📖

Earth Science Showcase

Review: Earth and Space Science

Day 140of 180
Week 28of 36
25Minutes
← Day 139Day 140 of 180Day 141
🖨️ Download Worksheet (PDF)

Learning Objectives

1

Summarize key earth science concepts learned this year

2

Create a visual presentation about God's created world

3

Practice communication and presentation skills

Psalm 24:1

The earth is Yahweh's, with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell in it.

Psalm 24:1 (WEB)

Reminds students that the earth we're studying is God's wonderful creation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Poster board
  • Colored paper
  • Markers
  • Glue sticks
  • Scissors
  • Previous science worksheets and drawings

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and review the memory verse. Discuss how God created a beautiful, amazing world for us to explore and learn about.

💭 Review Question: What are some of the most interesting things you've learned about earth this year?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explain the Earth Science Showcase project. Students will create a poster or display showing what they've learned about the earth, space, weather, and landforms.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Review key science concepts from the year
  • Choose favorite topics to highlight
  • Use drawings, labels, and colorful designs
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes God's creation special?
  • What was your favorite thing we learned about the earth this year?
3Activity: Earth Science Discovery Poster (10 min)
hands-on project

Students create individual posters showcasing their favorite earth science learnings

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose 3-4 topics to include on poster
  2. Draw pictures or use previous worksheets
  3. Add colorful labels and decorations
  4. Be prepared to share about your poster
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on just 2 topics with teacher assistance

Challenge: Include a short written description for each topic

4Closing (5 min)

Students share their posters with the class, explaining what they learned

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you enjoy most about learning earth science?
  • How does learning about the earth help us appreciate God's creation?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for creating such a wonderful, beautiful world for us to explore and learn about. Help us to always be curious and amazed by Your creation. Amen.

Coming up: Next week, we'll start exploring some new and exciting science topics!

Genesis 1:31

God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.

Genesis 1:31 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Have students repeat verse while making a 'creation' pose with arms wide

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson is a culminating project to review earth science concepts learned throughout the year

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity
  • Help child recall specific learnings
  • Assist with cutting and gluing if needed
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel overwhelmed choosing what to include

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to recall and communicate science concepts learned

Extension Activities

  • Create a 3D model of a favorite landform
  • Make a mini-book about earth science discoveries
  • Draw a detailed picture of the solar system

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

Continue to Day 141Back to Science