Elementary GLOBE Earth Systems Module
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Provided by: Elementary GLOBE|Published on: November 8, 2023
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Synopsis
- This engaging module includes a book, a play, two activities, and two coloring pages designed to introduce the concept of Earth as a series of systems that are all connected.
- Students will create terrariums, produce a play, and make outdoor observations to learn about the interconnections between water, air, soil, all living things, and the sun.
Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, English Language Arts
Authors: Elementary GLOBE
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- Teachers can mix and match parts of the module to fit individual classroom needs.
- All materials are available in Arabic, French, German, Norwegian, and Spanish.
- Teacher support is comprehensive, with guides and tips for each section.
Additional Prerequisites
- The storybook section can be utilized as an eBook, downloaded as a PDF, or printed as an on-demand paperback.
- Bright drawings of our planet are included in the storybook, so teachers may wish to have a large globe for classroom use.
- For the activity "Earth System In A Bottle," several additional materials are needed and are listed on the activity page.
- Props and costumes are encouraged for the play.
- The eBook link does not work. However, you can open the .pdf with the books app on an iPad or other Apple device.
Differentiation
- There is a Teacher Implementation Guide for use with the storybook unit. The guide is downloadable and is available in English, Dutch, Spanish, and French.
- The Earth System module is part of a set of Earth science modules found here.
- Class discussions about the importance of each Earth system will be a logical first step in the learning process, while a written reflection of concepts learned can serve as a summative assessment.
- The games mentioned at the end of the "We're All Connected: Earth Systems Interaction" activity can serve as stations. They are excellent independent work to occupy students waiting for their turn to plant in the "Earth System in a Bottle" activity.
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