Description

Geology Task Cards

Are you looking for a fun way to review things such as the Earth’s layers, plate tectonics, and the rock cycle in your classroom? I’ve got the best low-prep review tool for you! Students will love reviewing with these Geology Task Cards!

Click images at the top of this page for a closer look at these task cards.

Topics covered:

• The layers of the Earth
• Tectonic plate movements and what is created by each type of movement
• Weather, erosion, and deposition
• Sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks
• The rock cycle
• What can be learned from fossils and rock layers

What’s Included?

• 28 Task cards
• Student response worksheet
• 1 Google Form
• Answer key

This resource includes two sets of PDF Geology Task Cards. One set has a colorful background and the other set has an all-white background. The questions are the same on both sets of task cards.

What types of questions are asked?

Questions model what students will see on a test, including:

• Multiple choice
• Multiple select
• Fill in the blank
• Open-end questions

How can I use these task cards?

• Scoot
• Science centers
• Review game
• Early finishers
• Daily review at the start of a science lesson

What standards are covered?

These Geology Task Cards closely align with most science standards related to teaching geology. These task cards are also aligned with both the 2010 and 2018 Virginia science SOLs. They are aligned with science SOL 5.7 if using the 2010 standards and science SOL 5.8 if using the 2018 standards.

Is a digital version included?

This Geology Task Cards resource includes BOTH a digital version and a PDF version. The digital version can be accessed through Google Forms and allows students to easily self-check their work. You can also use the Google Forms task cards to track student progress.

When you purchase this product, you will be given access to a link that will allow you to open the file in Google Forms. You’ll then share that file with your students.

What are other buyers saying about this resource?

• “I have bought many of your task cards and love them all.” (Nazira A.)
• “Perfect practice for our geology unit! Thank you!” (anonymous buyer)
• “These are great!” (anonymous buyer)

Want to save money?

These Geology Task Cards are included in my 5th Grade Science Bundle for a discounted price!

Don’t Miss Out!

These Geology Task Cards are the perfect review tool! In addition, they are low-prep and easy to use throughout the year. Your students will love reviewing what they have learned or preparing for end of the year testing with these task cards!

 

More science resources:

• Geology Unit
• 5th Grade Science Unit Bundle

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Other Information:

I recommend printing these task cards in color and laminating so that they can easily be reused from year to year, although this is not necessary. These task cards also print and are easy to read in grayscale.

Check about my blog post all about task cards for games and activities you can play with these task cards!

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