Geo-Earth Sciences

eather Maps I- Practice Current Conditions and Forecast Activity Note: This item is now part of the "Weather Pack" see below :Note Use these activities to introduce, reinforce or review weather map information and reading. Page 1 - Current condition practice: Students use map and symbols to identify current weather conditions. Bottom of the page has "Which City" questions to check for understanding. Page 2 - Forecast practice: Students use a weather map to forecast weather for several cities a

Rock Cycle and Rock Types - NOTE: This product is available in the Rock-Pack Bundle See Link Below Two activities to introduce or review information about the types of rocks; Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic. One focuses on the 3 main types of rocks, and the other is a simplified Rock Cycle Diagram with interpretation questions. Can be a teacher led activity or individual work time, or center activity. Online Interactive Rock Type interactive: Minecart ExpressIntro to Rocks - Rock Ac

Earthquakes - Lab Activity - USA Earthquake Risk Have students discover High Earthquake Risk zones in the United states with this lab activity. Materials Needed: Colored Pencils/Access to USA Map General information regarding Plate Tectonics/Earthquakes helpful Note: Please See Preview Link Above Page 1- Based on USGS information, students color-code map of the United States based on USGS earthquake Risk levels. Page 2- Students interpret result of map by answering questions regarding locations

Weather Maps II - Practice Current Conditions and Forecast Activity Note: This item is now part of the "Weather Pack" see below :Note Note II: This product is similar to Weather Maps I-See link below - Use these activities to introduce, reinforce or review weather map information and reading. Page 1 - Current condition practice: Students use map and symbols to identify current weather conditions. Bottom of the page has "Which City" questions to check for understanding. Page 2 - Forecast pr

Plate Tectonics - Introduction and Map Activity Introduction to the basics of Plate Tectonics. Information includes Alfred Wegener, Plate Tectonic Evidence, Plate Facts and "Fill In" questions. Page 1 - Introduction information about Plate Tectonics with "Fill In" questions related to reading. Page 2 - Includes Plate Tectonic Map, Plate Facts and Color Code Map activity. Teacher directed or individual activity. Could be used as a science center activity. Upd

High and Low Pressure - Introduction and Map Review. Note: This item is now part of the "Weather Pack" see below :Note Teacher directed, individual, or center activity. This can be an introduction or review over the concepts of High and Low air pressure systems. Page 1 - Information about High/Low pressure with quick questions at bottom of page. Page 2 - Weather map for practice reading High and Low pressures on USA weather map. Students make weather forecasted based on map observations.

Plant Activity- Parts of a Plants - Plant Introduction Reading and Diagram *Requested Product* -Updated with Page 3 - Coloring/Matching Page1- ELA reading section that introduces plants and the main parts of a plant: Roots-Flower-Stem-Leaves. Includes 6 "Fill-Ins" at bottom of page for comprehension check. Page2- Plant Diagram match and definition match. Could be a short quiz or assessment. Page3- Plant coloring diagram activity and Plant Part Matching. Page4-6 Answer Keys Teacher Directe

Weather Fronts - Introduction and Investigation Note: This item is now part of the "Weather Pack" see below :Note Activity to learn about the 4 types of weather fronts. Cold - Warm - Stationary - Occluded Page 1 is information and diagrams with "What Type" questions. Page 2 is a Fill in the Blank with a word bank. Great Center, Individual or Teacher Directed lesson for students to learn about Weather Front! 4th -6th Grade--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ring of Fire - Introduction and Map Activity Introduce or review information about the Ring of Fire with this activity set. Page 1 - Ring of Fire Introduction - Introduction reading and "Fill-Ins" to introduce or review information regarding the Ring of Fire. Page 2 - Ring of Fire Map activity and interpretation. Students color code large Volcanoes and Earthquakes then interpret the results with 3 reflective questions. Page 3 - 4 Answer Keys. Great teacher directed, individual or science cent

Asteroids - Meteors - Comets - Introductions and Activities: Introduce and explore Asteroids-Meteors-Comets in this activity pack. Information is introductory and basic concepts of all 3 objects covered. Page 1- Asteroids introduction reading and "Fill-Ins". Page 2- Meteors introduction reading and 'Fill-Ins". Page 3- Comets introduction and "True-False" statements. Page 4- Astronomical Object Sort - Students use a word bank from previous pages to complete the Asteroid-Meteor-Comet word/stateme

