Try this fun twist on dirt cups and make some edible soil layers. This will teach kids about geology in a fun, tasty, hands-on way!

Free printable layers of the earth diagram, worksheets, label worksheet, hands-on activities, nomenclature cards, and more! Free science worksheets, games, and printables.

This term has been a fun journey for our elementary homeschool with children in their second plain aged 6-12 as we delve into the second part of the First Great […]

With 180 lessons in our online catalog, you can explore Earth and space with us all year long. We show you how with this handy NASA-JPL school year calendar.

Homeschool resources for studying Earth Science, including lesson plans, activities, simulations, and more

Free printable layers of the earth diagram, worksheets, label worksheet, hands-on activities, nomenclature cards, and more! Free science worksheets, games, and printables.

Teach about the rock cycle in a creative way with this printable geology rock cycle board game~ The Rock Collectors. Geology will never be boring again!

The First Great Lesson awakens awe and wonder in the child, and gives them a framework to hang later physical earth and science lessons from.

Teach your students about the Earth's spheres and how they interact around the planet with these activities, resources and books.

Christian astronomy is fun to teach in your Montessori inspired homeschool! Here are lots of great crafts, activities, and printables for your kids.

The Second Great Lesson is meant to show, in broad strokes, how life on Earth has changed throughout time.

ALL ABOUT EARTH Get ready for a month filled with so many fun activities to teach your kiddos all about our planet Earth . I teach this unit in April so it coincides with Earth Day. I’ve loaded up this blog post post with read aloud book ideas, free videos you can share with your students,

We have put together a collection of creative Earth Day Craft Projects and Printables that are sure to be fun for the whole family!

ALL ABOUT EARTH Get ready for a month filled with so many fun activities to teach your kiddos all about our planet Earth . I teach this unit in April so it coincides with Earth Day. I’ve loaded up this blog post post with read aloud book ideas, free videos you can share with your students,

Are you ready to discover new ways to engage your students in primary science? I want to help you. Sign up to my mailing list to receive the printable template for this fun and engaging dinosaur fossil foldable activity. I’d also love to send you ideas for classroom and home activities, and information about my […]

There are many great Montessori posts on the solar system. This post may not add anything new to the blogosphere, but I feel it is necessary for my First Great Lesson posts. So here is a glimpse at what we do. 3-Part Planet Cards 3-part planet cards with handmade scale models. These models are made from polystyrene balls. They are made to scale to our sun mat. Imagine Our Life has this free download for planet cards. [Photo from Image Our Life] Scale of Planets The scale of planets fascinates the elementary child and suits their imaginative mind. Lolly has a lovely post on her blog Elementary Observations here. She has a free download for a planet scale activity. [Photo from Elementary Observations] Solar System Riddles Lolly also has this set of Solar System riddles which are perfect for the elementary classroom. Riddles are always a big hit in my class. These are also the perfect way to integrate language arts into the great lessons. I also encourage my children to write their own riddles. [Photo from Elementary Observations] Planet Research As usual, I encourage my children to pick a planet to research. This is the sheet we use for the younger children. I saw the original somewhere in blogsphere but can't remember where. The questions asked are: Name of Planet? What number is this planet from the Sun? How far is this Planet from the Sun? How big is this Planet from one end to another (diameter)? What is the temperature of this Planet? Does the Planet have an atmosphere? Which gases make up its atmosphere? Three facts about this Planet I encourage each child to research one planet and together we create solar system research book. Sometimes a couple of children decide to research all the planets themselves and make their own booklets. I have these astronomy research guides from Montessori for Everyone. I use this with my older children. [Photo from Montessori For Everyone] Astronomy 3-Part Cards I also have these Astronomy Concepts Nomenclature Cards [Photo from Montessori For Everyone] There is something similar for free here. Planet Related Experiments The Geography Impressionistic Charts from Montessori for Everyone has a solar system chart and planet related experiment cards. Noah doing the colour of Mars experiment. These are the experiments in the pack. The bands of jupiter: It is very similar to this experiment on density. The colour of Mars [above]. The impact of craters: A brief description on here and here. Solar System Pastels Drawings Solar System Dance [Photo from Central Montessori Academy] The solar system dance is really fun and best done outside. Each child takes on the role of a planet, the sun, the moon or an asteroid. Each role is described in detail and the children act out the solar system. I made these labels for the children to wear while doing the dance. They can be downloaded for free here. Distance of the Planets From Sun [Photo from Beakers and Bumblebees] This is a lesson that I can't wait to try.There is a blog post about it here and another here. The instructions for this solar system toilet paper activity can be found here.

Get ready to learn about biomes with these engaging activities and lesson plans all about biomes. Discover the six biomes of the world with videos, projects, assessments, and hands-on activities.

The First Great Lesson awakens awe and wonder in the child, and gives them a framework to hang later physical earth and science lessons from.

Use this free printable paper volcano diorama to make a model volcano for geology or earth science lessons for elementary or middle school.

It seems like most kids go through a phase when they are interested in maps and globes and where things are in the world (though my daughter hilariously protests every time I pull out an atlas; no …

Free printable layers of the earth diagram, worksheets, label worksheet, hands-on activities, nomenclature cards, and more! Free science worksheets, games, and printables.

When teaching about biomes in elementary, I like to bring in various biome activities and projects! This gives my students the space to truly explore and learn about the various biomes across the Earth. We all know how it goes...

Since that very faulty "lesson", I've found some MUCH more effective resources. Objective: I can explain why we have seasons.

Help your students understand earth changes through this hands-on science experiment. Head to this blog post about an engaging earthquake simulation!

The First Great Lesson awakens awe and wonder in the child, and gives them a framework to hang later physical earth and science lessons from.

We've been spending lots of time in the garden, and with Earth Day just around the corner, these seeds bombs are the perfect activity

The First Great Lesson is the first experience into the Montessori Cosmic Curriculum. This awe-inspiring lesson leads into many different cultural subjects.

What bin do these items go into? This recycling sorting game is a fun way to introduce kids to the basics of re-purposing waste!

Get up close with the photosynthesis process by painting with chlorophyll. This STEM chlorophyll science lesson will be memorable for all.

This Noah and the Flood Object Lesson will kids describe why God flooded the Earth, how God saved humanity, and why God chooses a remnant.

The First Great Lesson awakens awe and wonder in the child, and gives them a framework to hang later physical earth and science lessons from.

A printable creation booklet can be incredibly useful for educators, parents, and religious organizations. You can use it to teach children about the story of creation, the different aspects of nature, and the importance of taking care of the Earth..

Students can travel across the globe without leaving the classroom. Check out these fun geography lessons for any grade and curriculum.

Jesus met many people during His ministry on earth. Two women He met were sisters named Mary and Martha. When Jesus visited, they had two different reactions. We read about them in Luke 10:38-42. This free printable Bible lesson is ideal for children at church or home. It includes worksheets, coloring pages, craft, games and Bible activities and much more.

Discover hands-on beginning of the year science activities that will excite your students and build the foundation for future science lessons!

Free resources and playlists to go along with the Gather Round Homeschool Earth Science Unit Study! Organize your lessons in half the time!