{"id":392,"date":"2019-03-19T14:19:18","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T21:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/educationlibrarybooklists\/?p=392"},"modified":"2024-04-03T10:51:21","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T17:51:21","slug":"earth-sciences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/educationlibrarybooklists\/2019\/03\/19\/earth-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Earth Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"

Listed below are selected teacher resources, picture books, and non-fiction related to earth sciences.<\/p>\n

Teacher Resources<\/h3>\n

\"\"Land, Water, and Sky for Grades K-2: An Inquiry Approach<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

by Jennifer Lawson<\/p>\n

Grades: K-2
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This book covers how to teach about land, water, and sky in alignment with the current BC curriculum. Uses the Know-Do-Understand model, First Peoples Principles of Learning, and an inquiry approach. Part of the Hands-on Science<\/i> series<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Problem-based learning in the earth and space science classroom<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

by Tom J. McConnell, Joyce Parker, and Janet Eberhardt<\/p>\n

Grades: K-12
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This resource presents tips and techniques for problem-based learning in four content areas: Earth’s landforms and water, the rock cycle and plate tectonics, weather, and astronomy.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/em>Hands-on earth science activities for grades K-6<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

by Marvin N. Tolman<\/p>\n

Grades: K-6
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This book\u2019s activities follow the discovery\/inquiry approach and encourage students to analyze, synthesize, and infer based on their own hands-on experiences. Topics covered include air, water, weather, the earth, ecology, above the earth, beyond the earth, and current electricity.<\/p>\n

\"\"This earth: Physical geography and the environment<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

by Paul Vazant and others<\/p>\n

Grades: 10-12
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A case-driven text that focuses on physical geography and human interaction and covers the origin of Earth, continental shifts, water and air pollution and human impacts, and taking responsibility for the planet. Also includes teaching notes, lesson plans, and assessment rubrics.<\/p>\n

\"\"Jumpstart! Geography: Engaging activities for ages 7-12<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

by Mark Jones and Sarah Whitehouse<\/p>\n

Grades: 2-6
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This collection of simple to use and fun activities will jumpstart pupils\u2019 understanding of the geographical skills of inquiry, outdoor learning, understanding graphic representations, and communication. Pupils will develop their knowledge and understanding of people, places and issues through being encouraged to \u2018think geographically\u2019 about the world they live in. Includes activities related to continents and oceans, and physical features such as rivers, forests, deserts, and coastlines. (E-book only)<\/p>\n

Picture Books<\/h3>\n

\"\"A stroll through the seasons<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

written by Kay Barnham, illustrated by Maddie Frost<\/p>\n

Grades: K-3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the changes that each season brings: from spring blossoms, to summer sunshine, to autumn leaves, to winter snow.<\/p>\n

\"\" Fox explores the night<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

written by Martin Jenkins, illustrated by Richard Smythe<\/p>\n

Grades: 1-3
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Follow Fox as she makes her way through city streets and learns about sunlight, moonlight, electric light, and darkness<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/em>The squirrels’ busy year<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

written by Martin Jenkins, illustrated by Richard Jones<\/p>\n

Grades: 1-4
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In the winter, when it’s cold, the squirrels dig up acorns to eat. But what will they eat in the spring, when it’s warm again?<\/p>\n

\"\"Water land: Land and water forms around the world<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

written and illustrated by Christy Hale<\/p>\n

Grades: 3-5
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Die-cut pages identify and contrast types of water bodies and their corresponding land masses to help young readers understand how connected the earth and the water really are.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/em>The stuff of stars<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

written by Marion Dane Bauer, illustrated by Ekua Holmes<\/p>\n

Grades: K-3
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Before the universe was formed, before time and space existed, there was nothing. But then … BANG! Stars caught fire and burned so long that they exploded, flinging stardust everywhere. And the ash of those stars turned into planets, into our Earth, and into us.<\/p>\n

Non-Fiction<\/h3>\n

\"\"Look at the weather<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

by Britta Teckentrup, translated by Shelley Tanaka<\/p>\n

Grades: K-6<\/b>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Through four chapters–sun, rain, ice and snow, and extreme weather–this book explores different weather phenomena, from rainbows and sunsets to clouds, frost, and rainstorms.<\/p>\n

