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Quizlet

Quizlet: 6th Grade: Earth Science Vocabulary: Test

For Students 6th
This interactive assessment features 7 matching, 7 multiple-choice, and 6 true/false questions over 102 terms relating to Earth Science and their definitions.
Activity
Quizlet

Quizlet: 6th Grade: Earth Science Vocabulary: Flashcards

For Students 6th
This set of interactive flashcards focuses on 102 terms relating to Earth Science and their definitions.
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Quizlet

Quizlet: Earth's Resources Science Vocabulary Quiz

For Students 3rd
Interactive matching and multiple choice activities covering third grade Earth science vocabulary.
Interactive
Scholastic

Scholastic: Science Labelling Game

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In a series of five interactive science games, students first study labeled diagrams to learn the names of the Earth's layers, of a flower's parts, of a fish's anatomy, of the human respiratory system, and of layers of the atmosphere....
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Vocabulary Words in Context

For Teachers 5th Standards
In this lesson, 5th graders will use context clues as they learn new science vocabulary words through listening, reading and discussing the new content. The terms are associated with the reshaping of the earth's surface.
Handout
Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Abc's of Indiana Geology 2 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
One of four sets of 26 ABC cards that have definitions and descriptions of geologic terms and earth science concepts.
Handout
Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Abc's of Indiana Geology 1 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
One of four sets of 26 ABC cards that have definitions and descriptions of geologic terms and earth science concepts.
Activity
Quizlet

Quizlet: Earth's Resources: 3rd Grade Science Vocabulary: Flashcards

For Students 3rd
This set of interactive flashcards focuses on 16 vocabulary words related to the earth's resources.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Rocks and Minerals Find It! Quiz

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the online "Little Explorers" picture dictionary to seek answers to questions about rocks and minerals. This exercise, which promotes dictionary use, deductive reasoning, and earth science vocabulary, would work well with...
Handout
PBS

Pbs Kids: Sid the Science Kid: Glossary: Speaking Science

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A glossary of science terms, including terms for life, earth, and physical science.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Earth Science Hurricanes

For Teachers 4th - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares information about tropical storms and hurricanes. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
Article
Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: How Earth's Surface Morphs

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on how the surface of the Earth changes over time. Includes a list of vocabulary words from the article.
Article
Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Asteroid Impacts May Have Sparked Life

For Students 4th - 7th
Article reports on a new study that claims that the energy released from asteroid collisions may have sparked life on Earth. Includes a list of key vocabulary.
Interactive
Math Science Nucleus

I. Science Ma Te: Integrating Science, Math and Technology

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site offers a wealth of online textbook-related materials that encourage the discovery of science in the world around us. Enter the site to access material on specific topics. Each section contains reading material (complete with...
Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Ecosystems: Water Cycle

For Students 3rd - 5th
Watch an animated video on the water cycle, become familiar with related vocabulary terms, and then quiz yourself on the parts of the water cycle, and review your answers when you're done. Site includes guidelines for a lesson entitled...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Water on the Earth

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage discusses the processes of weathering and erosion, along with their effects. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Earth 2072

For Students 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about what school might be like in the future. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Lesson Plans Library K 5

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This resource presents a lesson plan library which holds hundreds of lesson plans organized by grade level and subject area. Often rooted with an Internet research piece, each lesson plan contains specific objectives, procedures,...
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Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

Jefferson Lab: Reading Comprehension Passages

For Students 9th - 10th
Thirty-three cloze reading passages on various scientific passages including the scientific method, the water cycle, earth science, atoms, elements, cell division, body systems, and more.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: A Volcano Erupts

For Teachers K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage describes a volacano and an eruption of a volcano. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Patterned Paragraphs

For Students 6th - 7th
Students will learn about the importance of including specific details when writing. Students will watch the teacher model "How to Make a Peanut Butter Sandwich." Then student will replicate the process for writing with specificity as...
Interactive
Scholastic

Scholastic: Diagramando a La Ciencia

For Students 3rd - 5th
Fun interactive Spanish site where students will be able to review science vocabulary related with the earth, atmosphere, respiratory system, flower parts and fish anatomy. It provides the English version and different levels of difficulty.
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NASA

Nasa Space Place: El Space Place

For Students 3rd - 8th
NASA's space science site for kids - en Espanol. Features a wide range of activities, including games, projects, animations, and more. Also contains useful information on basic physics, chemistry, and other natural sciences, offering...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Water Woes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction piece includes information about the world's water shortage. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...