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Science Journal for Class Tree
Science Journal for Class Tree
As a class we choose a tree at our school to be our "Class Tree". The tree is celebrated each season and during other special activities. We use th...
By Robynn Drerup
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Environment, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Seasons and fun
Seasons and fun
This center consists of 4 mats, one for each season, and several pictures that kids have to sort on the mats identifying the season they refer to. ...
By Miriam Martinez
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Subject: Science, Environment, Earth Sciences Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Four Kinds of Habitats
Four Kinds of Habitats
This presentation describes tundra, rainforest, desert, wetland, and grassland habitats. It describes animals that live in these habitats, and the...
By Nancy Tuite
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 30 Minutes

Daily Weather Journal for Primary Grades
Daily Weather Journal for Primary Grades
When teaching my weather unit, I really want my students to notice the daily weather conditions and how much they can change from day to day. To h...
By Jeannie Seymour
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Subject: Science, Earth Sciences, Environment Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Ocean Thematic Unit
Ocean Thematic Unit
Jump in! The water's fine!! Learn about all of the exciting creatures that inhabit the seas. A reproducible fish cover is included that, when stapl...
By Dwayne Kohn
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Water Cycle Activities
Water Cycle Activities
A full week of activities, websites, songs and reader's theater (Copyright from Enchanted Learning) to supplement The Water Cycle Unit for upper pr...
By Anne P. Kraszewski
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Environment Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
Type: Activities

The Changing Earth: What Are the Layers of the Earth?
The Changing Earth: What Are the Layers of the Earth?
This PowerPoint presentation is the first of four in a unit titled, "The Changing Earth", which includes the lessons, "What Are the Earth's Layers?...
By Marie Wimsett
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Subject: Science, Earth Sciences, Environment Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 30 Minutes

Beaches and Sand Science Lab
Beaches and Sand Science Lab
This is a science lesson that engages students to think about how weathering and erosion shape the shorelines. With the questions found in this les...
By Laura Ruscetta
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Environment, Expository Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

The Water Cycle - Review of Terms and Concepts Worksheet
The Water Cycle - Review of Terms and Concepts Worksheet
This 3 page Water Cycle Review Worksheet with ANSWER KEY provides: a water cycle diagram to label, 16 matching questions, 43 fill in the blanks, an...
By Tangstar
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Biology, Science Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Planet Earth: The Complete Series Videos Questions
Planet Earth: The Complete Series Videos Questions
All of the BBC Planet Earth Videos: From Pole to Pole, Mountains, Freshwater, Caves, Deserts, Ice Worlds, Great Plains, Jungles, Shallow Seas, Seas...
By Amy Kirkwood
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Subject: Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

The Water Cycle Graphic Organizer
The Water Cycle Graphic Organizer
This water cycle graphic organizer gives your students a visual understanding of how the cycle of water occurs. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED. (See other w...
By Innovative Teacher
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Environment, Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Dinosaur eBook Themed Unit - 73 pages
Dinosaur eBook Themed Unit - 73 pages
Dinosaur BLM eBook Themed Unit - PDF file 73 page printable, themed resource. This PDF is an integrated unit with literacy, science and math ...
By Clever Classroom
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Subject: General Science, Writing, Earth Sciences Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler, Staff Duration: 3 Months

Rocks/Minerals Unit Student Workbook
Rocks/Minerals Unit Student Workbook
Clip-Art illustrated, teacher-written student study guide and workbook to accompany the Einstein Kit "Rocks and Minerals". Includes Prior Knowledg...
By Anne P. Kraszewski
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Month

Rock Cycle Song
Rock Cycle Song
This song, written by JRod, teaches the three types of rocks - sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. The tune is a familiar one, so kids pick up t...
By Jrod
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Graphic Arts, Vocal Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 30 Minutes

Sun, Moon, and Stars - Third Grade California Earth Sciences - FOSS
Sun, Moon, and Stars - Third Grade California Earth Sciences - FOSS
Captivate your students' interest while at the same time reinforcing California's State Standards for Earth Sciences! This presentation provides m...
By Mr. B.
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Distinct Environment or Ecosystem Notes
Distinct Environment or Ecosystem Notes
These notes are a microsoft office dosument in landscape form. The notes explain how the characteristics of distinct environments (including swamp...
By Christie Dyal
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Subject: Science, Earth Sciences Level(s): 4th Duration: N/A
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Jeopardy style PPT. game on the basics of Rocks and Minerals
Jeopardy style PPT. game on the basics of Rocks and Minerals
This is a jeopardy-style game made in Powerpoint. I created it to review for the Rock and Mineral test in my 7th grade class. It covers: Mineral...
By Kim
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Subject: Earth Sciences, General Science, Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Plate Tectonics / Continental Drift - Graphic Organizer
Plate Tectonics / Continental Drift - Graphic Organizer
A great way for students to review different plate boundaries, learn about the Theory of Plate tectonics and organize their notes /ideas. Excellent...
By Addie Williams
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The Universe: The Life and Death of a Star Video Questions
The Universe: The Life and Death of a Star Video Questions
Video questions for the Universe miniseries on the Life and Death of a Star....
By Amy Kirkwood
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes
Type: Handouts

