NGSS Middle School Virtual Labs
10 interactive experiments in Earth Science.
Mineral Identification
Hardness, luster, cleavage, and streak tests for common minerals
~15 min
Moon Geology
Lunar surface features, maria, highlands, and crater formation
~20 min
Earthquake Epicenter
Use seismic wave data to triangulate earthquake locations
~15 min
Moon Phases
Understand why the Moon changes shape throughout its 29.5-day cycle
~15 min
Plate Tectonics
Continental drift, earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building
~14 min
Weather Systems & Atmosphere
Air pressure, fronts, cyclones, and precipitation
~13 min
Ocean Currents
Global thermohaline circulation and surface wind-driven currents
~20 min
Soil Formation
From bedrock to topsoil — the five factors of soil development
~20 min
Volcano Eruption Types
Effusive vs explosive eruptions, magma viscosity, and volcano shapes
~20 min
Water Cycle (Detailed)
Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and groundwater flow
~15 min