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Earth sciences Common Core WHST.9-10.1 resources
World Population Growth Decline Inquiry Unit | Human or World Geography
Explore everything about our world’s growing yet also declining human population in this eye-opening inquiry unit that's perfect for your Current Issues or Human Geography course.Students will master key human geography concepts likecauses of historical population growthcurrent population numbersexperts' predicted carrying capacitypopulation pyramids and the demographic transitionlife expectancy, child mortality, fertility and replacement ratesChallenge your students to wonder about the future o
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9th - 12th
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CCSS:
Earth and Space Science Writing Prompt Bundle
Want to improve your students' science literacy? Included are 40 earth and space science writing prompts (both pdf and Google slide versions) that cover your year-long curriculum! Bundle and save! Why use writing prompts? All students need to improve their writing skills, especially english language learners. I created these writing prompts specifically for my ELL students. Writing is typically one of the lowest scoring categories on the state language proficiency exam. To help them improve, I
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7th - 10th
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Environmental Science Curriculum Flint Water Crisis WebQuest
✋️Hey high school educators! Are you on the hunt for a resource that truly engages your students while delving into the complexities of environmental science?Discover how our Google Form Inquiry-Based WebQuest on the Flint Water Crisis seamlessly integrates with units on Environmental Science, Water Quality and Pollution, Renewable Energy, Public Health, and Government Policies, offering a comprehensive and engaging approach to exploring pressing environmental issues in your classroom.This inter
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-6
, HS-ESS3-4
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Earth Science Complete Course (Distance Learning)
The enclosed materials compose a complete Earth Science containing 14 individual units. The PowerPoints and diverse collection of learning materials contain more than 1,175 pages of materials and approximately 1,850 PowerPoint slides. The units in the package are part of the Earth Science/Physical Setting course taught in New York State, but may be used to design a dynamic Earth Science course in any high school program. The PowerPoints, completion notes, labs and other associated supporting
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS2-1
, HS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS3-2
...
Claim Evidence and Reasoning (CER): Evidence of Climate Change
This claim evidence and reasoning (CER) activity focuses on evidence of climate change using NGSS practices. Students explore evidence of climate change such as tree rings and ice cores using a variety of resources including climate models. This CER resource guides students through the process of developing a claim, gathering credible evidence to support their claim, and persuasively justifying their claim. The CER framework helps students understand how we know the climate is changing by produc
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-5
Reading Seismograms
In this lesson students will learn how to read a seismogram, subtract time and use the time difference to find the distance to the epicenter of an Earthquake. This will be done with quick modified notes and a short paired activity. Included: Lesson PlanGoogle SlidesDaily Sheet with Do Now (both google doc and google form version)Modified NotesPractice ActivityExit Ticket (both google doc and google form version)Homework Assignment and Answer KeyAnswer Keys for ALL Lesson Materials (Do Now, Pract
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS3-1
Also included in: Natural Disaster Unit Bundle
Ecology: Biotic and Abiotic Factors and the Cycling Of Matter
This digital product explores the differences between biotic/abiotic factors. It explores what matter cycling is and its’ importance. Students interpret text and diagram models of the various cycles (NCHOPS) of matter in order to answer questions and even make their own guided models. This product includes a simulation activity on carbon cycling and human impact on the cycles. Finally, it includes writing prompts and the RaCERS graphic organizer to scaffold thinking! For use with Microsoft and G
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, 5-LS2-1
, 5-PS3-1
...
Natural Disasters Emergency Response Teams Project
CTE LessonThis is a simulated real-world role play for an Engineering, Health Careers, Earth Science, or Elective class.Project Based LearningMeets CTE Standards for Engineering.Meets CTE Anchor StandardsTeaches Engineering Design Process, Earth science, environmental issues, emergency preparedness, teamwork, presentation skills, and more.Developed as a complete 6-8 week unit with everything provided.Created by an award winning veteran educator in engineering.
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
P&S Wave Notes
In this lesson students will learn how P and S waves of an earthquake are different and how knowing information about each wave can help give us information about where and when an earthquake was formed. This lesson is a modified notes lesson with practice questions. Included: Lesson PlanGoogle SlidesDaily Sheet with Do Now (both paper and google form version)Modified notesPractice QuestionsHomework AssignmentExit Ticket
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Grades:
7th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS3-1
Also included in: Natural Disaster Unit Bundle
P&S Wave Activity
In this two part day lesson students will be creating a graph of p and S waves to help them interpret various information giving about an earthquake. Included for Each Day: Lesson PlansGoogle SlidesDaily Sheets with Do Nows (both paper and google form versions)Exit Tickets (one day also has a google form version)Activity (with answer key)Homework assignment (with answer key)Practice Questions for Day 2
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS3-1
Also included in: Natural Disaster Unit Bundle
World_COP 28 Climate Change Conference in Dubai_Current Event News Reading_2023
Current Events Reading Articles for Middle / High School in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. This year's COOP 28 U.N climate summit will be held in Dubai. The main task at COP28 is a first-time assessment of countries' progress towards meeting limiting the global temperature rise.Reading passages cover contemporary issues. Great for current events journaling, reading comprehension practice, standardized test prep, enrichment courses, substitute teacher plans, home school lessons, or informally cha
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7th - 11th
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Science_Largest Asteroid Soil Sample_Current Event News Article Reading_2023
A NASA space capsule carrying the largest soil sample ever scooped up from the surface of an asteroid streaked through Earth's atmosphere on Sunday and parachuted into the Utah desert. The final descent and landing, shown on a NASA livestream, capped a six-year joint mission between the U.S. space agency and the University of Arizona.Current events news lesson plans for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Reading comprehension practice and literacy strategies for st
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6th - 12th
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GROUNDHOG DAY, GROUNDHOG DAY, GROUNDHOG DAY - A DESIGN BRIEF
This design brief was written to accompany a unit on weather but could be used as a general research study on American folklore.Unlike many design briefs, this challenge is completely researched based. It is anticipated that each student will complete the bulk of the assignment outside of class. This brief is a combination of individual and collaborative team effort.
