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Environment homeschool curricula for Microsoft Word
Influences on Global Weather Patterns: The Jet Stream and Ocean Currents
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.6.E.7.3 - Describe how the global patterns such as the jet stream and ocean currents influence local weather in measurable terms such as temperature, air pressure, wind direction and speed, as well as humidity and precipitation. A 10 ques
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: The Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate Bundle
Ecosystems in Our Backyards: An Outdoor Ecology project
This is an outdoor ecology project that can be done at school or home over several weeks. Students select an area outside and do a number of activities which they record in a journal or log. The project is designed to connect students to the local outdoors and teach them how ecosystems function. Activities like leaf and insect collections can be adapted to all grade levels. Other activities like drawing food webs and food chains, a soil study and population study are included.
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
The Problem with Fast Fashion- Reading Comprehension Text
Fast fashion describes cheap, stylish, mass-produced clothes that have a huge impact on the environment.This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the effects of fast fashion.This activity is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including:comprehension questionsa definitions matcha multiple-choice exercisea crosswordThis resource can be used as a
Grades:
8th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Environment BUNDLE - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Biology - Biogeochemical Cycles with Diagrams (Answer Key)
Having students learn the cyclical patterns of biological chemicals is essential in nearly every science class. I created and used this activity with my incoming biology class and my AP Biology class. For this assignment, I asked my students to look up several different diagrams of geobiological cycles and then draw their version of each cycle. I ask students to define the steps in each cycle. This is a Microsoft Word document so that instructors may modify as they see fit. Examples are included
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-6
, HS-ESS3-6
Plant Classification: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.912.L.14.53 - Discuss basic classification and characteristics of plants. Identify bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angiosperms. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the students over the informa
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-2
, HS-LS2-8
Also included in: The Anatomy of Plants and Fungi Bundle: Text, Images, & Assesssment
The Evolution and Anatomy of Land Plants: Text, Images, & Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.912.L.14.10 - Discuss the relationship between the evolution of land plants and their anatomy. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the students over the informative text section. There is also an answer ke
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-4
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: The Anatomy of Plants and Fungi Bundle: Text, Images, & Assesssment
Plant Structure and Function: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.912.L.14.7 - Relate the structure of each of the major plant organs and tissues to physiological processes. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the students over the informative text section. There is also
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS1-5
, HS-LS2-5
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-6
Also included in: The Anatomy of Plants and Fungi Bundle: Text, Images, & Assesssment
Fungi Structure and Function: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.912.L.14.9 - Relate the major structures of fungi to their functions. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the students over the informative text section. There is also an answer key on page 3 for teacher u
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-4
Also included in: The Anatomy of Plants and Fungi Bundle: Text, Images, & Assesssment
Environmental Legislation Project for AP Environmental Science
This project was designed for use in the AP Environmental Science curriculum for students to research and present a piece of environmental legislation of their choice.
Subjects:
Grades:
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Utilizing Geographic Tools: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SS.6.G.1.4 - Utilize tools geographers use to study the world. Examples are maps, globes, graphs, charts and geo-spatial tools such as GPS (global positioning system), GIS (Geographic Information Systems), satellite imagery, aerial photograp
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
Also included in: Geography Bundle: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
Symbiosis in Ecosystems: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.7.L.17.2 - Compare and contrast the relationships among organisms such as mutualism, predation, parasitism, competition, and commensalism. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the student over the informati
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, HS-LS2-1
Also included in: Ecology Bundle: Informative Text, Images, and Assessment
Common Core-friendly Solutions Assignment - Drinking Water in Madagascar
A comprehensive assignment that analyzes a rapidly expanding technology: desalination of sea water to produce drinking water. This assignment also allows teachers to evaluate their students' knowledge of most topics related to solutions (pH, salinity, electrolytes, concentration of solutions).
