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7th grade Earth Day laboratories $5-10
Pond Water MICROORGANISMS BIOINDICATORS of Water Pollution 46 Reference
Students observe and identify pond water microorganisms with microscopes to determine if it is polluted or not. Here are 46 reference cards of protists and invertebrates with pollutant tolerance levels indicated. Some common protists and pond organisms can be used as bioindicators. Are you studying MS-ESS3-3 or HS-ESS3-4 and discussing the impact that humans have on our waterways? For years I have taken my middle school classes to a nearby pond to collect organisms to look at under the microsc
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Grades:
7th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Also included in:Â HUMAN IMPACT AND EARTH DAY UNIT BUNDLE With Pacing Guide MS-ESS3-3, MS-LS2
Microorganisms as BIOINDICATORS OF WATER POLLUTION In a Pond Activity BUNDLE
Here is a set of 46 bioindicator microorganism identification cards for students to use as they search for creatures using microscopes looking at pond water. Also included is a data collection form and a final project rubric. Please see the descriptions and previews of each of the two products.
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Nonrenewable Energy Resources - Cookie Mining Activity
THIS RESOURCE IS PART OF MY EARTH BUNDLE FOR A BIG DISCOUNT! Give your students a hands on and authentic learning experience as you study the processes behind obtaining fossil fuels. This cookie mining lab provokes students to strategize, work collaboratively, and gain understanding on the difficulties with mining nonrenewables for energy resources. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Students will have a change to analyze and interpret seve
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Environmental Science Bundle - Repurposing Project and Lab Activities
Create your own Water Filter PBL
Design and build a device that can clean a dirty water sample using materials around your home. This is a 5 part project that includes researching, designing, building, and reviewing. Part 1: ResearchPart 2: DesignPart 3: ConstructPart 4: Test & ReviewPart 5:Survey
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Dissolved Oxygen in Aquatic Ecosystem Lab and Comprehension Unit | Earth Day
Integrate a complete science unit into your classroom. Students will complete an engaging lab on fish respiration. They will extend their learning to discover the importance of dissolved oxygen in aquatic ecosystems. Bundle and Save. Perfect for an Earth Day activity.We combined our Investigating the Effects of Dissolved Oxygen on Fish Lab with our Aquatic Ecosystem Reading Passage. This should give teachers a complete unit to help you save time on your planning and give you flexibility.
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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Sustainable Fashion - Why Upcycling?
This is the second module of the Sustainable Fashion package, focused on upcycling. In this lesson, students will learn about the fast fashion industry's impact on the environment. They will discover how upcycling can be an alternative solution.Students will conduct a science experiment that analyzes the decomposition and wearability of several fabrics, to simulate how garments behave over time in a landfill.
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Grades:
4th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-3
EARTH DAY Themed-- Interpreting Motion DISTANCE and SPEED TIME Graphing Activity
EARTH DAY themed fun! Are you students having trouble interpreting the slope on distance-time or speed-time graphs? They learn the horizontal, diagonal or curved motion lines for constant motion, acceleration or rest. They can also calculate average speed with these no prep practice worksheets. The NGSS HS-PS2-1 or MS-PS2-2 is dealing with motion, forces and acceleration and this ready to go, digital or printable unit will ensure that they know it very well by the time they complete it! A tot
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Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
Also included in:Â EARTH DAY Themed- DISTANCE-TIME, SPEED-TIME GRAPHS, AVERAGE SPEED BUNDLE
Plastics and Excess Packaging Activities Human Impact BUNDLE
Two products about the use of plastics and excess packaging as part of your discussion of human impact on the environment. See the previews for details. Great for Earth Day or an environmental unit. ****Please check out my blog where I describe how I use this and other Earth Day and environmental resources. I also give away lots of science freebie resources. Inspiring Middle School Students to Minimize Their Impact on Municipal Waste10 Environmental Earth Day Activities
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-3
, 4-ESS3-1
Synthetic and Earth Material Science and STEAM | Earth Day Activity | Gr 6 7 8
Discover the pros and cons of synthetic materials. Students investigate eco-friendly packaging with a hands-on exploration and STEAM activity. Great for Earth Day. This is a complete science unit with flexibility. Students will expand their knowledge on greenhouse gases and what it means to be considered a carbon-neutral product. Students will learn how they can make a difference.Students will follow the scientific method to answer the question: Does the type of void fill material affect t
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-PS1-3
, MS-ETS1-1
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Also included in:Â Reduce Reuse Recycle | Earth Day Material Science And STEAM | K-8 Bundle
NGSS Landfill and Clean Water Model Challenge!
Completely designed to meet NGSS! Students will BUILD a model, USE a model, and DRAW their models to show their results! Download the preview to get the matching PowerPoint that can be used to introduce your lesson. It includes two YouTube videos to help set the stage. You will also be able to see each of the two challenges and a complete list of all the materials you will need. Now that you already have the PowerPoint, all you need to do is purchase the rest of the lesson and you'll be on your
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â NGSS Bundle
Hands-On Soil Activities
This product comes with 5 AMAZING and FUN activities to get dirty and learn all about soil. The 5 activities include: Soil Profile in a Cup: This can be completed as an edible option or finding materials outside to complete the profile. Materials needed for the edible version are included in the teacher directions. Permeability:Students will learn all about permeability and test in on clay and gravel. Texture: This will take students to a website to learn about soil texture and how to test for i
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Soil Bundle
Recycling Plastics Lesson
Great Earth Day LessonStudents sort through recyclable plastics and place them into their 6 categories. They then explore their density based on these categories by putting them in 5 household liquids. Lesson is a blend of digital and lab based.
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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Understanding Global Warming and the Greenhouse Effect: Coloring, Activities
Worksheet Title: Understanding Global Warming and the Greenhouse EffectTarget Audience: Kids aged 6-14Contents:Informative notes explaining global warming and the greenhouse effectFun coloring pages to visualize the conceptsEngaging activities to deepen understandingHands-on experiment to demonstrate the greenhouse effect and global warmingPost-assessment to review learning outcomesChallenging puzzles to reinforce key conceptsPurpose: Teach kids about the importance of the greenhouse effect and
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Grades:
1st - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ultimate Summer Learning Fun: All-in-One Science Activity Bundle about Heat.
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