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Environment Common Core RST.9-10.4 resources for Microsoft Word
Silent Spring - Rachel Carson - Rhetorical Devices & Persuasion
As Close Reading and Annotation becomes the go to among English courses, it becomes equally important to choose meaningful non-fiction texts for the students to read and reflect upon. Rachel Carson is the forefront of ecopedagogy with Silent Spring, her attempt to open the eyes of the world to the horrors of DDT. I have created a document with embedded questions and vocabulary to be used as an introduction to persuasive devices and rhetorical analysis. Print and Go or walk students through the d
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Earth Day Bundle - Persuasion, Rhetoric and Authorial Message
Tragedy of the Commons: Goldfish Crackers
This is a lab for Advance Placement Environmental Science or an elective Environmental Science or College Environmental Science. This lab explores the concept of Tragedy of the Commons using Goldfish Crackers. The game is played twice: once with no fishing restrictions, and once with a treaty that the students devise. Most likely the first game will not go beyond the first round since the students will have removed all of the fish. Using this knowledge, the students discover what the tragedy
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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EARTH SCIENCE/GEOLOGY: QUIZ: RARE EARTH METALS W/ANS. KEY
This quiz contains pertinent geological traits about rare earth metals. They are vital to industry. An answer key is provided. Use it as a supplemental activity for a unit in geolory or metals. Use it for an excercise during an open computer lab slot. Use it for a no-prep activity. Thanks so much for visiting and supporting our shop. Knowledge is power! Know your planet and its gifts!
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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HS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS1-2
WebQuest Human Impacts on Weather & Climate
After finishing the reading passage about the human impacts on weather and climate, students complete a series of exercises using the links provided. The aim is for students to develop their understanding of the following key ideas:Greenhouse gases and their role in trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere.How human activity, such as burning fossil fuels, contributes to climate change and impacts weather patterns.The ways that changes to the surface of the Earth, such as deforestation and urbaniz
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
EXAM PLANTS
This exam covers the plant topics such as Transpiration, Leaf structure, Photosynthesis,Plant respiration, Water transport and experimental data from plant life processes.The exam had one hundred and twenty marks allocated to it spread over eleven questions.The questions vary in style and ability level.A full mark scheme is included.
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10th - 12th
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HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-5
El Niño and La Niña - Causes & Impacts
In this worksheet about El Niño and La Niña, students develop their understanding about the following key concepts:Climate patterns: Students learn that El Niño and La Niña are natural climate patterns that occur in the Pacific Ocean, affecting global weather patterns and climate conditions.Ocean temperature: Students learn that El Niño is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures, while La Niña is characterized by unusually cool ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific.Oce
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Global Wind Patterns
What's it about?In this activity, students are introduced to the factors that influence global wind patterns, including:The Coriolis EffectMajor Wind BeltsTrade WindsJet StreamsEl Niño and La NiñaAfter reading through the passages, students complete 10 review and research questions. The Answer key is provided.Additionally, students can complete a 15 question multiple choice assessment about the key concepts covered about global wind patterns.Feel free to check out my environmental science case s
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Weather & Atmosphere Bundle - Printables, Research, Answer Keys
The Ocean´s Impact on Climate and Weather - Reading, Worksheet & Answers
A fun and engaging reading where students develop their understanding about the role that oceanic circulation has on weather patterns and temperatures on land. After reading and discussion, students finish the 10 review and research questions . Answers included.Key concepts and skills developed include:Oceans regulate Earth´s temperatureThe Role of the ocean in the water cycle and climateOceanic and atmospheric circulation pattersThe ocean as a carbon sink and the carbon cycleResearch skills*Per
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9th - 12th
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MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
EXPERIMENT BOOKLET MEASURING THE RATE OF PHOTOSYNTEHESIS
This assessment booklet covers the topic of measuring the rate of photosynthesis. An experiment is explained, and questions asked regarding the experimental procedure and the theory behind it.The assessment is allocated forty marks spread over two sections.The questions vary in ability level and style.A full mark scheme is included.
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8th - 10th
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HS-LS2-5
, HS-LS2-1
TEST: GASES IN THE ATMOSPHERE
This test covers the topic of gases in the Earth's atmosphere. With sections on composition and development of the gases in the atmosphere and experiments related to the gases in the atmosphere.The test has fifty marks allocated to it spread over ten questions.The questions vary in style and ability level.A full mark scheme is included.
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9th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-4
Plastic Pollution Case Study - The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Are your students learning about plastic pollution? The great pacific garbage patch is an excellent example of how single-use plastics can remain in the environment over a long time period and have negative consequences on the environment and the organisms within it. Students complete the reading passages about the causes, impacts and solutions and complete review questions and conduct further research that connect the garbage patch to other key concepts environmental issues.Key concepts include
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Energy Find Define & Sketch
Find the words, define the words and sketch the vocabulary terms6 DIFFERENT VARIATIONS!
