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Free 12th grade earth sciences unit plans
Environmental Science Course Planning: Curriculum Scope and Sequence
Would you like to see how my Environmental Science course is organized? I've had many requests for an overview or "scope and sequence" for my Full Year Environmental Science Course. So here it is!You are welcome to use this overview to create your own syllabus or scope and sequence document, but please follow the included terms of use.The scope & sequence includes a pacing guide with estimated timing for each unit, standards addressed, basic topics covered, possible labs, and necessary mat
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9th - 12th
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Global Issues Current Events World Problems Course Overview and Calendar
This FREE course overview gives you the confidence to know if this unique course is exactly what you need. Global Issues is a tightly-woven semester course that combines Human Geography, Current Events, Contemporary World Issues, and Environmental Science into a must-teach inquiry-driven, real-world, project-based experience.Be confident that the inquiry-driven, thematically-structured Global Issues semester course will challenge and inspire your students!Included in this FREE Global Issues Ove
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Global Issues Contemporary World Problems Human Geography Course Bundle
Co-Evolution of Life and Earth Systems Mini-Unit, NGSS Lessons #trysomethingnew
⭐ Co-Evolution of Life and Earth Mini-Unit, NGSS lessons ⭐This can be a difficult concept for Earth Science and Biology students, but the key is to give them a little bit of Chemistry! This flexible lesson plan can be used as a 2-day jigsaw, or expanded to be a full 2-week unit. The lesson aligns with HS-ESS2.D and ESS2-E, uses "Engage in Argument" as the Science and Engineering Practice, and "Stability and Change" as the Crosscutting Concept.What it covers:✅ Atmospheric changes between sulfur a
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9th - 12th
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HS-ESS2-7
, HS-ESS2-2
Let's Talk Trash Anchor Phenomenon - Human Impacts, Ecosystems, Nutrient Cycles
A Trash Problem PuzzleIn the first task of this investigation, students will explore the idea that we have a “trash problem” and that it has increasingly become a concern. It is a problem that is getting worse over time. In the first activity, students will examine headlines for first exposure into some of the ideas they will be uncovering in this unit. Links to additional videos and photographs that can be shared with students to help them visualize the problem are also included in the Daily Le
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9th - 12th
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MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Curriculum Overview Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) First Exam 2026
This complete curriculum overview document is the official IB document used to plan the two years of the new IB Diploma Environmental Systems and Societies course, first assessment 2026, which is first taught in 2024. Created by an IB Curriculum developer, examiner & workshop facilitator, this IB ESS curriculum overview gives an example the content and structure of the new course.This document has been completed to give teachers a ready to go plan for teaching the new ESS course.Save yoursel
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9th - 12th
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Rock & Mineral Kit Resource Package (Regina Public Schools)
Dig into the Rock & Mineral Kit teacher resource package designed for the Regina Public School Division! The physical kit can be loaned out through the Regina Public School Library. This teacher resource package includes a step-by-step PowerPoint with teacher notes guiding you and your learners through the unit, a doodle notes unit package, and an extra package containing all the printed resources in the kit (in case you want extra copies or need to replace materials). Discover how to identi
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4th - 12th
Place Matters Unit
The Place Matters Unit was created by combining Indigenous storytelling, existing Mining in Saskatchewan resources, and curriculum connections into an impactful and thought-provoking unit about mineral resource development.Four Main TopicsPlace Matters - using maps to understand the importance of place to oneself. Then, reflecting on the history, resources, and different perspectives/meanings of that place to others. Building a Habitat or Ecosystem - people have an impact on habitats and ecosyst
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4th - 12th
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Scope and Sequence of Chemistry in the Earth System
Year outline of the new NGSS 3-course model "Chemistry in the Earth System" embedded with earth science standards. Links to lesson segment bundles being uploaded. First unit links have been added. Full year to come!Chemistry in the Earth System Scope and Sequence (free)Unit 1 - Atoms and Elements1.1 Atomic Structure1.2 Periodic Table & Periodic Trends1.3 Electron ConfigurationUnit 2 - Molecules2.1 Bonding & Lewis Structures2.2 Intermolecular ForcesUnit 3 - Chemical Reactions & Stoich
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9th - 12th
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Climate Impact Lesson Plan Outline
Save your time and energy planning for two days that connects historical events to climate. Engage in the various factors that have impacted our climate through time. If you would like the full lesson plan with presentations/materials you can check out the Climate Impact 2 day Plug and Play Lesson Plan
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6th - 12th
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HS-ESS2-1
, HS-ESS2-4
CGW4U Introduction to World Issues
This is a unit plan for CGW4U - Grade 12 World Issues. It outlines new terms and concepts of Cultural, environmental, economic, geopolitical relationships. Learning GoalsStudents will select and apply geographic skills, methods and technologies to gather, analyze and synthesize ideas and information. Students will use written, oral and visual communication skills to present the results of geographic inquiry and analysis. Students will evaluate and effectively use information from a variety of p
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12th
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FREE Unit Plan - Earth & Space Science (+ Culminating Assignment)
Multi-day unit plan with lesson plans for Space Exploration & Our Changing World unit. This unit asks students what objects and phenomena make up our solar system and to think about some social, environmental, and economic impacts of space exploration. The plan includes links to outside resources and lists the materials needed including slidedecks, handouts, and instructions. It is provided free so teachers can decide if they would like to purchase the supporting material (a slide deck for e
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Design Challenge: Build a Village
Perfect for learning about hurricanes, meteorology, weather, and climate! Challenge students to build a village and save it from the impending hurricane! Unit plan and lessons included! Engineering Design Process Template for students included!
