Earth Science + Data
Map earthquakes from live data
Download a month of world earthquakes and show that they trace the plate boundaries.
- Intermediate
- 2–7 days
- Free
606 projects · 13 streams · every class
Earth Science projects 7
Rocks, weather, soil, rivers and natural hazards, studied with simple instruments, maps and open data.
7 Earth Science projects
Earth Science · Geology
Classify local rocks and make a rock key
Collect ten rocks, test hardness, streak and reaction to vinegar, and build an identification key.
- Easy
- 2–7 days
- Under 250
Earth Science · Seismology
Build a seismograph and record vibrations
Make a pen-and-weight seismograph that draws a trace when the table shakes.
- Intermediate
- 2–7 days
- Under 250
Earth Science · Physical Geography
Model a river and study erosion
Run water down a sand tray and see how slope, flow and plant cover change erosion.
- Easy
- 1 day
- Under 250
Earth Science + Crops, Soil and Horticulture
Test soil types for water holding and drainage
Pour water through sand, clay and loam and measure how much each holds and how fast it drains.
- Easy
- 1 day
- Under 250
Earth Science · Meteorology
Build a rain gauge and keep a weather log
Make a rain gauge and thermometer station and record the weather daily for a month.
- Beginner
- 2–4 weeks
- Under 250
Earth Science · Hydrology
Make a model of the water cycle in a bag
Seal water in a clear bag on a sunny window and watch evaporation, condensation and "rain".
- Beginner
- 1 day
- Under 250
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