Grade 5 Science - Earth's Structure Hi/Lo Curriculum Map

This program was developed to make the basic Earth Science curriculum accessible to all kinds of learners. The clear, straightforward presentation of essential facts, the colorful, highly visual elements, and the hands-on activities will capture the interest of students with a variety of learning styles and skill levels. The content supports Earth Science curriculum that covers the layers of the earth, tectonic plates and plate boundaries, mountains, earthquakes, volcanoes, rocks, minerals, fossils, and soil presented in grades 4 and up. It is useful as a reinforcement and review tool for older students who need extra help with these concepts.

Each set of facts is presented in several different ways and enhanced with photo images that bring the information to life and visually engages students in the learning process.  Students will have many learning opportunities as they work with the binder materials. The short, manageable bits of important information presented in the Fast Facts Folders and Fast Facts Mini-Posters are appealing to struggling learners and pave the way for further instruction.

Teacher Notes:

•    Introduction
•    Words to Know – Vocabulary
•    Pre/Post Test

Extras:

•    Bingo Game for Earth’s Structure
•    Photo Activity Cards & Labels
•    Mini Posters
•    Reading Folders – Layed up to print as booklets

Earth Section

Lesson 1: Earth’s Structure

Earth’s Structure Mini-Poster

Fact Sheet #1: Inside the Earth

Fact Sheet #1 Activity Page

Lesson 2: Earth’s Layers

Earth’s Layers Mini-Poster

Fact Sheet #2: Earth’s Layers

Fact Sheet #2 Activity Page

Lesson 3: Studying Earth’s Crust

Fact Sheet #3: Studying Earth’s Crust

Fact Sheet #3 Activity Page

Lesson 4: Drifting Continents

Pangaea Mini-Poster

Fact Sheet #4: Drifting Continents

Fact Sheet #4 Activity Page

Continents Puzzle Directions

Mini-Poster: Continents Puzzle

Lesson 5: Tectonic Plates

Tectonic Plates Mini-Poster

Fact Sheet #5: Tectonic Plates

Fact Sheet #5 Activity Page 1

Fact Sheet #5 Activity Page 2

Lesson 6: Rifts & Faults

Rifts & Faults Mini-Poster

Fact Sheet #6: Plate Boundaries

Fact Sheet #6 Activity Page 1

Fact Sheet #6 Activity Page 2

Lesson 7: Mountains Section

Lesson 7: Mountains

Mountains Fast Facts Folder

Fact Sheet #7: Mountains

Fact Sheet #7 Activity Page 1

Fact Sheet #7 Activity Page 2

Featured Mountains: The Rockies

Featured Mountains Activity Page

Lesson 8: Earthquakes Section

Earthquakes Fast Facts Folder

Fact Sheet #8: Earthquakes

Fact Sheet #8 Activity Page

Fact Sheet #9: Measuring an Earthquake

Fact Sheet #9 Activity Page

Facts Sheet #10: The Richter Scale

Facts Sheet #10 Activity Page

Featured Earthquake: Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami

Featured Earthquake Activity Page

Ring of Fire Mini-Poster:

Lesson 9: Volcanoes

Volcanoes Fast Facts Folder

Fact Sheet #11: Types of Volcanoes

Fact Sheet #11 Activity Page 1

Fact Sheet #11 Activity Page 2

Facts Sheet #12: Predicting a Volcanic Eruption

Facts Sheet #12 Activity Page

Featured Volcano: Mount St. Helen's

Featured Volcano Activity Page

Lesson 10: Rocks & Minerals

Rocks & Minerals Fast Facts Folder

Facts Sheet #13: Rocks & Minerals

Facts Sheet #13 Activity Page

Facts Sheet #14: Types of Rocks

Facts Sheet #14 Activity Page

Featured Mineral: Gold

Featured Mineral Activity Page

Lesson 11: Fossils

Fossils Fast Facts Folder

Facts Sheet #15: Fossils

Facts Sheet #15 Activity Page

Lesson 12: Soil – Weather & Erosion

Weathering & Erosion Mini-Poster

Facts Sheet #16: Soil

Facts Sheet #16 Activity Page 1

Facts Sheet #16 Activity Page 2

Soil Mini-Poster

Facts Sheet #17: Soil Characteristics

Activity Page

Earth Structures Review Activities

Review Activity #1: Make it True

Review Activity #2: Make it True

Review Activity #3: What Am I?

Review Activity #4: Write About It

Review Activity #5: Write About It

Review Activity #6: Picture It

Review Activity #7: Picture It

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