8th grade End of Year environment research

Basic Principles, Biology, Environment

NGSS:

HS-LS2-7

Also included in: EDITABLE Environmental Science Projects for High School | Google Classroom

Biome/ Ecosystem Research Template-Graphic Organizer for Non Fiction Writing

Created by

Scienceisfun

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. This product is part of the following bundle:

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Research, Projects, Graphic Organizers

Also included in: Ecosystem Resources Bundle: lessons, sorts, activities, food chain, task cards

Environment & Invasive Species Project Based Learning Ecology End of Year

Created by

Teaching Science With Lynda R Williams

Students will research an ecological issue and form a solution. Great for environmental science or Earth Day! They will communicate their ideas for protecting an ecosystem to their peers. They will evaluate solutions for environmental and biodiversity issues. ♻️♻️This resource addresses a challenging standard for MS in the NGSS:Students will come up with an ecological problem specific to the region where they live. They will research and learn more about the problem, obtain information about th

Subjects:

Research, Projects, Lesson

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS2-5

Also included in: 6th Grade Science Curriculum for Indiana Academic Science Standards Full Year

Online Biome Research Project for Science | Google Classroom

Created by

Brilliant Dust

This is a biome research project that is 100% online. Students follow the packet's instructions to create a 15-slide presentation on a biome. There are 24 different biome/locations included in the sign-up sheet. The slides include research on the following topics: biodiversity, food webs (trophic levels), critical abiotic factors in the ecosystem, examples of symbiotic relationships, and the impacts of climate change.Once purchased, you will get a link to copy resources directly to your Googl

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Science Lessons That Rock

NGSS:

MS-LS2-2

, MS-LS2-4

, HS-LS2-6

Also included in: EDITABLE Environmental Science Projects for High School | Google Classroom

Invasive Species Obituary Project

Created by

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

Subjects:

Biology, Environment, General Science

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Research, Activities, Printables

Also included in: Ecology Bundle

PROJECT SpongeBob Aquatic Ecosystem Analysis

Created by

NYS Earth Science and Living Environment Regents

I created this project for my Environmental Science class for the Aquatic Ecosystem unit. Using the internet, students will research each of the main character’s home, job, and hobbies in SpongeBob SquarePants. Then, they will search the home, job, and hobbies of the real organism in its natural habitat in the ocean. Students will compare these to see how well these characters were based on their real organism counterparts! After the research is complete, students will write a letter to the cr

Subjects:

Biology, Environment, Other (Science)

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

End of Year, Engineering, Physical Science

Rube Goldberg's Compound Machine Project - POP A Balloon!!!

Created by

TAZ

Lots of fun and educational too! Good project to use at the end of the school year. Students create a Rube Goldberg Compound Machine that pops a balloon (this will work for making any compound machine), but first they have to fill out a Project Design Idea Form and then a Project Design Form & Blueprint. Once these are all approved, they can begin the fun of constructing the machine. Students are quick to discover that their blueprints don’t generally work exactly the way the envisioned it

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Research, Projects, Centers

Environmental Issues Research Activity | Science Project

Created by

EzPz-Science

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

Subjects:

Research, Worksheets, Projects

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Also included in: Ecological Impacts Science BIG Unit Bundle

Natural Resources Research Project

Created by

Kimberly Frazier

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

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Science

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Research, Projects, Outlines

CCSS:

Nuclear Chemistry Class Blog Research Project

Created by

Sunrise Science

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

Subjects:

Chemistry, Environment, Physical Science

Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

Also included in: Nuclear Chemistry Bundle | Fission and Fusion | Nuclear Chemistry Activities

CSI: Renewable & Non-Renewable Resources Activity - Printable Review Game

Created by

Clark Creative Science

Nothing like a good criminal investigation to liven up renewable and non-renewable resources! In this activity, students will work in teams to investigate the culprit of six fictional thefts. The criminal has mixed up science and left it disarray. Students must discern fact from fiction to preserve science forever! Teams will work to build a case and present their findings to the court. Hopefully they are convincing enough to win the verdict to catch the criminal.Be the cool teacher :-)In this 2

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Physical Science

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Research

Also included in: CSI: Science ALL OF THEM - Identify Fake News Printable Review Games

