$5 - $10 Earth Sciences Games (by date, oldest first)

What a fun and exciting way to get students interested in the forces of nature!!!! They will love this interactive, group cooperation activity.

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OBJECTIVE:
o Students will understand the devastating effect natural disasters have on people and the country economically in the 21st Century.
o Students will be able to identify the cause and effect of various natural disasters throughout history.

MATERIALS:
o Introduction videos to choose from.
o Cards duplication for research on a natural disaster
o Graphic organizer
o Laminated spinner (You may use the one provided or purchase spinners at a teacher’s store.)
o Metal brads, 1 per group
o Laminated game board, 1 per group
o One die per group for the enrichment game.
o Tape—tape down the board game to the desk or table for stabilization.
o Computers, library books, and other resources for research.
o Forces of Nature Thinking Chart for taking notes during presentations.

PREPARATION:
Set up the classroom desks or tables so that students are sitting in groups of three or four.

On the board, write the following in preparation for the game, providing lots of room below each category to place index cards.

5=Results in the most damage costs the most amount of funds for restoration.
1=Results in the least damage costs the least amount of funds for restoration.

INTRODUCTION:

Included with purchase.

INTRODUCTORY VIDEO: CHOOSE THE VIDEO YOU WISH YOUR STUDENTS TO VIEW TO INTRODUCE THEM TO NATURAL DISASTERS:

Video links are included with purchase.

PROCEDURE:
Students will begin by spinning the wheel on the Forces of Nature game. They will take turns spinning, yet the group will only spin 3-5 times to acquire 3-5 different natural disasters to research (Based on the teacher’s requirements). A list of natural disasters is provided below for which students can refer. Each group will receive 3-5 research cards (included below) which ask them to name the natural disaster they have chosen to (1) research, (2) provide the location, (3) describe the physical damage, (4) explain the cause and effect, and (5) give a total of the estimated cost of damage and restoration costs. Allow students 10-20 minutes to research and complete each card for each natural disaster they chose to research.

Students may need to use problem-solving skills to determine how they are going to get all 3-5 completed within the limited time frame, meaning they may have to divide them up between group members and then come back and share their information.

CLOSURE / EVALUATION:
On the top of the board list the categories below, leaving room for students to place their natural disaster cards underneath the numbering system.

(Included with purchase)

4=Results in the most physical damage cost the most amount of funds for restoration.
1=Results in the least physical damage costs the least amount of funds for restoration.

Provide students with a Forces of Nature Thinking Chart on which the audience can take notes while their classmates give presentations.

Using their cards, allow students, one team at a time, to present each of their natural disaster cards to the class. Direct them to place their card under one of the four categories of ratings on the board. Be sure to have tape available. Painter’s tape may be best.

Once the class has finished presentations and all cards are categorized on the board, allow the class to discuss what are the 10 Worst Natural Disasters from the presentations, from their lists on the board. This may require that cards be moved around from one category to another in order to determine the 10 Worst Natural Disasters. The discussion will be centered on physical damage & cost of restoration. If students wish to move a natural disaster to another category, they must support their decision with facts. At the end, you should have 10 natural disasters listed under Category 4. This will be what the class as a whole has decided is the most devastating natural disasters throughout history based on restoration costs.

ENRICHMENT REVIEW ACTIVITY:
Continue to play Forces of Nature:
(Game included with purchase.)

LIST OF NATURAL DISASTERS COVERED

BEFORE THE 20th CENTURY
The Black Death (1348)
The Great White Plaque (1600s)
North American Smallpox Epidemic (1775)
Antioch Earthquake (526)
Aleppo Earthquake (1138)

20TH CENTURY
Hurricane Andrew (1993)
Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Eruption (1985)
Tangshan Earthquake in China (1976)
Haiyuan Earthquake (1920)

(More listed with purchase.)

