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High school earth sciences activities for Microsoft Word
Biogeochemical Cycles Bundle
Included in this bundle is everything you need to teach the water, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles. It includes a powerpoint, games, practice worksheets, labs, posters, and more. Click on the previews above to check out each lesson before you purchase. Be sure to follow my TpT store by clicking on the green "follow me" next to my seller picture to receive notifications of new products and upcoming sales. Don't forget to leave feedback to earn TpT credits that can be used for future purch
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9th - 11th
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Cycles of Matter Webquest
Updated as of 01/20/23!! This webquest takes students through animations of the water cycle, carbon, oxygen and phosphorus cycles, and nitrogen cycle. There are fill-in-the-blank and short answer questions that go along with each animation. This activity introduces students to the big idea that all matter is recycled and is never created or destroyed. *Answer Key included
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7th - 12th
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Mapping the Ring of Fire Worksheet with keys for Earthquakes and Volcanoes.
This is great worksheet to show students how a seismologist would collect seismic data and plot the coordinates on a map. The coordinates map out the boundaries of the Ring of Fire. You might have to spend a little time teaching the students how to read longitude and latitude but if they have had any experience graphing coordinates in Math then it shouldn't be too difficult. The biggest problem is the East is on the left side of the map and West is on the right. I had to spend a little time with
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
Geologic Time Scale Scavenger Hunt
Students will use the Geologic Time Scale as a resource to answer the questions about earth's history. There are 13 questions, copy of a time scale, and answer key. Students will explore extinctions, periods, eras, glaciation and order of life on earth.
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6th - 9th
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The Edible Layers of the Earth Lab
This is easy and pretty much all you need is to buy is a bag of m&m's!
My students loved this and made great connections between the actual layers of the Earth and how it correlates with m&m's. There is also an answer key included. Very easy to follow directions.
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6th - 9th
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Interpreting Weather Maps
In this activity, students practice being meteorologists by interpreting weather maps. The activity includes three different weather maps with standards-aligned interpretation and analyses questions.
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5th - 10th
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Coriolis Effect Balloon Lab
The Coriolis Effect is a very challenging scientific concept to understand, and it is hard for kids to wrap their brains around it when it's so far removed from their classroom and lives. This hands-on lab activity allows students to model the Coriolis Effect - feel and see it happen right before their eyes. Students use balloons as the Earth and draw the winds as the balloon earths spin on their axis. They can see the Coriolis Effect happen and see the directions that the winds blow on both the
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5th - 9th
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Meteorology Webquest
In this webquest, students practice being real-world meteorologists forecasting and interpreting weather maps. They use current weather websites to track current conditions and to predict future conditions. They explore the different types of weather maps meteorologists use to track different aspects of the weather. The webquest allows ample room to individualized student exploration. Students can explore different types of maps of their interest, as well as different places around the world
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6th - 9th
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Soil Profile (Horizon) Poster activity with grading rubric
Soil Profile (Horizon) Activity with grading rubric Includes all the basic requirements including using the 3 main soil horizons with definitions on the poster (definitions are on the rubric). Definitions include Topsoil Humus Subsoil Bedrock Parent rock Grading point system is premade for easy expectations and grading. On a word document so you can edit any parts you would like to. Simple easy activity that most students enjoy Used in my middle school cl
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4th - 9th
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Determining and Predicting El Nino and La Nina Years
By Sue WadsworthStudents will use past sea temperature data from NOAA to determine past El Nino and La Nina years as well as predict future events. Students will graph data, answer questions, and work on extension activities designed to help them see patterns and propose solutions to problems.
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7th - 12th
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Science Activities Moon Phase, Eclipse, and Tides Webquests Activity Editable
NO PREP! Two different webquests on two different pages that can be used together or separately. Easy to incorporate and can be used as one class period or two depending upon grade level etc. These webquests can be used together or separately. The first webquest focuses on moon phases and eclipses, and the second webquest is about tides. Students explore websites to find information and answer the questions. The file is editable to adapt to your needs - p.1-2 is set up to be printed as a two sid
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5th - 11th
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Atmosphere Air Pressure and Temperature Graphs
In this activity, students will analyze and evaluate a two atmosphere graphs. The first graph shows the relationship between altitude and air pressure. The second graph shows the relationship between altitude and temperature. The graphs include standards-based analyses questions. Additionally, the activity helps students build graphing and data skills.
