out the other links for more into on plate tectonics.)
Michigan Technological University Volcanoes Page (information about current global volcanic activity, research in remote sensing of volcanoes and their eruptive products, hazard mitigation, "Decade Volcanoes", links to government agencies and research institutions, and even some volcano humor)
National Earthquake Information Center (earthquake information for the world--this is really nice with links to information about the science behind earthquakes and the affects on humans. Included an earthquake locator and info about earthquake history)
On the Move... Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics (nice site by NASA)
Plate Tectonics
Plate Tectonics & Continental Drift (lots and lots of links)
Plate Tectonics, the Cause of Earthquakes (explanation with photos and illustrations)
Savage Earth: Hell's Crust--Our Ever Changing Planet (excellent PBS site on plate tectonics and the changes and hazards it causes with illustrations and animation)
Soil Erosion - Causes and Effects
Ten Largest Earthquakes of the 20th Century
This Day in Earthquake History (search for events that occurred any day this year)
Types of Soil Erosion
Understanding Lightning
Understanding Plate Motions (plate tectonics--descriptions, definitions, and illustrations)
Virtual Earthquake (interactive Web-based program designed to introduce you to the concepts of how an earthquake EPICENTER is located and how the RICHTER MAGNITUDE of an earthquake is determined)
Volcanoes.Com (shows a map of volcanoes by region with an aerial photograph and brief description of each volcano)
Volcano Information Center (many volcano topics--including the benefits of volcanoes)
Volcanoes (from USGS)
Volcanoes (an online textbook from the USGS)
Volcanoes Online:  Your Ultimate Guide to Volcanoes on the Net
Volcanoes Resources (resources which contain information and/or other links related to volcanoes for students and teachers)
Volcano World (volcano info, pictures, movies, games, and much more)
Weathering (an Encarta Encyclopedia article)
Weathering
Weathering and Erosion
Weathering Slides (photos)
 

Geomorphology & Topography (study of landforms and landscapes) 

Hydrology [study of water in all forms, including waterbodies and the hydrological (water) cycle] 

Meteorology (Weather) [study of the condition of atmosphere for short time spans] 

Natural Hazards and Disasters (earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, floods, tsunamis, droughts, etc.) 

Natural Resources and Energy Sources

Ask an Energy Expert (welcomes questions on energy efficient and renewable energy technologies)
Dr. E's Energy Lab (great site for K-12 students from EREN )
Earthtrends: The Environmental Information Portal (you can search for information about resource availability and use by country, and download printable PDF files)
Energy and Fuel Resource Sites (provided by the Library of Congress)
Energy and the Environment (links organized by topic)
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network (EREN) [information for educators, students and consumers--access to more than 600 links and 80,000 documents)
Energy.gov (U. S. Department of Energy--be sure to check out the Science and Technology Links)
Energy Information on the Internet (database with over 500 detailed descriptions and characterizations of energy-related information sources that can be
accessed through Internet--searchable)
Fossil Energy.gov (U. S. Department of Energy--be sure to check out the Students page)
Hydropower (brief, illustrated article on how it works)
Internet Resources for Alternative and Renewable Energy (organized by type of energy)
Kidzzone:  US Dep't of Energy (info and interactive activities for kids of all ages)
Learning About Renewable Energy (easy to understand article)
Learning about Wind Energy: Resources for Teachers and Students
National Library for the Environment (easy to use site from the National Council for Science and the Environment)
Natural Resources Daily News (links to sources of news about natural resources
Natural Resources Sites on the Web (provided by the Library of Congress)
Natural Resources Institute (be sure to check out the topics in the Themes section)
Natural Resources Research Information Pages (NRRIPS) (Internet resource guide for researchers, practitioners and students)
Quick Facts about Wind Energy (nice article)
Renewable ENERGY World
Renewable Energy Online
Renewable Natural Resources Foundation
Resources for the Future: Library Reference Desk (click on a topic and look for an Issue Brief for that topic.  The issue briefs are short reports on a variety of environmental and natural resources topics that provide topical, timely information and analysis to a broad, nontechnical audience.)
Short History of Energy (brief history of energy use in the US)
Solar Energy (brief article)
USGS Fact Sheets (listed by resources theme and downloadable in PDF format)
Virtual Reading Room: Department of the Interior (many links for the serious study of aspects of the management, use and conservation of all types of natural and cultural resources in the US)
WInd in a Minute (brief article on wind power)
 

Oceanography (study of the ocean and its phenomenon, including ocean currents, tides, coastlines, and the seafloor) 

Pedology (study of soils) 

Some Specific Landforms, Waterbodies, & Other Physical Features

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