6th Grade Earth Sciences Activities

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Engage your students with this comprehensive Lunar Eclipse Activity Set, designed to help them have a basic understanding of the Lunar Eclipse. This set includes a variety of activities suitable for students in grades 2, 3, 4, 5, and even 6.

This activity set includes four different activities that challenge students to learn new vocabulary, facts, and perspectives related to Lunar eclipses.

The activities are:

• Word Search Puzzle: Find 30 hidden words related to the Lunar Eclipse in a grid of letters. The words can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or backward.
• Crossword Puzzle: Solve 15 clues to fill in the crossword puzzle with words related to the Lunar eclipse.
• Word Scramble: Unscramble 11 words related to the Lunar eclipse and write them in the correct spaces.
• Vocabulary Passage: Read a short passage about the Lunar Eclipse and fill in the blank spaces with the correct words from the vocabulary list. The passage introduces some important terms and concepts related to this celestial event.

You can use this product as a whole-class activity, homework assignment, small group, or independent activity.

Each activity comes with an answer key for teachers and allows students to check their work independently.

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Uncover the fascinating world of our planet with this 5-resource comprehensive bundle.

What's Included:

• Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition Sorting Cards: Reinforce understanding of these Earth-shaping forces through hands-on sorting.
• Cut & Paste Earth Layers: Visualize Earth's internal structure with a fun and interactive activity.
• Types of Plate Boundaries Notes & Puzzle: Master the concept of plate tectonics through informative notes and a fun puzzle.
• Types of Rocks Interactive Notebook & Sort: Explore the rock cycle with interactive notes and sorting activity.
• Journey to the Center of the Earth Writing Prompt: Ignite imagination and writing skills with a creative prompt.

This bundle offers a variety of activities to cater to different learning styles and make Earth science exciting and accessible.

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Save 20% on 15 books from the What Is? and What Was? book series. Each one includes a book report flipbook template and a comprehensive reading comprehension digital lesson (with a built-in reward system).

The books in the series include:

1. What Was the Age of Exploration?
2. What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888?
3. What Was the Wild West?
4. What Was the Donner Party?
5. What Was the Ice Age?
6. What Was the Boston Tea Party?
7. What Was Ellis Island?
8. What Was the Great Depression?
9. What Was the Plague?
10. What Was the Titanic
11. What Were the Salem Witch Trials?
12. What is Climate Change?
13. What is the Constitution?
14. What is the Coronavirus Disease COVID-19?
15. What is the Women's Rights Movement?

This product is easy to use:

1. Print the template (same template for every book in this series), cut along the dotted line on each page, then staple the top to create the flipbooks (students can do this on their own).
2. Read the book (independently or as a class/group)
3. Click through the Google reading comprehension digital lesson (no-prep required!)
4. Students fill out the template independently/homework or as a class or group. In my class, we work on the book report template together through each section of the lesson.

The sections of the reading comprehension digital lesson and 9-page book report template include (along with the built-in reward system):

• book title info
• rating & review
• vocabulary
• facts
• text ideas
• series of events
• making life connections
• what I learned
• questions I have
• setting/subject
• interesting event
• important event

Are you looking for a fun and motivating lesson for students to learn the physical features and landforms of Africa? Providing students with this hands-on activity will get them excited and give them the drive and desire to learn. Students will dig in as you have them research physical features and landforms, then build a clay model of Africa.

This higher-level learning activity will require them to think about and compare the size, shape & distance of landforms as one would when examining a map projection. Each student will become a team player as they work cooperatively to reach their goal.

This lesson plan includes everything you need:

• Teacher instructions
• Student handouts
• Evaluations
• A grading rubric

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With this earth science lesson, students will learn about deforestation. Why is it being done, and the impact it has on the Earth. There is an article to read and a graphic organizer to fill out. There are also questions and a video suggestion for after reading, posters to stimulate discussion, and suggestions for even more follow-up. This would make for a great sub-plan.

*This lesson is part of the MS-3ESS-4 Unit.

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Introduce a fun and engaging way to review and learn about the Interactions of Earth Systems with our new domino puzzle! This valuable resource is a great addition to any science class and is suitable for students of all ages.

Our domino puzzle features common terms related to the Interactions of Earth Systems, including climate, condensation, evaporation, precipitation, pressure, process, rock cycle, transpiration, water cycle, weather, and uplift. By putting the puzzle together, students will not only review key concepts, but also learn new terms and deepen their understanding of Earth Systems.

In addition to being a valuable learning tool, our domino puzzle is also fun and engaging. It provides a hands-on activity that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Includes....

• Google slides to go through with students
• Chance cards to print out
• Pacing guide
• Teacher and student tips

This project is great for the end of the year. That weird time between end of course tests and the school year end is challenging. The project is mostly self-paced and great for those days that you only see some classes throughout the day. Minimum materials are needed! 11x7 paper, lined, paper, the packet, and yarn!

