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Free 12th grade earth sciences internet activities
OREO COOKIE PHASES OF THE MOON FOOD LAB
A popular lab, with a competitive twist! Educators, your students will have tons of fun learning/reviewing the phases of the moon with this engaging activity. Instead of simply cutting the cream out of each cookie, students will be tasked with a challenge (against their peers) for each of the 8 phases of the moon. I've also included a student version of the slides so that they can insert a photo of each phase they create. Why? Well, we all know that those cookies will not last very long at the e
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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MS-ESS1-1
FREE Environmental Science Webquest - Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
Take a break from lecture! This free webquest assignment provides an opportunity for Biology, Earth Science or Environmental Science students to learn about renewable and nonrenewable resources. Sources of energy are explored through videos and student-friendly articles that are easily accessed for independent learning, flipped classrooms, or sub days. All pages come in PDF and Google Slides versions so they can be assigned easily through many digital platforms such as Google Classroom, Canva
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9th - 12th
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Climate Change - The Greenhouse Effect - NO PREP
The Greenhouse Effective Google Form and InteractiveReady-to-go digital lesson that engages students and grades itself!Concepts:-Energy from the sun heats the Earth.-Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap infrared radiation, keeping the Earth warm.-Carbon dioxide and methane are two greenhouse gases that absorb and re-emit infrared radiation.-Increased levels of greenhouse gases cause the Earth to warm.-Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmospheres and contributes to the Ear
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6th - 12th
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MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Climate Change - Global Warming - NO PREP
Climate Change - Global Warming Google Form and InteractiveThis is the first of several climate change products. More coming soon!VIDEO DirectionsReady-to-go digital lesson that engages students and grades itself!Many teachers assign this as an in-class assignment and then walk around and ask/answer questions as the students work through the interactive and form....or get other work done as the students work....because teachers shouldn't have to take work home. Concepts:-Temperature and average
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6th - 12th
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MS-ESS3-5
STAR WARS DAY Earth Science Literacy Assignment for Online Learning
STAR WARS DAY (May the 4th be with you) Earth Science Literacy Assignment for online learning.This has a link to an article I found online about the Geology of the different locations used in the STAR WARS movies.This is a two page Google Document assignment that can be sent to your students via Google Classroom. Make sure that when you assign it you set the assignment so that each student gets a copy of their own so they can answer the questions and submit it back to you for grading.Read all ab
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4th - 12th
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Virtual Water: Usage, Footprint, Consumption, Scarcity (NO PREP) Word Search++
Virtual Water: A New Way to Think About Water – NO Prep – Earth Science Substitute Plans An Earth Day Science Special Edition! Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students about the importance of water conservation and sustainability? Look no further than our Virtual Water: A New Way to Think About Water word search and webquest! In this comprehensive and interactive lesson plan, students will learn about virtual water and how it impacts our daily lives. With a focus on key
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Buy My Whole Store – Growing Bundle – NO Prep – Science Substitute Plans
Lab #6: PhET Plate Tectonics
Lab #6 in my lab series.NOTE: This lab requires access to a computer and the PhET Plate Tectonics Simulation Website.Students use the PhET Plate Tectonics Simulation to describe the differences between continental and oceanic crust, to identify and describe the three types of plate boundaries, and to describe the geologic features created by each type of plate boundary.I have had great success with this lab. My students enjoyed using the simulation and by having them draw time-lapse sketches of
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Google Drive: Free Sample Biomes of the World Animated and Editable Organizer
Explore the features of biomes around the world with visually engaging slides! Great for reports or organizing information about biomes. This is a sample slide that is part of the larger bundle available for purchase. Check out my store Digital Visuals for more animated graphic organizers!
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3rd - 12th
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Astronaut Career Poster w online STEM activities (distance learning)
Interested in a career as an astronaut? Learn more about this exciting career within the field of space exploration with this printable handout infographic. Includes the following information:- salary and education requirements (click salary to read more from NASA)- necessary hard skills and soft skills- student-friendly summary of what this career entails- image of an astronaut on the job- link to FREE online astronaut career exploration resources including a virtual job shadow video and fun ca
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6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
Habitable Zone Simulation: Is there life on other planets?
My students always want to know if we are alone in the universe. The Habitable Zone Simulation helps move your discussion further than, "...seems like an awful waste of space." The simulation provides a clear visual for what habitable zones are, where life could be present, and how this varies between solar systems.
The Habitable Zone simulation is also a fantastic way to reinforce and expand student understanding of the stellar life cycle. Students can review different types of stars and how w
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9th - 12th
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Volcanic Ecosystems – NO Prep – Earth Science Substitute Plans
Volcanic Ecosystems – NO Prep – Earth Science Substitute PlansAre you looking for a No Prep Science Substitute Plan about Volcanoes and their Ecosystems? This comprehensive and engaging Sub Plan with differentiated activities is ideal and will keep your students busy for at least an hour.This resource is specifically designed to provide a range of no-prep activities centered around the fascinating world of volcanic ecosystems. Your students will learn about the unique features of volcanic habita
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Buy My Whole Store – Growing Bundle – NO Prep – Science Substitute Plans
Virtual Field Trips: National Parks - Full STEAM Ahead Edu
Want to take students on a virtual field trip around the world?? This slidedeck provides images of beautiful National Park locations, vetted links to videos and information about each National Park, and question stems to guide conversation and discussion! - Suggested instructions with question stems to guide discussion- 7 locations all around the world- 4 location ideas to provide opportunities for student researchPerfect for Friday Fun Days, lesson exploration and extension, Earth Science and L
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5th - 12th
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MS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
, HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-2
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Science- CA Extreme Weather Research- Digital Choice Board- Atmospheric Rivers
Dive into floods, atmospheric rivers, and pineapple express with your students. Let them work independently to fill out a KWL chart as they make their way through videos and articles about floods. They will analyze and interpret maps, news articles, and videos.
