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St. Patrick's Day environment dbqs
Transfer of Energy In Ecosystem: Reading, Food Web and Analysis
This EDITABLE activity asks students to pull information from text to build a food web for organisms in Yellowstone National Park, analyze their food webs, create a trophic pyramid, and determine how both the removal and reintroduction of wolves created a trophic cascade, affecting several other species in the ecosystem.The reading summarizes energy flow in an ecosystem, and gives a brief history of wolves in Yellowstone. Students are provided with a fact sheet for the major organisms found in
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-4
, HS-LS2-2
Also included in: Ecology, Populations and Biodiversity Bundle
Climate Change and Global Warming Webquest Earth Day Activity
This webquest makes learning about climate and environmental change easy and engaging! Students will learn about: The causes of anthropogenic and natural climate change, in the past and presentRising sea levels The carbon cycle Changes in climate and climate indicators over time Carbon footprintsStudents will access subject matter and student appropriate digital resources, including videos and interactive activities, and complete seven worksheets with fill-in-the blank and free response questio
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7th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-4
Emergency Sub Plans: Climate Change 101
This 4 page, No-Prep assignment is meant to be completed individually and is perfect for an emergency sub plan in any science class. Each page asks students to analyze text and graphs. Print it out, and you're ready to go. This assignment provides a broad outline for the causes, effects and solutions to climate change and requires students to: 1. examine the differences between weather (short term trends) and climate (long term trends).2. connect human activities (carbon emissions) to climat
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-6
Also included in: Emergency Sub Plans Bundle (Set of 5)
Environmental Science Webquest Growing Bundle | Human Impact on the Environment
This webquest value growing bundle makes learning about climate change and the human impact on the environment easy and engaging! New resources will be created and added free of charge!Students will learn about:Primary human impacts on the environment and services provide by natureThe causes of anthropogenic and natural climate change, in the past and presentThe carbon cycleThe Anthropocene and how long impacts will lastBiodiversity lossChanges in climate and climate indicators over timePopulati
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-4
Claim Evidence Reasoning ESS3.C Human Impacts Climate Change Melting Arctic
Students learn that the Arctic Sea Ice is melting rapidly due to Climate Change and it’s having a major impact on the Arctic Ecosystem through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, d
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4th - 12th
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Creating a Climate Change Model
This assignment asks students to read, highlight and annotate passages about the greenhouse effect, the albedo effect, and human impact on the climate. As they read, students add information to their model. Once their draft model is completed, they will transfer it to a poster board. NGSS HS-LS2-7.Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.HS-ESS3-5. Analyze geoscience data and the results from global climate models
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8th - 12th
Population Ecology and Demographics: Unit Bundle
This resource includes everything to get you started with a unit on population ecology and demographics. It has bellringers, lectures, readings, reviews, online practice, and assessments. Check out each product below for more information!Each product is editable so you can differentiate it to fit your classroom needs.
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9th - 12th
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Ecology Resource Availability Populations Activity Claim Evidence Reasoning NGSS
This activity is engaging, challenging and NO PREP! This 90-minute activity covers NGSS LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Growth of organisms and population increases are limited by access to resources. (MS-LS2-1)Spanish versions included!What Students Do:1.Students explore multiple habitats of rattlesnakes and analyze data related to their population densities based on resource availability. 2. Students answer questions related to the data to deepen their understanding of the
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Population Problems: Four Demographic Case Studies
This EDITABLE, No-Prep assignment is meant to be completed individually and is perfect for an emergency sub plan in any environmental science class. Print it out, and you're ready to go! This assignment asks students to read and analyze four different countries with different population problems:Iran trying to balance a baby boomIndia trying to slow population growthItaly trying to stimulate population growthNigeria bucking the worldwide trend of slower growthIncluded in this file is a PDF and
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Population Ecology and Demographics: Unit Bundle
Honors Earth Science articles with questions and answers
This is a collection of 12 articles intended for high-schoolers, that have accompanying questions and answers to have students review the articles closely. The articles come from scientific american, MIT, and other sources.The articles correlate to North Carolina state standards. Adding these articles improves the rigor of an Honor's level class although they can also be used to supplement any earth science or environmental class.
