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Free 12th grade earth sciences resources for Microsoft Word
Plate Tectonics Activity: A Synthesis of the Cross Section of the Earth
One of my very favorite activities to do with students - in fact, I use it whenever I can because it provides an engaging way to get my students talking about plate tectonics, using new vocabulary, and flexing their creative muscles. If you haven't taught plate tectonics, this is a great lesson to open with - all the background you need for this activity is included!This lesson includes an illustrated brief introduction to plate tectonics, followed by an activity that challenges students' under
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-1
, 4-ESS3-2
Deadliest Volcanoes: PBS Documentary Questions & Key
PBS: Deadliest Volcanoes is an Earth Science documentary featuring some of the most violent and active volcanoes on Earth. The video tells how scientists can predict when a volcano will erupt. My document involves detailed questions that students in middle or high school can fill out while watching the film. There are also after-viewing questions that will get students to analyze what they learned.
Free Video to Stream-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB8DLqQXREM
TV PG Rating
2012
53 minutes
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Air Pollution and Ozone Thinning Chalk Drawings for Environmental Science
A set of processes for students to draw which will help them learn and memorize. The 3 processes are: 1. Tropospheric Ozone Formation2. Stratospheric Ozone Depletion3. Acid Deposition (Acid Rain)Drawing with chalk is fun for students. Drawings can be done on lab tables or outside. Chalk markers also work well. Drawing has been shown through research to help students memorize information.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Unit 7 Bundle for AP Environmental Science
Choice Project (41 mini projects included) GEOSPHERE ~ Differentiated!
Culuminating activity at the end of a geosphere unit -- students choose 5 out of 41 possible choices covering topics such as: Layers of the Earth ~ Plate Tectonics ~ Rock Cycle ~ Earthquakes ~ Volcanoes. This project could easily be converted to ANY SCIENCE TOPIC, not just geosphere. All learning styles covered! Every project has its own rubric and directions, project choices range from being worth 10 to 50 points.CAREFULL -- I did not edit this to make it generic, so there are some project
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5th - 12th
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Edible Soil Horizon Activity (APES)
Students use chocolate & vanilla pudding, oreo cookies, gummy worms, and shredded coconut to create dirt cups that show the soil horizons (O, A, E, B, C). Students then answer questions relating to each soil horizon.
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9th - 12th
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Layers Of the Earth Project
Looking for a unit project on Earth's layer. Well here you go, this can help wrap up your Geology Lesson.
Grades:
1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Biogeochemical Cycles Comparison Chart
This chart goes over the sources and sinks of carbon, sulfur, phosphorus, and nitrogen. I recommend printing out some stock images of each cycle and then having students look at the cycle images to fill in the chart.
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9th - 12th
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Topographic Maps Lesson & Activity
Learners will be introduced to topographic maps by completing doodle notes, creating play-dough models and investigating a topographic map of the Qu’Appelle Valley. Please feel free to review and provide feedback for us to improve and create new resources for you.
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7th - 12th
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Geography Latitude/Longitude-Time Zones Worksheet Assignment!
This is a short assignment (11 questions) that can be used to teach students the basics of the worldwide latitude/longitude system, as well as the worldwide time zone system.
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-6
Worksheet: Tide Data Analysis
Printable Worksheet in which students analyze and interpret tide data from NY Harbor to make conclusions about tides. Worksheet includes graph of tide data and related questions. The are 2 graphs representing different time periods illustrating daily versus weekly tides.NYC Earth Science
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7th - 12th
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Mass Extinctions and Endangered Species Evolution Project *Editable*
Students learn about mass extinctions through a video from NOVA, then do a research project learning about how some of their favorite animals might be going extinct today. Document is editable so add or take away what you wish.
