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Earth
What is Earth?
Earth is the dynamic planet that we call home. It formed over 4.5 billion years ago, and it has been changing ever since. Sometimes these changes happen very fast, like an earthquake or a volcanic eruption. But most changes happen so slowly we don't notice them at all!
If Rocks Could Talk
Meet six rocks that travelled to the Museum from places like Mexico, Scotland, and even outer space.
Are YOU cut out for Antarctica?
Take this quiz to find out if you're up for the challenge!
Create a Compass
See if you can find north by making your own compass.
Earthquakes: Tremors from Below
Earthquakes are happening all the time. Find out what makes the earth shake.
Edible Earth
Make a model of Earth's layers that's good enough to eat!
Grow Rock Candy
Create your own crystals with sugar. Then enjoy your tasty treat!
Hurricanes: Storms from the sea
How do simple storms turn into swirling hurricanes?
Jade
Take a peek into a mineralogist's scrapbook to see why he thinks jade is so special.
Journey to Deep Sea Vents
All aboard! Hop on a submersible and explore an amazing diversity of life at the ocean floor.
Make Your Own Earth Stationery
Send a note to a friend with these earthy letterheads.
Make Your Own Weather Station
Create weather tools to gather wind, rain, and pressure data in your neighborhood.
Making Rocks
Visit a scientist's lab to see how he creates a magma chamber!
Meet the Earth OLogists
Do you dig the Earth? If so, you'll want to meet Ed, Arjun, Diana, and Ruthmabel.
Meet the OLogist: Ed Mathez
Do you dig the Earth? If so, you'll want to meet Ed.
Meet the Universe's Main Attraction... Gravity
Find out why a ball thrown in the air will return to the ground.
Planetary Mysteries
Take a virtual tour of our solar system to explore its many mysteries.
Plates on the Move
Volcanoes, tsunamis, earthquakes... Examine how plate tectonics affect our world.
Race to the South Pole
Check out the scrapbook to learn about this amazing race!
Start a Rock Collection
Every rock has a story to tell. Learn how to create a collection that rocks!
The Amazing Mundo
Mundo Shamundo! Can you help Mandy study for her geology test?
Tornadoes: Spinning Thunderstorms
With its swirling column of wind, a tornado is one of nature’s most destructive storms.
Volcanoes: Magma Rising
Find out what causes volcanoes to erupt and how scientists study them.
What Do You Know About Earth?
Test your knowledge about our planet Earth with this quiz.
What's the Big Idea About Earth?
Take a peek at our planet's layers, learn what secrets rocks reveal, and gain a long view of history.
What's This?
Can you tell the difference between an Emmy award and an Olympic medal?