This assignment also includes the technical analysis of objects, while applying scientific concepts such as evaporation and condensation, and materials science. Students learn about the various methods
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
Food Webs: Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.7.L.17.1 - Explain and illustrate the roles of and relationships among producers, consumers, and decomposers in the process of energy transfer in a food web. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the student
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-3
, 5-LS2-1
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Ecology Bundle: Informative Text, Images, and Assessment
Weathering Acid Rain Lab
This weathering lab is a fun way to show how acid rain (vinegar) can cause chemical weathering on student created statues made out of dusty chalk! This lab will appeal to all types of students, especially those who like to be artistic.The Acid Rain lab follows the scientific method and includes a data table to document changes that occur after multiple drops of vinegar on the statue.I hope your students have fun and learn a lot!
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 8th
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
The Carbon Cycle: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.8.L.18.3 - Construct a scientific model of the carbon cycle to show how matter and energy are continuously transferred within and between organisms and their physical environment. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet tha
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-3
, 5-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-4
Also included in: Ecology Bundle: Informative Text, Images, and Assessment
Limiting Factors: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.7.L.17.3 - Describe and investigate various limiting factors in the local ecosystem and their impact on native populations, including food, shelter, water, space, disease, parasitism, predation, and nesting sites. A 10 question assessment
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-1
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Also included in: Ecology Bundle: Informative Text, Images, and Assessment
Human Impact on Earth's Surface: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.7.E.6.5 Identify the impact that humans have had on Earth, such as deforestation, urbanization, desertification, erosion, air and water quality, changing the flow of water. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that asses
Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
Also included in: Earth Science Bundle: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
The Water Cycle: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.6.E.7.2- Investigate and apply how the cycling of water between the atmosphere and hydrosphere has an effect on weather patterns and climate. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the student over the inform
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
, 5-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-6
Also included in: The Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate Bundle
Photosynthesis: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.8.L.18.1 - Describe and investigate the process of photosynthesis, such as the roles of light, carbon dioxide, water and chlorophyll; production of food; release of oxygen. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that asses
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, HS-LS2-5
, HS-LS2-4
, MS-LS1-6
Also included in: Ecology Bundle: Informative Text, Images, and Assessment
Sustainability Project Proposal and Rubric
This resource will get students started as they design and execute projects that make the world more sustainable. A rubric for assessing the quality of proposals is included.
Summary:
There is evidence that people agree that we need to live more sustainably but don’t always act in a way that leads to sustainability of the earth’s natural and human systems. This project is an opportunity for us to learn about the importance of sustainability and to act as agents of change. We need you to creat
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Webquest: Superfund
This is a web quest for students to discover the history of Superfund, the steps to the Superfund process, and to search for Superfund sites near them. This document is formatted to be printed off, but can also be uploaded to an LMS for download and completed digitally. The hyperlinks in the activity are active, and take students to the EPA Superfund site. I have included a key at the end of the document, so please remove the key before you upload this for your students!
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Invasive Exotic Pet Research Project
In United States, the exotic animal trade makes about $15 billion dollars a year. There are many issues with owning an exotic animal as a pet; one of the biggest problems being the animals being released into the wild. This has caused a huge problem with species becoming invasive. This project allows students to answer this question “What problems are invasive exotic pet causing?”Students complete this project in four phases; Phase 1: Initial Research, Phase 2: Assembling Research, Scientist Sty
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Montessori Outdoors Sensorial Album
Montessori Outdoors Sensorial Album includes 20 hands on sensory enhancing activities based on Montessori sensorial indoor materials. This product is unique as it includes elements of FNS (Forest and Nature School) pedagogy with elements of risky play. Montessori Outdoors Sensorial Album can be used as stand alone activities or as extensions for the indoor materials in the Montessori sensorial classroom.
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Grades:
PreK - K
Spring Easter Scavenger Hunt, activity outside, nature, senses
This is a one page scavenger hunt to use in the spring on a walk to the park. It could be used for grade school levels. As the children walk outside, they are asked to use their eyesight and hearing to find objects such as a bud on a tree or the sound of someone mowing their lawn. It can be adapted to other grade levels as well.
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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