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Environment Common Core RI.5.8 resources under $5
Yellowstone Wolves - 3 Part Informational Text
During the 1930's, people viewed wolves as dangerous and destructive animals and sought to remove them from Yellowstone National Park. This three-part informational text takes students on a journey from the wolves removal in the 1930s to their amazing return in the 1990s and the subsequent transformation of Yellowstone's present-day ecosystem. The ecological changes after their removal were widespread and evident. An excellent lesson about the power of nature's interconnections and the casca
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, 5-LS2-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
The Biosphere: Informational Text Passage and Comprehension Questions
***Now includes a digital update!*** The comprehension questions are now available as a Google Form quiz. If you already own this product, just re-download! Link on Page 5.This informational text about Earth's biosphere is a great way to integrate science and ELA! Teach important science standards while not taking away from any of your precious ELA time."The Biosphere" is the second in a series of informational texts on the four spheres: geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. The four
Grades:
5th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS2-1
Shark Tracking
What kid doesn't love sharks?!? In this 1 hour (modifiable) activity students will learn the basics behind shark tracking and tagging. They will then track a shark on their own using Ocearch's digital tracking website. After selecting a shark students will complete the "My Shark Summer Road Trip" activity which allows them to display their shark's journey and create a "Twitter" account for their shark! Who doesn't love sharing their travels on social media for the world to see! This activity con
Grades:
1st - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-5
, 2-LS4-1
, MS-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-4
The Atmosphere: Informational Text Passage and Comprehension Questions
***Now includes a digital update!*** The comprehension questions are now available as a Google Form quiz. If you already own this product, just re-download! Link on Page 7.This informational text about Earth's atmosphere is a great way to integrate science and ELA! Teach important science standards while not taking away from any of your precious ELA time."The Atmosphere" is the third in a series of informational texts on the four spheres: geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. The fou
Grades:
5th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS2-1
Coal Vs. Wind Energy Text Passages and Comprehension Questions
A close read of two informational text passages regarding wind and coal energy. Students read both texts, underlining words that they are unfamiliar with. Next, students choose two words from each passage to find the definition for and write in the margins of the passages. Next students complete a graphic organizer comparing and contrasting the two energy sources before evaluating which source is more beneficial. This product is aligned is part of a full NGSS aligned unit Earth and Human Acti
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Grades:
4th - 7th
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, 4-ESS3-1
Sophie Scott Goes South (Antarctica Novel Study) by Alison Lester
NOVEL STUDY Focus: Antarctica, Aurora Australis, Life in the Arctic & Wildlife.English Concept: Point of ViewEnglish Skills: Reading, Writing, Comprehension & Language FeaturesRequires: reading, researching, interpreting, analysing, drawing and responding to the text Sophie Scott Goes South. Activities completed will form a beautiful work scrapbook in response to the events and information in this book.Students are asked different English questions for each ‘day’ in the book that are foc
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 9th, Staff
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
Water Conservation Toolkit for Elementary: Engaging Activities & Mind Maps
Embark on an educational journey with the "Water Conservation Toolkit," designed specifically for elementary school students! This valuable resource offers an array of engaging activities, including mind maps, reading comprehension worksheets, and interactive exercises aimed at promoting awareness about the importance of saving water. Perfect for grades 1-5, this toolkit not only educates on why we cannot drink seawater and where our home water comes from but also emphasizes the critical role of
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 5-ESS3-1
, 2-ESS1-1
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5th Grade Informational Text with Passages- Plants: Reading State Test Practice
Prepare your 5th-grade students for state testing with our comprehensive and engaging Plant Adaptations-Reading State Test Practice. This informational assessment focuses on non-fiction content, offering targeted practice for Part A, Part B, Multiselect, Multiple Choice, and Evidence Based Short Response (EBSR) questions. Tailored to the 5th-grade curriculum, this resource covers a range of essential skills through three informative passages, activities and practice assessment. Key Features: Gr
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
5-LS2-1
Also included in: Targeted 5th Grade Reading Practice for State Testing- Life Science
Coral Reefs: Close Read
This packet contains articles that can be used for close reads, or to support science and environmental units. It would also be a great companion to Coral Reefs by Gail Gibbons. In addition, I have also provided several pages of challenging text-dependent questions and graphic organizers.
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Deserts Differentiated Activities
This desert resource includes 3 levels of an activity about this ecosystem. I have found that integrating whenever and wherever possible is a great way to make sure that I am addressing all of the Common Core Standards and giving my students enough practice to reach mastery in each skill. With outdated textbooks and lack of resources, I created close reading passages and differentiated reading passages based on important Social Studies and Science concepts. From that, I’ve also realized that som
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
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Informational Text: Yellowstone Wolf Perspectives (COMMON CORE ALIGNED)
In this project, students use electronic newspaper articles to gather information, summary, identify facts and opinions, compare and contrast, and identify cause and effect relationships about the wolves in and around Yellowstone National Park. A Google search will provide you with over 2,000,000 results for "Yellowstone Wolf Articles 2013." This is a very hot topic that piques student interest and aligns to Common Core informational text standards.
Attached:
-Classroom Resources (Links to Vi
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Into the Wild: Rhinos
Hey there, fellow educator!Thank you for your interest in my content:) This packet includes an article about rhinoceroses describing what they look like, what they eat, and where they live. Accompanying the article is a comprehension activity and answer key as well as an interactive activity where the students can measure their hand against a baby rhino's foot. The second passage in the packet is the story of Roger Rhino and his mission to save his own endangered species. At the end of the passa
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
How could you improve the movement of water through an ecosystem?
