>
Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation

Library | SearchERIC | Test Locator | ERIC System | Resources | Calls for papers | About us

 

 

Earth Science Curriculum

An important component of any K-4 Earth Science Curriculum is teaching the properties of earth materials. Earth materials consist of rocks, soils, water and the gases of the atmosphere. One of the main goals is for children to understand the many different forms these materials can take, and how we use them as resources for everything we do on earth. At the primary level, the study of earth materials very often leads to simple planting experiments.

Children naturally love dirt and are eager to participate in anything as stimulating and hands-on as planting seeds. An interesting way to add a twist to this experience is to incorporate some simple planting experiments. This exposes the children to the steps of the scientific method, and gives them ample opportunities for developing observation and description skills, key skills for any scientific investigation. All that is needed for these experiments are dry lima bean seeds, ziploc bags, paper towels and potting soil. In addition, it is important to provide each child with some type of plant journal to write and draw detailed observations and descriptions of what they are seeing. Each child needs to decide on the experiment that they want to do for themselves.

Some examples might be putting the lima bean in the bag with a wet paper towel and hanging it on the window, or putting the lima bean in the bag with soil and water and putting it in a dark place. In their journals they should include a hypothesis (what they think will happen), detailed observations on a daily basis with drawings and/or words, and a conclusion. It is really interesting for them to compare each others experiments and come up with some general conclusions in the end about what growing conditions work best. These experiments help them to learn a key component of their earth science curriculum, and help them feel like true scientists.

Active Learning
Adult Learning
Learning Disabilities
Art Lessons
Dance Lessons
Drawing Lessons
Drum Lessons
Earth Science Curriculum
Educational Resources
Elementary Art Lessons
Elementary Lesson Plans
Writing Curriculum
Elementary School Curriculum
English Lessons
English Lessons
English Lesson Plans
Flying Lessons
Geography Lesson Plans
Health Lesson Plans
Kindergarten Curriculum
Kindergarten Lesson Plans
Math curriculum
Math Lessons
Phonics Lessons
Photography Lessons
Physical Education Curricululm
Phyical Education Lesson Plans
Reading Curriculum
Science Lessons
Singing Lessons
Spanish Lessons
Swimming Lessons
Typing Lessons
Writing Lesson Plans
Online Business Degree
Online Certificate Degrees
Online College Degree
Online College Degrees
Online Computer Degrees
Online Criminal Justice Degrees
Online Degree
Online Degree
Online Degrees
Online Degrees in Finance
Online Degree Program
Online Degree Programs
Online Degrees Undergraduate and Graduate
Online Doctorate Degrees
Online Education Degree
Online Graduate Degree
Online Health Care Degree
Online Law Degree

Degree Articles

School Articles

Learning Articles

Education Articles

Lesson Plans


 

 Full-text Library | Search ERIC | Test Locator | ERIC System | Assessment Resources | Calls for papers | About us | Site map | Search | Help

Sitemap 1 - Sitemap 2 - Sitemap 3 - Sitemap 4 - Sitemap 5 - Sitemap 6

©1999-2015 Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation. All rights reserved. Your privacy is guaranteed at ericae.net.

Under new ownership