Not yet registered?

You are now "Test Driving" Teachers' Domain

You may view up to 7 resources in this limited trial period.

You have 6 views remaining. Register now for unlimited free access and to download, share, and save resources. Learn More

About Registration:

Registering with Teachers' Domain is free and allows you to:

• View as many resources as you like
• Save, sort, and share resources using My Folders and My Groups
• Download resources to your desktop
• See standards correlations for your state

Thank you for "Test Driving" Teachers' Domain

You have viewed all seven resources permitted in this limited trial period. You may continue to browse the site, but to view, download, share, and save resources, you must register now. Registration is simple, safe, and free.

For more information:

Learn about our online Professional Development Courses, or review our Privacy Policy.

If you still have questions, please contact us.

All Lesson Plans: Earth and Space Science

. Change grade range

Resource	Grade Level	Media Type
Cycling Water Through the Environment Students explore the water cycle and investigate the different forms that water can take in the environment.	3-5	Lesson Plan
Development of a Habitable Planet Students investigate the origin of the elements, the process of planet formation, the evolution of life on Earth, and the conditions necessary for life as we know it.	6-12	Lesson Plan
Earthquakes Students explore the causes of earthquakes, including the role of tectonic plates, and consider the efforts scientists are making to better understand and predict these sometimes deadly events.	6-12	Lesson Plan
Fun with Fossils Students create their own fossils, and then learn how real fossils form, and investigate what they can tell us about the past.	3-5	Lesson Plan
Global Climate Change: The Effects of Global Warming Students conduct an experiment to determine CO₂ levels in four different gases, examine evidence of global warming in our environment, and consider their own role in contributing to global warming.	9-12	Lesson Plan
Global Climate Change: Understanding the Greenhouse Effect Students study past climate change, explore the effect of greenhouse gases on Earth's atmosphere today, and consider human impact on global warming.	6-12	Lesson Plan
Human Impact on Water Quality Students explore human impact on water resources, investigate the quality of their community's water supply, and consider ways to clean up and avoid further pollution.	6-8	Lesson Plan
Jet Streams and Weather Students learn about jet streams and explore the effects of the polar-front jet stream on weather conditions in North America.	9-12	Lesson Plan
Living With Earthquakes Students will use some of the modern principles and ideas found in architectural design to create unique structures capable of withstanding the simulated forces of an earthquake. Collection Developed by: KQED Public Television	9-10	Lesson Plan
The Lunar Cycle Students learn about the Moon's changing appearance and how orbital motion causes the Moon’s phases.	3-5	Lesson Plan
Melting Ice In this media-rich lesson, students explore the role that ice plays on Earth, the factors causing it to melt, and the local and global consequences of melting ice.	6-12	Lesson Plan
Natural Hazards Students are introduced to a variety of natural hazards and explore how understanding these threats make us better able to avoid or reduce their potential harmful impact.	6-12	Lesson Plan
Origins of Wave Energy Using Slinkys, students will investigate different types of mechanical waves. They will investigate how waves move differently through different mediums. Collection Developed by: KQED Public Television	8-12	Lesson Plan
Our Knowledge of the Universe Students investigate the history of astronomy to see how major conceptual and technological advances have sculpted the current view of the universe.	9-12	Lesson Plan
Our Super Star Students learn basic facts about the Sun, model the mechanics of day and night, and use solar energy to make a tasty treat.	K-5	Lesson Plan
Plate Tectonics Students are introduced to the theory of plate tectonics and explore how the theory was developed and supported by evidence.	6-8	Lesson Plan
Recycling and Composting Students learn about the value renewable resources hold for our society and the broader community of living things. They expand their understanding of two important conservation activities we can engage in: recycling and composting.	K-5	Lesson Plan
The Scientific Process Students explore how they can use the processes of science to learn about events that occurred in the past. They make observations, develop a hypothesis, and use evidence to test their hypothesis to see how well it holds up in light of their evidence.	6-8	Lesson Plan
Seasons on Earth Students study satellite data and explore an example of long-term climate change to learn about the seasons, changes in climate, and the role of Earth’s tilted axis.	6-12	Lesson Plan
Volcanoes Students investigate the processes that build volcanoes, the factors that influence different eruption types, and the threats volcanoes pose to their surrounding communities. They use what they have learned to identify physical features and eruption types of several actual volcanic episodes.	6-12	Lesson Plan
Water Conservation Students study the availability of fresh water on Earth and the methods that can be used to purify and conserve it. They also assess how much water they and their families typically use, and think about ways to reduce water usage.	6-8	Lesson Plan
What's the Weather? Students learn about meteorology and weather changes, and discuss how weather affects daily life.	K-2	Lesson Plan
What's Your Hypothesis? Students use theories of dinosaur extinction and mammalian survival to examine the relationship between hypothesis and evidence.	K-2	Lesson Plan
Your Own Backyard Students are introduced to a variety of environments, discuss the environmental features of the area where they live, and take a field trip to explore a local environment.	K-2	Lesson Plan