Disclaimer: One purchase is good for one teacher's usage (Unlimited class periods). For more than one teacher's use, please purchase additional licenses at a discounted rate. This product is under copyright with Geography & Math Made Easy.
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Make reviewing weathering and erosion fun with this engaging, collaborative game show! This weathering and erosion review game includes effects, vocabulary, types of weathering, landforms & features, and erosion processes. Quick and easy setup, plus clear directions makes this game perfect for centers or substitute days, too!

Lead your students to practice knowledge of weathering and erosion by exploring it in a fun way. Students will love working on the science concepts while working in teams with friendly competition, and won't even realize how much they're learning!

Here's what you'll get:

• 25 questions
• student recording sheet
• teacher directions

Your students will love practicing the weathering and erosion concepts with their teammates. They'll be engaged in discussions, and having friendly competition while reviewing their learning.

Prep is quick and easy... Just copy student recording sheets, display the game on the board, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class!

IMPORTANT!

You must have PowerPoint installed on your computer. Also, this file is not editable.

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Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Introduce your students to the wonders of nature with the Nature Explorer Journal for Kids! This comprehensive and interactive journal is designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for the outdoors. Perfect for classroom use, field trips, and outdoor education, this journal offers structured pages to help students observe, record, and reflect on their nature experiences.

Key Features:

• Interactive Prompts: Encourage detailed observations of plants, animals, and weather.
• Creative Activities: Includes nature art pages and scavenger hunts.
• Educational Content: Helps students learn to organize and document information scientifically.
• Reflection Pages: Prompts to reflect on discoveries.

This journal is a fantastic tool for integrating nature study into your curriculum. It enhances observational skills, and promotes environmental awareness. Use it for science lessons, nature walks, or as a writing resource.

Perfect For:

• Science and nature studies
• Outdoor education programs
• Environmental clubs
• Homeschooling
• Summer camps

Engage your students in meaningful outdoor learning with the Nature Explorer Journal for Kids!

Do you want to engage your students in learning about wildfires? Do you struggle to find an activity to motivate your students? Then download this Bundle Wildfires Activity Research WebQuest and Games on the Environment. Your students will learn all about wildfires including types of fires, causes, indigenous practices, benefits, facts, figures, and more!

WEBQUEST

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about wildfires with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

3 TRIVIA GAMES

In these engaging and educational trivia games about wildfires, your students will learn about the causes, facts, and figures of these natural disasters. Perfect for individuals, small groups, or the whole class, they can be used as an attention-getter, brain break, engaging opener, or built into your lesson plans!

A handout of questions is included to use as quiet seat work!

This resource includes:

• Multi-part question WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so that students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, and ready to go! Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• 40+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Handout of the questions (for quiet seat work)
• Instructions & Answer Key
• Website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

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Embark on a cosmic adventure with our "What's Your Space Name" Game. Tailored for kids and adults alike, this printable activity adds an interstellar twist to your space-themed session or astronaut celebration. Download, print, and let the space exploration begin!

►What you will receive:

You will receive PDF files. Name Tags and Sign Included.

Available in US letter size.

►How to use:

-Download

-Print

-Play and enjoy!

Spare some time in your class? How about this FUN & DIVERSE TASK CARDS BUNDLE!

How to Use This Resource?

• Whole Class Game: Scoot! Get your students moving with a fun game of Scoot. Place the task cards around the classroom and have students rotate, answering the question at each station before moving on.
• Fast Finishers' Challenge: Challenge early finishers to tackle these task cards as an enriching activity to solidify their understanding.
• Scientific Scavenger Hunt: Turn your classroom or schoolyard into a scientific scavenger hunt! Hide the task cards around the designated area and have students hunt for them, answering the questions they find.
• Science Jenga! Add a scientific twist to the classic game of Jenga! Number the Jenga blocks and assign each number to a specific task card. When a player pulls a block, another player reads the corresponding card and the first player answers the question.
• Formative Assessments: Use these task cards as quick quizzes or formative assessments to gauge student understanding of various science concepts.
• Interactive Whiteboard Fun: Project the task cards on your interactive whiteboard and have students brainstorm answers together as a class.