Severe Weather Watchers Projects and Experiments
Severe Weather Watchers Projects and Experiments
Weather Watchers presents projects/experiments and information relating to these severe weather events: Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Thunder and Lighten...
By Bruce Wentzell
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Glaciers
Glaciers
This power point looks at glaciers and how their movement causes weathering, erosion and deposition. ...
By Scienceville
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Environment, Basic Principles Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 12th Duration: N/A

States of Matter Puzzle Squares
States of Matter Puzzle Squares
These puzzle squares are a fun and unique hands-on way for students to practice matching vocabulary words to their definitions. Includes directi...
By Sunnydays
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Subject: Earth Sciences, General Science, Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Moon Size Earth Size Sun SURFFDOGGY
Moon Size Earth Size Sun SURFFDOGGY
(6 pages) Two activities that compare the relative sizes of the moon, the Earth, and the Sun, as well as the distances between them...
By Chapman Ohearn
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Elementary Grades Landforms PowerPoint
Elementary Grades Landforms PowerPoint
Originally created to compliment the Harcourt 3rd-grade Earth Science unit, this PowerPoint explains mountains, valleys, plains, canyons, plateaus ...
By Carol Weiss
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Subject: Earth Sciences, General Science, Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

The Changing Earth: How Do Rocks Reveal Changes on the Earth?
The Changing Earth: How Do Rocks Reveal Changes on the Earth?
This PowerPoint presentation is the fourth of four in a unit titled, "The Changing Earth", which includes the lessons, "What Are the Earth's Layers...
By Marie Wimsett
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Subject: Science, Earth Sciences, Environment Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 30 Minutes

Sun Moon Stars Jeopardy Game
Sun Moon Stars Jeopardy Game
Sun Moon Stars Jeopardy Game - This game is a fun, interactive way to review a solar system unit. Questions can be changed or new ones may be adde...
By Lovetoteach
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Subject: Science, Earth Sciences, Basic Principles Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Life Cycles Memory Game
Life Cycles Memory Game
Life Cycles Memory Game-I created this game to help my students practice vocabulary and provide them with up close pictures of each of the life cyc...
By Mary Griffith
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Science, Vocabulary Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th Duration: N/A

Weather Hurricane Size & Frequency SURFFDOGGY
Weather Hurricane Size & Frequency SURFFDOGGY
(11 pages) Three activities are included. The first activity is a simple hands-on scale model to help students envision hurricane size. In the sec...
By Chapman Ohearn
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Meteorology Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 90 Minutes

Woody through the seasons
Woody through the seasons
A book to observe the changing seasons effect on a tree ...
By Nicole Matthews
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Subject: Earth Sciences Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Activities

Exploring the Layers of the Earth
Exploring the Layers of the Earth
This 5E lesson plan (engage, explore, explain, elaborate, evaluate) is hands-on and designed to get students actively involved. This lesson builds ...
By Amanda Jackson
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Subject: Writing, Science, Earth Sciences Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week

Rock Definitions Worksheet - Freebie!
Rock Definitions Worksheet - Freebie!
This worksheet is used to organize Metamorphic, Sedimentary, and Igneous rock definitions. Enjoy!...
By The Teacher Wife
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Subject: Science, Earth Sciences Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A
Type: Printables

Get to Know the Moon Observation Journal
Get to Know the Moon Observation Journal
Get to Know the Moon Observation Journal is a tool that can be utilized for introducing the phases of the moon. Over the course of a month, student...
By Tabitha Inskeep
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Subject: Earth Sciences Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 1 Month

Flower Dissection Chart & Directions
Flower Dissection Chart & Directions
Here is a chart and simple directions for a flower dissection project...
By Brooke Beverly
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Subject: Earth Sciences, General Science, Biology Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

The Universe: Secrets of the Sun Video Questions
The Universe: Secrets of the Sun Video Questions
The Secrets of the Sun video questions in the Universe Series Season 1 focuses on the energy, layers phenomena and life cycle of the sun. The video...
By Amy Kirkwood
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes

