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Reflecting both NGSS and NSES standards, the Full Series Bundle includes every Physical, Life, and Earth Science lesson in the entire Essential Science series — 24 lessons in all! In addition, the Full Series Bundle also includes three bonus lessons that focus on Scientific Methods. (For detailed descriptions, click on the individual lessons listed above.) Note that every lesson in this series offers multiple options for “hands-on” activities, and alternative assessments of varying difficult

Reflecting both the NGSS and NSES standards, this Earth Science Bundle from the Essential Science series includes the following lessons: • Essential Science: Earth Changes • Essential Science: Earth Resources • Essential Science: Fossils • Essential Science: Soil • Essential Science: The Moon • Essential Science: The Sun • Essential Science: Water • Essential Science: Weather & Seasons Note that every lesson in this series also offers multiple options for “hands-on” activities, and alternativ

Reflecting both the NGSS and NSES standards, this lesson from the  Essential Science series covers the following key concepts: • Earth’s surface is constantly changing. • Some changes are very slow, like erosion or weathering. • Some changes are very rapid, like landslides, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes. • Changes to Earth’s surface may be harmful or helpful. Note that every lesson in this series also offers multiple options for “hands-on” activities, and alternative assessments of varyin

Reflecting both the NGSS and NSES standards, this lesson from the  Essential Science series covers the following key concepts: • Soil contains both organic and inorganic materials. • Soils have different colors and textures. • Soils differ in their capacity to retain water. • Different soils support different kinds of plants. • Responsible soil management practices are very important. Note that every lesson in this series also offers multiple options for “hands-on” activities, and alternative as

Reflecting both the NGSS and NSES standards, this lesson from the  Essential Science series covers the following key concepts: • The weather changes from day to day and over the seasons. • Temperature, wind speed/direction, and precipitation help us describe the weather. • Seasons are related to the earth’s tilt and the length of the day. • Climate change may significantly impact local weather. Note that every lesson in this series also offers multiple options for “hands-on” activities, and alt

Reflecting both the NGSS and NSES standards, this lesson from the  Essential Science series covers the following key concepts: • The moon is Earth’s only natural satellite. • The moon is about one fourth the diameter of the earth. • The moon’s observable shape changes slightly each night. • This cycle of change takes about thirty days. Note that every lesson in this series also offers multiple options for “hands-on” activities, and alternative assessments of varying difficulty.

Reflecting both the NGSS and NSES standards, this lesson from the  Essential Science series covers the following key concepts: • Earth’s natural resources include rocks, soils, water, and atmospheric gases. • Earth’s natural resources have different physical and chemical properties. • Different properties are what make these natural resources useful in many different ways. • Earth’s natural resources are limited, and many of them are not renewable within our lifetimes. Note that every lesson in

Reflecting both the NGSS and NSES standards, this lesson from the  Essential Science series covers the following key concepts: • The sun is a huge ball of hot gases and nuclear reactions. • Most energy from the sun reaches the earth as sunlight. • When sunlight is absorbed, it can produce heat. • Different things affect how much sunlight objects absorb. • Absorbed sunlight impacts Earth’s temperature and weather. Note that every lesson in this series also offers multiple options for “hands-on” a

Reflecting both the NGSS and NSES standards, this lesson from the  Essential Science series covers the following key concepts: • Fossils provide evidence about ancient living things and the environment where they once lived. • A fossil can be the actual remains of an ancient living thing. • A fossil can be a mineralized replica of such remains. • Fossilized traces include nests, dung, and various imprints. • Fossils are clues that help scientists understand Earth’s history. Note that every less

Reflecting both the NGSS and NSES standards, this lesson from the  Essential Science series covers the following key concepts: • Water covers the majority of Earth’s surface. • Although abundant, the total amount of water is finite. • The properties of water make it critical to Earth’s systems. • Water constantly circulates in a process called the “water cycle.” • Only a tiny fraction of Earth’s fresh water is readily available. Note that every lesson in this series also offers multiple options