Less than $5 3rd Grade Earth Sciences Printables (by date, oldest first)

This printable contains a set of Earth Day Readers about Pollution. These Earth Day readers are perfect to teach your learners about pollution and its effects on Earth. Learners will also be exposed to real-life images of pollution and its damage to the environment as well as ways that can help to conserve and protect our Earth from damage.

The printable contains real-life photos (except for 3 clipart images)

This packs contains:

- 5 Easy Readers

Topics Included:

- Pollution (10 pages)

- Air Pollution (14 pages)

- Water Pollution (21 pages)

- Land Pollution (25 pages)

- Reducing Pollution (22 pages)

Content of the books:

- Pollution: General overview of pollution

- Air Pollution: Mentions about what it is and what are the main causes.

- Water Pollution: Mentions about what it is and what are the main causes.

- Land Pollution: Mentions about what it is and what are the main causes.

- Reducing Pollution: Mentions several ways that pollution can be reduced.

These easy readers are in a simple print, cut, and staple format! Also, you can choose to print the easy readers in color OR choose to print in grayscale in your printer settings.

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- Community Helpers Vocabulary Words Bundle (with real photos!)

- Football Math Centers

- Spring Number Bond Task Cards

- Multiplication Fact Booklets

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Curious about the diverse world of lizards and want to make learning about them engaging for students? Our Lizards of the World Worksheets are the perfect solution! This resource offers a deep dive into the fascinating lives of 15 unique lizard species, providing students with hands-on activities that bring these creatures to life.

What’s Inside:

• 15 Detailed Worksheets: Explore species like the Gila Monster, Komodo Dragon, Leopard Gecko, and more.
• Interactive Learning: Each worksheet includes a map for students to color in the species' habitat, along with details on whether the lizard is venomous, endangered, and more.
• Engage & Educate: Perfect for enhancing lessons on reptiles, ecosystems, or conservation.

These worksheets are ideal for teachers, homeschoolers, and anyone looking to add an exciting element to their science curriculum. Get ready to inspire young minds with the wonders of the reptile world!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

Are you looking for a creative and educational way to keep children engaged during the winter months? Our Winter Writing Crafts for Kids offer the perfect blend of writing practice and hands-on crafting.

This resource includes a variety of winter-themed writing prompts paired with fun crafts, available in both black and white and color. Ideal for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers, these activities are designed to inspire creativity and improve writing skills while celebrating the magic of winter.

What’s Included:

• Winter Writing Prompts with Crafts:
  • Beanie
  • Mitten
  • Penguin
  • Snowman
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Snowflake
  • Polar Bear
  • Pine Tree Cone

Benefits of Winter Writing Crafts for Kids:

• Enhances Writing Skills: Engaging prompts encourage children to practice their writing and storytelling skills.
• Stimulates Creativity: Combines writing with crafting to keep children entertained and inspired.
• Seasonal Fun: Winter-themed activities make learning relevant and enjoyable during the winter months.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom activities, homeschooling projects, or fun at-home crafts.

Why Choose Our Winter Writing Crafts for Kids?

• Engaging and Fun: Combines the joy of crafting with the educational benefits of writing practice.
• Easy to Use: Ready-to-print prompts and craft templates in both black and white and color.
• Educational Value: Supports literacy development, fine motor skills, and creativity.
• High-Quality Designs: Beautifully designed crafts that capture the spirit of winter.

Bring the magic of winter into your learning activities with our Winter Writing Crafts for Kids. Perfect for enhancing writing skills, stimulating creativity, and celebrating the winter season.

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

Are you looking for a creative way to teach your homeschooler about the diversity of rainforest ecosystems? Our Rainforest Animals Cut and Paste Crafts set provides an immersive crafting experience that brings the vibrant world of the rainforest to life. Featuring a range of animals from anacondas to gorillas, this craft set is perfect for children to learn about wildlife while honing their artistic skills.

Embark on a crafting adventure into the depths of the rainforest with our Rainforest Animals Cut and Paste Crafts! Ideal for homeschooling families, this set includes beautifully designed templates of various rainforest creatures, both in color and black and white. Children can explore the fascinating biodiversity of rainforests through a hands-on, engaging art project that complements science and geography lessons.

