Earth Science Virtual Labs
10 interactive experiments aligned with curriculum standards.
NGSS Middle School
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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 minFrequently asked questions
Which earth science topics are covered?
Plate tectonics, weather systems, water cycle, day-night and seasons, moon phases. Spans elementary K-5, NGSS middle school, and high school NGSS earth and space science.
Are these labs aligned with NGSS Earth and Space Science?
Yes. Each lab maps to the relevant ESS performance expectation (MS-ESS, HS-ESS) so teachers can use them in NGSS-aligned units.
How do students see large-scale phenomena like plate tectonics?
Time-scale slider compresses millions of years into seconds so students can watch continents drift, mountains rise, and trenches deepen — then change parameters to see how rates and forces shape outcomes.
Are these labs good for elementary classrooms?
K-5 versions of water cycle, day-night-seasons, and moon phases use simplified controls and friendly visuals tuned for ages 5-10, while staying scientifically accurate.