The Earth
 

created by:  Connie Theriot

Introduction | Internet Activities | Conclusion |

Introduction

How well do you know our planet Earth?  Is our Earth made of mostly water or soil?  What is soil anyway?  Are their different kinds of rocks on Earth?  These are just a few items you will explore as you visit 'The Earth'.
 


Activity # 1  What are the components of soil?
Write as many parts of the soil as you can locate as you visit this site.

 http://school.discovery.com/schooladventures/soil/
 

Activity # 2  What are the three types of rocks?  Visit these sites and write the three types of rocks that are found on the Earth.
 http://www.rocksforkids.com/RFK/howrocks.html#Cycle

 http://sln.fi.edu/fellows/payton/rocks/index2.html

Conclusion

You have had the opportunity to explore some important aspects of The Earth.  Now you are familiar with what makes up soil.  You can also tell about the three types of rocks.  Both of these are important parts of our wonderful planet Earth! Now write a conclusion telling about the facts you learned during this visit.