Earth and Space is an inquiry and exploration-based curriculum that uses hands-on activities focused on the relationship between the earth, the solar system, and human impacts on our global environment.
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S.INQ Up Space Systems Part 1
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Students create a diagram of the solar system to give a good idea of space in their minds. Students will see a visual representation of space is really like. This activity is a good foundation for the students to learn about the basics of science in space.
S.INQ Up Space Systems Part 1
STEM • Nature and Wildlife
1h•Grades 6 - 8
ACTIVITY
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S.INQ Up Space Systems Part 2
ACTIVITY
Students learn what constellations are and how they work, and how to find them.
S.INQ Up Space Systems Part 2
STEM • Nature and Wildlife
1h•Grades 6 - 8
ACTIVITY
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S.INQ Up History of Earth
ACTIVITY
Students learn about Earth's history and create a timeline that represents the Earth's history. Students also learn about the wonders of evolution.
S.INQ Up History of Earth
Nature and Wildlife • STEM
1h•Grades 6 - 8
ACTIVITY
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S.INQ Up Earth Sciences
ACTIVITY
Students learn about the water cycle, detailing the ways that water changes states as it supports life on earth.
S.INQ Up Earth Sciences
Nature and Wildlife • STEM
1h•Grades 6 - 8
ACTIVITY
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S.INQ Up Weather & Climate
ACTIVITY
Students conduct their own investigations to find out the truth behind climate change; also, they brainstorm ways to preserve Earth with each other.
S.INQ Up Weather & Climate
STEM • Nature and Wildlife
45m•Grades 6 - 8
ACTIVITY
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S.INQ Up Human Impact
ACTIVITY
Students learn about human impact on our climate through the distribution of greenhouse gases.
S.INQ Up Human Impact
Nature and Wildlife • STEM
30m•Grades 6 - 8
ACTIVITY
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S.INQ Up Space Time Odyssey
ACTIVITY
Students create a model of the Universe, thinking about scale. In teams, students share and explain their models.
Students create a diagram of the solar system to give a good idea of space in their minds. Students will see a visual representation of space is really like. This activity is a good foundation for the students to learn about the basics of science in space.
S.INQ Up Space Systems Part 1
STEM • Nature and Wildlife
1h•Grades 6 - 8
ACTIVITY
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S.INQ Up Space Systems Part 2
ACTIVITY
Students learn what constellations are and how they work, and how to find them.
S.INQ Up Space Systems Part 2
STEM • Nature and Wildlife
1h•Grades 6 - 8
ACTIVITY
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3
S.INQ Up History of Earth
ACTIVITY
Students learn about Earth's history and create a timeline that represents the Earth's history. Students also learn about the wonders of evolution.
S.INQ Up History of Earth
Nature and Wildlife • STEM
1h•Grades 6 - 8
ACTIVITY
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4
S.INQ Up Earth Sciences
ACTIVITY
Students learn about the water cycle, detailing the ways that water changes states as it supports life on earth.
S.INQ Up Earth Sciences
Nature and Wildlife • STEM
1h•Grades 6 - 8
ACTIVITY
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5
S.INQ Up Weather & Climate
ACTIVITY
Students conduct their own investigations to find out the truth behind climate change; also, they brainstorm ways to preserve Earth with each other.
S.INQ Up Weather & Climate
STEM • Nature and Wildlife
45m•Grades 6 - 8
ACTIVITY
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6
S.INQ Up Human Impact
ACTIVITY
Students learn about human impact on our climate through the distribution of greenhouse gases.
S.INQ Up Human Impact
Nature and Wildlife • STEM
30m•Grades 6 - 8
ACTIVITY
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7
S.INQ Up Space Time Odyssey
ACTIVITY
Students create a model of the Universe, thinking about scale. In teams, students share and explain their models.