Category Archives: Geology

Anatomy of a Tectonic Earthquake

Elementary children have a fascination for natural disasters. They are frightening and intriguing at the same time. When children understand what causes natural disasters, their fear tends to transform into amazement! The tectonic plates are encountered several times in the Montessori curriculum through geology, functional geography, and history. Children learn that the Earth’s crust is […]

Layers of the Atmosphere

Chemistry, Geology 3-6, 6-9 Materials The Puzzle Layers of the Atmosphere set: a Wooden Puzzle Layers of the Atmosphere a Control Chart The Nomenclature Cards Layers of the Atmosphere set (see picture below): 17 Description Cards labeled 17 Description Cards unlabeled 17 Pictures labeled 17 Pictures unlabeled 2 Sets of 17 labels to complete the unlabeled cards a Control Chart […]