• Universe

  • The Solar System

  • Gravity and Inertia

  • Moon Phases and Eclipses

  • Tilt of the Earth

• Layers of the Earth

  • Landform creation

  • Plate Tectonics

• Water Cycle

  • Location of Water on Earth

• Atmosphere

  • Layers of the Atmosphere

  • Weather

  • Climate Change

• Science and Engineering Practices

  • Practice 1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems

  • Practice 2: Developing and Using Models

  • Practice 3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

  • Practice 4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data

  • Practice 5: Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

  • Practice 6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

  • Practice 7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence

  • Practice 8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communication Information

Universe

The Solar System

Gravity and Inertia

Moon Phases and Solar and Lunar Eclipse

Click here to visit NASA.gov and learn about a Solar and Lunar Eclipse.

Tilt of the Earth

Layers of the Earth

Landforms

Plate Tectonics

Click the PhET simulation to and complete the activity to explore and understand plate tectonics.

Water Cycle

Click here to visit an interactive view of the water cycle created by the United States Geological Survey.

Location of Water on Earth

Everyone loves a mystery! Click on this link to explore mystery science to learn about salt water, fresh water, and how much water there actually is on Earth.

Atmosphere

Layers of the Atmosphere

Weather

Click here to explore the weather patterns of North America. This website is sponsored by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. There are three different simulations, explore each simulation to better understand weather patterns for the United States.

Climate Change, Green House Effect and the Human Impact on Earth