Watersheds
Virginia SOL PS.6.8
NGSS MS-ESS2-4
This new interactive allows students to explore the sources of the water we use, its destination, and the diverse terrains that compose a watershed. The Chesapeake Bay Watershed serves as an example in this interactive, but it concentrates on watersheds in general.
Magnetism
Virginia SOL PS.9
NGSS MS-PS2-5
Embark on a treasure hunt using a compass and map. Along the way, learn how compasses operate and explore the principles of magnetism and magnetic fields.
This STEM programming was made possible by the Virginia General Assembly for COVA STEM Hub for regional activities and programming.
Water Filtration Challenge
Virginia SOL 4.9 & 6.6
NGSS MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS3-3,
MS-ETS1-2, MS-ETS1-3
Explore key water management concepts and then design, build, and test a virtual water filter in this interactive module.
This interactive resource is made possible by the Virginia Air and Space Science Center.
Greenhouse Effect
Virginia SOL ES.12
NGSS MS-ESS3-2, MS-ESS3-5
Explore the process by which the sun’s energy is captured and retained in Earth’s atmosphere, leading to various climatic and environmental effects.
Global Warming
Virginia SOL ES.12
NGSS MS-ESS3-2, MS-ESS3-5
Discover the methods and techniques scientists use to measure and analyze Earth’s average global temperatures and understand their impact on our planet’s climate and environment.
Rising Sea Levels
Virginia SOL ES.12
NGSS MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS3-2,
MS-ESS3-3, MS-ESS3-5
Check out the Greenland Ice Sheet and learn how warmer air and ocean temperatures affect ice sheets and sea levels.
Carbon Dioxide
Virginia SOL ES.12
NGSS MS-ESS2-2, MS-ESS3-2,
MS-ESS3-3, MS-ESS3-5
Explore how scientists measure, study, and analyze the levels and impacts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Ocean Acidification
Virginia SOL ES.10
NGSS MS-ESS3-4, HS-ESS3-6
Explore how extra carbon dioxide in the atmosphere affects the pH of oceans and coral reefs.
What is Air
Virginia SOL PS.3 & CH.3
NGSS 5-ESS-2, MS-PS1-1
Updated! This engaging interactive lesson uses molecular models and pie charts, helping students visualize and understand the composition of air.
Seasons
Virginia SOL ES.3b
NGSS MS-ESS1-1
Use simulations to confront misconceptions about the cause of seasons.
The Lunar Cycle / Phases of the Moon
Virginia SOL ES.3b
NGSS MS-ESS1-1
Learn about why the way we see the moon changes through each month and test your memory of the moon phases.
Wild Wild Earth Part 1
Virginia SOL PS.2
NGSS PS1
Travel the world as you learn about states of matter, thermal energy, and temperature.
Wild Wild Earth Part 2
Virginia SOL PS.2
NGSS PS1, PS 3
Travel the world and learn about forms of energy, temperature, and states of matter.
Wild Wild Earth Part 3
Virginia SOL PS.2
NGSS PS1, PS3
Travel the world as you learn about heat, the states and density of water, and insulators.
Wild Wild Earth Part 4
Virginia SOL PS.5b
NGSS ESS2-1, PS1, PS3
Travel the world as you learn about radiation, convection, and conduction.
