Earth’s Systems Virtual Field Trip – Geosphere Biosphere Hydrosphere Atmosphere

Take your students on a highly engaging, interactive global adventure while exploring the connections between Earth’s systems! This Virtual Field Trip is designed for middle and high school students and covers the biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere through five immersive stops around the world:

• Coastal Mangrove Wetlands
• Amazon Rainforest
• Pacific Ring of Fire Volcano
• Great Barrier Reef
• Sahel Region Farm

Students will investigate cause-and-effect relationships, complete observation tasks, draw Earth systems diagrams, and reflect on how changes in one system impact others.

Why Teachers Love It:

• Fully NGSS-aligned with crosscutting concepts and science practices
• Engaging, real-world locations to connect classroom learning with global examples
• Built-in accountability with observation tasks, sketches, and cause-effect chains
• Ready-to-go, no prep necessary beyond printing or sharing digitally
• Includes teacher guide with answer keys, discussion tips, and extension ideas

Perfect For:

• Earth Science, Environmental Science, Geography, or STEM classes
• Virtual, hybrid, or in-person learning
• One full class period or a flexible multi-day lesson

What’s Included:

• 35 teacher slides with embedded multimedia suggestions
• Student Travel Log with observation prompts, sketching areas, and reflection questions
• Teacher Guide with sample answers, discussion tips, and extension activities

Engage your students in a global journey to see how Earth’s systems interact — and spark meaningful discussions about the ripple effects of change across our planet!

What busy teachers like you have said:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dawn M. says, “The students have a difficult time with this concept and showing them areas around the world and actual interactions helped reinforce the concept.”

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