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Science Unit - Our Changing Earth

by Katie Durgin-Bruce, M.S.
$19.99

Explore the marvels of geology with "Our Changing Earth," a three-week homeschool science curriculum dedicated to unraveling the dynamic processes that have sculpted our planet. This immersive unit captivates your child's imagination, transforming them into budding geologists as they journey through the foundations of the rock cycle. Each activity meticulously combines education with hands-on learning, delving into igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock formation while touching upon the monumental forces that mold the Earth's landscape.

Key Features


  • Culinary Geology: Dive into Earth's layers with an edible 3D model-building activity. Using treats like marshmallows and chocolate, students gain a tangible understanding of geological strata.
  • Tactile Discovery: The Rock Science Kit introduces hands-on rock identification, enabling students to engage with real specimens. They'll wash, categorize, and examine rocks, enhancing their observational accuracy and classification skill set.
  • Interdisciplinary Creativity: Art merges with geology when students artistically depict iconic rock formations. Whether channeling their inner poet or wielding a paintbrush, learners make connections across disciplines, showcasing their understanding through creativity.
  • Practical Science Skills: By crafting experiments on weathering and erosion, students apply the scientific method firsthand. They'll question, hypothesize, and analyze like true scientists, boosting their investigative prowess.

Your child will navigate the twists and turns of Earth's geologic saga with "Our Changing Earth," unraveling the mysteries hidden in plain sight, from their own backyard to the globe's grandest canyons. They will construct knowledge layer by layer, like the intricate formations they study, emerging with a rock-solid grasp of the planet we call home.

This item includes free online access to Beyond the Page Online for 18 months. This includes Learning Gates, Portfolio and any curriculum or student activity pages that you have purchased.

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