EARTH DAY Research Project + RUBRIC (Science, ELA, Creative Writing Activity)

EARTH DAY Research Project with RUBRIC (Science Earth Day Activities)

Enhance your earth science & Earth Day curriculum with this EARTH DAY Research Project with RUBRIC. Designed for Classroom and Science teachers, Homeschool moms/teachers, this resource provides students with an easy to understand, step-by-step project guide to explore key EARTH DAY concepts, conduct research, and present findings in a creative and fun way. Engage students in critical thinking and scientific inquiry as they investigate topics like RECYCLING, POLLUTION and ENDANGERED ANIMALS.

This research project can easily be used with upper elementary and middle school students (4th-8th grade). This 2-Page Resource includes: EASY-TO-FOLLOW Step-by-step instructions for students, Engaging & Creative Research Options, and a Simple Rubric with Checklist. It's all done for you - just hand to your students and let them get busy!

There are so many possible ways that this simple yet versatile resource can be used. Individually or with groups, this research project can be used as:

-ALTERNATIVE (or Opt-Out) ASSIGNMENT for students who are sick or injured and can't participate in Class

-END-OF-UNIT CULMINATING ACTIVITY OR ASSESSMENT (Exit Ticket)

-GROUP PROJECT Create teams of students & use to assess student knowledge

-HOMESCHOOL PARENTS

-ONLINE ASSIGNMENT for students who are going on vacation or must miss school for other reasons

It is a fun and interesting research project that empowers students to creatively take ownership of their learning and deepen their understanding of the importance of earth day while learning about a science and environment topic that is interesting to them.

TOPIC CHOICES INCLUDE: History of Earth Day, Recycling, Pollution, Renewable Energy, Clean Water, Endangered Species, Composting, Planting Trees, Climate Change, Ocean Conservation, Energy Conservation, and Earth Day Celebrations Around the World!