Patterns of the Earth can be a a confusing topic for students, but these extension activities will help them to build their understanding of weather, the water cycle, and other patterns found on our planet. What student doesn't like choices? This TicTacToe board has nine extension activities based on patterns of the earth, weather, and the water cycle that will extend students' content knowledge while they work independently. This works very as an independent project for early finishers or can be used in conjunction with stations. Activities included are designed to hit on many levels of Bloom's Taxonomy and encourage creative thinking. I have used this in my classroom for students who need more structure, but enjoy showing their knowledge in creative ways. The activities also work really well in a small group where the group can actually decide what they want to do and complete the task together with you. The varied activities and structure allow all students to be successful. Other Science TicTacToe Choice Boards available from Teaching in the Fast Lane include: Plants Life Cycles Ecosystems Adaptations Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors Earth's Slow Changes (Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition) Patterns of the Earth (Water Cycle and Weather) The Scientific Process The Moon Natural Resources Energy Forces Mixtures and Solutions Properties of Matter Each of these TicTacToe boards is available separately in the Teaching in the Fast Lane store, but you can save by purchasing them altogether in this BIG BUNDLE Incorporate writing into your science curriculum with these Science Quick Writes! 4th Grade Science Quick Writes 5th Grade Science Quick Writes 6th Grade Science Quick Writes