NC TEACH Lesson Plan
NORTH CAROLINA SIX POINT LESSON PLAN
Subject: Earth/ Environmental Science
Topic: 4 Spheres of the Earth
Teacher: Ms Bartell
Date: 06/25/2015
Essential Question: How are Earth’s four spheres connected?
Summary:
This activity was developed to give student an understanding of Earth’s four spheres and how
they are connected.
Keywords: Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Biosphere
Lesson Objectives:
•Identify processes in Earth systems
•Describe connections between Earth systems
Standards:
EEn.2.7 Explain how the lithosphere, hydrosphere,and atmosphere individually and collectively
affect the biosphere.
Instructional Strategies:
This activity was developed as an introductory experience to a series of lessons about water
resources on Earth. Students will investigate Earth systems by making observations in nature and
identifying systems in the natural world. Ultimately, the students will understand how the four
spheres/systems on Earth (biosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and atmosphere) are
interconnected.