KEY FEATURES:

• Wide Range of Animals: Includes templates for an anaconda, bee, piranha, panda, tree frog, tiger, orangutan, monkey, frilled lizard, ant, and gorilla.
• Dual Format: Each animal comes in both black and white for custom coloring and pre-colored for quicker assembly.
• Educational Benefits: Teaches children about rainforest ecosystems, animal habitats, and the importance of biodiversity.
• Skill Development: Enhances fine motor skills, following instructions, and creative expression through cutting and pasting activities.
• Flexible Learning Tool: Perfect for integrating into environmental science, biology, or art classes, providing a versatile resource for various educational themes.
• Interactive Learning: Encourages children to create their own rainforest scenes, fostering understanding of how these animals interact in their natural habitat.

Our Rainforest Animals Cut and Paste Crafts kit is an excellent resource for homeschoolers looking to add a fun, educational dimension to their curriculum. This craft set not only promotes learning about one of the most crucial ecosystems on our planet but also engages children in creative activities that help them appreciate the beauty and importance of wildlife conservation.

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

Curious about what lies beneath our feet? Our Layers of the Soil Lift Out Foldable Craft offers a fascinating hands-on experience for homeschoolers to explore the different layers of soil, from topsoil to bedrock. This educational craft provides a tangible way to understand soil composition and the importance of each layer in supporting plant life and ecosystems.

Delve into the world beneath the surface with our Layers of the Soil Foldable Craft! This engaging and educational resource is designed to help homeschool students grasp the complexities of soil science through a fun and interactive craft activity. Perfect for integrating into earth science lessons, this craft allows students to visually and physically explore the various layers of soil, enhancing their understanding of the natural world.

KEY FEATURES

• Detailed Craft Kit: Includes components to create a foldable display of soil layers, each distinctly colored and labeled: topsoil, subsoil, parent material, and bedrock.
• Educational Benefits: Teaches students about the composition and function of different soil layers and their role in ecology and plant growth.
• Interactive Learning: Students can lift out each layer to explore its unique characteristics, promoting active learning and retention.
• Supports Various Subjects: Ideal for homeschool lessons in geography, environmental science, and agriculture.
• Creative and Practical: Encourages the development of fine motor skills and artistic creativity through crafting, while providing practical insights into earth science.

This Layers of the Soil Lift Out Foldable Craft is not only a valuable educational tool for homeschoolers but also a fun way to bring earth science lessons to life, fostering a deeper appreciation for the environment and the complex systems that sustain life.

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

WHAT IS A DIORAMA?

A diorama is a 3D scene designed to depict a particular topic or concept. These miniature scenes are assembled using various materials layered together, often within a shoebox or similar container, to visually represent different aspects of the chosen subject.

Students can construct a diorama by cutting, coloring, painting, and gluing different components inside the box. This allows them to create models that convey specific scenarios like historical events or animals in their habitats. They can enhance their scenes by incorporating natural elements like grass, sand, or twigs.

While these dioramas don't come with strict assembly guidelines, students should familiarize themselves with the subject first and then creatively use provided materials to design their unique diorama. This hands-on activity encourages learning in a fun and engaging way.

SIMPLY PRINT - Print the pieces on sturdy cardstock and allow students to explore as an extension of their lesson plans.

Are you on the lookout for an engaging and educational activity that captures the essence of autumn while teaching about wildlife? Our Autumn 3D Animal Crafts are the perfect fit, especially for homeschoolers! This craft kit allows children to create and learn about various animals that thrive in autumnal settings.

Here’s why this kit is an invaluable addition to your educational activities:

• Diverse Animal Set: Includes beautifully designed crafts of an owl, hedgehog, fox, squirrel, rabbit, deer, bear, and bird, each with their unique autumnal foliage and habitats.
• Educational Value: Learn about different animals and their habitats as you build each model, enhancing knowledge of biology and ecology.
• Creative Play: Encourages creativity and fine motor skills as kids assemble and decorate their 3D animals with leaves and various foliage included in the kit.
• Seasonal Themes: Perfect for embracing the autumn season, these crafts reflect the natural changes and colors of the environment, making learning contextual and visually appealing.
• Homeschooling Resource: An excellent tool for homeschool curricula, these crafts can be used to supplement lessons in science, nature studies, and art.

Bring the beauty of autumn and the animal kingdom into your home or classroom with our Autumn 3D Animal Crafts. It's an ideal way to engage young minds in a fun, artistic, and educational way!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

Searching for a thrilling way to spark your child's interest in dinosaurs? Our Dinosaur Activity Mats are just what you need! These mats take kids on a prehistoric adventure while enhancing their cognitive skills.