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8th - 12th
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Saint Patrick's Day: A Rich Tapestry of Irish Heritage and Celebration: DBQ
Upon reading the article and answering the questions, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of Saint Patrick's Day and its significance in the United States. They will learn about the historical connection between Saint Patrick's Day and the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, who played a pivotal role in spreading Christianity in Ireland. Through the article, students will discover how Irish immigration contributed to the celebration of Saint Patrick's Day in the United States, t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Human Impacts NGSS MS-ESS3 Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER)
-Students learn about a variety of current events regarding Human Impacts on Earth through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for scaffolding content, sub plan, independent work, homework, review or distance learning. What Students do:The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article. Students then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section and draw visual evidence Students then explain why the evidence supports the claim in the "Reasoni
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Great Lakes Pollution Investigation
The project involves students researching and presenting on various pollution concerns affecting the Great Lakes, such as agricultural runoff, industrial pollution, invasive species, and more. They'll delve deep into these environmental issues, understand their impacts, and propose solutions. It's a hands-on way for them to learn about real-world environmental challenges and develop critical thinking skills. This activity can be used in science or social studies. I use it when we learn about C
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5th - 8th
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Population & Trade in Southwest Asia (the Middle East)
Aligned with the NEW GEORGIA STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE:SS7G7 Explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southwest Asia (Middle East).a. Describe how the deserts and rivers of Southwest Asia (Middle East) impact trade and affect where people live.Through classroom discussion and following the directions step by step, this activity should take the entire class period. Students will "Power Read" the passage. Mea
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4th - 9th
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Three Factors Affecting Photosynthesis - Critical Thinking WKSHT
This is a problem solving / critical thinking worksheet that addresses environmental factors and how they affect photosynthesis.It is written for the Biology I honors level (or Pre-AP); IB Biology or for AP Biology.This worksheet addresses IB Biology (SL) assessment statement: 3.8.8 "Outline the effect of temperature, light intensity and carbon dioxide concentration on the rate of photosynthesis"This includes 3 pages: Title page, student worksheet, teacher key Also see my other lesson:
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9th - 12th
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Environmental issues of Europe stations clue hunt
This is a wonderful resource for any Social Studies classroom. It covers the Georgia standard SS6G8 : Explain environmental issues in Europe. It can also be used for Earth Day. I created this station activity for my own social studies classroom. Our district is focusing on incorporating literacy standards in all subject areas. This is a great way to get students reading for information.My students love this activity. I hope yours do too!CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.4CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7CCS
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4th - 12th
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Claim Evidence Reasoning Effects of Resource Availability in Ecosystems MS-LS2-1
Students learn how drought is causing animals to seek refuge in urban areas due to limited resources in their habitats through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evide
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Reptile Unit CER Essay Assessment
Students will demonstrate what they have learned about retile characteristics, adaptations, and behaviors through a Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) formatted essay. Students are guided through the process to complete an essay of their understanding. Teachers are provided with grading criteria for the essay. This assignment can be used alone or as the Evaluate portion of a 5E lesson plan Designed for a Reptile unit.Unit Title: Exploring the World of Reptiles: Understanding the Class Reptilia thr
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Grades:
7th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, HS-LS4-2
, HS-ESS3-4
, HS-LS2-8
Climate Change Reading Worksheet Claim Evidence Reasoning Digital Resource
Students learn what Climate Change is, how do we know it’s real, how it’s changing climate, what the impacts are and can we reverse it through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, d
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Grades:
7th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
EMERGENCY SUB PLANS: Thwaites the "Doomsday Glacier"
This EDITABLE, No-Prep assignment is meant to be completed individually and is perfect for an emergency sub plan in any science class. Print it out, and you're ready to go! This assignment asks students to read, interpret models and analyze graphs for four different aspects of Thwaites (the Doomsday Glacier).What is a glacier and what's special about Thwaites?Stable vs. Unstable GlaciersGrounding lines and pinning pointsPossible consequences of Thwaites collapsing Included in this file is a PD
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7th - 12th
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History of St. Patrick’s Day DBQ - Document Analysis Questions - Holiday History
A document based question (DBQ) activity that has students explore the history and Origin of Saint Patrick's Day by analyzing six primary and secondary source documents. Students will then answer the questions included for each document.Students will then use what they've learned to write a structured paragraph that answers the prompt: How has St. Patrick's Day evolved from its religious origins in Ireland to a globally celebrated cultural festival?Includes:DBQ with 6 documents18 total questions
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6th - 12th
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AP Language Rhetorical Analysis: Greta Thunberg UN Speech Excerpt-Quiz
These 13 MCQs are based on the excerpt from Greta Thunberg's Climate Action Summit Speech at the UN in September 2019. Questions are based on specific lines and focus on: author's purpose, thesis-claim, evidence, tone, diction, syntax, parallelism, and juxtaposition. The text is free and available online from College Board.***If you love quality and price of this resource and want to help others find it, then please select My Purchases, choose Ratings, and leave Feedback. The more ratings you le
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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GMOs Benefits and Drawbacks- DBQ
This DBQ can be used in any science course, but it is most appropriate for Biology, Environmental Science, Life Science, or Current Topics in Science course. It provides students with six document for them to analyze in order to generate an argument for whether to support GMOs or not.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Social and Environmental Activism 5 DBQ Primary Sources Distance Learning
Social Activism, Social and Environmental Activism primary documents, Rachel Carson, Silent Spring, Betty Friedan, The Feminine Mystique, Cesar Chavez, United Farm Workers, Farm Laborers, Three Mile Island, Nuclear Power, Jimmy Carter, Jimmy Carter Speeches, Equal Rights Amendment, Shirley Chisholm. This is a PRIMARY SOURCE bundle for a Social and Environmental Activism Unit! There are 5 primary sources that students investigate having to do with Social and Environmental Activism. This is a GREA
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5th - 12th
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