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Looking for earth and space science activities? You've come to the right place. You'll find dozens of engaging activities here. Topics include astronomy, geology, hydrology, weather, Earth's spheres, and impacts of human activity. Check them out!

Zodiac Belt Constellations Activities – Model of Seasonal Star Patterns

By Brenda Kovich

Fourth and fifth grade students use a model of the Earth, Sun, and zodiac belt to determine why certain stars and constellations can be seen in different seasons. As they simulate our planet’s orbit, students gather data to reveal patterns. Open the

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Printables

$4.00

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NASA Apollo Program Research Project & Website - United States History

By Brenda Kovich

Learn about the moon, explore the Apollo 11 mission, and complete an astronaut research project with this fabulous bundle. Kids navigate a student website to learn all about NASA's first manned mission to land on the moon. Then they research

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Social Studies - History, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Internet Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.4.7, W.5.7, W.6.7

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4th Grade Earth Science Curriculum Units - Standards-Based Activities & Projects

By Brenda Kovich

Six engaging science modules address fourth grade earth science standards for 30 states (NGSS and 10 others). Curriculum units include hands-on activities and projects; labs, stations, and experiments; STEM challenges; inquiry; and more. The

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Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Laboratory, Printables

$32.00

$25.60

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Weather Patterns Project – 50 States Data, Charts, Tables, Graphs & Activities

By Brenda Kovich

Check out this awesome interdisciplinary project. Each student analyzes weather data from one or two of 50 states. They color charts, or tables, to categorize temperature and precipitation; find patterns; describe the climate; list numbers from high

Subjects:

Graphing, Science, Geography

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

3.MD.B.3

$8.00

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Ocean Currents Activities & Fun Science Experiments for Fourth and Fifth Grades

By Brenda Kovich

Through these activities and experiments, fourth and fifth grade students explore currents with labs, passages, maps, and videos. They simulate salinity and temperature differences in the ocean. In addition, they learn about tides and patterns of

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

$5.00

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Ocean Waves Engineering Design Activity, or STEM Challenge - NGSS 4-PS4-1

By Brenda Kovich

After learning about motion in the ocean, fourth and fifth grade students use the engineering design process to build their own simulators. This STEM challenge focuses on transverse waves. Open the preview to take a closer look at these seriously

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Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables

$4.00

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Water Unit - Hydrosphere Activities and Experiments for Fourth and Fifth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

This unit includes a variety of hydrosphere activities and experiments. Fourth and fifth grade students explore distribution and properties of water, the water cycle, waves, currents, and human impacts. Open individual previews to get a close look

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Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

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Hands-on Earth Science Activities - Fourth and Fifth Grade Geology Bundle

By Brenda Kovich

Complete your geology unit with hands-on earth science activities! Fourth or fifth grade students will love the rocks and minerals unit; earth’s layers activities; and weathering, erosion, and deposition labs. Open the preview to take a closer look

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

$16.00

$12.80

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Properties of Water Activities & Experiments - Hands-on Physical Science

By Brenda Kovich

Kids explore properties of water through a series of hands-on science experiments: evaporation, cohesion, adhesion, solvency, and capillary action. The simple (and fun) activities engage fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students like never before -

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Google Apps

$4.00

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Water (Hydrologic) Cycle Activities: Diagrams, Vocabulary, Project, and Quiz

By Brenda Kovich

Explore the water (hydrologic, hydrological) cycle with diagrams, pictorial vocabulary sheet, a fun project, practice, and quiz. Third, fourth, and fifth grade students learn through quick, simple science activities.Open the preview to take a closer

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

$4.00

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Georgia Science S4E2 Activities: Earth, Moon, and Sun

By Brenda Kovich

Three sets of space science activities address fourth grade Georgia Science Standard S4E2: Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to model the effects of the position and motion of the Earth and the moon in relation to the sun as observed

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

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NGSS 5-ESS1-2 Activities - Exploring Shadows, Hours of Daylight & Seasonal Stars

By Brenda Kovich

Three sets of activities encourage kids to analyze observable evidence of Earth's rotation and revolution around the Sun - and address Next Generation Science Standard 5-ESS1-2. They observe shadows, calculate elapsed time to collect data on hours

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

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$8.40

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Setting Up a Weather Station at School or Home - Posters, Charts, Tables, Graphs

By Brenda Kovich

Thinking of setting up a weather station at school or home? Try this set of instructional posters, daily charts, weekly tables and graphs. Vocabulary sheets, review and quiz are also included. Open the preview to take a closer look at these

Subjects:

Science, Earth Day

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (30.65 MB)

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Communities Protect Earth’s Resources NGSS 5-ESS3-1 – Wastewater Treatment

By Brenda Kovich

In what ways do communities use science ideas to protect the earth’s resources? To address NGSS 5-ESS3-1, students explore the wastewater treatment process and determine which science concepts helped with development. Finally, they write an essay to

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.5.5, W.4.2, W.5.2

$5.00

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Nutrient Water Pollution Activities and Eutrophication Experiment

By Brenda Kovich

In this set of water pollution activities, students explore how humans impact the environment. After watching a video and reading passages, they conduct an experiment. The lab explores eutrophication* of lake water, which is caused by excess

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

$4.00

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5th Grade Earth & Space Science Curriculum Units: Standards-Based Activities

By Brenda Kovich

Six engaging science modules address fifth grade earth and space science standards for 32 states (NGSS and 12 others). Curriculum units include hands-on activities and projects; labs, stations, and experiments; STEM challenges; inquiry; and more.

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Grades:

5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Laboratory

$22.50

$18.00

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Apollo 11 Mission Information - History of Moon Landing, Astronauts & More

By Brenda Kovich

This Apollo 11 website offers hours of exploration on the mission. As kids navigate the site, they gather information on who, what, where, when, how, and why. Let them dig into the history and astronauts of the first moon landing!Open the preview to

Subjects:

Science, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Internet Activities, Google Apps

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (3.56 MB)

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Water Movement Activities - Waves, Currents, and Tides

By Brenda Kovich

Fourth and fifth grade students explore water movement with labs, worksheets, and a STEM project. They learn about wind-driven waves and build their own wave simulator. Then they analyze a map and complete a lab to learn about currents. Finally,

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

$9.00

$7.20

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Analyzing Engineering Design Solutions for Weather-Related Hazards NGSS 3-ESS3-1

By Brenda Kovich

This interdisciplinary project merges science, engineering design, and writing. Kids define problems with needs, criteria, and constraints; analyze weather-related hazards and solutions; develop opinions with claims and evidence; and write

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Writing, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (24.49 MB)

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Solar System Models - Projects to Analyze Scale, Distance & Motion

By Brenda Kovich

Three projects ask students to show scale (size and distance), location, and motion of planets. Then they analyze pictures and a website to determine pros and cons of other solar system models. Open the preview to take a closer look. Activities were

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (17.16 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Time flies when you're having fun! I taught fourth grade for more than 35 years and loved it. Today, my mission is to create enjoyable, engaging materials your classroom.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in student-centered learning that's seriously fun. In my store, you'll find engaging genre studies and hands-on science, as well as scaffolded ELA and math units that move kids to mastery.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I'm proud to be a National Board Certified Teacher (Middle Childhood Generalist) and have received three special awards: Lilly Teacher Creativity Fellow, Crystal Apple Award Winner, and Lake Central Teacher of the Year.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received a B.A. in Elementary Education, an M.S. in Elementary Education, a Gifted and Talented Endorsement - all from Purdue University.

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Social Studies, Elections - Voting, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Music, Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Statistics, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Engineering, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community