About The Living Planet: Earth’s Science Uncovered
Uncover the powerful forces and hidden systems that shape our ever-changing planet in The Living Planet: Earth’s Science Uncovered.
Designed for grades 6–12 and homeschooling, this course brings together no-prep lesson plans across Geology, Environmental Science, Marine Biology, and Meteorology.
Inside, you’ll find a mix of printable PDFs, interactive Google Sheets, and self-marking Google Forms — all ready to use in any classroom setting.
Whether you’re a full-time teacher or a last-minute sub, these resources make teaching Earth Science flexible, engaging, and stress-free.
Premium Lesson Plan Collection Geology
Unearth the foundations of our planet with this collection of geology-focused resources. Designed to inspire curiosity and exploration, these materials offer a variety of activities that introduce students to key concepts about Earth’s materials and structures. Flexible and adaptable, they’re perfect for a range of teaching styles and classroom needs.
Premium Lesson Plan Collection Earth's Interior Structure
Explore the fascinating depths of our planet with this set of resources focused on Earth’s inner layers and structure. Designed to engage students with hands-on and thought-provoking activities, these materials help bring complex concepts to life in accessible ways. Whether used for lesson starters, group work, or independent study, they provide versatile tools to deepen understanding of what lies beneath the surface.
Premium Lesson Plan Collection Plate Tectonics
Examine the shifting puzzle of Earth’s surface with this collection of resources focused on plate tectonics. Through a variety of adaptable activities, students are encouraged to explore the forces that drive movement and change beneath their feet. These materials support curiosity and understanding without overwhelming detail.
Premium Lesson Plan Collection Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Discover the powerful forces shaping our planet through this collection of resources on seismic and volcanic activity. These materials offer a variety of activities designed to engage students and spark curiosity about natural events that impact the Earth’s surface. Ideal for use in diverse teaching settings, they provide flexible tools to explore these dynamic phenomena without overwhelming detail.
Premium Lesson Plan Collection Kilauea
Explore one of the world’s most fascinating geological sites with this collection centered around Kīlauea. These resources offer flexible, engaging ways for students to investigate real-world examples of Earth’s dynamic processes. Perfect for sparking curiosity and connecting classroom learning to powerful natural events.
Premium Lesson Plan Collection Rocks & Minerals
Dig into the building blocks of our planet with this collection of rocks and minerals resources. These flexible materials invite students to explore the characteristics, formation, and variety of Earth’s solid treasures through engaging and accessible activities. A great way to support hands-on learning and spark scientific interest.
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Take a closer look at the frozen giants that shape our landscapes with this set of glacier-themed resources. Through a mix of engaging activities, students can explore the slow but powerful impact of ice on the Earth’s surface. These materials are easy to use and adaptable, making them a valuable addition to any Earth Science toolkit.
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Delve into the natural processes that shape and transform the Earth’s surface with this set of resources focused on erosion and weathering. These engaging materials offer a range of activities to help students explore how landscapes change over time. Perfect for flexible use in classrooms, they support a deeper understanding without overwhelming complexity.
Premium Lesson Plan Collection Biodiversity
Celebrate the variety of life on Earth with this collection of biodiversity resources designed to engage students in exploring ecosystems, species interactions, and the importance of conservation. These adaptable activities encourage curiosity and a deeper appreciation for the natural world, making complex topics approachable for all learners.
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Journey through the world’s diverse biomes with this flexible collection of resources that help students explore different habitats, climates, and ecosystems. These engaging materials support a broad understanding of how life adapts across the planet, making them perfect for a variety of learning styles and teaching approaches.
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Explore the vital movement of carbon through Earth’s systems with this set of adaptable resources. Designed to engage students with interactive activities, these materials illuminate the connections between the atmosphere, biosphere, and human impact—helping learners grasp an essential environmental process in accessible ways.
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Discover how everyday actions impact our planet with this collection of resources focused on carbon footprints. These engaging activities encourage students to think critically about their environmental choices and explore ways to reduce human impact, all presented in flexible formats that fit any teaching style.
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Delve into the complex and urgent topic of climate change with this collection of thoughtfully designed resources. These materials provide flexible, engaging ways for students to explore causes, effects, and solutions—helping them build awareness and critical thinking without overwhelming details.
Premium Lesson Plan Collection Coral Bleaching
Explore the delicate balance of marine ecosystems with this collection focused on coral bleaching. These adaptable resources engage students in understanding environmental stressors and their effects on ocean life, providing accessible activities that connect science to real-world conservation challenges.
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Dive into the study of relationships between organisms and their environments with this flexible collection of ecology resources. Designed to spark curiosity, these materials offer a range of activities that help students explore ecosystems, energy flow, and the delicate balance of nature in an accessible way.
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Explore the intricate web of life with this set of resources focused on ecosystems. These adaptable materials provide engaging ways for students to understand how living and nonliving components interact, supporting a deeper appreciation of nature’s balance through hands-on and thought-provoking activities.
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Investigate the complex interactions between humans and the natural world with this versatile collection of Environmental Science resources. Designed to engage students in critical thinking and real-world issues, these materials offer flexible activities that highlight sustainability, conservation, and the impact of human choices.
