The lessons and experiments fall under twelve topics that relate to three aspects of earth and space science: Exploring Soils in the Environment, Rocks and Minerals, and Stars and Planets.

The activities have two intentions:

1. to teach concepts related to earth and space science and

2. to provide students the opportunity to apply necessary skills needed for mastery of science and technology curriculum objectives.

In each section you will find teacher notes designed to provide you guidance with the learning intention, the success criteria, materials needed, a lesson outline, as well as provide some insight on what results to expect when the experiments are conducted. Suggestions for differentiation are also included so that all students can be successful in the learning environment.

Introduction, Assessments and Learning Expectations

• At A Glance – List of Skills

• Introduction

• Student Assessment Form

• Teacher Assessment Form

Lesson One: Types of Soils

Students will learn about the four components of soil and they will explore the different types of soil using their senses.

Lesson Two: Soils In Your Environment

Students will learn about the components that are in their neighborhood soils by exploring sieving and sedimentation techniques. 

Lesson Three: Growing in the Garden

Students will learn about how different types of soil affect the growth of plants.

Lesson Four: Living in the Soil

Students will learn about how living things are interdependent with the soil they live in.

Lesson Five: At Work in the Soil

Students will learn about the benefit of earthworms in making nutrient rich soil, and how composting provides nutrients to soil.

Lesson Six: Erosion

Students will learn about the effects of water on soil.

Lesson Seven: Rock Types

Students will learn about different rock types and discover the types that are where they live.

Lesson Eight: Exploring Minerals

Students will learn about minerals and their properties.

Lesson Nine: Fun with Rocks

Students will learn about the presence of carbonates, and how rocks become eroded.

Lesson Ten: Our Solar System

Students will learn about the unique features of each planet in our solar system.

Lesson Eleven: The View From Earth

Students will learn about the positions of the sun, Earth, and its moon in our solar system.

Lesson Twelve: Constellations

Students will learn about the constellations in our night sky.

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