Earth's History Curriculum Resources
Explore Earth's History concepts with our comprehensive science curriculum resources aligned with NGSS standards. Interactive and printable resources for K-12 learners across all grade levels.
Tracking Earth's Transformations
The 'Tracking Earth's Transformations' activity encourages students to classify 12 Earth events as rapid or gradual, pro...
Earth's Quick and Slow Changes
In 'Earth's Quick and Slow Changes,' students categorize 12 Earth events by their speed of occurrence, enhancing underst...
Stratigraphy: Reading Earth's Layered History
This passage explains stratigraphy as the study of rock layers to interpret Earth's history. Aligned with NGSS MS-ESS1-4...
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Stratigraphic Columns: Decoding Earth’s Geological Layers
This passage explains stratigraphic columns as tools for interpreting geological history. Aligned with NGSS MS-ESS2-2 a...
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Frost Wedging: How Ice Splits Rock
This passage explains frost wedging as a mechanical weathering process. Aligned with NGSS MS-ESS2-1 (Earth’s systems) a...
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All About Seismometers
This informational science passage explores seismometers and their role in measuring earthquakes, designed specifically ...
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What Is the Difference Between Magma and Lava?
This educational reading passage explains the critical difference between magma and molten rock beneath Earth's surface ...
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Obsidian: The Natural Glass Rock
This science reading passage explores obsidian, a volcanic glass that forms when lava cools so rapidly that crystals can...
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