MERLOT Materials

This portal provides links to a variety of information on the United States Geological Survey (USGS). There is a brief... see more

Assemble a regional geologic history by compiling observations made a several sites.

This mineral database, fro Pierre Perroud of the University of Geneva, contains mineral lists, mineral pictures, and... see more

The numerical methods, formulation and parameterizations used in models of the circulation of the atmosphere and ocean... see more

A large collection of solar images and information. Includes an illustration and explanation of the refraction of light... see more

This is a free, online textbook. According to the author, "The main theme of this book is to take a good quality... see more

A trade association that promotes the use of small hydropower. Members include industry equipment manufacturers, civil,... see more

This interactive feature explains Darwin's theory of how low-lying coral islands called atolls form in tropical seas from... see more

Students determine what building stones are most appropriate in a climate similar to Washington, DC by examining stones... see more

Sarah Andrews is a geologist who has also written a series of successful mystery novels featuring (naturally) a geologist... see more

Capillary Action: In this section of USGS Water Science for School's you will learn how capillary action is important for... see more

Using surfer lingo, introduces the concept of gravitational waves. Describes their probable sources (binary star systems,... see more

O OA catálogo mineral (CATMIN) tem por objetivo apoiar o ensino de mineralogia em cursos da Educação Profissional e... see more

In this activity the students will create their own sedimentary rock using glue and various pieces of sediments found... see more

Studying rock types, weathering processes and human history in a cemetery.

The Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies (CEERT) is a nonprofit organization of concerned scientists,... see more

The Central Utah Water Conservancy District (CUWCD) is a political subdivision of the State of Utah. It was formally... see more

In this activity, students will learn the properties of cleavage and fracture (how minerals break when struck with a... see more

Provides information for college and graduate level on radioactive decay processes and radioactive dating. Gives key... see more

Ocean basins are filled with loose sediments, which are the products of erosion. This sediment originates inland and is... see more

The Geology Museum at the Colorado School of Mines started as a mineral cabinet, but today the museum has approximately... see more

You can use this calculator to create your own metaphor for geologic time. The history of the could be the the distance... see more

This resource from the University of the West of England, Bristol contains undergraduate level resource introducing the... see more

Compute Density: This active density calculator, from Georgia State University, shows how to compute density with units.... see more