Continents and Oceans - Facts & Questions Introduction or review activity for the 7 continents and 5 oceans of the world. Each page has images of the continents and oceans with short facts about each. Bottom of pages have 8 quick questions from descriptions. Example Descriptions/Facts: *Asia covers over 17 million square miles. *Australia is the only continent without glaciers. *The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of all the oceans. *The Southern Ocean is often called the Antarct

Weather - Weather 10 Item / Activity Pack - Worksheets All these activities are available as separate activities in the Geo-Earth Sciences TPT Store. (Attention- You may have already purchased some of these activities) 10 Items included in this Pack are: - Each Activity does include answer keys - 1-Weather Fronts: – Introduction / Investigation Page 2-5 2-High – Low Pressure: - Introduction / Map Activity Page 6-9 3-Weather Maps I:- Weather Conditions / Forecast Practice Page 10-13 4-Wea

Continents and Oceans - Geography Basics - NOTE: Updated 6-22-2016 - Greenland is consider geographically part of North America. Page1 - Activity to learn about the 7 continents and 5 oceans of the world. Geography Basics introduces students to continents and Oceans with a coloring and labeling activity. Page2- Geography Basics II allows students to identify continents and oceans from a list bank. Page 3-4 Answer Keys These can be teacher led or individual activities for students. Nice r

Layers of the Earth - Introduction and Activity Target 4th - 9th grade Page 1: Introduction reading activity and "Fills Ins" covering the Layers of the Earth. layers include; Lithosphere - Asthensophere - Upper/Lower Mantle - Outer Core - Inner Core Page 2: Color layer diagram with matching activity with word bank based on page 1 information. Answer keys Included. Great Introduction, Review or Science Center Activity. See my other Science Activities at my Store- Layers of the Earth Mini-Pa

Phases of Matter -Phase Introduction and Phase Change Activity Introduce or review the concepts of the Phases of Matter with this reading activity and Phase Change diagram resource. Page 1- Introduction reading about the 3 main phases of matter and phase changes. "Fill In" questions included for quick check for understanding. Page2- Short description and diagram of Phase Changes. Includes: Freezing/Melting/Condensation/Boiling-Evaporation/Sublimation/Deposition Activity includes a coloring

Tornadoes - Lab Activity - USA Tornado Risk Map Note: This item is now part of the "Weather Pack" see below :Note Have students discover High Tornado Risk zones in the United states with this lab activity. Materials Needed: Colored Pencils/Access to USA Map/Calculator General information regarding Tornadoes/Weather is helpful Note: Please See Preview Link Above Page 1- Based on NOAA information, students color-code map of the United States based on NOAA Tornado Risk levels. Page 2- Students inte

Earthquake Investigation and Fault Types Teacher directed, Individual or Center activities - Page 1- Introduction or review activities for Earthquakes and Faults Word Bank fill-in focusing on earthquake faults, waves and parts. Page2-Fault Types Information about the following: Normal - Thrust - Strike Slip Faults Includes a short "What Type section at bottom of page. Appropriate topic connections - Earthquakes, Plate Tectonics, Earthquake Waves, Fault Types Answer Keys included Other E

Elements, Atoms, and Molecules - Reading and Practice Review, introduce or investigate Elements, Atoms and Molecules with this reading introduction. Students will be introduced to the basics of atoms, elements, molecules and compounds. Includes several "Fill-Ins' for checking for understanding or comprehension. Page 1- Elements, Atoms, and Molecule reading page with "Fill-Ins" Covers elements, periodic table, atoms, compounds and molecules in an introductory reading activity. Page2- Counting

Pangaea - Introduction and Evidence Map Lab activity Introduce students to Pangaea, the Earth's supercontinent, in this activity. Page1- Introduction to Pangaea and Alfred Wegener's "Ground Breaking" continental drift theory. Includes reading information and a set of "fill-Ins" questions. Page2- Evidence of Pangaea map activity. Students color code different rock and fossils groups found around the world on ancient Pangaea map. Page 3-4 Answer Keys. Great for teacher directed, individual or

Graph Types and Practice - Line-Bar-Circle Graphs Practice or review activity for students to demonstrate graphing skills. Page 1 - Line Graph Students plot the daily temperatures of June and interpret results. Page 2 - Bar Graph Students compare the growth of 2 different plants for 12 months and interpret results. Page 3 - Circle Graph Students compare the amount of different bugs living in a pond and interpret the results. Page 4-6 - Answer Keys Easy practice, science review, or basic i