This unit focuses primarily on plate tectonics and plate boundaries surrounding continents. It contains pre- and post-lab sections that walk young geologists through plate movements in order to visualize what's going on inside Earth.

In the pre-lab, kindergarteners mimic the movements of the eruption of a volcano and discover various volcanoes around the United States. Then, pupils sort different types of volcanic rocks in the lab before learning how volcanoes grow...

Students study the path and forms of water through Earth. In this water cycle lesson plan, students role-play water as it moves throughout the Earth. Students play the water cycle game and complete various stations to learn about water...

Beginning with a pre-lab, kindergarteners trace the letters in the word earthquake and discuss what happens in an earthquake. The lab portion allows young scientists realize that earthquakes trigger shaking of different intensities...

Pupils complete activities to study wind intensity. For this wind study lesson, students discuss wind speed and direction. Pupils then build a kite and windsock to help them study wind intensity. Students learn to use a wind meter for...