How the Earth Works: 60 Fun Activities for Exploring Volcanoes, Fossils, Earthquakes, and More
How the Earth Works is lovingly dedicated to the two teachers who inspired me to write this book Eileen Gibbons and Corinne Richardson Eileen is an elementary grade science resource teacher in Rochester New York Corinne teaches pri mary grade students in Redmond Washington Both of these special teachers inspire their students through their bound less enthusiasm for science and their love of learning It is a great honor to have worked with
Introduction for Parents and Teachers How the Earth Works is all about our ever changing Earth It explores Earth’s structure fossils rocks minerals crystals and more Children will learn about Earth's four layers plate movements and the continents They will observe and identify fossils Using special scientific tests they will try to identify the mineral rock and crystal specimens they find as well as explore the power of volcanoes and earth quakes Each fun activity is designed to promote learning by engaging children in a process of self dis covery using the scientific method Children become scientists as they predict outcomes gather materials make scientific observations and respond to their findings Learning about the wonders of our dynamic planet through these hands on activities introduces children to the process of discovery that they will use in their scientific inquiries for the rest of their lives The format used in the How the Earth Works activi ties is purposeful It reflects the progression used in any scientific exploration The basic concepts have been preserved as children are transitioned into the process of discovery using language that is familiar to them The phrase Did you know corresponds to research and new information You will need intro duces children to the materials needed to conduct
How the Earth Works: 60 Fun Activities for Exploring Volcanoes, Fossils, Earthquakes, and More
Earth science comes alive for children 6 to 9 through 60 engrossing games, activities, and experiments.
