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The Best Books and STEM Challenges to Teach Kindergarten Earth Science

Carly and Adam

As our youngest learners begin to explore STEM, one important science topic is the study of earth science. This activity aligns with NGSS Earth Science Standards for Kindergarten but could also be used in 1st and 2nd grade, too! Choose one or all of these books to jumpstart science exploration in your classroom.

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Design a Sustainable Eco-House STEM Project

Vivify Stem

Design a Sustainable Eco-House STEM Project Post by Kristina Ohl June 1, 2022 In the Eco-House Extravaganza STEM project, students work in teams to complete the ultimate project-based learning STEM experience: planning and designing an energy-efficient, eco-friendly house! city of their choice.

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20 STEM Projects That Are Great for Middle School

STEM Education Guide

Trail Planning Using Topographic Quadrangle Maps This earth science activity first calls for familiarity with US Geological Survey quadrangle maps. Cleaning the Great Lakes What better way to understand environmental science than by having students use limited materials to discover how to filter pollutants from dirty water?

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What landscapes are hidden deep within the Earth?

Futurum

“Without these dynamic processes, life on Earth would not have been possible,” says Paula. “We We can learn about them by studying the structures they produce deep in the Earth.”. X-RAYING THE EARTH. Earthquakes produce waves of energy that travel through the Earth, diminishing in strength with distance.

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Cracking the Code: 5 Ideas for Teaching Waves in 4th Grade

The Science Penguin

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of waves and energy? We’ll cover all of the things your kids need to know, from amplitude and wavelength to energy transfer with sound, light, heat, and electricity. Unlock the Secret Code I introduce my students to this unit with the phenomenon of energy transfer in real life.

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STEM Kits for Middle School Students

STEM Sport

Link to Product Horizon Educational Wind Energy Science Kit Why You Should Buy It: The Wind Energy Science Kit introduces students to science and engineering concepts through real world, hands on examples. Focus Skills: This STEM kit teaches children key science and engineering skills. Price: $75.00

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5 Ideas for Fossil Fuels

The Science Penguin

The Story of Fossil Fuels Buried Sunlight: How Fossil Fuels Have Changed the Earth Endangered Energy Finding Out about Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas. Here are 3 books to keep on hand (affiliate links). You can also find some of these on Epic. Students need to see and understand diagrams.