Articles tagged with "Earth Science"
Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics
April 26, 2026
Plate Tectonics and Continental Drift Recommended Materials Pangaea Puzzle Kit — hands-on continental drift activity Montessori Continent Map Puzzle — handmade wooden puzzle showing the continents Continental Drift The crust of the earth isn’t one solid piece — it’s made of various plates. Land plates are called continental plates. Other …
Lesson of the Day 39: Sea Glass and Tides — A Beach Science Adventure
April 18, 2026
"The land is where we live, but the sea is where we dream." Children are naturally drawn to the beach — the rhythm of the waves, the smooth treasures hidden in the sand, the mystery of where the water goes when the tide pulls back. In this lesson, we combine …
Lesson of the Day 28: Earth Science — Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes
April 2, 2026
Earth Science — Plate Tectonics, Volcanoes, and Earthquakes ...e, e, e the earthquake sound, E makes an earth sound! The earth beneath our feet is always moving — usually so slowly we can't feel it, but sometimes dramatically enough to build mountains, create volcanoes, and cause earthquakes. This lesson combines …
Weather Printouts
May 14, 2015
The Water Cycle Weather Weather Symbols Related Articles Weather Types of Weather Lesson of the Day 19 — Winter Weather Recommended Materials Chalk and Chuckles Season Wise Board Game – Early Learning ... Tensun Twin Size Kids House Bed Frame, Metal Kids ... Related ArticlesLesson of the Day 19 — …
Weather
October 4, 2013
Our Changing Weather Some days are warm and sunny, others cold and raining. Every day the weather is different from the day before. What makes weather patterns happen? There are different air masses at the frozen poles, the warm equator area and the middle land continents. When these air masses …
The Water Cycle
August 28, 2013
The Water Cycle Water is always moving in a continuous cycle. It evaporates from oceans, lakes, and rivers into the atmosphere, forms clouds through condensation, and returns to earth as precipitation. This never-ending journey is called the water cycle. The Three Stages Evaporation — The sun heats water in oceans, …
Types of Weather
August 19, 2013
Types of Weather Understanding different types of weather helps children make sense of the world around them. In the Montessori classroom, weather study connects science with geography and daily observation. Main Weather Types Sunny — clear skies with bright sunshine Cloudy — the sky is covered with clouds, blocking some …
Volcanoes Free Printout
May 8, 2013
Volcanoes Free Printout Download our free volcano printout cards for matching and labeling activities. These cards show the parts of a volcano and different types of volcanic eruptions. ⬇️ Download Volcano Cards (PDF) Materials National Geographic Volcano Kit — build and erupt your own volcano with safe chemical reactions For …
Layers of the Earth
April 23, 2013
Layers of the Earth The Earth is a wonderful ball of rock, metal, and heat! Beneath our feet lie several distinct layers, each with its own properties. The Four Main Layers Crust — the thin outer layer we live on, made of rock and soil Mantle — a thick layer …
Earthquakes
March 1, 2013
Earthquakes The Earth is always moving, usually so slowly that we don’t notice it. But sometimes the ground shakes suddenly — that’s an earthquake! What Causes Earthquakes? The Earth’s outer shell is made of large pieces called tectonic plates. These plates float on hot, melted rock deep underground. When plates …
Lesson of the Day 16
July 16, 2011
Butterflies ...b, b, b the butterfly sound, B makes a butterfly sound! Children and adults are fascinated by the beauty and life of butterflies. Young children can watch them and understand the beauty and change in nature and life. A wonderful hands-on way to bring this experience home is with …
Volcanoes
January 19, 2009
Volcanoes Volcanoes are one of the most dramatic forces of nature — and one of the most exciting topics for young learners! A volcano forms when hot melted rock (magma) from deep inside the Earth pushes up through cracks in the crust. Types of Volcanoes Shield volcanoes — broad, gently …
Montessori Newsletter (Plate Tectonics)
August 17, 2008
Plate Tectonics and Continental Drift Continental Drift The crust of the earth isn't one solid piece, it's made of various plates . Land plates are called continental plates. Other plates are under the oceans, these are called oceanic plates . These plates move, very slowly, over the surface of the …
Lesson of the Day 7
June 30, 2007
Lesson of the Day 7 Brought to you by the letters "t" & "m" Terrific tails Circle on a string Sharing Game-Division Mirror Math Counting with Cereal 0's Letter games Introduce the letters t and m using the 3 period lesson . T is for tail, toast and toys. T-t-t-the …
Lesson of the Day 5
June 30, 2007
Today's learning and fun is brought to you by the letter p- the peanut butter letter, peanut butter you can make and peanut butter playdough you can eat, activities and games for letters and words. Language As your child learns the sandpaper letters you can do this simple game. You …