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What are the Earth's Four Spheres for Kids

Marie
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Use our Earths Spheres slideshow to introduce the four subsystems to your student. In this slideshow, each sphere will be defined and described. The images will help students to visualize what each sphere encompasses. Students are encouraged to fill out one of the graphic organizers as they read the slideshow. Ultimately, the information in the slideshow is your guide for the activities that can be found at The Homeschool Daily.

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By Marie @ The Homeschool Daily What are Earths Four Spheres?
Earths Spheres There are four major subsystems that make up Earth: land, water, air, and living things. Just like the Earth is round, a sphere is round.
Biosphere All living things on the Earth make up the biosphere. Living things include insects, fish, birds, plants, and even people! Bio means life.
Geosphere Rocks and minerals make up the geosphere. The geosphere encompasses the ground all the way to center of the Earths core. It is sometimes called the lithosphere. Geo means earth.
Hydrosphere Oceans, rivers, lakes, groundwater, and all frozen forms of water make up the hydrosphere. All living things need water. 97% of the water on Earth is found in oceans. Hydro means water. While glaciers and icebergs are part of the hydrosphere, the frozen portion of Earth's water can sometimes be called the "cryosphere".
Atmosphere All the gases surrounding Earth make up the atmosphere. There are five layers in the Earths atmosphere. Weather happens here. Atmos means air.
Sphere Interactions The spheres interact with each other and are constantly changing one another. For example, when rain (hydrosphere) falls from clouds (atmosphere) onto the land (geosphere), plants (biosphere) are watered.
Test your knowledge of Earths Spheres! TRIVIA TIME
Sphere Interactions Another example of sphere interactions can be seen when a volcano erupts ash into the atmosphere. If there is an abundance of ash, it can have a negative effect on the living things in the area. In this scenario, what sphere does the volcano represent?
Sphere Interactions Another example of sphere interactions can be seen when a volcano erupts ash into the atmosphere. If there is an abundance of ash, it can have a negative effect on the living things in the area. In this scenario, what sphere does the volcano represent? GEOSPHERE
Sphere Interactions Another example of sphere interactions can be seen when humans dump pollution into a nearby stream. The stream becomes polluted, killing fish that live in the water. In this scenario, what sphere do the humans represent?
Sphere Interactions Another example of sphere interactions can be seen when humans dump pollution into a nearby stream. The stream becomes polluted, killing fish that live in the water. In this scenario, what sphere do the humans represent? BIOSPHERE
Sphere Interactions Another example of sphere interactions can be seen when a river begins to carve out valleys and canyons in the Earth. In this scenario, what sphere does the river represent?
Sphere Interactions Another example of sphere interactions can be seen when a river begins to carve out valleys and canyons in the Earth. In this scenario, what sphere does the river represent? HYDROSPHERE
What sphere do these pictures represent?
What sphere do these pictures represent? GEOSPHERE
What sphere do these pictures represent?
What sphere do these pictures represent? HYDROSPHERE
What sphere do these pictures represent?
What sphere do these pictures represent? ATMOSPHERE
What sphere do these pictures represent?
What sphere do these pictures represent? BIOSPHERE
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What are the Earth's Four Spheres for Kids

  • 1. By Marie @ The Homeschool Daily What are Earths Four Spheres?
  • 2. Earths Spheres There are four major subsystems that make up Earth: land, water, air, and living things. Just like the Earth is round, a sphere is round.
  • 3. Biosphere All living things on the Earth make up the biosphere. Living things include insects, fish, birds, plants, and even people! Bio means life.
  • 4. Geosphere Rocks and minerals make up the geosphere. The geosphere encompasses the ground all the way to center of the Earths core. It is sometimes called the lithosphere. Geo means earth.
  • 5. Hydrosphere Oceans, rivers, lakes, groundwater, and all frozen forms of water make up the hydrosphere. All living things need water. 97% of the water on Earth is found in oceans. Hydro means water. While glaciers and icebergs are part of the hydrosphere, the frozen portion of Earth's water can sometimes be called the "cryosphere".
  • 6. Atmosphere All the gases surrounding Earth make up the atmosphere. There are five layers in the Earths atmosphere. Weather happens here. Atmos means air.
  • 7. Sphere Interactions The spheres interact with each other and are constantly changing one another. For example, when rain (hydrosphere) falls from clouds (atmosphere) onto the land (geosphere), plants (biosphere) are watered.
  • 8. Test your knowledge of Earths Spheres! TRIVIA TIME
  • 9. Sphere Interactions Another example of sphere interactions can be seen when a volcano erupts ash into the atmosphere. If there is an abundance of ash, it can have a negative effect on the living things in the area. In this scenario, what sphere does the volcano represent?
  • 10. Sphere Interactions Another example of sphere interactions can be seen when a volcano erupts ash into the atmosphere. If there is an abundance of ash, it can have a negative effect on the living things in the area. In this scenario, what sphere does the volcano represent? GEOSPHERE
  • 11. Sphere Interactions Another example of sphere interactions can be seen when humans dump pollution into a nearby stream. The stream becomes polluted, killing fish that live in the water. In this scenario, what sphere do the humans represent?
  • 12. Sphere Interactions Another example of sphere interactions can be seen when humans dump pollution into a nearby stream. The stream becomes polluted, killing fish that live in the water. In this scenario, what sphere do the humans represent? BIOSPHERE
  • 13. Sphere Interactions Another example of sphere interactions can be seen when a river begins to carve out valleys and canyons in the Earth. In this scenario, what sphere does the river represent?
  • 14. Sphere Interactions Another example of sphere interactions can be seen when a river begins to carve out valleys and canyons in the Earth. In this scenario, what sphere does the river represent? HYDROSPHERE
  • 15. What sphere do these pictures represent?
  • 16. What sphere do these pictures represent? GEOSPHERE
  • 17. What sphere do these pictures represent?
  • 18. What sphere do these pictures represent? HYDROSPHERE
  • 19. What sphere do these pictures represent?
  • 20. What sphere do these pictures represent? ATMOSPHERE
  • 21. What sphere do these pictures represent?
  • 22. What sphere do these pictures represent? BIOSPHERE
  • 24. Terms of Use: This document is provided to you for your own personal use. You agree that you will not copy, reproduce, alter, modify, create derivative works, or publicly display contents as your own. No Redistribution. You may not reproduce, repackage, or redistribute the contents of these downloads, in whole or in part, for any reason. This includes giving someone your copy that you are no longer using or hosting them on drop box or Facebook files. Please refer others to www.thehomeschooldaily.com to download their own copy. YOU MAY: Save the files on your computer and print off copies for your family or classroom whenever you would like. Link directly to my blog to share my files with others. Post to your blog using pictures of your child using my curriculum, as long as proper credit is given to www.thehomeschooldaily.com YOU MAY NOT: Host or store my files on your own or other sites (this includes drop box, the cloud, and any other site off your personal computer) Alter or Sell files to make a profit. All files are for personal/classroom use only. All downloads are copyright protected. Not to be distributed, transferred, or shared in any form. Hi! Thank you for your download. Im so glad you were able to find a school tool you can use. Please feel free to use this activity for your own personal use or classroom. Hope it works out great! Marie