This Earth Science Vocabulary 70+ page package includes the following 12 Vocabulary Lesson Plans with over 400+ Vocabulary words, definitions and concepts.

These 12 vocabulary lesson plans can be used as transparencies or handouts to introduce or review unit vocabulary words. I usually have students look these words up on their own, and then we review them as a class.

Introduction to Earth Science Unit Vocabulary Lesson Plan

This 6 page Lesson Plan contains the following 36 vocabulary words and definitions related to The Introduction of Earth Science Unit in Earth Science:

Earth Science, Instrument, Measurement, Scalar, Derived Units, Base Unit, Scientific Notation, Energy, Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy, Event, Time, Period, Length, Mass, Weight, Gravity (gravitational force), Volume, Compression, Density, Model, Percent Error, Prediction, Probability, Inference, Observation, Senses, Equilibrium, Static Equilibrium, Dynamic Equilibrium, Bonding, Fluid, Cyclic Change, Sphere, Circumference, Bench Mark

Planet Earth Unit Vocabulary Lesson Plan

This 6 page Lesson Plan contains the following 34 vocabulary words and definitions related to the Planet Earth Unit in Earth Science:

Oblate Spheroid, Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Troposphere, Coordinate System, Equator, Latitude, Parallel, Longitude, Meridian, Prime Meridian, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Navigation, Altitude, Apparent Solar Time, Solar Noon, Mean Solar Day, Apparent Solar Day, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), Field, Isoline, Isobar, Isotherm, Isosurface, Contour Line, Topographic (Contour) Map, Contour Interval, Topography, Gradient (Slope), Continental Margin, Continental Shelf, Continental Slope

Minerals Rocks and Resources Unit Vocabulary Lesson Plan

This 8 page Lesson Plan contains the following 50 vocabulary words and definitions related to the Minerals, Rocks, and Resources Unit in Earth Science:

Minerals, Polymineralic, Silicates, Silica Tetrahedron, Color, Luster, Streak, Crystal, Transparency, Hardness, Mohs Scale, Cleavage, Cleavage Planes, Fracture, Density, Specific Gravity, Rock, Grains, Vein, Monomineralic, Competent Rock, Igneous Rock, Crystallization, Classification, Felsic, Mafic, Sedimentary Rock, Conglomerate, Cement (natural), Strata, Nonsedimentary Rocks, Organic Sedimentary Rock, Extrusive Rocks, Intrusive Rocks, Fossil, Formation, Chemical Weathering, Evaporite, Metamorphic Rock, Contact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism, Transition Zone, Distorted Structures, Banding, Foliation, Texture, Rock Cycle, Renewable Resources, Nonrenewable Resources, Fossil Fuels

Earth's Crust Unit Vocabulary Lesson Plan

This 10 page Lesson Plan contains the following 58 vocabulary words and definitions related to the Earth's Crust Unit in Earth Science:

Earthquake, Fault, Tilted Strata, Focus, Epicenter, Intensity, Seismograph, Seismometer, Seismic Waves, Magnitude, P-Waves, S-Waves, Transverse Wave, Wavelength, Seismologist, Origin Time, Bedrock, Crust, Continental Crust, Granitic, Oceanic Crust, Basaltic, Mantle, Moho (Mohoroicic Discontinuity), Meteorites, Core, Outer Core, Inner Core, 'Ring of Fire', Magma, Volcanic Ash, Walking the Outcrop, Tsunami, Continental Drift, Isostasy, Plate Tectonics, Tectonics, Tectonic Structures, Subsidence, Plate Boundaries, Convergence, Convergent Boundary, Subduction Zone, Ocean Trench, Transform Boundary, Divergent Boundary, Mid-ocean Ridges, Ocean-floor Spreading, Zone of Crustal Activity, Abyssal Plaines, Seamount, Rift, Radiation, Conduction, Convection, Convection Cells, Lithosphere, Asthenosphere

Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, and Landscapes Unit Vocabulary Lesson Plan

This 9 page Lesson Plan contains the following 56 vocabulary words and definitions related to the Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, and Landscapes Unit in Earth Science:

Maturity, Weathering, Physical Weathering, Frost Action, Abrasion, Chemical Weathering, Soil, Humus, Soil horizon, Zone or Aeration, Residual Soil, Soil, Transported Soil, Sediments, Erosion, Agent of Erosion, Erosional-Depositional System, Discharge, Radial Drainage, Base Level, Glacier, Flotation, Deposition, Suspension, Precipitation, Turbidity Current, Sorted, Traction, Horizontal Sorting, Vertical Sorting, Graded Bedding, Glacial Erratic, Alpine Glaciers, Piedmont Glacier, Continental Ice Sheet, Glacial Striations, Drumlins, Moraines, Kettle, Kame, Esker, Outwash, Till, Landscape, Topography, Relief (topographic), Profile, Mountain, Leeward, Plateau, Plains, Arid, Escarpment, Talus, Submarine Canyons, Marine Terrace

