Earth Science - Middle School

25x: Earth Science helps introduce and reinforce key NGSS concepts in one practical workbook. With 371 pages of content and activities, this edition includes:

• Guided Notes for every lesson
• Answer Keys for all student activities
• Hypothetical Scenarios + Reflection Prompts in every chapter
• YouTube Intro Videos for each lesson
• Full Slide Decks for classroom presentation
• Integrated Online AI Tutor for anytime student support

Whether you're teaching in class, remotely, or at home, this workbook equips students to actually understand Earth’s systems, resources, and natural forces—while building skills that last.

What’s Inside Each Chapter:

• Article written for middle school readers
• 10 key vocabulary terms
• Guided notes with fill-in-the-blanks
• 6 high-level reflection questions
• 1–2 hypothetical scenarios for applied learning
• Crossword puzzle and word search
• Full answer keys for every activity
• Complete Scope & Sequence — Aligned to NGSS

Introduction

What Is Earth Science? (MS-ES Overview)

UNIT 1: Earth’s Structure and Processes

1. Earth’s Layers (MS-ESS2-1)
2. Plate Tectonics (MS-ESS2-3)
3. Rocks & Minerals (MS-ESS3-1)
4. The Rock Cycle (MS-ESS2-1)
5. Volcanoes & Earthquakes (MS-ESS2-2)

UNIT 2: Earth’s Changing Surface

1. Soil (MS-ESS2-1)
2. Weathering & Erosion (MS-ESS2-2)
3. Fossils & History of Earth (MS-ESS1-4)
4. The Water Cycle (MS-ESS2-4)
5. Hydrology (MS-ESS2-4)

UNIT 3: Earth’s Atmosphere

1. Atmospheric Layers & Composition (MS-ESS2-5)
2. Air Pressure & Wind (MS-ESS2-5)
3. Clouds, Precipitation & Storms (MS-ESS2-5)
4. Weather Patterns & Climate (MS-ESS2-6)
5. Seasons & Earth’s Tilt (MS-ESS1-1)

UNIT 4: Earth’s Biomes and Climate

1. Climate Zones & Biomes (MS-ESS2-6)
2. Factors Affecting Climate (MS-ESS2-6)
3. Natural Disasters & Extreme Weather (MS-ESS3-2)
4. Climate Change & Conservation (MS-ESS3-5)
5. Renewable & Nonrenewable Resources (MS-ESS3-4)

UNIT 5: Earth’s Oceans

1. Ocean Zones & Currents (MS-ESS2-6)
2. Tides & Waves (MS-ESS1-2)
3. Marine Life & Ecosystems (MS-LS2-1)
4. Coral Reefs & Threats to Oceans (MS-ESS3-3)
5. Agriculture Impacts on Oceans (MS-ESS3-3)

Designed to Make Science Stick

• Intro videos kick off each lesson
• Slide decks simplify classroom prep
• AI tutor provides on-demand support
• Guided practice + higher-level thinking
• Perfect for class, homeschool, or independent study

25x: Earth Science isn’t just a workbook.
It’s the entire earth science experience—engaging, complete, and built to help students truly get it.