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6th - 12th
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Natural Disasters Mini Project
This short project can typically be completed in one or two days. In it, students research a major natural disaster and complete an informational chart. Once they have completed the chart, they create a "mini-poster" on the back that describes their natural disaster.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Non-Point Source Water Pollution Reading Worksheet FREE **Editable**
Reading Passage focused on the phenomena of non-point source water pollution and its effects on an ecosystem. See Thumbnails for more details. Simply purchase, download and copy!10x questions based on the readingUnlike other teacher's resources, this is totally editable!Be sure to check out these other products!General Science:Scientific Method Reading WorksheetHistory of Measurement Systems Reading WorksheetExperimental Variables Reading WorksheetEarth Science:Intro to Earth Science Reading Wor
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6th - 12th
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Energy Sources Chart-Distance Learning
Use this chart with students to fill in the most important information about the different energy sources. This is meant as a supplement to textbook reading as it is not comprehensive. Students can use as review and a quick study guide.The powerpoint to use with the chart is found here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Energy-Sources-Chart-Power-Point-Notes-4476351Energy Sources include: coal, petroleum/oil, natural gas, hydroelectric, nuclear, biomass, geothermal, solar (photovoltaic
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Unit 6: Energy Bundle for AP Environmental Science
The Martian Movie Questions
Questions that go with the movie that follow along in order.
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9th - 12th
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Rock Notes- Three Types of Rock (Fill in the blank outline)
This is a fill in the blank outline for the Rock Notes- Three Types of Rock (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) Power Point lesson. There are two pages one with blanks and one without that has the words. I have used this for a middle school Earth Science class, but it could also be used for any secondary or elementary Earth Science course.
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5th - 12th
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Lab #1: Observations vs. Inferences
Lab #1 of my Lab Series.In this lab students practice using their 5 senses (except for taste) to make a series of observations of a brown paper bag (the mystery bag). The goal is for students to use their observations to make an inference as to what is inside of the mystery bag and then relate their experience to the work scientists do. I have used this activity with great success to start off the school year. This lab is applicable to any type of science course, not just Earth Science. This lab
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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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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A Plastic Ocean - Guided Worksheet
The NetFlix documentary, A Plastic Ocean, is an award winning program introducing the world to the effects that human activity is having on our oceans. This documentary was a great supplement to have in my Marine Biology course in which we discussed the human impacts on Marine Ecology. This is a simple assignment perhaps more suited to students in Middle School but you be the judge as the professional educator you are. Feel to edit as you wish. And of course, watch the documentary and complete t
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6th - 12th
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All About Food Chains Reading Worksheet **Editable**
Reading Passage focused on the structure and function a food chain and how it depicts the flow of energy from an ecosystem. See Thumbnails for more details. Simply purchase, download and copy!10x questions based on the readingUnlike other teacher's resources, this is totally editable!Be sure to check out these other products!General Science:Scientific Method Reading WorksheetHistory of Measurement Systems Reading WorksheetExperimental Variables Reading WorksheetEarth Science:Intro to Earth Scien
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Energy Flow & Food Webs Reading Worksheet Bundle **Editable**
Global Temperature/Climate Change Mini Project Packet
This lesson talks about weather, climate, and rising global temperature with a focus on climate change. It addresses NGSS ES standards for middle and high school. It includes links to suggested videos and readings, a suggested research project, a worksheet, and a teacher answer key.
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6th - 12th
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Viscosity of Magma and Volcanoes Reading Worksheet **Editable**
Viscosity of Magma and Volcanism Reading WorksheetReading Passage focused on the structure and behavior of magma or lava and how that structure can affect it's behavior. See Thumbnails for more details. Simply purchase, download and copy!10x questions based on the readingUnlike other teacher's resources, this is totally editable!Be sure to check out these other products!General Science:Scientific Method Reading WorksheetHistory of Measurement Systems Reading WorksheetExperimental Variables Readi
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6th - 12th
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Soils and Soil Conservation Student Guided Notes and Activities
This is the all important guided note-taking booklet for the "From Bedrock to Soil" Soils, Soil Formation, Soil Conservation PowerPoint Lesson.
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3rd - 12th
Mt. St. Helens - Back From the Dead
This is a video worksheet that follows along with the PBS documentary about Mt. St. Helens. We do this after our section on Ecological Succession. The worksheet covers the first 40 minutes of the video.
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6th - 12th
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