Rivers, Parts of a River, Watersheds PowerPoint (452 Slides) Quiz,
Rivers, Parts of a River, Watersheds PowerPoint (452 Slides) Quiz,
This is a 452 slide PowerPoint presentation with built-in class notes (red slides), built in hands-on activities with directions, challenge activit...
By Ryemurf@gmail.com
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Subject: Science, Earth Sciences, General Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week

What is Heat? 3 different types of Heat
What is Heat? 3 different types of Heat
This powerpoint explains what heat is and the three different types of heat-- conduction, convection, and radiation....
By Deana Beers
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Introduction to biomes Powerpoint activity
Introduction to biomes Powerpoint activity
This 32 slide highly interactive PowerPoint on biomes has bright glossy full pictures and is designed to be done whole class with or without an int...
By Powerpoint Maniac
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Types of clouds PPT... Are clouds really made of mashed potatoes?
Types of clouds PPT... Are clouds really made of mashed potatoes?
This is a Power point used to describe the various types of clouds. It uses real photographs as well as humor to teach the concepts. It also covers...
By Lilbellmom
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Subject: Science, Earth Sciences, General Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: Lifelong Tool

Science: Teaching Weather Bundle Unit
Science: Teaching Weather Bundle Unit
Science SOL 2.6 Weather Bundle :9 printable teacher worksheets: Key concepts include: . Defining and describing parts of the water cycle: conden...
By Mrs. Motley
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Glacier Project - Weathering / Erosion / Earth Science / Geography
Glacier Project - Weathering / Erosion / Earth Science / Geography
Great project for students who are studying glaciers - covers all the major glacial features and combines science with creativity. A great way to ...
By Addie Williams
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Geography (k-12), Science Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Geology dictionary for MS Word
Geology dictionary for MS Word
A custom dictionary for MS word. Change the *.txt suffix to *.dic Under tools -> options -> spelling & grammar install as a custom dictionar...
By Dr. F
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Geology Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A
Type: Other

Monster Earth Science Reference Table Review Packet NYS
Monster Earth Science Reference Table Review Packet NYS
ten page review packet that basically reviews the whole NYS Earth Science reference tables. Over 60% of the regents questions are based on these ta...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Earth Sciences Level(s): 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
Type: Test Prep

Earth Science - Plate Tectonics
Earth Science - Plate Tectonics
Full teaching package for Earth’s Plate Tectonics from www.onacd.ca (Plate Motion, Properties, Composition, Geological features created) Po...
By Onacd
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Subject: Earth Sciences Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 2 Weeks

PowerPoint: Global Warming and The Greenhouse Effect
PowerPoint: Global Warming and The Greenhouse Effect
This is a 22-slide PowerPoint presentation describing the connection between global warming, the greenhouse effect, and climate change. The in...
By Vicki - The Science Lady
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Subject: Environment, General Science, Earth Sciences Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Geologic Timeline Lab, Geologic Time, History of the Earth
Geologic Timeline Lab, Geologic Time, History of the Earth
This geologic timeline activity works well with 7th – 10th grade earth science students. Included are six different tables of events on six diffe...
By The Science Vault
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Subject: Earth Sciences, General Science, Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 90 Minutes

Earths Active Elements- Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and more
Earths Active Elements- Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and more
All the different kinds of destructive forces nature can bring upon us including our own man made destructive forces. This PowerPoint includes pict...
By Einstein Dna
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Subject: Science, Earth Sciences, Meteorology Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Rockin' Through the Rock Cycle - Geography, Earth Science, Geology
Rockin' Through the Rock Cycle - Geography, Earth Science, Geology
Students are asked to write a short story from the perspective of a rock traveling through the rock cycle. Emphasis is on using correct scientific...
By Addie Williams
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Geography (k-12) Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Stars and Galaxies Study Guide with key
Stars and Galaxies Study Guide with key
The Starry Night: 20 astronomy terms such as stars, galaxies, magnitude, black holes, clusters and H-R Diagram. Good companion worksheet to a chapt...
By Maura & Derrick Neill
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Astronomy, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes

Streams & Running Water Packet (Earth Science rivers basins)
Streams & Running Water Packet (Earth Science rivers basins)
Six page packet that covering watershed, basins, weathering and erosion, parts of a river,continental divide, and more. Notes and questions regardi...
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Earth Sciences Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Life Cycle of Plants Science Test
Life Cycle of Plants Science Test
The questions on this four page test over the life cycle of a plant highlights all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy: knowledge, comprehension, applicatio...
By Scipi
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Subject: Earth Sciences, General Science, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes