Earth's Biosphere and Atmosphere 5th Grade STEM Activity Here We Are Read Aloud

Integrate STEM in your classroom with this 5th grade NGSS aligned science investigation that connects to the read aloud Here We Are: Notes For Living On Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers!

In this STEAM challenge, students investigate the different spheres of the Earth: the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. They develop a model to describe the spheres of the Earth and the ways they interact. They also consider the ways that we interact with our Earth.

Perfect companion to read aloud Here We Are: Notes For Living On Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers.

This STEM challenge aligns with 5th-grade NGSS Earth Science Standards but can be used in 3rd grade - 5th grade.

Amazing resource for STEM club, STEM teachers, elementary librarians, parents who love hands-on learning, and elementary teachers who want to create a hands-on educational environment in their classroom!

Material List:

• play dough
• paper
• makerspace consumables

Includes:

• Teacher Instructions
• Student STEM Journal
• Student Instructions
• Earth's Spheres Investigation Activity
• Vocabulary Words
• Student Reflection Sheet
• Rubric
• NGSS Standards

Learning Objective

I can use models to describe interactions between the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere.

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