Earth and Space Science Curriculum Resources
Explore Earth and Space Science concepts with our comprehensive science curriculum resources aligned with NGSS standards. Interactive and printable resources for K-12 learners across all grade levels.
The Solar System Exploration
Join Mia on her science project journey through the solar system. Learn about the eight planets orbi...
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Earth Day and Pollution Types
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Earth Day and Green Initiatives
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Earth and Recycling Initiatives
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Sunspots and Solar Flares
This quiz is designed to test your understanding of the fascinating phenomena of sunspots and solar ...
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Understanding Sunspots
Sunspots are fascinating dark patches on the Sun's surface caused by intense magnetic activity that ...
What are Solar Flares?
How Heat Domes Form
A heat dome is an extreme weather event where high pressure traps hot air in an area, causing temper...
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Main causes of a heat dome?
Heat domes are caused by specific atmospheric patterns, primarily involving high-pressure systems. T...
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Health Risks of Heat Domes
Heat domes pose significant health risks as our bodies struggle to maintain a safe temperature in ex...
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Staying Safe During Heat Domes
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Is Earth’s Climate Changing?
The passage 'Is Earth’s Climate Changing?' explores how scientists study Earth's climate through glo...
Learn about the Inner Planets
The inner planets of our solar system—Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars—are fascinating worlds made of...
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Learn about the Outer Planets
The outer planets—Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—are massive worlds made mostly of gas and ice...
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The Sun: Our Nearest Star
The Sun is the heart of our solar system and the closest star to Earth. Composed of hot plasma, the ...
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Exploring Space: Rockets and Spacecraft
Space exploration has been one of humanity's greatest achievements, made possible by rockets and spa...
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Stars and Galaxies
Stars and galaxies light up the vast universe, with stars generating their own heat and light. Stars...
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Understanding the Inner Planets
The inner planets of the solar system—Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars—are known for their solid, roc...
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The Sun: Our Special Star
The Sun is the closest star to Earth and the center of our solar system.
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Twinkling Stars and Galaxies
Learn about stars, the massive balls of gas that produce light and heat, and their life cycles, from...
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The Milky Way - Our Galactic Home
The Milky Way is a massive spiral galaxy containing billions of stars, including our Sun. It feature...
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Andromeda - Our Galactic Neighbor
Andromeda, also known as Messier 31, is a massive spiral galaxy with about one trillion stars, locat...
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The Water Cycle
The water cycle describes how water continuously moves through our planet via evaporation, condensat...
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The Carbon Cycle
The carbon cycle shows how carbon travels through the atmosphere, living organisms, and the Earth. I...
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The Nitrogen Cycle
The nitrogen cycle describes how nitrogen moves through the air, soil, and living organisms. It invo...
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Understanding the Carbon Cycle
The carbon cycle explains how carbon moves through the environment, plants, and animals. Processes l...
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Understanding the Phosphorus Cycle
The phosphorus cycle details how phosphorus travels through rocks, soil, water, and organisms. Essen...
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Understanding the Oxygen Cycle
The oxygen cycle explains how oxygen circulates through air, water, and living organisms. Plants pro...
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Natural Disaster: Earthquake
Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates move, causing the ground to shake. Understanding earthquakes ...
Natural Disaster: Volcanic Eruptions
Volcanoes can erupt with lava and ash, changing the landscape. While dangerous, they also create fer...
Natural Disaster: Tornadoes
Tornadoes are dangerous spinning columns of air. Knowing the signs and having safety plans can help ...
Natural Disaster: Hurricanes
Hurricanes are massive storms with strong winds and rain. Tracking and preparing for them helps prot...
Natural Disaster: Floods
Floods occur when excess water overflows onto land. Knowing how to prepare for and respond to floods...
Natural Disaster: Droughts
Droughts are long periods with insufficient water, leading to crop failures and water shortages. Con...
Natural Disaster: Wildfires
Wildfires spread quickly and can cause significant damage. Understanding fire safety and prevention ...
Natural Disaster: Tsunamis
Tsunamis are massive waves caused by underwater disturbances. Early warnings and evacuation plans ar...
Natural Disaster: Landslides
Landslides occur when masses of rock or debris move down a slope. They can cause massive destruction...
Natural Disaster: Blizzards
Blizzards are intense winter storms with strong winds and heavy snow. They can create dangerous cond...
The Great Barrier Reef
This passage introduces the Great Barrier Reef, a magnificent underwater ecosystem off the coast of ...
Why the Great Barrier Reef Matters
This passage highlights the critical importance of the Great Barrier Reef for both nature and humans...
Life in the Great Barrier Reef
This passage delves into the rich biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef. It describes the vast arra...
Climate Change and the Great Barrier Reef
This passage explores the profound impact of climate change on the Great Barrier Reef. It details ho...
How Kids Can Help Protect the Great Barrier Reef
This passage focuses on empowering children to take action in protecting the Great Barrier Reef and ...
Understanding Coral Bleaching
This passage delves into the phenomenon of coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef. It explains ho...
Efforts to Save the Great Barrier Reef
This passage outlines various efforts to protect and preserve the Great Barrier Reef in the face of ...
What is Weather?
This passage explains weather to children, describing it as the current outdoor conditions. It cover...
How is Climate Different from Weather?
This passage distinguishes climate from weather for young readers. It defines climate as the usual w...
What is the Greenhouse Effect?
This passage introduces the greenhouse effect to children, comparing it to a blanket around Earth. I...
Can you name three greenhouse gases?
This passage introduces children to three common greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide (CO2), methane, an...
What does 'global warming' mean?
This passage explains global warming to children by comparing it to Earth having a fever. It describ...