Earth Science Activities and Lesson Plans Bundle for Middle School Science

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5th - 8th, Homeschool

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Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

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NGSSHS-ESS2-3

NGSSHS-ESS2-1

NGSSMS-ESS2-2

NGSSMS-ESS2-1

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Access a comprehensive array of Earth Science resources with Earth Science Activities and Lesson Plans Bundle, curated by Teacher Toy Shop! Topics covered include volcanoes, parts of the earth, rocks and minerals, weathering, and plate tectonics. There are hands-on labs that follow the scientific method, STEM paper-engineered models to build, and hilarious reading passages with activities.

This all-inclusive bundle provides educators with a wealth of engaging materials to enrich their Earth Science curriculum. From science worksheets to hands-on science projects, this bundle offers a diverse range of resources to suit various teaching needs and learning objectives.

Explore a variety of Earth Science topics through these meticulously crafted lesson plans and activities. With a focus on fostering inquiry-based learning and critical thinking skills, these resources align with STEM and STEAM principles, providing students with a holistic understanding of the natural world.

By investing in this bundle, educators gain access to not only current resources, but also future additions at no extra cost! Stay ahead of the curve with this continuously updated collection of Earth Science materials, ensuring that your teaching remains fresh and engaging year after year. Whether you're a seasoned educator or new to the field, this bundle offers a valuable resource to enhance your teaching and inspire student learning.

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NGSSMS-ESS2-3

Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to provide evidence of the past plate motions. Examples of data include similarities of rock and fossil types on different continents, the shapes of the continents (including continental shelves), and the locations of ocean structures (such as ridges, fracture zones, and trenches). Paleomagnetic anomalies in oceanic and continental crust are not assessed.

NGSSHS-ESS2-3

Develop a model based on evidence of Earth’s interior to describe the cycling of matter by thermal convection. Emphasis is on both a one-dimensional model of Earth, with radial layers determined by density, and a three-dimensional model, which is controlled by mantle convection and the resulting plate tectonics. Examples of evidence include maps of Earth’s three-dimensional structure obtained from seismic waves, records of the rate of change of Earth’s magnetic field (as constraints on convection in the outer core), and identification of the composition of Earth’s layers from high-pressure laboratory experiments.

NGSSHS-ESS2-1

Develop a model to illustrate how Earth’s internal and surface processes operate at different spatial and temporal scales to form continental and ocean-floor features. Emphasis is on how the appearance of land features (such as mountains, valleys, and plateaus) and sea-floor features (such as trenches, ridges, and seamounts) are a result of both constructive forces (such as volcanism, tectonic uplift, and orogeny) and destructive mechanisms (such as weathering, mass wasting, and coastal erosion). Assessment does not include memorization of the details of the formation of specific geographic features of Earth’s surface.

NGSSMS-ESS2-2

Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth’s surface at varying time and spatial scales. Emphasis is on how processes change Earth’s surface at time and spatial scales that can be large (such as slow plate motions or the uplift of large mountain ranges) or small (such as rapid landslides or microscopic geochemical reactions), and how many geoscience processes (such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and meteor impacts) usually behave gradually but are punctuated by catastrophic events. Examples of geoscience processes include surface weathering and deposition by the movements of water, ice, and wind. Emphasis is on geoscience processes that shape local geographic features, where appropriate.

NGSSMS-ESS2-1

Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process. Emphasis is on the processes of melting, crystallization, weathering, deformation, and sedimentation, which act together to form minerals and rocks through the cycling of Earth’s materials. Assessment does not include the identification and naming of minerals.

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