Earth’s Spheres and Systems Science Station UNIT BUNDLE
$16.10
These Earth’s Spheres and Systems Next Generation Science Stations include eight different science stations where students deepen their understanding of the Earth’s Spheres, the five layers of the atmosphere, the kingdoms in the biosphere, and the systems in the geosphere. The focus is on 5-ESS2-1.
These Earth’s Spheres and Systems Next Generation Science Stations include eight different science stations where students deepen their understanding of the Earth’s Spheres, the five layers of the atmosphere, the kingdoms in the biosphere, and the systems in the geosphere. The focus is on 5-ESS2-1.
Included in the Earth’s Spheres and Systems Science Stations UNIT BUNDLE
► Vocabulary Cards in two formats with and without pictures (only available in the BUNDLE)
► Big Idea Posters to display in your classroom (only available in the BUNDLE)
► Checklists for teachers and students (only available in the BUNDLE)
► Watch a Video – Students watch a video about the four spheres. They answer questions in order to reinforce what they have learned. (Google Form™️ available)
► Play a Game – Students play a board game with other students. Another option is a crossword or word search puzzle. The crossword and word search puzzles are available digitally.
► Investigate Ocean Action – Students read about the four spheres of Earth. They learn about how the biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere interact with and create the landforms of the geosphere that we find along coasts. Students investigate some mitigating factors people might consider to prevent coastal erosion and deposition problems. They answer questions in order to reinforce what they have learned. (Google Form™️ and Google Slides™️ are available)
► Diagram Ecosystems and the Hydrosphere – Students read about how the hydrosphere interacts with each of the eight major ecosystems. They introduce a change to a specific ecosystem and hypothesize the changes that will occur as a result. They create a diagram of this based on their hypotheses. Students then answer questions in order to reinforce what they have learned. (Google Form™️ and Google Slides™️ are available)
► Read Earth’s Spheres – Students read about the different spheres of the Earth and how they affect each other. They answer questions in order to reinforce what they have learned. (Google Form™️ is available)
► Model Landforms and the Biosphere – Students read about how landforms affect the types of organisms in different places. They use models to conduct an investigation about this. (Google Form™️ and Google Slides™️ are available)
► Explore Mountains and Rain – Students read about how the geosphere affects the hydrosphere. They explore this concept in a hands-on activity. They answer questions in order to reinforce what they have learned. (Google Form™️ and Google Slides™️ are available)
► Sort Four Spheres of Earth – Students read about the four spheres of Earth. They sort several scenarios according to how each of the spheres affects other spheres. They then answer questions in order to reinforce what they have learned.(Google Form™️ and Google Slides™️ are available)
Google Classroom™️ Components Include:
► Google Form™️ with Reading Passage & Differentiated Questions (for Watch, Investigate, Diagram, Read, Model, Explore and Sort)
► Google Slides™️ with Activity Directions & Worksheets (for Investigate, Diagram, Model, Explore, Sort)
Each station is designed to last about 15-20 minutes. Students may do one a day for eight days, two a day for four days, or any format that works for your classroom. Because there are additional activities for the Watch and Play stations, you can offer those as a choice within that station or offer them as an early finisher station, as well.
NGSS Alignment
As a Fifth Grade Performance Expectation, students are expected to “Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact.” (5-ESS2-1). This correlates with the DCI 5-ESS2.A, which states, “Earth’s major systems are the geosphere (solid and molten rock, soil, and sediments), the hydrosphere (water and ice), the atmosphere (air), and the biosphere (living things, including humans). These systems interact in multiple ways to affect Earth’s surface materials and processes. The ocean supports a variety of ecosystems and organisms, shapes landforms, and influences climate. Winds and clouds in the atmosphere interact with the landforms to determine patterns of weather. ” All stations in this set meet the Performance Expectation and DCI, helping students gain an understanding of how Earth’s spheres interact with each other, with respect to the systems that take place within each sphere.
The NGSS are three-dimensional. These stations meet:
- Performance Expectation: 5-ESS2-1
- Disciplinary Core Ideas: ESS2.A: Earth Materials and System
- Science and Engineering Practices: Developing and Using Models
- Crossing Cutting Concepts: Systems and System Models
Donald T. (verified owner) –
This was a good resource to incorporate into my Earth systems unit.
Nicole Marshall (verified owner) –
This was a great supplement to our existing curriculum, which has been lean.
Kelsey Sacco (verified owner) –
So many great resources! Used this with my 5th graders along our school curriculum. I loved that there were different components for each of the different Earth Systems.
Buzz On Over… (verified owner) –
Excellent resource students had fun learning about Earth.
Amanda Weaver (verified owner) –
This is such a great resource that I used with my 6th graders!
MyScienceHeart (verified owner) –
Very much worth the money to get students thinking deeply about the TEK that was newly adopted this year as part of the new Texas 6 grade curriculum.
Nicole C. (verified owner) –
Very engaging supplement to my curriculum. I love the different activities.
Kathleen C. (verified owner) –
My students enjoyed this activity. This activity was easy to differentiate.
Mary T. (verified owner) –
This was a nice resource. It worked well for my class.
Karen S. (verified owner) –
My students loved working with this lesson, easy to use with lots of engagement!
Hello Caffeine (verified owner) –
Thank you my kids loved using this it and it made planning easy
Katie Fontaine (verified owner) –
I love this resource! The centers are rigorous and keep students engaged. Some of the reading can be a bit long, but the activities are great and my students have enjoyed each center. Each center has taken about an hour or so to complete.
Meridy W. (verified owner) –
These activities helped solidify sphere interactions for my students. The variety of activities gave me many meaningful experiences to share with them. Thank you!
Amy L. (verified owner) –
My students were engaged and enjoyed all the materials provided to help them understand Earth Systems and reinforce their knowledge.
Alicia S. (verified owner) –
My students loved this lesson! They enjoyed researching and finding the information on their own.
Judy A. (verified owner) –
This resource is very user friendly. I liked the station ideas, however, due to limited time for teaching science, it was necessary for me to complete the activities whole group.
Nicole Florio (verified owner) –
I don’t have the chance to use all of these, but I wish I did! The ones I am using are so thorough – this is really a great review.
Yulonda P. (verified owner) –
This was a great and helpful resource for my students.
Wonders in Special Education (verified owner) –
This is a great resource. Very helpful to supplement our science lessons.
Emily K. (verified owner) –
Great resource for my classroom!
Jennifer Morley (verified owner) –
My students really enjoyed this activity. It was a great learning activity for them.
Jessica L. (verified owner) –
Great resources, easy to use, easy to grade
James K. (verified owner) –
Great mix of readings, videos, games and other activities.
Crystal W. (verified owner) –
This is a great resource with a lot of information. I pieced together a lot of the resources from the stations and made it work for me. My favorite thing is probably the Google Forms checks. Definitely worth it for the amount of information and activities it offers.
Flamingo in 5th (verified owner) –
This was a great addition to the stations that I run in my science class for this unit. I was able to supplement what I needed into my instruction to make it stronger. Thank you!
Fun and Fantastic in Fifth (verified owner) –
Great activity for virtual learning or going paperless!
Tiffany S. (verified owner) –
This was a comprehensive resource that had everything I needed! I loved the different activities that were included, as well as the ability to do this in person and online. Thank you!
Jessica T. (verified owner) –
I used these stations as part of my yearly evaluation. My administration was very impressed. Thank you!!
Kerri P. (verified owner) –
I love, love, love all of your science bundles. You are my go to for sure. Thank you!!!
Robyn Kelly (verified owner) –
Great resource! Thank you.