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Earth Unit Overview

Science4Us relates study of the Earth to subjects K-2 students already know, whetting their appetites for new knowledge.

Our planet is ancient and fascinating – so old it can be hard for young learners with little reference for time to even imagine. So why teach about Earth? It is important for even young children to learn about our planet. When we begin with the things they know, we can begin to build our students’ knowledge about Earth.
The Earth Unit includes on and offline activities that allow students to study both the slow change of life on Earth over millions of years and the sudden change of extreme storms, earthquakes or volcanoes. As they learn, students create a base of concepts and vocabulary to build upon as they grow.
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Lesson Modules

History of Earth


The Earth has changed since its beginning and continues to change today. Most of the changes on Earth happen over such a long period of time they cannot be observed. In this module students experience how the Earth has changed over time and learn about the clues that are used to identify those changes.

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Materials


Everything is made up of different materials – even the Earth. Earth is made up of rock, water, and soil. This module provides students with the opportunity to explore Earth’s different materials and how living things utilize them.

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Features


Mountains, canyons, lakes, and rivers are some of Earth’s features. Although they give shape to the surface of the Earth, over time the movement of wind and water causes these features to change. In this module, students discover how weathering and erosion change Earth’s features over time.

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Weather


Whether rainy, sunny, cloudy, or windy, the weather describes what it’s like outside every day. Knowing the patterns of weather can help you to be prepared. In this module students explore the different types of weather and the tools needed to observe, measure and record it.

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