\"\"Earth mysteries revealed<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

by James Bow<\/p>\n

Grades: 3-6<\/b>
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This book explains how our planet is put together and answers the questions to mysteries such as: why is the only life we know of found on Earth; how did this warm and wet planet form from a cloud of ice and dust; was the Moon once a part of Earth’s rocks; why is it night all winter in the Arctic; why are sunsets orange; and was there really an ancient city that was destroyed by a volcano and tsunami? Part of the Mysteries revealed<\/a> series.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/em>Earth’s landforms and bodies of water<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

by Natalie Hyde<\/p>\n

Grades: 1-3<\/b>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explains how Earth is covered by landforms and bodies of water, how they develop, and why they change. Covers landforms such as mountains, valleys, and sand dunes, as well as waterways such as oceans, rivers, and ponds. Part of the Earth’s processes close-up<\/a> series.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/i>Experiments in earth science and weather with toys and everyday stuff<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

by Emily Sohn<\/p>\n

Grades: K-3<\/b>
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Engaging experiments using simple toys and everyday stuff teach curious young minds all about earth science. Readers can take an up-close look at how tornadoes develop, why wind is sometimes cold, how the water cycle works, and much more.<\/p>\n

\"\"Planet Earth<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

by Jon Richards and Ed Simkins<\/p>\n

Grades: 1-6<\/b>
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From tectonic plates and meteorites to erupting volcanoes, the atmosphere, and the world’s longest rivers, this book explores planet Earth using a wide variety of icons, graphics, and pictograms.<\/p>\n

\"\"Fault lines: Understanding the power of earthquakes<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

by Johanna Wagstaffe<\/p>\n

Grades: 4-8<\/b>
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Earthquakes are a terrifying yet fascinating force of nature. Seismologist Johanna Wagstaffe takes you through her own journey of understanding the earth beneath our feet. Along the way you’ll learn the science behind what makes the earth rumble and hear from kids around the world who have experienced the wonder, and terror, of an earthquake.<\/p>\n

\"\"Rocks, minerals & gems<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

by Sean Callery and Miranda Smith, illustrated by Gary Ombler<\/p>\n

Grades: 3-7<\/b>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Readers will learn about hundreds of rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems that were forged by the most powerful events in prehistory. Explore what specimens look like and how they’re used today. Find out all about star stones and cat’s eyes, megagems, and phantom quartz. Discover which rocks fluoresce, which mineral once poisoned an emperor, and which gems are the rarest in the world.<\/p>\n

\"\"When Planet Earth was new<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

written by James Gladstone, illustrated by Katherine Diemert<\/p>\n

Grades: K-3<\/b>
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It has taken billions of years for Earth to become the planet it is today. This book looks back to the very beginning, giving a poetic yet scientific overview of how the planet has changed over time: from hot lava to the formation of oceans to the evolution of living things in water and on land.<\/p>\n

\"\"Water wow! An infographic exploration<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

written by Antonia Bayard and Paula Ayer, illustrated by Belle Wuthrich<\/p>\n

Grades: 4-7<\/b>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Where did water come from before it got to Earth? Why is the water you drink the same stuff that was around when dinosaurs were alive? If water can’t be created or destroyed, how can we run out? How does climate change affect water and vice versa? How are water access and girls’ education worldwide connected? Find out the answers to these and many more questions through infographics.<\/p>\n

\"\"Weather projects for young scientists: Experiments and science fair ideas<\/a><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

by Mary Kay Carson<\/p>\n

Grades: 4-7<\/b>
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the everyday phenomena of wind and clouds to the awesome, destructive power of lightning, tornadoes, and hurricanes, children can explore weather in detail with this science activity book. More than 40 weather projects are included, such as building a model of the water cycle, creating a tornado in a bottle, calculating dew point, reading a weather map, building weather-measuring instruments, and more.<\/p>\n

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Finding More Resources<\/b><\/h4>\n

To find more resources in this area, try the following:<\/p>\n