ESL Travel Project Unit - Project Based Learning - ELL Newcomer - NO PREP

Created by

Curly Girl ELD Shop

Are you searching for project based learning opportunities for your ESL ELL newcomers that are FUN? This unit includes enough lessons to last you a whole month! Perfect for after testing and to wrap up your year. Your students will have the chance to research a place they’d like to travel to all while working on developing skills such as budgeting, speaking, listening, research, and much MORE!This resource uses Google slides and is NO PREP.Your Students Will:Develop vocabularyAnalyze textApply k

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, End of Year, Other (Specialty)

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Research, Printables

Also included in: ESL ELL End of Year Project Resource BUNDLE Entering to Expanding

Human Influence on the Environment Project | Printable, Digital & Editable

Created by

Stephanie Elkowitz

About this ResourceThis project is designed to guide students with exploration and development of an environmental research project. Students choose from two possible research topics: climate change (global warming) or loss of biodiversity (endangered species). Both options require comprehensive research and detailed analysis. Both options require the student to use problem-solving and creative thinking to construct an innovative solution to climate change or loss of biodiversity.***************

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

Genetically Modified Foods Research Project (GMO's, Genetics and Agriculture)

Created by

Science Brian

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

Subjects:

Research, Projects, Independent Work Packet

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Genetics Teaching Resources Bundle

Biomes Brochure Research Activity | Science Project

Created by

EzPz-Science

Student will enjoy learning and showing their understanding of Biomes with this Biomes Brochure research project. This Biomes brochure project has everything you need for your students to create beautiful brochures to advertise their biomes, including instructions, requirements and a grading rubric. There is a research and brochure template which allows grading to be a breeze! When your students are done, they can complete a gallery walk and fill out information about other biomes from the stude

Subjects:

Research, Worksheets, Projects

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Also included in: Biomes Brochure Project & Biomes Seek and Find Science Doodle Activity Bundle

Natural Disasters Choice Board Project

Created by

Classroom on the Quad

One aspect of differentiating instruction is allowing students to make choices in their learning. This natural disaster project allows students to have a choice in their project. They are given a choice between nine natural disaster topics. Then they choose one of six projects. The projects include: a podcast/video, a PowerPoint presentation, a children’s book, a diorama, a mobile, or a travel brochure. There is a detailed description of what is expected for each project. No matter which project

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Science

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Natural Disasters Research and Presentation | Science Project

Created by

EzPz-Science

Students will learn about natural disasters by researching an assigned natural disaster and a famous disaster. This research and presentation activity includes a research template for recording facts about a natural disaster and also a famous natural disaster. There is also a webchart template for students to fill out about the other natural disasters as students are presenting. This is a fun and engaging way to have your students practice their researching and presenting skills!Includes:-templ

Subjects:

Biology with Brynn and Jack

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Research, Lesson

Also included in: Natural Disaster Seek and Find Science Doodle & Research/ Presentation Bundle

Human Impact on the Environment: Gallery Walk

Created by

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

Subjects:

Biology, Earth Day, Environment

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Research, Projects, Assessment

NGSS:

HS-LS2-7

Also included in: Ecology, Populations and Biodiversity Bundle

Ecosystems and Resource Availability: Next Generation Science MS-LS2-1

Created by

Suzanne's Classroom

This product addresses concepts related to Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics - Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organism and populations of organisms in an ecosystem. Included are content sheets/poster, along with half-sheet versions for students' interactive science notebooks, a quiz with answer key, a research project on ecosystems, and 8 tasks related to resource availability and animal populations.TpT Digital Activities

Subjects:

Research, Activities, Centers

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS2-1

Also included in: Life Science Bundle: Next Generation Science MS-LS2: All 5 Standards

College Research Project for Google Slides

Created by

Rise over Run

Help students plan for their future with this no prep digital activity. Using Google Slides, students brainstorm and research information about careers, colleges, and costs.Students complete the following included slides:Brainstorming about CareersBrainstorming about Colleges, Universities, or Technical SchoolsOverview Information Sheets for 3 SchoolsFinances for 3 SchoolsThis is a great end of year project for middle or high schoolers to get them thinking! They get to explore their interests w

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, End of Year, Math

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment

Marine Biology Magazine Research Project

Created by

The Biophile's Classroom

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

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Research, Projects, Rubrics

Also included in: Environmental Science & Ecology Research Project Bundle

Meteorology Webquest

Created by

Bringing Science to Life

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

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Research, Activities

Air Pollution Research Poster

Created by

Mrs MathSci

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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