Writing in Science
Earth and Space
Science
Created by: Jessica Hernandez
North Hialeah ES – Gr. 4 Teacher/Science Leader
Department of Mathematics and Science
Office of Academics and Transformation
Department of Mathematics and Science
Earth Science
Rocks can be divided into three
categories: igneous, sedimentary, and
metamorphic. Think about the differences
in the three types of rocks and the various
ways they are formed.
Write an essay in which you identify and
describe the similarities and differences in
the three types of rocks and the ways that
they are formed. Be sure to include
specific explanations and details about all
three types of rocks in your essay.
Weathering has changed the face of the Earth.
Write a speech that you could give to an
intergalactic organization to persuade members of
other solar systems to come to Earth for a
vacation. Many of them visited Earth millions of
years ago and need to be convinced that the
planet looks different than it did in the past.
Include examples of weathering and how the
results of weathering have changed our planet.
Natural Resources
We would not exist without our closest star,
the sun. The sun makes life possible for so
many reasons. The sun’s role in providing the
Earth’s energy is vital.
An evil mastermind has figured out how to put
out the sun and is demanding a trillion dollars
not to “pull the plug” on the sun. Our
government doesn’t seem to be worried about
his threat. Write a letter to the president to
persuade him to negotiate with this mad man.
In your letter explain fully about the sun’s role
in supplying the earth’s energy. Discuss
renewable and non-renewable resources and
the sun’s impact on both.
Energy usage is important to everyone on
Earth. In the past, we have not worried about
limited supplies. Most of our energy needs
were met by nonrenewable natural resources.
Today we are planning ahead for our future
using more renewable resources.
To understand our future, we must understand
our past. Write an essay describing our
nonrenewable natural resources. How are
these resources formed? What makes them
nonrenewable? How does our goal of using
more and more nonrenewable resources
affect everyone’s life?
Earth in Space
•
In your science
journal write an article for a
newspaper's weather
page that explains how and
why shadows change
their positions during the
day. Include some
examples from things
around you.
• Earth spins on its axis and
orbits the Sun. Yet, to us,
Earth doesn't seem to
move. Write a paragraph
that explains this to a
younger child.
Space
Lunar and solar eclipses are phenomena that
earth scientists understand completely. Part
of having knowledge of this subject should
include being able to explain scientifically
what happens during both lunar and solar
eclipses.
Write an essay explaining how the earth,
moon, and sun are aligned during both a
solar and a lunar eclipse. Include information
about eclipses.
Your family, friends, and life might be
a lot different...if they were in space!
Imagine that everything you knew
was transported to a traveling space
ship. How would your day to day life
change?
One of the coolest parts of science is
astronomy, the study of stars, planets,
galaxies and more. Imagine that you and your
classmates are out on an astronomy field
trip, looking at the stars. Something amazing
happens. What is it and what do you all do
about it?
Links
• http://www.creative-writing-ideas-andactivities.com/science-writing-prompts.html
• http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/english/cont
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• http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/science/cont
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