Description

Geology Task Cards

Geology Task Cards are a no-prep, fun way to review Earth’s layers, plate tectonics, the rock cycle, and fossils.

Geology Task Cards includes 28 task cards, a student response worksheet, and an answer key. Questions are multiple choice, multiple select, matching, and labeling models.

What will students review with these task cards?

With these Geology Task Cards, students will review:

• Earth’s four layers
• that Earth’s thermal energy causes movement of materials within Earth and tectonic plates
• tectonic plate movements (convergent boundary, divergent boundary, and transforms boundary) and the effects of each
• weathering, erosion, and deposition and how each process changes Earth’s surface
• igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks (formation and characteristics)
• the rock cycle
• how fossils found in rock layers provide evidence about Earth’s past

What standards are covered?

These Geology Task Cards are specifically aligned with the Virginia science SOL 5.8, although it closely matches most science standards related to Earth’s layers, plate tectonics, the rock cycle, and fossils.

These task cards have been updated to align with the 2018 Science SOLs AND the 2025 Science Instructional Guides.

Is a digital version included?

These 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 if I want to create my own science task cards?

Four blank task cards are included so that you can create additional questions, if needed. For these task cards, you will print the blank cards and write your questions directly on the cards.

What are other teachers saying about these science task cards?

• “I use almost all of Vestal’s 21st century classroom resources!!!  I love them and they are the best resources out there that are aligned with the Virginia Science SOLs!  Highly recommend all of her resources!” (Aimee P.)
• “Great way to review for the unit test. Thank you!” (Deborah T.)
• “Great review activity to finish out the unit and prepare for the test.” (Ashley C.)
• “Perfect practice for our geology unit!  Thank you!” (Amy B.)

Don’t miss out!

Task cards are a great, no-prep way to review at the end of a science unit or before state testing. These Geology Task Cards can easily be used as part of a science center, a Scoot activity, or a review game.

 

Want to save money?

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

 

More science resources:

• Geology Unit
• Geology Study Guide
• Geology Jeopardy Game
• Geology Escape Room
• Geology Slideshow Presentation

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Other Information:

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

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