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Naturescope, 1987
Provides background information on how scientists have learned about the history of the Earth, including studying fossils, dating rocks, and tracing geological movements. Included are teaching activities about prehistoric animals, state fossils, tracing animal movement and evolution, and discovering fossils. Contains reproducible handouts and…
Descriptors: Animals, Botany, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Naturescope, 1987
Provides background information on the layers of the earth, the relationship between changes on the surface of the earth and its insides, and plate tectonics. Teaching activities are included, with some containing reproducible worksheets and handouts to accompany them. (TW)
Descriptors: Earthquakes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning
Anchorage School District, AK. – 1986
This resource book introduces sixth-grade children to the environment by studying rocks and other geological features. Nine lessons are provided on a variety of topics including: (1) geologic processes; (2) mountain building; (3) weathering; (4) geologic history and time; (5) plate tectonics; (6) rocks and minerals; (7) mineral properties; (8)…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Earth Science, Elementary School Science, Environment