• 2 Dinosaur Themed Activity Mats: Filled with dino-themed puzzles and activities.
• Answer Keys Included: Convenient solutions provided for both mats.
• Fun and Educational: Combines engaging entertainment with learning opportunities.

Perfect for home, classroom, or travel, these mats are sure to excite young dinosaur enthusiasts while keeping them learning and engaged!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

Are you on the hunt for a fun and educational activity that introduces young minds to the fascinating world of landforms? Your search ends here! Introducing our "Exploring Landforms: Educational Color by Numbers" resource – a fantastic tool designed to captivate, educate, and entertain little learners as they embark on a colorful journey through different landforms.

Here's what you can expect from our Landform Color by Numbers resource:

• Diverse Landform Exploration: Our resource includes 8 unique color by numbers pages, each highlighting a different landform, from mountains to oceans and everything in between. Children will not only enjoy coloring but also learn about these geographic features.
• Educational and Engaging: These color by numbers pages go beyond simple coloring; they are a bridge between art and education. They offer a hands-on approach to learning about landforms in a way that is engaging and memorable.
• Boosting Fine Motor Skills: Coloring within the lines and matching numbers to colors is an excellent way to develop fine motor skills, helping children improve their hand-eye coordination and control.
• Encouraging Learning Through Play: Learning becomes most effective when it's enjoyable, and these pages ensure that children have a blast while expanding their knowledge about the Earth's geography.
• Enhancing Numeracy Skills: As children match numbers to colors, they enhance their numeracy skills and practice basic counting, setting a strong foundation for future mathematical learning.

Our "Exploring Landforms: Educational Color by Numbers" resource is a valuable addition to any parent's or educator's toolkit. Whether you're a teacher looking for engaging classroom activities or a parent seeking educational and entertaining resources at home, this resource is tailor-made for you. Watch as young learners immerse themselves in the world of landforms, coloring their way to knowledge. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make learning about geography both fun and educational. Grab your resource today and let the exploration of landforms begin!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

Looking for an engaging and educational way to teach students about snowflakes? Our Snowflakes Activity Set is the perfect resource! Dive into the fascinating world of snowflakes with a variety of worksheets that blend science, vocabulary, and art, making learning both fun and informative.

What’s Included:

• Life Cycle of a Snowflake: Explore how snowflakes form and develop with detailed diagrams.
• Types of Snowflakes: Learn about different snowflake patterns and their unique characteristics.
• Snow Vocabulary: Enhance language skills with snow-themed vocabulary exercises.
• How to Draw a Snowflake: Step-by-step guides to help students master the art of drawing snowflakes.
• Pattern Block Mat Templates: Creative activities to build snowflake patterns using pattern blocks.

This activity set is perfect for winter-themed lessons, combining scientific exploration with creative expression. Ideal for teachers, homeschoolers, and parents looking to add a touch of winter wonder to their educational activities!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

Are you looking for an engaging and educational way to inspire your child’s interest in space exploration and astronauts? Our Astronaut Activity Set Worksheets and Crafts is the perfect solution!

This comprehensive set includes a variety of space-themed worksheets and crafts that provide a fun and interactive way for children to learn about astronauts and space travel. Ideal for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers, this resource encourages creativity, critical thinking, and a love for science.

What’s Included:

• Writing Prompt Worksheets
• Astronaut Application Worksheet
• How to Draw an Astronaut Page
• Cut & Paste Build an Astronaut Craft
  Coloring Page About Neil Armstrong

Why Choose Our Astronaut Activity Set Worksheets and Crafts?

• Engaging and Educational: Keeps children entertained while teaching them about space and astronauts.
• Easy to Use: Ready-to-print materials that are simple to use in various educational settings.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for use in the classroom, at home, or as part of homeschooling activities.
• High-Quality Designs: Beautifully designed worksheets and crafts that capture children's attention and make learning fun.

Transform your space lessons with our Astronaut Activity Set Worksheets and Crafts and provide your child with a fun and educational experience. Perfect for enhancing interest in space, encouraging creativity, and learning about astronauts. Get your set today and let your child explore the wonders of space!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

Curious about how to teach your students about clouds in an engaging way? Our Cloud Activity Set is the perfect tool to make learning about weather and clouds fun and educational! This set is designed to help children understand different cloud types and weather patterns through interactive activities.