Earth's History Unit Vocabulary Lesson Plan

This 6 page Lesson Plan contains the following 36 vocabulary words and definitions related to the Earth's History Unit in Earth Science:

Uniformitarianism, Law of Superposition, Outcrop, Orogeny, Extrusion, Intrusion, Lava, Folded Strata, Fault, Uplift, Joint, Fossil, Species, Correlation, Index Fossil, Organic Evolution, Dendritec, Unconformity, Absolute Age, Relative Age, Radioactivity, Radiative Balance, Isotope, Decay, Product, Half-life, Decay-product Ratio, Carbon 14, Reversed magnetic polarity, Geologic Time Scale, Era, Period, Event, Time, Pangaea, Ice Age

Atmosphere Unit Vocabulary Lesson Plan

This 4 page Lesson Plan contains the following 25 vocabulary words and definitions related to Earth's Atmosphere Unit in Earth Science:

Weather, Meteorologist, Meteorology, Troposphere, Atmospheric Variables, Air Pressure, Barometer, Atmospheric Pressure, Isobars, Pressure Gradient, Vapor Pressure, Saturation, Saturation Vapor Pressure, Dew Point, Moisture, Humid, Humidity, Relative Humidity, Absolute Humidity, Millibar, Anemometer, Coriolis Effect (force), Wind, Precipitation, Visibility

Weather Systems Unit Vocabulary Lesson Plan

This 5 page Lesson Plan contains the following 31 vocabulary words and definitions related to Weather Systems Unit in Earth Science:

Electromagnetic Spectrum, Electromagnetic Energy, Heat Energy, Calorie, Potential Energy, Heat of Fusion, Latent Heat, Heat of Vaporization, Melting Temperature, Temperature, Adiabatic Temperature Change, Synoptic Weather Map, Isotherm, Source Region, Air Mass, Arctic Air Mass, Polar Air Mass, Marine (maritime) Air Mass, Continental Air Mass, Tropical Air Mass, High-Pressure System, Anticyclone, Divergence, Low-Pressure System, Cyclone, Convergence, Front, Stationary Front, Occluded Front, Track, Vector

Water Cycle and Climates Unit Vocabulary Lesson Plan

This 11 page Lesson Plan contains the following 67 vocabulary words and definitions related to The Water Cycle and Climates Unit in Earth Science:

Oceanography, Water Cycle, Phase, Liquid, Freezing Temperature, Absolute Zero, Solid, Evaporation, Gas, Water Vapor, Aerosol, Cloud, Coalesce, Colloid, Condensation Nuclei (Surface), Condensation, Boiling Temperature, Sublimation, Transpiration, Evapotranspiration, Potential, Evapotranspiration, Actual Evapotranspiration, Infiltration, Groundwater, Leaching, Saturation, Zone of Saturation, Water Table, Porosity, Permeability, Annular Drainage Pattern, Runoff, Drainage, Pattern, Trellis Drainage, Meander, Streambed, Water Budget, Surplus, Deficit, Recharge, Storage, Usage, Capillarity, Capillary Water, Convection, Conduction, Radiation, Refraction, Scattering, Insolation, Angle of Insolation, Duration of Insolation, Energy Absorption, Specific Heat, Calorimeter, Reflection, Greenhouse Effect, Infrared Waves, Insolation-Temperature Lag, Climate, Continental Climate, Marine Climate, Latitude, Altitude, Mountain, Windward, Planetary Wind Belts

Space Earth and Celestial Objects Unit Vocabulary Lesson Plan

This 4 page Lesson Plan contains the following 22 vocabulary words and definitions related to Space, Earth and Celestial Objects Unit in Earth Science:

Astronomy, Celestial Sphere, Celestial Object, Constellations, North Star, Geocentric Model, Heliocentric Model, Axis, Rotation, Year, Orbit, Orbital Speed, Revolution, Foucault Pendulum, Apparent Motion, Apparent Solar Day, Seasons, Equinox, Solstice, Direct Rays, Vertical Rays, Zenith

Earths Moon and Solar System Unit Vocabulary Lesson Plan

This 4 page Lesson Plan contains the following 24 vocabulary words and definitions related to Earth's Moon and Solar System Unit in Earth Science:

Phase, Eclipse, Angular Diameter, Arc, Tides, Orbit, Ellipse, Focus, Eccentricity, Retrograde Motion, Gravity (gravitational force), Satellite, Aphelion, Perihelion, Primary, Meteorite, Galaxy, Solar System, Redshift, Big Bang, Big Crunch, Light-year, Energy Source, Energy Sink

Environmental Awareness Unit Vocabulary Lesson Plan

This 1 page Lesson Plan contains the following 7 vocabulary words and definitions related to Environmental Awareness Unit in Earth Science:

Equilibrium, Aerobic Bacteria, Anaerobic Bacteria, Pollution, Greenhouse Effect, Ozone, Ozone Layer

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