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8th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-2
Water Pollution Find, Define & Sketch
Find the words, define the words and sketch the vocabulary terms6 different variations!
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8th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-4
EXAM ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
This exam covers the module of Environmental studies. With questions on the following topics, pollution, food chains and webs, organism characteristics, populations of organisms and scientific investigation.The exam has one hundred and fifty marks allocated to it spread over sixteen questions.The questions vary in style and ability level.A full mark scheme is also included.
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9th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-1
, HS-ESS3-4
, HS-LS2-2
TEST MCQ FOOD CHAINS
This multiple choice test covers the following topics, Food chains and Food webs.It has forty marks allocated to it spread over twenty questions.The questions vary in style and ability level.A full mark scheme is also included.
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8th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-4
, HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-2
Causes and Impacts of Coral Bleaching WebQuest
Get your students exploring the causes, impacts and solutions of coral bleaching in this WebQuest. Students are provided with five tasks to research information about the key concepts related to coral bleaching. Extension questions provided for early finishers, as well as the answer key.Key ideas include:Understanding coral reefsDiscovering coral bleachingClimate change and coral bleachingMitigating coral bleachingCase Study ResearchIf you are interested in Environmental Science Case Studies for
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
An Introduction to Weather
What's it about?In this introductory lesson to weather, students develop their knowledge about the following key ideas:Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place.Meteorology is the study of weather and meteorologists use different tools to measure and monitor weather elements.Understanding weather patterns is important for different fields such as agriculture, transportation, disaster management, and public health.Weather and climate are related concepts, but clima
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Weather & Atmosphere Bundle - Printables, Research, Answer Keys
Causes and Impacts of Soil Pollution Environmental Science Middle School
Have your students learn about how soil can become polluted through the process of pollution and erosion. They discover the variety of impacts that soil pollution can have on ecosystems and farming, as well as the solutions that can be put in place to reduce this environmental issue.Students complete the reading and then respond to the review questions. EXTENSION ACTIVITY: A case study about soil degradation in Shandong, China.Answer key included.KEY CONCEPTS IN THIS WORKSHEET:The importance of
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7th - 12th
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MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-4
MCQ TEST PHOTOSYNTHESIS AND LEAVES
This test covers the topics of photosynthesis and the structure and adaptation of leaves.The test has forty marks allocated to it over twenty individual questions.The questions vary in style and ability level and all are in the multiple choice format.A full mark scheme is also included.
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8th - 10th
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HS-LS2-5
, HS-LS2-4
Science Literacy: Killer Whales
This is an engaging activity that discusses the decline in population of Orcas and how the government is stepping in to help. This activity is great when quick sub plans or needed or to simply supplement your lesson.
What's included in this purchase:
Article
Marking the text strategy
Vocabulary awareness chart
Text dependent questions
Poster activity
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6th - 12th
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Desert Biomes: Characteristics, Adaptations, Climate Change & Humans
Spark student interest about desert biomes with this activity. Students learn about key concepts that help them understand these unique environments. They explore desert biomes, which are characterized by their dry climate, little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation. They discover how plants in deserts have adapted to survive, with features like reduced leaves, needle-like structures, and the ability to store water. Students also learn about the adaptations of desert animals, s
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-LS2-6
Also included in: Biomes & Ecosystems Resource Bundle - PPTs, Printables, Assessment
Chernobyl Miniseries Episode 3 Worksheet with Discussion Questions and Answers
Based upon the critically-acclaimed Chernobyl miniseries from HBO, this video guide accompanies episode 3 of the 5 part drama. The film is a painstakingly accurate account of the worst nuclear accident in human history. This can be used in a physics class for topics of nuclear chemistry, world history class for historical discussions of the accident and the Soviet Union during the cold war, environmental science class for the effects of the accident on the environment, or a biology class discus
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Chernobyl Miniseries Episodes 1 through 5
The Effects of Pollution on Human Health
Pollution is a major environmental issue and it directly impacts our health. This activity aims to deepen students' understanding of the impact that different types of pollution can have on human health. Students are given real-life like scenarios related to air pollution, water pollution, and noise pollution. Students read the scenarios and answer questions based on their knowledge and comprehension of the topic.The worksheet gets students thinking critically about the health effects of pollu
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
The Causes and Impacts of Landslides
What's it about?In this activity students develop a deeper understanding of the causes and impacts of landslides, and learn about the mitigation and prevention strategies.Students can test their understanding by completing the review and research questions.Key concepts developed:Landslides are a type of natural disaster that can have a range of impacts on people, the environment, and infrastructure.Landslides can be caused by a variety of factors, including geological, environmental, and human-r
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7th - 10th
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CCSS:
Also included in: Weather & Atmosphere Bundle - Printables, Research, Answer Keys
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