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4th - 12th
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MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-5
, 5-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-5
, 5-ESS2-1
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Ecological Footprint Calculator
Why study environmental science? Let your students calculate their ecological footprints and see their own impact with this free resource. Engage your students with this worksheet designed to accompany the Global Footprint Network website footprint calculator. Perfect for the start of unit on ecology or human population. How many Earths do we need if everyone lived like you? Students dig into their own data to see where they can make changes. Make a bar graph of Earths to compare and discu
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7th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-6
Arctic vs Antarctic Habitat Crossword & Worksheet
Great introduction to exploring the Arctic and Antarctic habitats. Crossword puzzle with terms applying to both habitats followed by introductory worksheet identifying location of habitats, defining vocabulary terms and T-chart to compare & contrast. Wonderful activity to explore in groups, computer based exploration or to use while students view PBS/National Geographic/BBC specials on Polar habitats. Great note taking outline with easy assessment for student learning.
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5th - 12th
Acid Base Bundle DISTANCE LEARNING
This is a bundle of Google doc based activities with embedded videos and webquest elements for about two weeks worth of instruction. Included activities:Acid base indicator slide deckDefinition of Acids and Bases (featuring chemistry of baking!)Conjugate Acids and BasesAlien Juice Bar internet activityBuffersOcean AcidificationAcid RainThese activities are appropriate for a basic level high school chemistry class or as an intro for an honors or AP level class. Middle school physical science cl
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8th - 12th
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HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-7
, HS-LS2-5
, MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
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What are Single-Use Plastics?
What are Single-Use Plastics? is a stand alone activity that asks students to read an article about single-use plastics and answer questions about the reading.This activity makes a good classwork, homework or sub plan that follows a lesson on human environmental impacts, natural resource management, waste management or plastics.
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Invasive Species of Hawai'i - Interactive Google Slide
Aloha! This is an interactive Google slide designed for grades 4-12. This tool can be used to start classroom discussions around impacts of invasive species, learning how invasive are introduced in the islands, and how they might spread! All of the organisms in the interactive Google slide have a 1 page description with citations for further reading. The slide can be a resource for a group or individual assignment.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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3-ESS3-1
, HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-2
, 5-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-1
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Astronomy Crossword Puzzle - 2. Observing the Sky: The Birth of Astronomy
Astronomy Crossword Puzzle - 2. Observing the Sky: The Birth of Astronomy by The Lessons of Phyz © Dean BairdThis series of astronomy crossword puzzles is intended for first-course students. Topical terms constitute the core of the word list. They come from the OpenStax Astronomy 2e online textbook. Additional terms (to fill in the grid space) lean toward science, but sometimes wander into simple mathematics, general knowledge, technology, pop culture, or randomness.1. GENERALI created this cros
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Astronomy Crosswords Series One: Foundations BUNDLE
Is nuclear power a better option for energy than fossil fuels? - Civil Discourse
Thinkalong.org is a free, evidence-based interactive tool for students to develop media literacy skills by applying the 5 Key Questions of Media Literacy to public media content. Importantly, the tool does not require registration for teachers or students, abides by student privacy laws, and is advised by a board of both youth and educators.Each module consists of:a compelling and timely question;related current and age-appropriate public media content including audio, video, and text;extension
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6th - 12th
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Ecology Habitable Planet Lab With Answer Key
This resource is provided by Annenburg Learner for free. I have transferred the questions from the interactive and answered them in this document. The interactive covers co-dominance, competitive exclusion principal, energy transfer, predator prey relationships, and trophic levels. This interactive could be easily altered to further concentrate on any of these topics. I have also integrated a digital drag & drop into the document to clarify understanding.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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HHMI Biointeractive: The Making of Mass Extinctions Interactive Clickable Worksh
This worksheet packet is to go along with the free interactive clickable through HHMI Biointeractive which can be found at this link https://www.biointeractive.org/classroom-resources/making-mass-extinctions-0. This forces students to take their time working through the activity and summarize what they have learned. This can be used for easy independent work or as a get emergency sub plan.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Earthquake Simulator Virtual Lab
This simulator is run by IRIS Earthscope Consortium and runs a simulation of a transform (strike-slip) fault.
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6th - 12th
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Star life cycle group research
The ppt can be completed individually or in groups. I usually separate the class into re the google doc link with my class, and separate them into 4 groups and give each of them one of the topics to look into. If there is time, each group will present their research to the class. This could also be a good lesson to use for a sub.
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6th - 12th
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