• Cloud Types Poster: Learn about cirrus, stratus, and other cloud types.
• Multiple Choice Questions: Test knowledge with cloud-themed questions.
• "What Are Clouds?" Worksheet: A fill-in-the-word activity to reinforce learning.
• How Clouds Form Poster: Visual guide to understanding cloud formation.
• Cloud and Weather Observation Sheet: Track and record daily weather and cloud changes.

This activity set is ideal for home, classroom, or homeschool settings, making it easy to explore the fascinating world of clouds and weather with your students!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

Are you looking for a captivating way to teach kids about the incredible life cycle of stars? Our Star Life Cycle Foldouts offer a hands-on, educational craft that takes children through the fascinating stages of stellar evolution. From the birth of a star in a nebula to its final stages as a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole, these foldouts provide a visual and descriptive journey through each phase of a star's life.

Perfect for science lessons, astronomy units, or at-home learning, this craft activity makes complex astronomical concepts accessible and engaging for children. By assembling each foldout, kids will gain a deeper understanding of how stars evolve over time, making it an ideal resource for sparking interest in the wonders of space.

Illuminate the life cycle of stars with our Star Life Cycle Foldouts, and help your kids explore the birth, growth, and dramatic endings of stars in a creative and educational way!

IN ADDITION, this resource also includes an information handout about Life Cycles. This handout is designed to enhance students' comprehension by providing detailed explanations of the various stages of life cycles found in nature. Through this resource, students will develop a more profound understanding of how living organisms grow, change, and adapt over time, fostering a deeper connection with the natural world and promoting critical thinking about biological processes.

Wild weather! Teach about what people do to prepare for storms, hurricanes, and wild winter weather! (Safety and emergency preparation). Includes: Crossword Puzzle and Word Search Puzzle (that reinforces vocabulary words used in the Crossword).

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Topics explored: weather | storms | storm | weather preparations | autumn | fall | winter

Two fall gravity word puzzles and Sir Isaac Newton introduction: Things That Fall Puzzle page, which explores the concept of gravity through a fun word search and “secret code” fill-in puzzle.

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Vocabulary Words Included:

acorns apples comets empires grades hail Humpty Dumpty leaves London Bridge meteors night olives parachutes peaches pears pecans people rain snowflakes stars sweat tears temperatures water balloons

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Celebrate Earth Day with this Find Someone Who printable game! This activity makes a great icebreaker, morning meeting activity or brain break activity in your kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade and fifth grade classes. Students will walk around the room and try to find classmates that fit into various Earth Day themed categories, such as "find someone who has planted a tree before."

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What's included:

• 1 Find Someone Who worksheet with 16 boxes for students to fill in
• Editable Google Slides file (option with and without clipart)

Some examples included:

• Find someone who turns off the water when brushing their teeth.
• Find someone who uses a reusable cup at school.
• Find someone who has created something with recycled materials.

More Earth Day Resources:

Earth Day Would You Rather

Earth Day Symmetry Drawings

Earth Day Activity Packet

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Spring Zoomed In

Spring Would You Rather

Spring Guess the Emoji Phrase

Spring Mega Game Bundle

*Note this product may be used in brick and mortar classes as well as virtual systems like Outschool

Dive deep into the fascinating world of plant biology with the 'Window Display Garden Kit: Lima Bean Growth Journey & Educational Journal'. This innovative educational tool is meticulously crafted to offer young learners a tangible and interactive way to explore the life cycle of plants, making it an indispensable resource for educators, homeschooling paren

ts, and science enthusiasts. Designed to captivate and educate, this kit bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world observation, providing a comprehensive learning experience that nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for nature.

At the heart of this kit is the window display garden, a clear, easy-to-setup module that allows students to plant and observe the growth of lima beans in real-time. This transparent approach not only demystifies the process of germination and plant development but also engages students in a daily discovery journey, watching as seeds sprout roots, shoot up stems, and unfurl leaves, all in the comfort of their classroom or home.

Accompanying the window garden is the 'Educational Journal', a carefully designed workbook that guides students through each phase of the lima bean's growth. From germination to maturity, the journal is filled with prompts, questions, and activities tailored to encourage detailed observation and thoughtful reflection. It serves as a personal logbook where students can record data, sketch their observations, and note changes, fostering a scientific mindset and enhancing their understanding of plant biology.

The integration of this kit into learning environments supports key educational standards and objectives, making science accessible and enjoyable. It prompts discussions about photosynthesis, ecosystems, and the importance of plants to human life, tying into broader curriculum themes and encouraging interdisciplinary learning.

