Synopses & Reviews
Here are dozens of ready-to-use activities from the premier environmental organization in the U.S., exploring the changing face of our planet. Through the age-appropriate projects and fascinating facts in this jam-packed resource book, adults can inspire students in grades K-8 to learn about the natural phenomenaNsuch as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, geysers, and faultlinesNthat make living on Earth a "moving" experience. Includes reproducible handouts, indoor and outdoor activites, geology trivia, and much more.
Synopsis
Kids in grade K-8 are introduced to fundamental concepts of geology as they observe tectonic plates on the go, grow their own crystals, play rock detective, and join in 15 other engaging acitivites that teach tham about the structure of the earth, plate tectonics, eathquakes and volcanoes, rocks and minerals, fossils, the forces that shape the landscape, and much more.
Description
Includes bibliographical references.
Table of Contents
Earth On The Move.
Rocks and Minerals.
Shaping The Landscape.
Secrets of the Past.
People and Geology.