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High school environment research under $5
Natural Resources Research Project
Students research and create a presentation about a material natural resource of their choice. Students investigate:-the resource and what it is made up of-how the resource forms-where the resource is distributed around the world-why it is distributed that way-uses of the resource-the harvesting process and its consequences related to the environmentIncluded in this file is:-project outline and note-taking guide-peer evaluation form-link to Google slide template for student presentations-grading
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5th - 9th
Biome/ Ecosystem Research Template-Graphic Organizer for Non Fiction Writing
Biome/ Ecosystem Research template-
Topics include:
-a description of the biome
-location
-What makes life hard here...types of adaptations that would be helpful
-how humans have affected the biome/ environmental concerns
-description of 1 plant and 2 animals that live here and the adaptations they have to help them survive
-a possible food web for that biome
Also included is a rough draft organizer for a final paper and a final paper document.
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5th - 9th
Invasive Species Obituary Project
Tired of having your students make an invasive species "wanted poster?" Have them write an obituary instead! In this project, students will choose an invasive species to research, but also take it a step further by understanding its role in the ecosystem and brainstorming ways to eliminate the unwanted species. They will have two options to complete the obituary assignment:Option 1: Write an obituary for a species that has died off as the result of an invasive species that has moved into the are
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Ecology Bundle
Environmental Issues Research Activity | Science Project
Students will enjoy learning about current environmental issues with this Environmental Issues Project. Students will research an environmental issue and create a presentation. This includes 30 environmental issue cards for students to randomly pick a topic, project instructions/ requirements with rubric and a research template. This is a fun and engaging way for students to practice their researching skills and their presentation skills while learning about real world environmental issues.Inclu
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ecological Impacts Science BIG Unit Bundle
Nuclear Chemistry Class Blog Research Project
This resource is also part of the Nuclear Chemistry Bundle!
This Nuclear Chemistry Class Blog Research Project is the greatest way to spark your students’ innate interest in learning about the many interesting and historical topics that fall under the umbrella of nuclear chemistry.
Included is an introductory powerpoint on pop culture references to nuclear chemistry and radioactivity...this always elicits interest and hooks the students! (think Spiderman, the Hulk, the Simpsons, etc.!)
For t
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Genetically Modified Foods Research Project (GMO's, Genetics and Agriculture)
This project can be used in a genetics unit to dig deeper into genetically modified organisms (GMOs)/genetically modified foods with your class. In the project students will self-select two (2) examples of genetically modified foods (plant or animal) to investigate. Students are then asked to find:how the food source has been genetically modifiedwhy these modifications were madeadvantages of these modificationsdisadvantages of these modificationsStudents are asked to present their findings usin
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Genetics Teaching Resources Bundle
Save an Endangered Species from Climate Change Project - NGSS - Google Doc
This is the Google Doc version! I have specifically re-worked it for distance learning, but it can easily be used in person, too! A PDF version of the original (very similar) is also available in my store.Designed to support NGSS HS-LS2-7: Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.This fun research project includes the following in five pages:-Student instruction sheet-Teacher scoring guide-Virtual Gallery Walk audien
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9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
Marine Biology Magazine Research Project
Your 7-10th grade science students will conduct research on a marine species, and design a creative magazine "for" that species! My students love getting to show off their creativity during this project, and it's a great way to reinforce concepts such as ocean habitats, ecological relationships, and marine ecosystem threats. Marine biology magazines are an ocean of fun! This download includes a handout for students which describes the requirements of the project, a table for organizing student r
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Environmental Science & Ecology Research Project Bundle
Human Impact on the Environment: Gallery Walk
These pages outline a summative project about human impact on the environment (Habitat Destruction, Invasive Species, Pollution, Population Growth, Overconsumption, and Climate Change). Students will create a poster summarizing their topics, provide real-world examples and data, and provide solutions to these problems. Included in this packet: Project Overview, Student Expectations Handout, Rubric, Peer-evaluation, Notes Outline for the Gallery Walk, Troubleshooting suggestions. I have uploa
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
Also included in: Ecology, Populations and Biodiversity Bundle
Meteorology Webquest
In this webquest, students practice being real-world meteorologists forecasting and interpreting weather maps. They use current weather websites to track current conditions and to predict future conditions. They explore the different types of weather maps meteorologists use to track different aspects of the weather. The webquest allows ample room to individualized student exploration. Students can explore different types of maps of their interest, as well as different places around the world
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6th - 9th
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Air Pollution Research Poster
Student instructions and rubric to a group project on air pollution. Students work in groups to research different properties of air pollution:
Clean Air Act
Ozone Pollution
Particle Pollution
Dirtiest Air Areas
Cleanest Air Areas
Instructions include website suggestions for researching.
Project concludes with a group presentation. You could easily turn it into a powerpoint or prezi presentation if you want!
.docx file for easy editing and personalization!
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8th - 11th
Electricity Awareness and Conservation Project : 'Watts' Energy?
