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8th grade environment Common Core RST.9-10.4 resources
Food Chains and Food Webs Activity Worksheets
In this 9-page activity, students will explore food chains, food webs, energy pyramids, trophic levels, energy flow, producers, consumers, decomposers, autotrophs, heterotrophs, and all the vocabulary terms associated with these concepts. I have included this activity in a traditional printable format as well as a paperless digital format for use in Google Drive, Google Classroom, and/or Microsoft OneDrive.This resource includes:Editable and Printable 9-Page Student Handout (50 Questions)Colorfu
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8th - 10th
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MS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-4
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Abiotic/Biotic Factors or Living/Nonliving Things Card Sort Print & Digital #1-5
The complete bundle of engaging hands-on activities designed to enhance your students' understanding of ecology and ecosystems, and foster vocabulary building. Contains 100 different abiotic and biotic factors for students to sort, promoting active learning and discussion.Designed to spark curiosity and amplify discovery, this resource will expand students' mental models of ecosystems by identifying more of the dynamic factors that play a role in Earth's biosphere.Each of the five activities in
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6th - 11th, Adult Education
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Population Ecology Lab Simulation - Modeling Population Growth
This guided inquiry graphing activity (both printable and digital) involves the student in a study of the growth rate of a rabbit population. The student assumes the role of a scientist to determine the birth rate, mortality rate, growth rate, and total population size of the rabbit population over a 20 year period. The data is plotted on a graph where the student will clearly see the initial exponential growth of the population followed by logistic growth. The activity will reinforce the conce
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-2
Also included in: Population Ecology Bundle
Human Impact on the Environment PowerPoint and Notes
What is the ecological impact that humans have upon our fragile environment? This PowerPoint lesson is designed to teach students about the human behaviors that have consequences for our planet, such as the burning of fossil fuels, ozone depletion, overfishing, the clear cutting of forest areas and more. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Our students are the decision makers of tomorrow. It is imperative that we give them the ecolog
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7th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Habitat and Niche Practice
Biology students often struggle with the differences between an organism's habitat and its niche. In this printable, editable, and digital practice worksheet, students will first determine the habitat of a variety of living organisms, then match an organism to its niche. Second, students will observe included photographs to determine the habitat/niche of each. This resource provides a thoughtful homework or classwork assignment during your units on ecology to ensure that your students have a sol
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Introduction to Ecology Bundle
Biomes PowerPoint and Notes
This colorful and engaging PowerPoint presentation, "Biomes of the World and Aquatic Ecosystems", will provide your students with interactive lessons on the ecological principles concerning terrestrial biomes and aquatic ecosystems. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Your students will learn the major characteristics of each biome as well as the representative plants and animals of each biome. This is a 94-slide PowerPoint presentatio
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Ecosystems PowerPoint and Notes - Matter Recycling and Energy Flow in Ecosystems
This colorful and engaging 83-slide PowerPoint presentation, "Ecosystems: Energy Flow and the Recycling of Matter", will provide your students with interactive lessons on the ecological principles concerning the flow of energy through the ecosystems as well as the biogeochemical cycles (carbon cycle, water cycle, nitrogen cycle) responsible for the recycling of matter. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. What is Included?83-slide PowerP
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-5
, HS-LS2-4
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Introduction to Ecology PowerPoint and Notes
This colorful and engaging PowerPoint presentation, "Introduction to Ecology", will provide your students with interactive lessons on the fundamental principles of ecology. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Ecology is one of the "must-teach" topics for any biology or life science class. The ecological inter-relationships that occur in nature are essential to an understanding of our world and how life interacts with the physical envi
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Introduction to Ecology Bundle
Ecology MEGA Bundle Populations Communities Ecosystems
All of my ecology and environmental science resources (6 ecology unit bundles) are included in this one Super-Mega-Bundle! This mega-bundle includes all of the PowerPoints, notes, labs, task cards, homework assignments, review games, quizzes, activities, and unit tests that you need to teach a complete and comprehensive unit on ecology. There are 6 ecology bundles included with enough content and resources for at least 12 weeks of instruction. This mega-bundle covers the content found in the
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
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Agriculture - MEGA BUNDLE I
MEGA 160+ no-prep activities for Agriculture: Farming, Food & Garden, Soils, Weeds. Introduce, discuss, research, review, and assess Agricultural keyword terms & definitions. Suits CTE, Agriculture, Plant and Soil Science, Food Processing, Food Science, Photosynthesis, Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Biology, Earth Systems, Ecosystems, Life Science, Land and Water Use, Plant Growth, Matter Cycles, School Garden, Cooking, Farming, and other related subjects.Suggested for
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7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-4
, 5-LS1-1
Ecology Lab - Exploring an Ecosystem Project
In this ecosystems project or activity, your students will be closely examining a small outdoor ecosystem. They will analyze the physical features of the ecosystem, the living organisms within the ecosystem, and the interactions between the biotic and abiotic components. Students will look for autotrophs, heterotrophs, predator-prey relationships, producers, consumers, decomposers, and much more. Students will create an ecosystems map to show their findings.Choose to use the traditional printabl
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8th - 12th
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MS-LS2-2
, HS-LS2-1
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Virtual Pond Dip Microscopic Protists and Animals Activity Webquest
GOOGLE DOCS and PRINT VERSION INCLUDED! Reinforce simple classification, teach about life in a drop of pond water, and take students on a virtual journey through a microscopic world!This webquest was created to prepare students for a lab on microscopic pond organisms. However, it can just as well be used as a stand-alone assignment.In this activity, students will:Learn about animal-like protozoans, plant-like algae, and protists with both characteristics.Learn about common microscopic animals
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7th - 10th