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Discover the power and impact of extreme weather events with this collection of flexible resources. These engaging materials help students explore phenomena like storms, droughts, and floods through hands-on activities that make complex weather patterns accessible and relevant.
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Examine the role of fossil fuels in our energy system with this adaptable collection of resources. Designed to engage students with critical concepts around energy use, environmental impact, and sustainability, these materials offer flexible activities suitable for a variety of learning environments.
Explore the science and debates surrounding genetically modified organisms with this collection of adaptable resources. These materials encourage students to investigate the technology, benefits, and concerns linked to GMOs through engaging, thought-provoking activities suited to diverse classrooms.
Premium Lesson Plan Collection Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Dive into the environmental challenges of plastic pollution with this collection focused on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. These flexible resources help students explore the causes, effects, and potential solutions through engaging activities that connect classroom learning to real-world issues.
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Explore the natural and human-driven processes behind the greenhouse effect with this adaptable set of resources. Designed to engage students in understanding how Earth’s atmosphere regulates temperature, these materials offer accessible activities that connect science concepts to everyday life.
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Investigate the impact of invasive species on ecosystems with this collection of flexible resources. These engaging materials encourage students to explore how non-native organisms affect biodiversity and environmental balance through thought-provoking activities suited for diverse classrooms.
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Dive into the changing chemistry of our oceans with this collection focused on ocean acidification. These adaptable resources help students explore environmental changes and their impact on marine life through accessible, thought-provoking activities that encourage critical thinking and real-world connections.
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Examine one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time with this collection on plastic pollution. These flexible, engaging resources help students understand the causes, consequences, and possible solutions through activities that connect science learning to everyday life and global challenges.
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Encourage environmental awareness and responsible habits with this collection of recycling-themed resources. Through flexible and engaging activities, students explore the importance of reducing waste, reusing materials, and understanding how recycling fits into a more sustainable future.
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Empower students to explore cleaner, sustainable alternatives to traditional power sources with this engaging set of renewable energy resources. From interactive tasks to thought-provoking discussions, these activities spark curiosity about how we can fuel the future without compromising the planet.
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Reveal the hidden water behind everyday products with this eye-opening collection of Virtual Water resources. These activities help students uncover how much water is used in the production of food, clothing, and more—encouraging reflection, analysis, and meaningful conversations about conservation.
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Explore Earth’s most vital system with these ready-to-use Water Cycle resources. Through interactive lessons and creative activities, students deepen their understanding of evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection—while connecting the cycle to real-world environmental issues.
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Dive into the causes and consequences of water pollution with this engaging set of lesson materials. Students investigate human impact on aquatic systems through a variety of flexible activities that promote critical thinking, environmental awareness, and solution-focused discussions.
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Journey into one of the most extreme and fascinating environments on Earth with these immersive lesson materials. Students explore mysterious ocean ecosystems, investigate deep-sea phenomena, and uncover the surprising ways life can thrive in the darkest depths.
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Dive into the deepest part of our planet’s oceans with these thought-provoking activities. Students descend into the unknown, uncovering the science behind pressure, depth, and deep-sea exploration—all while sparking curiosity about one of Earth’s final frontiers.
Premium Lesson Plan Collection The Ocean Floor
Discover the fascinating world of plate tectonics and the impact it has on the ocean floor. Our activities are designed to captivate your students' attention with fun and interactive learning experiences.
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Uncover the invisible highways of the sea that shape climates, ecosystems, and coastlines. These engaging activities help students explore how ocean currents drive weather patterns, transport heat and nutrients, and connect distant regions of the globe—all through interactive, flexible lesson plans designed to make complex concepts accessible and exciting.
Premium Lesson Plan Collection El Niño & La Niña
Delve into the powerful climate patterns of El Niño and La Niña with this collection of adaptable resources. These engaging materials help students explore how these phenomena influence weather, ocean conditions, and global climate, making complex atmospheric science approachable and relevant.
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Explore the mighty Gulf Stream and its impact on weather, climate, and ocean ecosystems with this flexible collection of resources. Students will investigate how this powerful current shapes environments across the Atlantic through engaging, accessible activities that bring global connections into the classroom.
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Dive into the science behind some of nature’s most intense storms with this collection of adaptable resources on hurricanes and tornadoes. These engaging materials help students explore formation, impact, and safety measures through hands-on activities that make complex weather phenomena accessible and memorable.
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Explore the high-altitude winds that influence weather and climate patterns worldwide with this collection of resources focused on the jet stream. Through engaging and flexible activities, students gain insight into how these powerful air currents shape our atmosphere and daily weather.
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Uncover the fascinating science behind thunder and lightning with this collection of flexible resources. These engaging activities help students explore electrical storms, atmospheric conditions, and safety in a way that’s both accessible and exciting for learners of all levels.
About the Teacher
Lee Baker is an award-winning software creator with a passion for turning scientific data into stories.
Data might be his natural habitat, but his passion extends far beyond the spreadsheet.
He believes that science shouldn't be confined to textbooks or worksheets, and he creates a collection of dynamic lesson plans that bring science to life, encouraging students to think critically, explore creatively, and solve problems like the innovative thinkers they are
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