Collection: Unit Studies for Earth Science & Astronomy from Elemental Science
Teach earth science and astronomy in bite-sized chunks!
These easy-to-use digital unit studies will help you to create a fantastic learning opportunity with minimal effort!
Key Features of the Science Chunk Units
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A reading plan for both younger and older students divided up into weekly lessons;
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Two writing options, a set of simple lapbooking templates and a set of interesting notebooking pages, giving the ability to use the unit with multiple ages;
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Each lesson also includes one to two hands-on science activities;
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Plus, every unit contains vocabulary, a list of additional books, and an end-of-unit review sheet!
Current Earth Science & Astronomy Science Chunks Units
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Science Chunks: Major Biomes
- Science Chunks: Planet Earth
- Science Chunks: Weather
- Science Chunks: Solar System
- Science Chunks: Stars
Key Features of the Lapbooking through... Units
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A reading plan (for both younger and older students) broken up into weekly lessons;
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All the templates and pictures you need to create a beautiful lapbook;
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Plus, each lesson also includes vocabulary, a list of additional books, and coordinating activities!
Our Earth Science and Astronomy Lapbooks
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Lapbooking through Rocks and Fossils
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Lapbooking through Space
- Lapbooking through Volcanoes {Quick Lapbook}
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Teach your student the basics about the world's biomes in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Major Biomes covers the:
- Polar Biome
- Forest Biome
- Grasslands Biome
- Desert Biome
- Aquatic Biome
Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
View the sample
Please note that the reading assignments in this unit come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - DK Children’s Encyclopedia
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - DK Smithsonian Super Earth Encyclopedia
Both of these books are used in other Science Chunks units.
Product Details
**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 5 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 55 pages
SKU: SCBIOME
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Teach your student the basics of planet Earth in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Planet Earth covers:
- Inside the Earth
- On the Earth
- Mountains
- Maps
- Conservation
Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
View the sample
Please note that the reading assignments in this unit come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - DK Children's Encyclopedia
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia
All of these books are used in other Science Chunks units.
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**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 5 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 48 pages
SKU: SCEARTH
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Teach your student the basics about the solar system in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Solar System covers:
- The Sun
- The Solar System and the Milky Way
- The 8 Planets
- Earth's Moon
- Dwarf Plants
- Asteroids, Meteors, and Comets
Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
View the sample
Please note that the reading assignments in this unit come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - DK Children’s Encyclopedia
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia
Both of these books are used in other Science Chunks units.
Product Details
**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 12 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 88 pages
SKU: SCSOLARSYS
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Teach your student the basics about constellations in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Stars covers:
- Stars
- 10 Well-known Constellations
Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
View the sample
Please note that the reading assignments in this unit come from the following:
- All Students - Glow in the Dark Constellations
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**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 6 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 52 pages
SKU: SCSTARS
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Teach your student the basics about weather in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Weather covers the:
- Atmosphere
- Climate (plus the seasons)
- Wind
- Water Cycle
- Clouds
- Storms
- Weather Forecasting
Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
View the sample
Please note that the reading assignments in this unit come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - DK Children’s Encyclopedia
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia
Both of these books are used in other Science Chunks units.
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**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 6 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 54 pages
SKU: SCWEAT
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Teach your student the basics of rocks and fossils in bite-sized chunks!
Lapbooking through Rocks and Fossils looks the basic types of rocks and fossils you can find on earth. Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, mini-book assembly directions, a scientific demonstration, and lapbooking templates for a complete science lapbook.
Note - If you are looking for lapbooks that coordinate with Earth Science & Astronomy for the Grammar Stage, please see these lapbooking templates. This product will duplicate some of the information you already have in your teacher guide.
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**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 6 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 42 pages
SKU: LtROCKS
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Teach your student the basics of space in bite-sized chunks!
Lapbooking through Space looks at the stars and other astronomical items that make up space. Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, mini-book assembly directions, a scientific demonstration, and lapbooking templates for a complete science lapbook.
Note - If you are looking for lapbooks that coordinate with Earth Science & Astronomy for the Grammar Stage, please see these lapbooking templates. This product will duplicate some of the information you already have in your teacher guide.
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**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 6 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 43 pages
SKU: LtSPACE
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1 Lapbook + 5 Days = 1 Amazingly Quick Volcano-learning Opportunity!
This quick lapbook leads you through a brief survey of volcanoes, based on the book: National Geographic Readers: Volcanoes. This week-long study can be used as a stand-alone science unit for K-4th grade or alongside an earth science program.
Our quick lapbooks all include 5 days' worth of lessons for a full week-long unit. The first four days in this quick lapbook include three parts:
- Reading Assignments – This section has the pages to read from National Geographic Readers: Volcanoes.
- Written Work – This section includes the directions for the lapbook. Each day, you will add vocabulary cards and a mini-book on the topic that you read about in the reading assignment.
- Dig Deeper – This section includes optional readers, videos, or activities that will add to the day's reading and written work.
The fifth, and final, day includes a related science activity for you to do with your kids. In this quick lapbook, you will be making a volcano at home and erupting it! Each of these daily lessons should take between 15 to 30 minutes a day.
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**eBooks are non-refundable**
- pdf file (black & white)
- 23 pages
SKU: QLVOL
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Atlas Run is a FREE printable game you can use to add a bit of fun learning about our planet!
This game can be used with:
- The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 4: Earth Science
- Earth Science & Astronomy for the Grammar Stage
- Lapbooking through Planet Earth
- Lapbooking through Weather
If you want to use the game on its own, please check out the following post for more information on the topic:
Simply place this item in your cart and check out as normal. You will receive the free download link via email within 5 to 10 minutes of your purchase.
Product Details
- pdf file
- 8.5 by 11 inches
- 17 pages
*Note - Atlas Run originally had questions for both earth science and geology. It was updated in August 2018 to only contain earth science questions. If you are looking for a game for geology review, we recommend Rocks Slides and Arrows.
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Rocks Slides and Arrows is a FREE printable game you can use to add a bit of fun to learning about rocks!
This game can be used with:
- The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 5: Geology
- Earth Science & Astronomy for the Grammar Stage
- Lapbooking through Planet Earth
- Lapbooking through Rocks and Fossils
If you want to use the game on its own, please check out the following post for more information on the topic:
Simply place this item in your cart and check out as normal. You will receive the free download link via email within 5 to 10 minutes of your purchase.
Product Details
- pdf file
- 8.5 by 11 inches
- 17 pages
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Planetary Bingo is a FREE printable game you can use to add a bit of fun to learning about the planets and space objects in our solar system!
This game can be used with:
- Earth Science & Astronomy for the Grammar Stage
- Earth Science & Astronomy for the Logic Stage
- Lapbooking through the Solar System
If you want to use the game on its own, please check out the following post for more information on the topic:
Simply place this item in your cart and check out as normal. You will receive the free download link via email within 5 to 10 minutes of your purchase.
Product Details
- pdf file
- 8.5 by 11 inches
- 16 pages