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MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS1-3
Community Ecology PowerPoint and Notes - Habitats and Communities
After your introductory unit on ecology, you'll want to follow it up with a unit on community ecology. These 56 slides will captivate your students with stunning photographs and images to provide an in-depth study of community ecology principles. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. The PowerPoint covers all the topics you would expect from this chapter of a traditional high school biology textbook, including the six types of community
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8th - 11th
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MS-LS2-2
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Lichens Reading Passage and Lab Activity
This resource includes two separate activities on lichens that can be used in your units on Fungi or Community Ecology. The first activity is an informational text and critical reading activity, and the second activity is a lab involving lichens. The reading includes facts about the mutualistic nature of lichens, the structure of lichens, and the important role that lichens play in the environment. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. B
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8th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Human Impact Ozone Layer Ultraviolet Radiation Ecology Webquest
In this WebQuest Activity, students will explore the human impact on the ozone layer that protects life on earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Students will learn about ultraviolet radiation, determine the UV Index in their local area, graph yearly results, and answer problem solving and critical thinking questions. Data is used from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website, which is user-friendly and easy to navigate.I use this activity when teaching my unit: Introduction
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8th - 11th
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MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-3
Also included in: Introduction to Ecology Bundle
Phylum Porifera and Phylum Cnidaria Homework
Use this set of 2 homework assignments on The Phylum Porifera and Phylum Cnidaria to provide your students with quality homework assignments for your invertebrate units. Both printable and digital versions are included. This resource contains 12 student pages consisting of 131 questions. As I teach my units on these phyla, I assign a portion of these questions for homework each night. The completed homework assignments provide a thorough study guide for the unit test. You can also use a
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Phylum Porifera and Phylum Cnidaria Bundle
Aquatic Biome Ecosystems Domino Activity
This domino review game reinforces 21 key vocabulary terms from the Aquatic Ecosystems section of your unit on biomes and ecosystems. Printable and digital versions are included. We all know that the vocabulary in a biology or life science class can be overwhelming to many of our students. For that reason it is essential to provide opportunities for review and reinforcement. My experience is that students respond more favorably to test prep and review sessions when it is in a game format.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Human Impact on the Environment Ecology Homework Worksheets
Use this set of 2 homework assignments on "The Human Impact on the Environment" to provide your students with quality homework assignments for your ecology units. This resource contains 8 printable or digital student pages consisting of 68 questions. As I teach my unit on "Human Impact", I assign a portion of these questions for homework each night. The completed homework assignments provide a thorough study guide for the unit test. You can also use a few questions during class each day to
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Ecosystems Homework Worksheets - Energy Flow and the Recycling of Matter
Use this set of 5 printable or digital homework assignments on ecosystems, energy flow and the recycling of matter, food chains and food webs, biogeochemical cycles (and more!) to provide your students with quality homework assignments on your unit on ecosystems. The 5 assignments contain 15 student pages consisting of 137 questions. As I teach my unit on ecosystems, I assign a portion of these questions for homework each night. The completed homework assignments provide a thorough study gui
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-4
, HS-LS2-2
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Terrestrial Biomes and Aquatic Ecosystems Homework Worksheets - World Biomes
Use this set of 2 homework assignments on biomes and aquatic ecosystems to provide your students with quality homework assignments on your units on ecosystems. This resource contains 10 printable or digital student pages consisting of 117 questions. As I teach my units on aquatic ecosystems and biomes, I assign a portion of these questions for homework each night. The completed homework assignments provide a thorough study guide for the unit test. You can also use a few questions during cla
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Science and Engineering Practices: Watersheds
Tired of the same old Watershed activities you've seen for the last 25 years? Here are 8 brand new ideas you can use ☺!Based on the NGSS's Science and Engineering Practices, this product includes lots of practice with concepts relating to ☔Watersheds☔!------------------------------------------Included in this product:✨One activity for each S.E.P. (285-minutes total!) -- Topics include analyzing a variety of maps to determine watershed information, types of soil and how they affect watersheds, us
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7th - 12th
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Earth's History Origin of Life Homework Set
Use this set of 3 printable or digital homework assignments or study guides on "Earth's History and the Origin of Life" to provide your students with quality homework assignments for your evolution and origin of life units. This resource contains 13 student pages consisting of 89 questions. As I teach my unit on the history of life on Earth, I assign a portion of these questions for homework each night. The completed homework assignments provide a thorough study guide for the unit test. Yo
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-LS4-1
, HS-ESS2-7
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Phylum Mollusca Homework - Mollusks
Use this set of 2 printable or digital homework assignments or study guides on "The Phylum Mollusca" to provide your students with quality homework assignments for your invertebrate / mollusk units. This resource contains 7 student pages consisting of 115 questions. As I teach my unit on this phylum, I assign a portion of these questions for homework each night. The completed homework assignments provide a thorough study guide for the unit test. You can also use a few questions during cla
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Phylum Mollusca Bundle
Science and Engineering Practices: Feedback Loops (Earth Science)
Based on the NGSS's Science and Engineering Practices , this product includes lots of practice with concepts relating to ↺ Earth Science Feedback Loops ↻ as outlined in the NGSS High School Earth and Space Science DCI 2-2 (HS-ESS-2-2)!------------------------------------------Included in this product:✨One activity for each S.E.P. (180-minutes total!) -- Topics include Albedo, Deforestation, Dams and Beach Erosion, Elk and Wolf Populations, Wetland Acrage and Humidity, Soil Moisture-Precipitation
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Science and Engineering Practices GROWING BUNDLE!
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