6th Grade Geology (page 1)

Science and Language Arts: Earth Processes

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Earthquake & Tsunami in Japan, March 2011

Earthquake in China, April 2013

Earthquake in Haiti, January 2010

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How Are Sedimentary Rocks Formed?

In this Earth science printable, students are asked to complete statements, interpret diagrams, and sequence the steps…

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Science

Geology

Rocks

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What Is the Rock Cycle?

Ask students to use the key terms provided in this science printable to label a diagram of the rock cycle. As a skill…

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Science

Geology

Rocks

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What Are Fossil Fuels?

Use this worksheet to review the definitions, characteristics, uses, and types of fossil fuels.

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Science

Geology

Natural Resources

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How Do Volcanic Eruptions Affect Ecosystems?

Integrate life science and Earth science with the questions in this printable. Students will research the eruption of…

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Volcanoes

Habitats and Ecosystems

Geology

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LESSON PLANS

Hot Rocks Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Use these PowerPoint slides to review the concept of "hot spots" and to discuss the different kinds of lava that flow…

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Volcanoes

Geology

Earth Science

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Hot Rocks Background Information

This resource is designed to be used in conjunction with the Hot Rocks Mini-Lesson. Use this resource as an introduction…

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Science

Geology

Volcanoes

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Eyewitness: Earth

Learn how animals, plants, and the environment interact in this spectacular, thought-provoking and highly informative…

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Science

Earth Science

Geology

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Key Term Review: Minerals and Their Properties

Review the meaning of key science terms with this vocabulary worksheet about minerals and their properties. Students…

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Minerals

Vocabulary

Language Arts and Writing

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What Is the Structure of Earth?

Use the table in this science printable to answer questions about the thickness of Earth's layers. Students will also…

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Science

Earth Science

Geology

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Mountain Building: How Mountains Grow

Try a printable science activity that illustrates how mountains are formed. Students simulate this geologic process,…

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Science

Geology

Geologic Formations

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Physical Science Key Term Review: Metals

Students are asked to group related science terms about metals, explain their relationship, and evaluate their usage in…

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Metals

Vocabulary

Chemical Compounds

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How Are Metamorphic Rocks Classified?

In this Earth science printable, students will correct false statements, classify rocks as foliated or nonfoliated, and…

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Science

Geology

Rocks

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What Are Plate Tectonics?

Review the theory of plate tectonics with the questions, statements, and diagrams in this science printable.

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Science

Earth Science

Geology

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What Are Some Effects of Plate Tectonics?

Students will review the effects of plate tectonics as they match each natural disaster or landform on Earth to its…

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Science

Natural Disasters

Geology

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How Do Ocean Waves Cause Erosion?

Challenge students to match each ocean rock formation with its description in this Earth science printable. Students…

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Science

Geology

Oceans (Oceanography)

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Hot Rocks Word Power

Students practice vocabulary relevant to volcanoes and lava by reading the definition and using the word in a sentence…

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Vocabulary

Volcanoes

Language Arts and Writing

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FUTUREFIT PROJECTS

Fossils Lesson

Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to types of fossils and how they are formed. Remind them that our knowledge…

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Science

Geology

Fossils

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Fossils Background Information

This resource is designed to be used in conjunction with the Fossils Mini-Lesson. Use this resource as an introduction…

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Fossils

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Hot Rocks Mini-Lesson

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Volcanoes

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Classification of Dinosaurs

An article explaining the classification of dinosaurs.

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Science

Dinosaurs (Paleontology)

Biological Classification

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Dinosaur Facts Part I

The first of four articles answering questions about dinosaurs. This article covers the following issues: when dinosaurs…

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Library Resources

Science

Reading and Literature

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Dinosaur Facts Part II

The second of four articles answering questions about dinosaurs. This article covers the following issues: how dinosaurs…

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Library Resources

Science

Reading and Literature

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