Introduce the Earth's spheres: lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biospheres with this colouring activity that doesn't require any teacher prep other than printing the student pages. Students will colour each piece and then it is assembled into one poster that students can use for a reference.
a collaborative poster you can use any time of year. We use this to introduce Earth systems.
suggestions for how to run the activity with your students.
sets in 18, 24 or 36 pieces, so you can use them with any size class.
simple instructions for your students.
overview image to show where each piece fits into the final poster.
pieces with different levels of detail so you can differentiate slightly.
assembly instructions with tips for making the process as easy as possible.
follow-up activities to extend learning about the basic characteristics of the Earth's spheres.
a vertically oriented poster. Final poster sizes depend on your printer settings, but the approximate sizes are 18 pieces 60 by 90 cm, 24 pieces 72 by 108 cm and 36 pieces 80 by 135 cm.
individual piece sizes 18 pieces 20 by 15 cm, 24 pieces 18 by 18 cm, 36 pieces 20 by 15 cm.