Grades:
6th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-1
, HS-ETS1-1
Also included in: EARTH SCIENCE DESIGN BRIEFS
Introduction to Earthquakes
In this lesson students will learn the basic of what an earthquake is and how they form, as well as the various parts of an Earthquake. This lesson is a modified note lesson long with practice and review questions. Included: Lesson PlanGoogle SlidesDaily Sheet with Do NowPractice QuestionsModified NotesExit Ticket
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Grades:
7th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS3-1
Also included in: Natural Disaster Unit Bundle
INDEPENDENT Fracking Research Project / Debate Speech Prep / Earth Science
Download and START this project in only 2 minutes - NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE on fracking necessary. Set up AN INDEPENDENT WORK PROJECT, A Class Debate, A Research Project, Persuasive Speech Writing, or Group Presentations using this easy, ALL-THE-WORK-IS-DONE-FOR-YOU, comprehensive guide.Contains: - 2 pages filled with 20 questions to spark student's exploration of knowledge - 4 trusted, scientific website links to factual information- 4 pages of ANSWER KEY information for teachers grading (You don't
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
...
Insolation and the Seasons Learning Activities (Distance Learning)
This zip file contains many different activities (61 pages of student handouts and a 2 PowerPoints with a total of 138 slides) which can be used to compose a unit involving Insolation and the Seasons. Concepts addressed but not limited to include the insolation interactions with the earth's surface, global warming, ozone depletion, angle, duration and intensity of insolation, seasonal influences, water as a climate moderator, heat lag, factors influencing atmospheric transparency and several oth
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS2-4
, HS-ESS2-6
, HS-ESS2-7
, HS-ESS2-2
Severe Weather Phenomenon Investigation- print & go / digital
Why do some places have weather that is more sever than others? This phenomenon based investigation is perfect for earth science class and can be used to introduce a unit on the impact of human behavior on the earth. This product contains a lesson based google slides presentation which you can use to guide students. Students will complete research in groups about severe weather in different regions of the world. A gallery walk is then used to share information with the class. Finally using the i
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS2-2
Earth's Dynamic Crust and Interior Learning Activities (Distance Learning)
This zip file contains activities (119 pages of student handouts) which can be used to compose a unit on the Earth's Dynamic Crust and Interior. Concepts that are addressed include but not limited to include; location and characteristics of earth layers, earthquake waves, using and s-wave and p-wave travel time graph, finding an epicenter, types of plate boundaries (divergent, convergent and transform) and their characteristics, hazards from earthquakes and volcanoes, earthquake and volcano safe
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Grades:
8th - 11th, Higher Education
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-1
, HS-ESS1-5
, HS-ESS3-1
Evacuation Plan for Pompeii's Welcome Brochure- Template
Ever wanted to live at the base of a volcano? How about visit one of the most famous volcanos...Mt. Vesuvius?
After learning about volcanoes and the deadly eruption at Pompeii, students must create a Welcome Brochure for Visitors of Pompeii. Students will cite factual information about those buried alive, killed by the tsunami, and warning signs of an eruption. Finally, students add to the brochure their recommendation for an evacuation route if the volcano erupts while you are visiting!
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6th - 12th
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Weather Project: City Weather Website
Wrap up your weather unit with a cumulative project where students apply their knowledge of the causes of weather, weather events, and effects of geography on weather about a city of their choosing. Student will demonstrate their knowledge by creating a detailed website explaining what weather occurs in their city and why.This project will assess student understanding of weather by having them apply various concepts they have learned to their own city and will also help them build real-world sk
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS2-4
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS2-6
, HS-ESS2-2
...
Weathering and Erosion Learning Activities (Distance Learning)
This zip file contains many different activities (80 pages of student handouts and a 2 PowerPoints with a total of 156 slides) which can be used to compose a unit involving Weathering and Erosion. Concepts that are addressed include but not limited to include; mechanical weathering, chemical weathering, stream erosion, stages in stream evolution, glacial erosion and deposition, sand erosion and deposition, wave erosion and deposition and some human impacts on erosion. The learning objectives a
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, HS-ESS2-1
Rock and Mineral Learning Activities (Distance Learning)
This zip file contains activities (90 pages of student handouts) which can be used to compose a unit involving Rocks and Minerals. Concepts that are addressed include but not limited to include; minerals, mineral properties, the rock cycle, sedimentary rocks (including clastics, bioclastics, precipitates and evaporites), intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks, contact and regional metamorphism, environments of rock and mineral formation and the economic importance of some rocks
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Grades:
8th - 11th
CCSS:
Clean Water RAFT Writing
Clean water is an important topic. Writing about it can be challenging. I have found that by using the RAFT format it becomes much easier for them to write. Students will write in different formats in a series of longer length prompts. By using different formats it allows students to build their strengths in writing as the assignment progresses. This format of writing assignment is very helpful with my English Language Learners and students who find writing in content to be difficult. This assi
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9th - 12th
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Unit 1 Observation
Observation and Inference Worksheets, These worksheet prepares students for Next Generation Regents writing expansion . They enable students to make text to world connection, text to self, and text to environment and text to nature connection.
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-6
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