EarthRef.org Digital Archive (ERDA) -- Earth Science Outdoors Summary

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Earth Science Outdoors Summary

File Name	eso.summary.doc
Data Type	lesson plan, document
Computer Program	Microsoft Word for Mac 2004
File Size	198.00 KB - 2 files [ doc,pdf ]
Expert Level	Middle School (Grade 6-8)
Contributor	Miriam Goldstein
Source	Miriam Goldstein
Resource Matrix	Heat Flow on Earth

Description
The goal of this activity is to relate major concepts in Earth Science to the students¿ local environment. Students go outside onto their school campus and make observations about the Four Spheres, Erosion, and Seasonal Change. The included worksheets provide guidance on connecting classroom concepts to the students¿ observations. They also discuss the importance of understanding how human activities alter earth science processes.