Student will make a map, complete a packet, and write some journal entries on how they would survive if they were stranded on a deserted island.

This product is only the slides. You will need the bundle to do this project.

Tennessee State Standards

• 6.PS3.1 - Analyze the properties and compare the sources of kinetic, elastic potential, gravitational potential, electric potential, chemical, and thermal energy.
• 6.LS2.4 - Using evidence from climate data, draw conclusions about the patterns of abiotic and biotic factors in different biomes, specifically the tundra, taiga, deciduous forest, desert, grasslands, rainforest, marine, and freshwater ecosystems
• 6.ESS2.5 - Analyze and interpret data from weather conditions, weather maps, satellites, and radar to predict probable local weather patterns and conditions.
• 6.ESS3.2 - Investigate and compare existing and developing technologies that will utilize renewable and alternative energy sources.

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-LS2-1: Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem
• MS-PS1-4: Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed.
• MS-ESS2-5: Collect data to provide evidence for how the motions and complex interactions of air masses results in changes in weather conditions.

These science vocabulary tiles are a fun way for students to manipulate content and show off their learning! Set of tiles comes with a mixture of vocabulary and other words for students to build their own rocks and minerals themed "poetry."

What is Included?

• 29 prompts and questions to get students started
• 255 vocabulary and filler words
• Blank template to write in new/needed words

Vocabulary included supports NGSS MS-ESS2-1

Red Fox Anatomy Unit Study: Printable Worksheets for Nature and Science Learning
Explore the fascinating world of fox anatomy with this comprehensive digital download! Perfect for homeschoolers and nature enthusiasts, this anatomy worksheet and study guide combines elementary science with hands-on learning. Ideal for fox unit studies, nature study, or as part of your nature curriculum, these homeschool printables offer engaging activities to learn about the red fox. Includes detailed anatomy printables, science worksheets, and a fun approach to anatomy unit studies. Start your educational journey today!

What’s Inside:

• Label a Fox: Below is a list of body parts to label on the picture of a fox.
• Fun Fact Quiz: Test your knowledge about foxes with fun and engaging questions!
• Coloring Activity: Let’s color a fox and bring it to life with your favorite shades.
• Dot-to-Dot Fox: Let’s create a fox using dots and reveal the hidden image.
• Creative Drawing: Draw your own fox and let your imagination run wild!

Color By Number features cute and adorable coloring page of Back to school . These fun coloring pages will help children master their numbers and improve their manual dexterity through coloring. Little ones will enjoy learning the numbers and coloring the pictures. It also helps in developing fine motor skills, counting, number recognition, eye-hand coordination and improves pen controls.

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Includes a set of 10 questions with separate answer key. Written at a 9th grade level.

Includes 1 set for each of the 8 episodes of season 1 and 7 episodes of season 2 of Blue Planet. Total 15 sets.

Complete BC Grade 6 Science Review Study Guide

Description:

Prepare your students for success in science with this comprehensive review and study guide aligned to the British Columbia Grade 6 science curriculum!

This 20+ page resource covers all the key concepts and skills including:

1. Multicellular organisms and life processes
2. Everyday materials and mixtures
3. Forces and Newton's laws of motion
4. Electricity generation and circuits
5. The solar system and universe

The study guide includes:

1. Detailed notes and explanations for each topic
2. 100 review questions to check for understanding
3. Suggestions for hands-on activities and further research
4. A full answer key

Help solidify your grade 6 students' science knowledge and give them valuable practice with the types of questions they will encounter on tests and exams. This study guide is ideal for in-class review, homework, or independent study. The many real-world applications make the content engaging and relevant.

The resource is provided as a PDF for easy printing and distribution.

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Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of the moon with this interactive and educational resource designed for primary school students! This product offers a variety of activities to help children learn all about the phases of the moon and lunar phenomena in a fun and engaging way.

Children will explore:

Moon Phases Cards: With child-friendly explanations and colorful pictures, students will learn about each phase of the moon, from new moon to full moon. Lunar Eclipses: Discover how and why lunar eclipses occur with simple, easy-to-understand information. Tides: Learn how the moon affects the Earth’s tides and why they change. Interactive activities include:

Draw Each Phase of the Moon: Children can recreate the phases of the moon by drawing them. Cut and Paste Phases of the Moon: A hands-on activity where children match pictures of the phases of the moon with their correct names. Match the Phases of the Moon with Their Names: Students match pictures of the phases of the moon with the correct names for each phase. Fill in the Blanks: Test their knowledge by filling in the blanks with the correct names for the phases of the moon. Perfect for use in the classroom or as homework, this resource helps young learners deepen their understanding of the moon through a combination of learning and creativity!

Are you searching for a unique and engaging way to teach kids about the water cycle? Our Water Cycle Flexagon Craft offers a dynamic and hands-on approach to learning this essential environmental process. This printable flexagon activity allows children to cut, print, and fold their own flexagon, a fun, interactive tool that visually demonstrates the stages of the water cycle—evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. By manipulating the flexagon, kids can explore how water moves through its continuous cycle in a creative and memorable way.

