Students discuss their current understanding of what Earth systems are and how they work and consider how to identify the boundaries of a region for Earth system study.

Through guided inquiry, students will identify interactions of the four major scientific spheres on Earth: biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere. They will then identify how these systems are represented and interact in their classroom aquarium.

The purpose of this activity is for students to create a desktop soil profile based on the biome region of the United States where your school is located.

Students examine satellite images of a recently formed island to identify areas of erosion and deposition.

Interpret the map, or model, to find patterns in the occurrence of tropical cyclones from 1842 through 2018.

This lesson introduces the Earth system science spheres through model making and discussion. Students will work within an Earth system science notebook to chronicle their work and learning.

This content has been moved. You can find it under Hurricanes as Heat Engines Story Map link.

Global Phytoplankton Distribution Story Map

This content has been moved. You can find it under Sea Ice and the Earth System Story Map link.

Learn about volcanic ash and watch a visualization of the Calbuco volcano to see how ash travels around the world.