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Thematic Focus: Mountains
Oceans
How does the Earth build mountains? What kinds of plants and animals thrive on rugged mountain ranges? Explore the dynamic history and varied wildlife of these breathtaking natural wonders — with featured video clips, lesson plans, discussion guide, and activities.
Resources
Discussion Guide
Using ordinary items you'd find in the classroom or around the house, explore the extraordinary properties of volcanoes, avalanches, landslides, and more.
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Grades 3-5 Lesson Plan
Create model volcanoes to visualize how overflowing magma can lead to a real volcanic eruption.
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Grades 6-8 Lesson Plan
Perform an experiment to learn how mountains affect the climate, plant life, and animal life in the land that surrounds them.
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Grades 6-8 Lesson Plan
Examine how avalanches and landslides result when lubricants such as water, ice, or sand overcome the friction holding snow and rocks in place on the underlying ground.
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Activities
Mountains
A photograph of mountains carved by glaciers for use in classroom presentations and activities
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Mountain Ranges
A word-find puzzle that challenges students to locate the names of various mountain ranges and uncover a hidden fact about them
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Video Clips
Part Two: Mountains, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes
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The Himalayan Mountains: Many Biomes in One Place
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Land Areas of the Mountain States
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Inhabitants of the Mayan Mountains
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Daily Planet: In Search of Mt. Everest


Climb Mt. Everest for a look at the trials and triumphs involved in reaching the summit. Visit base camp to learn about preparing for the trek. Find out why nearly all Everest expeditions rely on Sherpas, support climbers. And discover why these Nepalese climbers are so well suited for high-altitude living.
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