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6th - 9th
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Planisphere Lab Activity: A Star Wheel for Constellation Exploration
Inexpensive and ingenious! Planispheres are a unique tool for learning astronomy: a make-it-yourself star map, adjustable for any time of night in any month of the year. They are designed to show the position of prominent constellations in the night sky. It's a low-tech way for Ss to learn the location (and thus give meaning to key vocabulary terms) of the horizon, zenith, meridian, ecliptic and celestial equator on the celestial sphere. This lab includes two types of planispheres: one for stan
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, 5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: StayGiant Earth Science Bundle: Astronomy (space exploration)
Cladograms Worksheet and Practice
This worksheet allows students to work through the information found within a cladogram. This worksheet references Paul Anderson's Cladogram YouTube Video and then allows the students to practice making their own cladogram via a card set (uploaded as Cladogram Cards).
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9th - 12th
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Volcano Project (Making Model Volcanoes)
This is a project that involves researching and making model volcanoes. Students were divided into groups and each group was assigned a specific volcano to research. They were to create a model volcano that resembled the volcano they researched. Then they presented their findings to the class and erupted their volcanoes. It includes 6 pages:
Page 1: Project Description and Outline
Page 2 & 3: Instructions on making the model volcano
Page 4: Student Fill In Chart (I gave each student a ch
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4th - 9th
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Landform Web Quest
So many landforms, so little time! If you are looking for a comprehensive, student-centered activity covering landforms, then you have found it! This 20 question WebQuest is designed for the middle or high school student to research and cite evidence on all of the major landforms. Check out the preview and enjoy!
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7th - 11th
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Cloud Facts Quiz!
Quiz on all things clouds.
Based off of the video lesson by Mr. DeMaio, this worksheet covers all of the topics addressed in the video regarding clouds.
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1st - 9th
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Finding Nemo Earth Science Ocean/ Ocean Floor Activity
This is a multi-part project that goes with the movie "Finding Nemo". Students use their knowledge of the ocean, ocean life and zones and topography of the ocean floor to complete four separate activities.
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4th - 12th
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Relative and Absolute Dating Bundle
These resources will help your students learn about relative and absolute dating. Make this topic fun and hands on with engaging lab activities! Check out the preview of each product. An editable quiz is also included as a bonus file. Be sure to follow my TpT store by clicking on the green "follow me" next to my seller picture to receive notifications of new products and upcoming sales. Don't forget to leave feedback to earn TpT credits that can be used for future purchases! Want free tips and r
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8th - 10th
Freshwater Bundle
Teaching about the water cycle, groundwater, permeability, and aquifers? Check out this freshwater bundle that includes resources for all-things-water! Click on each of the previews to check out the products prior to purchasing. You might also be interested in my oceans bundle!Be sure to follow my TpT store by clicking on the green "follow me" next to my seller picture to receive notifications of new products and upcoming sales. Don't forget to leave feedback to earn TpT credits that can be used
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8th - 10th
Pollution - Groundwater Lab (Earth Science)
This is an Earth Science lab where students create a model of buried pollution to see the effects of water and draining on the pollution.
Materials needed:
plastic container
sand
Kool-aid
water
book (used to elevate the container)
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5th - 12th
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What is a watershed? Hands on activity
I took this actual activity from 3 different sources. One was set for a demonstration, two were set for kids to do - one had one step and one had 2 steps.
To extend what was there, I took what was just the activity and changed into a hands on with questions and a map added to it and put it in student friendly written instructions instead of verbal instructions.
I am using this in an environmental science class that has freshmen to seniors. It is a very simple and cheap activity that really i
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5th - 12th
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Coriolis Effect/Ocean Currents Webquest for Online/Remote/Distance Learning
Need a resource your kids can do online? This webquest is designed to allow students to teach themselves about the Coriolis Effect, El Nino, and the causes of ocean currents and their effect on Earth's climate. These websites do an excellent job of walking students through these concepts. The Coriolis Effect can be particularly confusing, but the website's use of animations, images, and simple, straightforward laguage has consistently helped my students to understand these difficult concepts.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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HS-ESS2-2
AP Environmental Science Intro Outdoor Activity. Perfect for Day 1 or Week 1
Perfect activity to get your kids outdoors and thinking about all the different topics within the APES course. Simple observation and inquiry - no materials or prep required! Get them thinking, discussing, and asking questions. Get them excited for APES!
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9th - 12th
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