Earth Systems and Earth Spheres Independent Work Packet

This is an Earth Systems/ Earth Spheres independent work packet. The reading goes over the parts of the Earth system: the hydrosphere, biosphere, geosphere/lithosphere, atmosphere, and cryosphere. Students then answer reading questions, vocab questions, complete a coloring sheet, and an extension activity. This assignment is for middle school or high school (7th-10th) Earth science classes.This product includes six pages and a key:-Reading- What are the "spheres" of the Earth system, how do they interact-Vocabulary Questions-Reading Questions- Earth system-Extension Activity- Label a drawing with parts of the Earth system- then create your own!-Earth System Coloring Page-Answer KeyYou can grade the assignment with the key or put copies of the key at the front of the room for students to check their own work when they have completed the packet. If you have students who struggle with reading, you can read the first page out loud and then let students work on their own. You can let students work in groups of two if you think they may need more support. This assignment was made with Virginia SOLs in mind but this topic is included in many state standards.You may also like my:Minerals independent work packetMinerals google slides virtual labRock Cycle whiteboard quizRock Cycle independent work packet