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1,383 "earth science" Lesson Plans
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore earth science through concept mapping, discussion, and self-discovery. Full Review »
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- 11th - Higher Ed
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Students examine the sun's impact on the Earth. They read online articles, explore various websites, and answer questions using information found on the Internet. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students are given a variety of Earth Science topics which be covered during the year. They select one of their choices to research and work in class and at home to meet the guidelines for their report. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students conduct a variety of activities and experiments about the make-up of the earth, densities of the various layers of the earth, how large bodies of water affect the earth's temperature, comparing the heating a cooling properties of sand and water, etc. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students distinguish between the branches of Earth Science and identify jobs/tasks in each branch of Earth Science. They summarize 'The Origin of the Earth'-Protoplanet Hypothesis. Students locate information on Earth's Shape, Dimensions, and Internal Heat. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research the demands or limitations on Earth scientists. In groups, they design and build a model that would be useful to them in the lab or field. They share their model and their ideas behind it to the class and answer any questions. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students build an understanding of the dynamics and composition of the atmosphere and its local and global processes influencing climate and air quality. They analyze global atmospheric changes including changes in CO2, CH4, and stratospheric O3 and the consequences of these changes. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students build an understanding of the dynamics and composition of the atmosphere and its local and global processes influencing climate and air quality. They analyze air masses and the life cycle of weather systems. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discuss and define the term "scientific theory." They work in small groups to draft an overview of one theory including details about the theory's evidence and significance. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students 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. Full Review »

