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Journey Through the Spheres of the Earth Lesson PlanJourney Through the Spheres of the Earth Lesson Plan
Publisher
Science 4 Inquiry
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr 30 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2017
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Journey Through the Spheres of the Earth

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Each of the Earth's spheres interacts with the other spheres in predictable ways. Young scientists explore these interactions through a hands-on activity, graphing, and watching a video. They summarize their knowledge in a video or poster presentation.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the biosphere, the hydrosphere, geosphere, the earth's atmosphere, the atmosphere

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • If you have a large class size, set up multiple dice at each station to help everyone move quickly
  • Review how to set up a graph and determine which variable goes on which axis

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge of the water cycle and weather

Pros

  • Provides a list of supplementary resources for both teachers and students
  • Includes a rubric for ease of grading
  • Uses only basic materials

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.5.2 SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.7

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