Earth science middle school

This resource is designed to help students engage in learning about the Earth's spheres and systems. Through the use of hands-on activities, students will explore the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. They will also learn about the interactions between these spheres and how they impact the Earth as a whole. By the end of this resource, students will have a better understanding of the Earth and its systems. Click to learn more!

Hi Teachers! If you’ve been following my blog, you may have seen recent posts about this new resource line, Interactive VocAppulary™! This resource is essentially an interactive vocabulary activity where students design apps for each vocabulary word for their themed Smartphone! What is unique about Interactive VocAPPulary™ is that it combines the use of

The Weather & Atmosphere STEM Activity is a fun and interactive way to teach students about wind and atmospheric pressure!

Ready for this?! Here are 11 of my favorite earth science apps and earth science websites for teachers! Lots of choices for your classroom.

These rock cycle activities are perfect for middle school Earth science or geology lessons! The hands-on project ideas are sure to be a hit. Who wouldn't want to make an edible 3d model of a rock? These rock activities for kids are also a great addition to a homeschool unit study!

Workbooks for teaching middle school Earth Science. Life- simplified.

The next chapter in the Earth Science Interactive Notebook series features Earth’s Atmosphere which will focus on the following concepts

If you have computers in your classroom or access to a computer cart I'm sure that you are always looking for new websites to use with the kids (I know that I am). Here are some sites for you to try out. Earthquake Monitor - this is a website that allows you to monitor where earthquakes are occurring and what magnitude each is Visible Geology - this website allows you to visualize various geologic formations such as folding and tilting as well as topographic features. Some of this site might…

Discover the ultimate 6th-grade science sketch note bundle! Engage your students with stunning sketch notes and worksheets. This comprehensive resource offers 16 products covering various topics like weather patterns, ocean currents, the water cycle, genetics, thermal energy transfer, and more. With digital and print quizzes, slideshows, and detailed notebook set-up instructions, this bundle is perfect for your 6th grade science class.

Learn about the phases of the moon with a favorite cookie. Here's how to make Oreo moon phases for fun edible astronomy.

Use paper plates to make this simple earth science activity, a Layers of the Earth Project inspired by The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth.

Are your middle school students bored in class? In the midst of a challenging year, engage your students by taking your science lessons outside! In this blog post, learn 7 fun science topics to talk about while outdoors. #6thgrade #7thgrade #8thgrade

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Plate Tectonics for Middle School Science Plate tectonics is a theory explaining the structure of the earth's crust and many associated phenomena as resulting from the interaction of rigid lithospheric plates which move slowly over the underlying mantle. Students need engaging experiences with science! Students in 6th through 8th grade really benefit from having engaging labs, high-quality nonfiction text to read, and clever interactive notebook flaps and folds.

Increase engagement and deepen learning through student talk. I love using card sorts with real-world phenomena to spark discussion about changes in ecosystems.

Are you a middle school science teacher that struggles with the beginning of each class period? I was that teacher until I started using bell ringers or warm-ups when students come into my classroom each day. In this blog post, I tell you how you can use bell ringers as a classroom management tool for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. If you want your students to have a set routine when they enter your classroom each period and review concepts at the same time, this blog post is for you.

5th Grade NGSS Earth Sphere Interactions Phenomena

This past summer, like all the summers before in our homeschooling journey, the kids and I spent our days exploring one part of God's creation. Since we live in the tundra for nearly nine months of the year, our ability to investigate nature is limited to summer time. (This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy for full details.) Using some delight-directed planning, we usually choose one nature topic to investigate all summer long. This year, the children…

What causes Day and Night? Rotation. What causes seasons? The tilt of the Earth and uneven heating of the Earth’s surface. 5th grade