Get ready! A lot is new at Wild Earth Lab this spring. Plus, we’ve got what you need to prepare for the April solar eclipse! Read on to learn about recently released units, free resources, and more!
Below, I’ve put together a list of my most recent new units, freebies, blog posts, and upcoming sale dates at Wild Earth Lab! Plus, my favorite solar eclipse learning materials!
I hope my newest materials bring joy to your classroom this spring!
Joyfully yours,
Valerie
New Units
I’ve been busy releasing brand-new units during the last few months! Check out some of the newest environmental science curriculum…
Solar Eclipse!
Here are some of my best solar eclipse lessons and posts!
Solar Eclipse Lessons:
Solar Eclipse Blog Posts:
What Happens in a Solar Eclipse? Total, annular and partial eclipses explained!
As you know, the Earth is orbiting the Sun, and the Moon is orbiting the Earth. Every once and a while, the Sun, Moon, and Earth all line up and something very special happens. A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. During a solar eclipse, the Moon totally…
Build Your Own Solar Eclipse Viewer Box: a step by step guide!
If a solar eclipse is happening where you live, make this simple solar eclipse viewer from household materials. You cannot look directly at the Sun because it will damage your eyes. However, you can view a solar eclipse using a homemade eclipse viewer box. You can use this viewer box to watch a partial or…
Stages of a Total Solar Eclipse: a step-by-step guide with diagrams
As you know, the Earth is orbiting the Sun, and the Moon is orbiting the Earth. Every once and a while, the Sun, Moon, and Earth all line up and something very special happens. A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. During a solar eclipse, the Moon totally…
Get my full collection – in the Curriculum Bundle!
If you are new to Wild Earth Lab, why not check out my full curriculum collection? It is a discounted bundle and the best package deal I offer on my learning materials! As always, you can find this bundle on my website as well as on Etsy and TpT.
This huge bundle includes ALL of my current environmental science-inspired units at ~25% off!
Freebies and Activity Guides:
1. Sun and Star Classroom Activities:
Here are 13 hands-on Sun and Star Activities to try in your classroom this school year!
Sun and Star Activity Ideas: 13 outer space classroom projects to try!
Are you planning a sun unit or star lesson plan this semester? Try out some of these star and sun activity ideas with your class!
2. Solar System Distances Lab
Try this hands-on math activity to model the solar system!
Solar System Distances Lab: try this hands-on math activity to model the solar system!
Learn about the relative distances between objects in our solar system! In this fun lab, your students will learn about the vastness of space and the spacing of planets in a hands-on way as they perform calculations and mark the locations of planets on a measuring tape. This post includes a materials list and directions…
3. Measuring Snow: hands-on classroom activity
Try this outdoor lab activity to learn about snow hydrology and the water cycle!
Measuring Snow: hands-on classroom activity to learn about snow hydrology and the water cycle!
If you live somewhere that gets snow in winter, you’ve likely measured the depth of snow before! But with a few extra steps, you can turn this simple task into an awesome, hands-on snow measurements lab activity for your classroom. By measuring snow and performing calculations, we can determine snow water equivalent, stored water, and…
4. Free printable worksheets, posters, and more:
Download free classroom materials on my Free Learning Resources Page:
Upcoming Sales
Mark your calendars! My Spring Sale will take place on Etsy only from March 15-25! Purchase 3 items to get 20% off. Perfect for creating your own bundle of units for spring!
Recent Blog Posts
Check out my most recent blog posts! Find background information on environmental science topics, classroom activity ideas, and curated lists of educational materials and freebies!
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