6th Grade Earth Science Resources
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WORKSHEETS
Summer Art Projects
Fun art projects will keep students engaged in learning during the summer. Kids can use paper and paint to create fun…Subjects:Summer SeasonArt, Music and DramaSeasons -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Summer Reading (Grades 6-8)
Variety of genres and interesting activities for all reading levels Help your students retain the reading skills the…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureScienceEarth Science -
WORKSHEETS
Sixth Grade Summer Math
Encourage students to use math in the summertime by planting a garden, reading maps, and keeping a time log of her…Subjects:MathematicsSummer SeasonSeasons -
LESSON PLANS
Recycled Art
Students will use found and recycled objects to make art. Then, they will evaluate their artwork and how their group…SubjectsScienceEarth ScienceRecycling -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Frequently Asked Questions about Tsunamis
Find answers to commonly asked questions about tsunamis -- the science behind them and their history.Subjects:ScienceEarth Science -
LESSON PLANS
Cause and Effect Lesson
How to teach cause and effect analysis effectively Use this resource to help your students understand the effects of…Subjects:Natural DisastersEarth ScienceScience -
LESSON PLANS
Build a Volcano
Build a volcano using common kitchen supplies. This fun science activity is perfect for National Chemistry Week…SubjectsScienceChemistryEarth Science -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Sixth Grade Summer Learning Guide: Get Ready for Back-to-School
Prepare children for the sixth-grade school year with this guide of fun and educational activities for summer learning.…Subjects:ScienceEarth ScienceSummer Season -
WORKSHEETS
Sixth Grade: Over the Break
Use these activities with students over the summer break to practice their math skills with planning a trip, the…Subjects:MathematicsSummer SeasonSeasons -
WORKSHEETS
Life Science Test: Living Things and the Environment
Gauge students' understanding of living things and the environment with this printable test about ecosystems and natural…Subjects:ElectricityElectricity and Magnetism (Electromagnetism)Physics -
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Earthquakes and Volcanoes Lesson and Activities
This lesson plan includes maps, colorful graphics, and activities to help students understand how volcanoes and…Subjects:ScienceEarth ScienceNatural Disasters -
LESSON PLANS
Dinosaur Unit
A Dinosaur Unit will help students to explore facts about these extinct creatures in many curricular areas.SubjectsScienceEarth ScienceDinosaurs (Paleontology) -
WORKSHEETS
What Causes Seasons?
Review how Earth's rotation and its movement around the Sun cause seasons. Students will identify when seasons begin in…Subjects:ScienceEarth ScienceSeasons -
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The Human Impact on the Environment–Key Term Review
Challenge students to solve this world puzzle by correctly defining terms related to the human impact on the…Subjects:VocabularyLanguage Arts and WritingNatural Resources -
CLASSROOM TOOLS
The Ocean Floor
Identify ocean landforms, including guyots and trenches, with this labeled diagram of the sea floor.Subjects:ScienceEarth ScienceOceans (Oceanography) -
WORKSHEETS
Climate Activities
This activity helps students understand that weather and climate are affected by many factors.Subjects:EcologyEarth ScienceWeather -
WORKSHEETS
Summer Science Worksheets
Fun and interesting science activities for summer learning! Students won't need much encouragement to practice science…Subjects:ScienceEarth ScienceSummer Season -
ACTIVITIES
Which Soil Is Best for Plants?
Students are asked to identify which of two soil samples would be best for planting a garden. Assesses their…Subjects:SciencePlants and BotanyEarth Science -
WORKSHEETS
How Many People Does It Take to Ruin an Ecosystem?
Pupils will role-play elements of a food web to illustrate the connections in ecosystems. Then they will respond to…Subjects:Oil Spills &Natural DisastersEarth Science -
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Renewable and Non-renewable Energy
Use this educational worksheet to teach children about non-renewable and renewable energy resources. In this activity,…Subjects:ScienceEcologyEarth Science -
LESSON PLANS
How Can Different Polymers Be Identified?
One word: Plastics Students study six types of plastic and make comparisons between them based on their physical and…SubjectsScienceEarth ScienceScience Projects -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Favorite Summer Activities Slideshow (K-8)
View this collection of our favorite summer-themed activities, lessons, and printables. Click through the slideshow to…Subjects:ScienceEarth ScienceSummer Season -
VIDEOS
Recycling & Waste Management – Educational Videos & Activities
Explain the recycling processes for aluminum, plastic, glass, and paper through educational videos about waste…Subjects:ScienceEarth ScienceRecycling -
WORKSHEETS
Ocean Currents Worksheet
Learn about ocean currents around the world. In this weather worksheet, students read about El Niño and use the…Subjects:ScienceEarth ScienceOceans (Oceanography)
