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Grade Range
4th - 6th
Rating
3 Stars

Students identify the structure of the earth by creating a model of the core, mantle and crust. They demonstrate the forces within the earth that cause constant changes on the earth's surface. Full Review »

Grade Range
4th
Rating
4 Stars

Students construct a concept map about Plate Tectonics. They include types of movement, names and effects of boundaries. They research plate tectonics, describe and name 3 types. They analyze the effect on the earth's surface of plate activity. Full Review »

Grade Range
8th - 9th
Rating
3 Stars

Students complete a unit of lessons regarding building a more complete earth model. They calculate the circumference of a sphere, locate specific positions on a map or globe using coordinates, and write summaries of the earth's apparent shape. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students practice investigative inquiry skills by designing and performing a soil quality testing experiment. They access that the nature of science is a problem-based process. Students analyze the soil's characteristics, its usefulness as part of the Earth system, and its frailty under human impact. Full Review »

Grade Range
3rd
Rating
4 Stars

Students are introduced to the importance of science safety. As a class, they role play through different safety procedures and decide which senses need to be protected for different scenerios. They discuss how to avoid hazardous situations and complete a table to end the lesson on what the proper procedures are. Full Review »

[PDF] Making Rocks
Grade Range
Kindergarten - 4th
Rating
3 Stars

Students use their imaginations in order to journey to the center of the earth to find different types of minerals. They create minerals using playdough and create scientific drawings of them. Finally, students create a map to locate the different minerals found in the earth. Full Review »

Grade Range
8th - 9th
Rating
3 Stars

Students compare apparent and actual shape of Earth, calculate circumference to arrange planets in order by size, locate specific position on map or globe using coordinates, and describe relationship between altitude of Polaris and person's latitude in Northern Hemisphere. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 10th
Rating
3 Stars

Students will gain in-depth knowledge on a given Earth scientist. They will share their expertise through writing and through presenting to the class. The process of research will be used and information can be gained from a variety of sources such as the internet or traditional library. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
2 Stars

Students investigate the concept of the earth. They conduct research with the help of the teacher. Students use the information to create a definition for the earth. They create a KWL graphic organizer for the facts to be applied to other classroom activities. Full Review »

Grade Range
2nd
Rating
3 Stars

Students read about science: Earth, space, astronomy, and meteorology. They read school and personal science books during a sustained silent reading period. Afterwards, they share their books and complete a KWL chart. Full Review »