Terrestrial Terrains

High School, Middle School, Science

Units included in Terrestrial Terrains

East Coast Shoreline

360 Video
Stand on the sunny shore of North Carolina as you learn about tidal forces.

How Land Affects Our Weather

2D Video
Understand the impact of our geography on weather patterns we experience.

The Ocean Affects Weather Everywhere

2D Video in a Theatre
See how the motion of the ocean influences climate and weather phenomena.

Gorging with Wendy

360 Video
Join Wendy Martin, national award-winning science teacher in a rock gorge while looking at various fossils at your feet.

Boulder Roll

Game
Throw boulders at oncoming trolls as you answer questions correctly

All lessons are based on Next Gen Science Standards.
All units are related to atmospheric and oceanic circulation.

Age Group: Middle School
Category: Earth Science
NGSS: MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS2-1, MS-ESS3-1
Runtime: 25-35 min.

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