In this domain, students will learn about the geographical features of the earth’s surface. They will also learn about the inside of the earth and characteristics of its various layers.

The domain focuses on the geographical features of the earth’s surface and the layers of the earth. Students will learn about the shape of the earth, the North and South Poles, and the equator.

Students will also learn the names of the layers of the earth—the crust, the mantle, and the core—and characteristics of each layer. Students will learn how occurrences such as volcanoes and geysers give information about the layers of the earth.

Students will learn about the importance of rocks and minerals in their dailylives. They will also learn about the three types of rocks andcharacteristics of each type. Students will learn how rocks and minerals are taken from the earth’s crust to be used by people.

Students will also learn about fossils and their importance in giving us knowledge about the history of living things on the earth.

Parent Letters: The History of the Earth