OVERVIEWThis is an NGSS-aligned problem-based learning activity for young scientists in grades 4, 5, or 6. Students, with the help of peers and their teacher, design an investigation in life science to answer the big question: How could you improve the movement of water through an ecosystem? The activity helps students gain confidence with the PBL approach and provides opportunities for collaborative learning.The activity contains 4 PDF files: reproducible student card, detailed teacher support
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
5-LS2-1
The Galapagos Islands 5th Grade Marine Science NGSS Lesson
The Galapagos Islands Marine Lesson on endemic and keystone species, the Giant Tortoise, Marine Lizards, Galapagos Tropical Penguins, animal physical and behavioral adaptations, and the effects of invasive species and the human population on the native inhabitants. Google Classroom Ready This resource includes: The Galapagos Islands Map Background Information Endemic and Keystone species Keystone Species Study Text: The Giant Tortoise Marine LizardsGalapagos Tropical PenguinsAdaptations: Behavio
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Grades:
4th - 7th
What structures can help a plant survive in a unique environment?
OVERVIEWThis is an NGSS-aligned problem-based learning activity for young scientists in grades 3, 4, or 5. Students, with the help of peers and their teacher, design an investigation in life science to answer the big question: What structures can help a plant survive in a unique environment? The activity helps students gain confidence with the PBL approach and provides opportunities for collaborative learning.The activity contains 4 PDF files: reproducible student card, detailed teacher support
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
"Where is the Amazon?" by Sarah Fabiny Unit
This book tells the history of the Amazon River and rain forest. It discusses the exploration of the area and then tells about the structure and animals/plants that call the Amazon home. It also describes why the Amazon region is so important and what can be done to help preserve the rain forest. This is a great way to combine language arts with history and science!This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified voc
Grades:
4th - 6th
Pandas and Other Endangered Species-Magic Tree House:Common Core Reading/Writing
This is a differentiated unit using the Magic Treehouse non-fiction book Pandas and Other Endangered Species. This is an integrated reading and writing unit.
Students read Pandas and Other Endangered Species and take notes in order to learn and remember key facts from each chapter.
Then students create their own humorous diary modeled after the story The Diary of a Worm using the key facts and details from the non-fiction magic treehouse book.
All activities are tied to the Common Core Sta
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Cecil's Pride by Hatkoff Lesson Plan on the Read Lionking
Cecil's Pride by Hatkoff Environmental Conservation and Lion Habitat Lesson Plan. This true story of a Lion King. One of the most moving and important books we have read this year. Ideal for students in grades 2 - 6. The lesson includes:Pre, during and post reading comprehension questionsCritical thinking questionsNew Vocabulary ActivitiesKWL ChartList of Facts Word SearchExtension ResourceIf you have any questions about this resource, please reach out to me at mrslenamed@gmail.com This resource
Grades:
3rd - 5th
How can you protect water resources in your local ecosystem?
OVERVIEWThis is an NGSS-aligned problem-based learning activity for young scientists in grades 4, 5, or 6. Students, with the help of peers and their teacher, design an investigation in life science to answer the big question: How can you protect water resources in your local ecosystem? The activity helps students gain confidence with the PBL approach and provides opportunities for collaborative learning.The activity contains 4 PDF files: reproducible student card, detailed teacher support docu
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
5-LS2-1
How can you protect rare, special plants in the rainforest?
OVERVIEWThis is an NGSS-aligned problem-based learning activity for young scientists in grades 3, 4, or 5. Students, with the help of peers and their teacher, design an investigation in life science to answer the big question: How can you protect rare, special plants in the rainforest? The activity helps students gain confidence with the PBL approach and provides opportunities for collaborative learning.The activity contains 4 PDF files: reproducible student card, detailed teacher support docum
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
3 Writing Packets on Trees
Three 5 page packets to help students learn about coniferous trees, deciduous, and how trees help the environment. Each packet has a vocabulary page that introduces the packet. Then the packet has a story for fluency and marking the text. Next is a page answering questions of different levels for students to refer back to the stories. After that is a page to help the students take the information they learned and organize their writing. Finally is a page for the students to write their stor
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Interviews: 2 Animal Scientists–Distance Learning Primary Source Gr 4-5
Interviews with Two Animal Scientists – A Primary Source for Gr 4 & 5 OVERVIEWIn the EdTechLens Scientist Interviews, life scientists cover topics such as their work in the field, what motivated them to become scientists, and the importance of science and conservation on planet earth. EdTechLens Scientist Interviews are grouped by theme. The theme of this interview set is animal scientists. The two scientists interviewed are Dr. Jack Dumbacher and Doug Wechsler. (Details about them are found
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Grades:
4th - 5th
SCIENCE:RESEARCHING FACTS & SUPPOSITIONS:THE SUN, MOON & EARTH /GRS.5-9, MG
This is a stem science research activity. Use it in a science center, to supplement a unit on astronomy, or for a research internet period. Use it for a graded homework assignment. Astronomy is an important subject as we move toward redeveloping Mars. Thanks ever so much for visiting. We are humbled.
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Grades:
5th - 9th, Adult Education, Staff
Australian Animal Profile: NUMBAT
This Australian Animal Profile on NUMBATS is part of a collection of Information Reports on Australian Animals.These Information Reports were created to fill a gap in up-to-date Australian animal reading resources for primary school students.The more children know and understand about native species, the more appreciation they will have for them. The future of our planet is in their hands and the time to educate them on the animals who share their environment is NOW!The information presented is
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, 4-LS1-1
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, 5-LS2-1
...
Also included in: Australian Animal Report - WHOLE COLLECTION Prep to Grade 6
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