Perfect for science lessons, environmental education, homeschooling, or at-home learning, this flexagon craft makes understanding the water cycle both enjoyable and interactive. Kids will love the tactile experience of crafting and using their flexagon, enhancing their grasp of how water circulates through the environment.

What’s Included in the Water Cycle Flexagon Pack:

• Printable Flexagon Templates: Detailed templates for each stage of the water cycle, ready to print and assemble.
• Instructional Guide: Easy-to-follow instructions for cutting, folding, and constructing the flexagon.
• Illustrative Graphics: Visuals for evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection stages to aid understanding.
• Educational Content: Brief descriptions of each water cycle stage included on the flexagon.

Dive into the dynamic process of the water cycle with our Water Cycle Flexagon Craft, and let your kids discover the continuous journey of water through a creative and interactive activity!

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.

These Water Cycle Worksheets will help kids learn more about the water cycle. These printable water cycle pages come with coloring pages, labeling pages, a water cycle diagram worksheet, and more! Students in kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade can use these scientific worksheets. You may play and learn about the water cycle for kids by just printing the water cycle worksheet PDF.

This water cycle and no-prep worksheet set is entirely in black and white, which will save money on printing. Whether you are a parent, teacher, homeschooler, childcare provider, or organizing a summer science camp, you will like these water cycle coloring pages, fill-in-the-blank pages, and other resources that offer youngsters with knowledge about the water cycle evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. Include these in your water cycle lesson plan for kids in kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth, and fifth grades! These worksheets would also be great used as part of a weather unit.

There are 11 pages in this pack. Each page includes different activities that relate to the water cycle. The activities in this pack include:

• Basic water cycle poster that can be colored in
• Basic water cycle poster that is to be labelled and colored in
• Basic water cycle page for children to draw or write about the parts of the water cycle
• More in depth water cycle poster that can be colored in
• More in depth water cycle poster that is to be labelled and colored in
• More in depth page for children to draw or write about the parts of the water cycle
• Vocabulary page where children can explain in their own words what each part of the water cycle does (precipitation, evaporation, runoff, transpiration, water cycle, sun, and water vapor)
• Water cycle word search
• Water cycle match – match the words to their meaning
• Water cycle cut and paste – cut out the numbers and paste in the correct order
• Draw and label your own water cycle poster

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This is a 2-page reading passage (informational newsletter) that gives information on the Desert Habitat.

This Desert Newsletter is a comprehensive and student-friendly nonfiction research newsletter designed to empower students with valuable resources for academic exploration.

Student-Centric Content: Recognizing the unique needs of students, our newsletter focuses on content that is not only academically rigorous but also accessible and engaging. We bridge the gap between complex research and student comprehension, making it easier for learners to incorporate information into their work.

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Looking to engage your students in an exciting hands-on science experiment? Dive into the fascinating world of earth science with our Stream Table Lab resource.

Watch as your students become geologists in action, simulating natural phenomena right in the classroom!

What you'll get:

• Detailed instructions for setting up and conducting the experiment
• Materials list for easy preparation
• Discussion questions to deepen understanding

Empower your students to think like scientists as they observe, analyze, and draw conclusions from their observations. Spark curiosity and inspire learning with this engaging Stream Table Lab!

This product includes notes for students learning about plant reproduction.

Vocabulary words that are emphasized in this packet include: life cycle, gymnosperm, male pinecones = pollen cones, female pinecones = seed cones, angiosperm, pollination, ovules, zygote, male reproduction and female reproduction system in plants, stigma, style, ovary, stalk, stamen, pistil, pollination, and self pollination.

These notes can also be used as adapted notes for students who need more support. This packet includes notes, short answer comprehension questions, a drawing and labeling section, and a fill in the blanks sections with and without using a key.

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Become eco-heroes with these engaging Earth Day & Arbor Day Comic Book Writing Activity Templates. Get your students to think, read and write about how they can help the Earth. The exciting Earth Day writing prompts are a fun way for your students to know the importance of taking care of Earth and is a great way to make Earth Day memorable. This pack includes five scenarios: Recycle Heroes, Water Saver, Energy Saver, Paper Saver and Tree Planting Day (Use for Arbor Day!), each highlighting different environmental issues and solutions. With three pages per comic strip theme and differentiation options. (writing prompts for those needing guidance and blank templates for students eager to craft their own tales) It is an excellent tool for enhancing writing skills, fostering creative thinking and promoting environmental awareness. Make Earth Day & Arbor Day memorable with this fun and educational activity that empowers students to be part of the change! UK and US English Versions available.

This pack includes:

• 5 Earth Day/Environmental themes,
• 3 pages per theme,
• Writing prompt templates per theme,
• Blank templates per theme.
• 1 set Arbor Day comic templates.

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