Enhance your plant science curriculum with our comprehensive "Complete Plant Growth Bundle: Editable Slides & Lima Bean Growth Journal Kit." This bundle includes two essential educational resources designed to provide a thorough understanding of plant growth.

1. What Do Plants Need to Grow - The Science of Plant Growth: Editable Slides:

• • In-Depth Content: 15 detailed slides covering sunlight, water, nutrients, and soil.
  • Editable and Customizable: Tailor the content to fit your lesson plans.
  • Engaging Visuals: Includes vibrant images and diagrams to enhance learning.

2. Window Display Garden Kit: Lima Bean Growth Journey & Educational Journal:

• • Interactive Learning: Hands-on activities to observe the growth of lima beans.
  • Educational Journal: Track and document the growth journey with guided prompts.
  • Window Display: Create a visual classroom display to showcase the plant growth process.

Key Benefits:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Teach the complete plant growth cycle with theory and practical application.
• Engaging and Interactive: Keep students interested with hands-on activities and editable content.
• Curriculum-Aligned: Perfectly suited for elementary and middle school science classes.

Empower your teaching and inspire your students with this all-inclusive plant growth bundle. Ideal for both classroom and remote learning environments. Download now to bring the science of plant growth to life!

Celebrate Earth Day with these crafts and writing activities! These are just what you need to supplement your lessons in teaching about how we care for the Earth. Each hat/headband is in black and white so students can use their creativity to color their choice and then they can respond to the writing prompt.

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What's Included

5 black & white crowns with writing prompts

3 extra extension bands students can also color

Prompts Included

We can protect our Earth by...

I show love to the Earth by...

I can help Earth grow by...

I love the Earth because...

I take care of the Earth when I...

Directions

• Print and allow your students to color the crown and extender piece.
• Choose your favorite or let your students choose!
• Crowns typically hold up better if they are printed on cardstock or construction paper.
• You can also use a sentence strip or piece of bulletin board border as the band.
• I have included extra extension bands if needed.

More Earth Day Resources

Earth Day Roll & Read

Earth Day Roll & Race Multiplication & Division

Earth Day Roll & Race Addition & Subtraction

More Crowns

End of Year Crowns

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Celebrate Earth Day with this craft and writing activity! This is just what you need to supplement your lessons in teaching about how we care for the Earth. Each hat/headband is in black and white so students can use their creativity to color their choice and then they can respond to the writing prompt. This crown is perfect for kindergarten, first grade, second grade and third grade students!

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What's Included:

• 1 black & white crowns with writing prompts
• Extra extension bands students can also color

Prompt Included

• I show love to the Earth by...

Directions

• Print and allow your students to color the crown and extender piece.
• Choose your favorite or let your students choose!
• Crowns typically hold up better if they are printed on cardstock or construction paper.
• You can also use a sentence strip or piece of bulletin board border as the band.
• I have included extra extension bands if needed.

More Earth Day Resources

Earth Day Craft Crowns + Writing Prompts

Earth Day Roll & Race Multiplication & Division

Earth Day Roll & Race Addition & Subtraction

Earth Day Roll & Read Phonics Games

Make reviewing the layers of the earth fun with this engaging hands-on 3D diorama science craft project! Students learn about earth layers and then decorate a shoe box based on what they learned! Students are responsible for decorating the box and putting a creative scene inside that represents the layers of the earth. Students love it when they get to do projects and make their learning come to life!

Here’s what you’ll get:

• colorful earth layers
• black and white earth layers
• black and white labels
• rubric for easy grading
• research page for students to record their learning
• planning page for students to map out how they want their diorama to look

What is a diorama?

A diorama is a three-dimensional scene built to illustrate a topic. Dioramas are small scenes created with layers of materials. A diorama can be made out of a shoe box or similar box that includes a variety of information and pictures about a topic.

Students create a diorama by cutting, coloring, painting, and gluing pieces inside the box to create a model that shows a situation, such as a historical event or animals in their natural environment. Students can be encouraged to add real features such as grass, sand, sticks, etc.

The dioramas do not come with specific assembly instructions. Students should learn about the layers of the earth first, and use the pieces within this resource to creatively build their own unique diorama! This is a fun way for students to learn and get hands-on with the lesson/topic.

Prep is quick and easy... print the pieces on cardstock for durability and let your students explore the water as an enrichment activity to your lesson plan.

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