Earth & Space Science Curriculum and Classroom Resources for Teachers
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Does this sound like you?
Juggling multiple preps
Earth and space science isn’t you’re only class and you’re struggling to find time to create great lessons for them all
Using outdated textbooks
that fail to reflect current scientific discoveries and real-world phenomena
Spending hours searching
for engaging, NGSS-aligned lessons that challenge students while making science relevant
Wanting to do more hands-on activities
but feeling overwhelmed by the prep time and materials needed
Imagine a classroom where:
- Lessons and assessments are already prepared for you
- You spend less time planning, more time teaching, and go home on time
- Your students develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of science
Explore Our Resources
Every teacher’s needs are different—that’s why Teacher on a Trip offers two affordable solutions:
STORYLINES
Complete NGSS Storyline Units
- Ready-to-use curriculum
- Low prep, high engagement
- Features real-world phenomena
- Entire semester of Earth science
RESOURCES
Classroom-Ready Resources
- Stand-alone labs and lessons
- Low prep
- Student friendly
- Print and digital formats
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Curriculum
Complete Semester of Earth Science Curriculum
- HS-ESS2-5: Plan and conduct an investigation of the properties of water and its effect on Earth materials and surface processes.
- HS-ESS3-3: Create a computational simulation to illustrate the relationships among management of natural resources, the stability of human populations, and biodiversity.
- HS-ETS1-1: Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants.
- HS-ESS3-1: Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources, occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity.
- HS-ESS3-2: Evaluate competing design solutions for developing, managing, and utilizing energy and mineral resources based on cost-benefit ratios.
- HS-ESS3-4: Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems.
- HS-ETS1-3: Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts.
- HS-ESS1-5: Evaluate evidence of the past and current movements of continental and oceanic crust and the theory of plate tectonics to explain the age of crustal rocks.
- HS-ESS2-1: Develop a model to illustrate how Earth’s internal and surface processes operate at different spatial and temporal scales to form continental and ocean-floor features.
- HS-ESS2-3: Develop a model based on evidence of Earth’s interior to describe the cycling of matter by thermal convection.
- HS-ESS3-1: Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the availability of natural resources, occurrence of natural hazards, and changes in climate have influenced human activity.
- HS-ESS2-2: Analyze geoscience data to make the claim that one change to Earth’s surface can create feedbacks that cause changes to other Earth systems.
- HS-ESS2-4: Use a model to describe how variations in the flow of energy into and out of Earth’s system result in changes in climate.
- HS-ESS2-6: Use a quantitative model to describe the cycling of carbon among the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.
- HS-ESS3-5: Analyze geoscience data and the results from global climate models to make an evidence-based forecast of the current rate of global or regional climate change and associated future impacts to Earth systems.
- HS-ESS3-6: Use a computational representation to illustrate the relationships among Earth systems and how those relationships are being modified due to human activity.
Classroom Resources That Teachers Love
What Teachers are Saying
This (Hawaii Volcanoes National Park) storyline took a rather boring standard and made it real life for my kiddos! They loved looking at rocks and comparing. It made it tangible.
The Back to School Activities were a fun resource and a great way to get the students engaged and interested in the new year of Earth Science!
Thank you for providing helpful resources. Your work is excellent quality!
The Types of Volcanoes, Magma, & Viscosity Lab/Activity was a tremendous help in having my students understand the difference in magma, lava, and how the make up of each can change the viscosity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these resources aligned with NGSS?
Nearly all the resources are designed to meet NGSS high school Earth and space science standards. There are some that help build classroom community (Back to School Activities for Earth Science) and a few that are just for fun (Punny Geology Valentine’s Day Cards).
How much prep is required?
Minimal for most resources! One goal is to provide low-prep, high-impact resources so you can focus on teaching.
Are these resources digital or printable?
Both! Most resources include printable PDFs and digital Google-compatible formats. Check product descriptions for details.
Are Teacher on a Trip resources only available on Teachers Pay Teachers?
Complete NGSS aligned storyline units can be purchased via invoice or on TPT. Right now, all other classroom ready resources are only available on TPT.
Can I demo a storyline before I make a purchase?
Yes! Grand Canyon National Park storyline is a complete storyline available for teachers at no cost.
How long is a “class period” when looking at the complete storyline units?
Lessons are written based on 50 minute class periods, however they can be modified to fit the needs of your class length.
Can my district purchase Teacher on a Trip resources?
Yes, absolutely! Districts should provide teachers with quality resources they need to engage students.
That’s me, Alyssa!
Teacher on a Trip was founded by Alyssa Weisenstein, a former high school Earth and space science teacher who understands the struggle of balancing lesson planning, grading, and student engagement.
Alyssa strives to provide high-quality, NGSS-aligned resources that bring Earth and Space Science to life—without adding extra work to your plate.
