Positives

• Teachers can mix and match parts of the module to fit individual classroom needs.
• All materials are available in Arabic, French, German, Norwegian, and Spanish.
• Teacher support is comprehensive, with guides and tips for each section.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• The storybook section can be utilized as an eBook, downloaded as a PDF, or printed as an on-demand paperback.
• Bright drawings of our planet are included in the storybook, so teachers may wish to have a large globe for classroom use.
• For the activity "Earth System In A Bottle," several additional materials are needed and are listed on the activity page.
• Props and costumes are encouraged for the play.
• The eBook link does not work. However, you can open the .pdf with the books app on an iPad or other Apple device.

Differentiation

• There is a Teacher Implementation Guide for use with the storybook unit. The guide is downloadable and is available in English, Dutch, Spanish, and French.
• The Earth System module is part of a set of Earth science modules found here.
• Class discussions about the importance of each Earth system will be a logical first step in the learning process, while a written reflection of concepts learned can serve as a summative assessment.
• The games mentioned at the end of the "We're All Connected: Earth Systems Interaction" activity can serve as stations. They are excellent independent work to occupy students waiting for their turn to plant in the "Earth System in a Bottle" activity.