Earth Science Lesson Plans

This lesson has 4th graders investigate minerals and record their progress in a scientific notebook. In this earth science lesson, 4th graders experiment with a variety of activities including a lab, watching a video on the properties of minerals, and taking online quizzes.  This lesson has 4th graders finish the lesson by completing a 3-2-1 activity in their scientific notebooks.

In this lesson learners study geologic time. In this Earth science lesson, learners complete 7 activities to learn about geologic time. In this lesson learners explore the concept of visualizing geologic time.

In this lesson learners may work individually or in pairs to create a specific number of hours for an Earth Science teaching unit. In their unit, they must include a table of contents and a bibliography. They present their plan to the other future teachers in their class to end the lesson.

Students identify the factors that contribute to erosion and weathering. In this earth science lesson, students differentiate chemical and mechanical weathering. They apply what they learned by playing the online jeopardy game.

In this lesson learners explain how the Sun's energy is transformed into different forms. In this earth science lesson, learners perform mathematical calculations of volume, mass and temperature. They explain the different factors influencing the Earth's weather.

3rd graders research information about the ring of fire and share it with their partner. In this earth science lesson, 3rd graders demonstrate volcanic eruption using a baking soda and vinegar volcano model. They discover how continental drift takes place.

8th graders construct a Pangea landmass model using certain clues. In this earth science lesson, 8th graders explain the Continental Drift theory in their own words. They create a PowerPoint presentation using information gathered from the web quest.

Students investigate the formation of fossils using clay. In this earth science lesson, students research about the stages of fossil development. They draw pictures of their fossil casts and share them with the class.

In this lesson students write an essay. In this science lesson, students select a specific area of earth science and write a two-page essay about the area of science.

In this lesson students investigate the formation of currents and waves in the ocean. In this earth science lesson, students calculate waves amplitude and nautical mile speed.  In this lesson students complete a problem solving worksheet. In this lesson students complete the study with writing an essay how the Coriolis force affects them personally.