earth science

earth science, fifth grade science, geology

Earth Science, Plan, Science

Teaching the geosphere spans elementary, middle, and high school. In fourth grade, kids do activities relating to changes in the surface of Earth. Then in fifth, they focus on interactions…

Earth’s Spheres Interactions – Fifth Grade Earth Science

May 25, 2022

earth science, fifth grade science, geology

Earth’s spheres interactions are generally taught in fifth grade. What’s the easiest way to present these earth science activities? Read on for ideas for teaching how the hydrosphere, geosphere, atmosphere,…

Communities Use Science Ideas to Protect Resources NGSS 5-ESS3-1

April 20, 2022

earth science, fifth grade science, hydrosphere

Communities use science ideas to protect resources. But how? In the United States, more than 16,000 wastewater treatment plants do this. Take a look at how you can teach NGSS…

Teaching Weather and Climate Activities for Kids

March 16, 2022

Teaching weather and climate? Try these activities! First, set up a classroom weather station. Then, teach kids how to read weather maps. Finally, explore climate patterns around the world. (more…)

What You Need to Teach Climate Zones – Tropical, Temperate, Arctic

March 13, 2022

Climate zones are easy to teach to younger kids. First, show them how to locate tropical, temperate, and arctic climates by latitude. Then explain how they can be affected by…

How to Teach Weather Maps Like a Pro

March 9, 2022

Weather maps are easy to read – with just a little instruction. Read on to find out how you can teach your kids to read, analyze, and forecast the weather.…

Classroom Weather Station – Posters, Recording Sheets, Graphs

March 6, 2022

Want to create a classroom weather station? First, teach kids about features and tools. Next, ask them to record daily data. Finally, they can graph their findings. And there you…

Finding Evidence of the Revolution of the Earth Around the Sun

January 26, 2022

Earth Science, Engage, Science

earth science, Earth's orbit, fifth grade science, NGSS 5-ESS1-2, space science

Find evidence of the revolution of the Earth around the Sun in everyday things. First, study the length and direction of shadows. Second, analyze patterns of day and night. Finally,…

What Causes Seasons – Teaching About Earth’s Tilt and Orbit

January 23, 2022

astronomy, earth science, Earth's tilt, space science, teaching seasons