This Electricity Awareness and Conservation Project is a great project for a unit on energy or electricity. It is student-centered, collaborative, and memorable! And best of all, students learn how to reduce energy usage in their homes and are excited to challenge their families to do so.The project lasts for two to three weeks, with probably three 40 minute periods of class time, and the rest will be done out of class. It is written with three parts; however, there is a supplement that will all
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7th - 9th
Climate Zone Travel Brochures
Looking for a fun way to teach the 5 climate zones? This research project features brochures for the following climate zones:✓ Tropical✓ Polar✓ Arid✓ Mediterranean ✓ TemperateThere are 5 brochures templates (one for each climate zone). One set is best for color printing and the other for black and white. Brochures could be assigned for independent work, partner practice, group work, or homework. Students can use safe websites or printed information to complete their brochures. How you assign eac
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3rd - 12th
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Watershed Webquest
This assignment uses the EPA's How is My Waterway website at https://mywaterway.epa.gov/. Students use the EPA website to research the health of the watershed they live in and the watershed of the location where they would like to move after high school. This product requires no prep and can be used immediately with both electronic and pdf versions provided. I typically use this assignment as a follow up to a class discussion about watersheds, but could also be used as an introductory assignmen
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7th - 12th
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Ecological Footprint Activity | Google Classroom (Earth Day)
Want to bring the concept of an ecological footprint alive? Let students calculate their own ecological footprint (as well as carbon footprint) using this fun, tech-based activity! This activity is perfect for Earth Day or engaging students in environmental/earth science. This is Google Classroom ready; you will be able to copy an editable student handout (Google Doc) to your drive plus a PDF copy and a teacher's key (PDF). ✏️ Looking for a PDF-only version? Click here.**********************
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-4
Inquiry Based Learning Project: CLIMATE CHANGE
An Inquiry Based Learning Project your students are going to love!Climate change has been a topic of discussion and debate, under various titles, for many decades. With an increase in droughts and flooding, ecologically forced human migration, and the melting of ice sheets globally, climate change is obviously a major issue. But if we know it's a problem, why is so hard to solve?! With the ability to look at climate change scientifically, politically, socially, economically, or any combination o
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6th - 12th
Also included in: THE INQUIRY BASED LEARNING RESEARCH BUNDLE
Jane Goodall, Women's History, Wild Life Advocate, Body Biography
Jane Goodall, Conservationist, Body Biography Project is filled with all you need to promote this world famous wild life primatologist. This biography study is a collaborative research activity. This is truly unique, has high-quality vector graphics, and is the most inclusive group project for bringing together a growth mindset, women's history, and a Jane Goodall biography study. Learn all there is to know about one of the most influential women, and the most famous expert on chimpanzees in the
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3rd - 9th
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Also included in: The Body Biography Ultimate Lifetime Subscription
Renewable Energy Research Poster Project - PDF & Easel Version
* This is the PDF version. I also have an EDITABLE Google Doc version of this product. See my store.Give your students the opportunity to research and present about a renewable energy source that is interesting to them! This project includes options for many of the common renewable energy sources but also includes some new cutting edge technologies.This product includes: -A student instruction sheet and scoring guide-Three guided student research pages and student diagram page-Audience note page
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9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-4
Marine Biology Endangered Species Project
This is a comprehensive marine endangered species project. It includes two major parts; a research component where students generate a Google Slides Presentation and an Action Plan. The Action Plan contains several components:* Present their Google Slides to the class (in small groups or class as whole)* Present their Google Slides or other age appropriate activity to another group of people* Generate a creative Public Service Announcement* Write an email to an official or organizationAll rub
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9th - 12th
Biogeochemical Cycles Research Booklet Activity with Diagrams & Questions
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Students research four different biogeochemical cycles to complete this research booklet activity. Students will color in and highlight diagrams of each cycle on the left side of the booklet and will answer questions on the right side of the booklet. Just print out 3 double-sided pages, fold in half, staple, and you're done! Included are suggested reputable websites for research and a quick CER cumulative writing activity. Answer key and editable version are also included!Perfect sub-p
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, HS-LS2-5
, HS-LS2-4
, HS-ESS2-6
Also included in: Biogeochemical Cycles and Spheres Growing Discount Bundle
The Water Scarcity Crisis Challenge | Investigate Solutions Activity | Google
The United Nations needs help combatting the world’s water crisis! This thought-provoking activity challenges students to examine innovative solutions to ease scarcity in the Middle East. They analyze various ideas, determine the pros & cons of each, and create their own unique solutions. Then, students write innovative proposals recommending the most promising proposal in a final report to the UN Council. A fill-in rubric is included for easy grading. Your purchase has print & interacti
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5th - 12th
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Geologic Time Scale | Time Travel Project
Scenario: Students have recently been hired at a travel agency, however, this travel agency sells vacations in TIME.In this project, students are asked to choose a period of geologic time and research. After completing guided research pages (4), students will create either an informational poster, a brochure, or a Google Slides Presentation where they attempt to “sell” their vacation.Students will be evaluated in 4 areas: Oral presentation, travel advertisement (info. Brochure, poster, or Google
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6th - 11th
Ecosystems/Ecology Poster Project
This product guides students through the creation of a poster of an ecosystem that illustrates all of the key concepts learned in a unit on ecology. Students begin by drawing abiotic and biotic factors (plants and animals) of an assigned/chosen ecosystem and then add various symbols and labels as they go to illustrate concepts such as food webs, trophic levels, transfer of energy, limiting factors, keystone species, and more. This project assesses student understanding of how ecosystems functio
7 Wonders of the World Bundle - PBL
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here! Great for differentiation!Engage your students with these fantastic project-based learning activities! This bundle includes three 7 Wonders of the World PBL projects.Sold separately, each project costs $2.00. This bundle of 3 projects costs $3.00 saving you 50% off each project.1) 7 Wonders of the Modern World - PBLFor thousands of years, sightseers from around the world have been compiling lists of the most spe
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5th - 12th
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