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3rd - 12th
Biology: The Living Earth (NGSS) Scope and Sequence
A year in review for the High School course Biology: The Living Earth. This is developed using the three course model incorporating the Earth Science Standards. Included are potential guiding questions for each unit and suggested lesson segments.
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9th - 12th
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Earth Science ALEX Alabama teaching standards aligned to NGSS Standards -Sellers
Earth and Space Science ALEX Alabama teaching standards aligned to NGSS Next Generation Science Standards. Free resource for Alabama teachers to align the ALEX standards to NGSS standards. Good for aligning your TpT product or National board candidates.
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10th - 12th
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HS-ESS2-5
, HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
, HS-ESS1-4
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Food Production & CO2 Equivalents - PowerPoint and Handouts
Global warming can be attributed to an increase in greenhouse gas production. Many people assume that this increase primarily results from the burning of fossil fuels, for instance from cars, but the agricultural industry is actually a major contributor. In this lesson, students will compare the carbon footprint of different types of foods to explore where greenhouse gases are coming from and which foods produce the most emissions.• Students will use carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) to compare
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9th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-3
Intro to Earth Science Interactive Notebook Unit Guide for 50 and 90 Min Periods
Use this Unit guide, along with my Intro to Earth Unit Bundle, to help start your students off right for the year in your Earth Science Course. This resource includes a unit plan for both 50 and 90 minute long classes. Unit guides are broken down day by day and include links to resources and materials you will need. (Note: You need to purchase the individual lessons OR Save by purchasing the unit bundle to get access to the resources themselves.)How to use these resources:In my course, I built a
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6th - 12th, Staff
Also included in: Intro to Earth Science: Interactive Notebook Unit Bundle
Learning From Natural Disasters Unit Overview
This Unit Overview provides resources to teach students about natural disasters in light of the current events. Resources include vocabulary terms, activity suggestions for many subjects for cross-curricular integration, video clips, news articles and books. The driving questions of the unit are:- What is the lasting impact of natural disasters on people and the environment that they live in? - How can we learn from and help those affected by natural disasters? More information is available on m
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4th - 12th
Environmental Science Long Term Plan (Full Year)
This is a full year pacing guide/long-term plan. This is not very indepth, but it includes essential questions, SAT benchmarks, and NGSS standards that would be introduced in each unit. This is for a full year of Environmental Science at the high school level.
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9th - 12th
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Earth Science Curriculum Overview and Learning Targets
What does it look like when students are at a proficient or advanced level of achievement on knowledge, performance skills, abilities and product development educators want? Standards based learning and grading is a method for students to meet the requirements for their grade level associated with academic readiness for college and careers in the subject area. And some teachers use them for grading.Standards-Referenced Grading (SRG) practices involve assessing students against state and/or natio
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
, HS-ESS1-4
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Animal Agriculture & the Environment - PowerPoint and Handouts
For this activity, students will learn how computational representations are used to simplify mathematical relationships. Students will research and gather data on the impact that the rise in industrialized farming has on the environment and the far-reaching consequence that animal agriculture has on humans. Students will use these data to create an infographic, a format that uses computational representations in order to visually explain a topic.• Students will explore different types of infogr
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-6
Videos and Teaching Resources (Environmental Science)
A compilation of videos and teaching resources I used for a high school environmental science course in 2018-2019.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Environmental Science Syllabus: Topics to include.
The topics in this document are the pillars of teaching an environmental science course. Be sure to include these topics in your class. Many topics are interconnected to one another. They are ordered to my recommendation, and follow many environmental science textbooks. Many textbooks for environmental science cover more than these topics, however note that these can be considered the essentials to understanding the most important components of the subject. You can include this list in your full
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Astronomy Unit VI Outline/Activators "Radiation & The Sun"
Semester B Unit VI guideline with activator questions; objectives and a general timeline on lessons. Terms may include:
Electromagnetic waves, radio waves, infrared rays, ultraviolet rays, x rays, gamma rays, wavelength, frequency, spectrum, blackbody radiation, Doppler effect, redshift / blueshift, transverse and radial velocity
Emission lines, absorption lines, ground state / excited states, photons or quanta
Core, radiation zone, convection zone, photosphere, chromosphere, transition zone,
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Energy Sources Poster
Have students choose an energy source and then create a poster where they discuss the benefits and drawbacks of that type of energy and also get creative by coming up with a catchy slogan to draw attention to their power. This activity would be great for a geography, science, or current issues class!
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5th - 12th
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