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Are You Ready to Rock?
Second graders investigate rock samples using magnifying class. In this earth science lesson, 2nd graders identify the physical properties and describe them verbally with their partners. They compare their findings with the class.
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Using the Synoptic Code for the Prediction of Water
Students construct a thermoscreen for the experiment. In this earth science lesson, students make observations and interpret them using synoptic codes. They predict the weather based on gathered information.
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Thunder and Lightning
For this earth science worksheet, students read and study about the formation of lightning and thunder using online resources. They complete 8 short answer questions that follow.
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The Weather
Students explore earth science by reading articles in class. In this weather identification lesson, students analyze weather science articles on the Internet and view their own local weather patterns as well. Students define a list of...
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Investigating Native Plants
Students explore Earth science by participating in a gardening activity. In this botany lesson, students discuss a group of non-native plants that would grow well in a school garden. Students complete a plant science graphic organizer...
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Become the Meteorologist
Seventh graders analyze the data from Hurricane Tracking maps. In this earth science lesson, 7th graders plot data points on their maps and predict where the storm will most likely hit. They compare their prediction with the actual storm...
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Geologic Sequestration
Young scholars investigate how geologic sequestration reduces carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere. In this earth science lesson, students simulate oil mining in the lab. They write down their observations and complete the lab...
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Dark Colored Minerals
In this earth science worksheet, students examine the intricate details and the color of the streaks for identifying the different types of minerals.
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Volcano Notes
In this earth science worksheet, learners examine the notes that are concerned wit the concept of a volcano and the diagram is interpreted for its meaning.
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Hurricane Shapes: Spatial Patterns on Satellite Images
In this earth science activity, students match 21 hurricane satellite images to their appropriate shape. They also answer 4 short answer questions about hurricane shape classification.
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Hurricane Frequency: Identifying Regions with Similar Numbers of Hurricanes
In this earth science activity, students answer 6 questions about the hurricane map and data provided. They create a data table based on the information provided on the map.
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Hurricane Stories
In this earth science worksheet, students read 4 stories about hurricanes. They write short answers to 2 questions following each of the stories.
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Hurricane Winds: A Spatial Hierarchy of Processes at Different Scales
In this earth science lesson, middle schoolers study a satellite image of hurricane Isabel and write answers to 5 questions that follow. They match predictions to the map locations.
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How Tsunamis Form
In this earth science worksheet, students read and study facts about tsunami and earthquakes to complete 8 short answer questions that follow.
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Volcanoes and Plate Tectonics
In this earth science instructional activity, learners read and study about divergent and convergent boundaries, tectonic plates and volcanoes to complete 1 data chart 7 short answer questions.
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Energy Alternatives: Nature offers a solution
Students describe the pros and cons of different energy sources. In this earth science lesson, students respond to survey questions and discuss each other's opinion about the issue. They research an energy source of their choice and...
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Factors Affecting Ocean Currents
Students design and conduct an experiment to determine the effect of salinity and temperature changes in the movement of ocean currents. In this earth science lesson, students record observations and collect data. They share their...
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The Future of Arctic Sea Ice
High schoolers research about the importance of sea ice to world climate and sea organisms. In this earth science lesson, students create a model of present and future Arctic sea ice communities. They discuss how ice melting affects...
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Hands on Biome-Building: Build a Forest
Students explore Earth science by identifying environmental factors. For this biome lesson, students discuss the importance of a functioning ecology and design a biome diorama. Students utilize images of trees and plants which represent...
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Shaky New Zealand
Students explore Earth science by building a model in class. In this tectonic plate lesson, students identify the impact tectonic shifts have on humans and animals and where the plates and faults lie under New Zealand. Students examine...
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Edible Rocks
Students create meteorite models using candy bars. In this earth science lesson, students describe the physical features of a meteorite. They sketch it and write a short description about it.
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Follow the Falling Meteorite
Students use triangulation method to locate meteorite landing site on the map. For this earth science lesson, students participate in a meteorite treasure hunt set up by the teacher. They explain how this method is used by scientists to...
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Myths and Legends on Natural Disasters: Making Sense of Our World
Students explore different natural and manmade disasters through a webquest. For this earth science lesson, students explain their causes. They also discuss how disasters affect society.
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When Dinosaurs Ruled
Students research about plants and animals during Triassic period. In this earth science lesson, students draw pictures of their chosen plants and plants for the bulletin board. They present their project in class.
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