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10th grade environment literature circles
Biotic and Abiotic Factors Ecology Close Reading
Help increase science literacy by using this close reading article on biotic and abiotic factors! Students will learn about how abotic factors in the environment affect biotic organisms. Examples in the reading include:- Temperature dependent sex determination in reptiles- Weasel seasonal coat color- Trees survival mechanisms in winter- Plant's response to sound Included in your purchase are two versions of the article- one at a 1100 lexile and a second at a 900 lexile for your lower level reade
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Grades:
8th - 10th
Also included in: Science Nonfiction Article Bundle
Dry Novel Study (by Neal & Jarrod Shusterman) Updated Nov 2022
Most of us take for granted that when we turn on the faucet, the water will flow. However, what happens if it doesn't? What if it's not just one sink in your house but all of them? What if it's not just your house, but every house in your neighborhood and for miles/kilometers around? Summary If there was ever a book that inspired me to stock up on water, this is the book. This was so realistic and will resonated with anyone. Neil Shusterman is great about adding just the right amount of gritty d
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6th - 12th
Science Reading Activity: Drones and Bees
Directions: 1. Read the current research passage entitled, "Robo-Bees Could Aid Insects with Pollination Duties".2. Underline or highlight answers to the following: a. How does the mini-drone transport pollen? b. What agency identifies endangered species? What bee is endangered? c. Identify one drone design issue that has been overcome. How long did it take to solve this issue? d. Identify three more issues to be overcome by the drone.3. Complete the crossword puzzle.4. What do you
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7th - 10th
Discussion Guides: Braiding Sweetgrass, Starry Messenger & Scientific Thinking
This Bundle offers a perfect "trilogy"...1. Discussion Guide for the book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall KimmererCopyright Betty J. White, 2023, a.k.a. Compass Rose, revised 2024. Includes: · 20 questions to use in discussions or to assign for written responses.· 20 possible answers to the questions to assist the leader as a guide or as an answer key.Suggested for Grades 9 on up. Cultural and Environmental Studies.2. Scientifi
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9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-5
Discussion Leader's Guide: "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Guide copyright Betty J. White, 2023, a.k.a. Compass Rose, revised 2024 Includes: · 20 questions to use in discussions or to assign for written responses.· 20 possible answers to the questions to assist the leader as a guide or as an answer key.· An Easel Assessment, A Brief Analysis of "Braiding Sweetgrass", self-correcting.-Illustrated.Suggested for Grades 9 on up. Cultural and Environmental Studies.What makes sweetgrass a sacred medicine? According to Tribal Trade, “Sweetgrass is believed to
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Conversation Starters Package on Bad Habits- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on bad habits.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of bad habitsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and tra
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Conversation Starters Package on Sitcoms- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on Netflix.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of NetflixActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Conversation Starters Package on Sitcoms- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on sitcoms.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of sitcomsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Conversation Starters Package on Global Warming- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on global warming.What's included:A list of 14 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of global warmingActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Global Issues - PDF with 11 Global Contemporary Issues to Debate
Global Issues are important, not only to learn about, but mostly to debate about them and how can we reduce or solve them.In this PDF there are 11 global issues to debate, and with lots of information about each of them. The issues are:Water PollutionOverconsumptionDefrostingDeforestationTechnologyHungerWarTotalitarianismOverpopulationCoralsForest Fires-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Don’t forget to leave FEEDBACK on yo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Global Issues - 11 Global Issues We Need to Talk About
Global Issues are important, not only to learn about, but mostly to debate about them and how can we reduce or solve them.In this PowerPoint there are 11 global issues to debate, and with lots of information about each of them. The issues are:Water PollutionOverconsumptionDefrostingDeforestationTechnologyHungerWarTotalitarianismOverpopulationCoralsForest FiresI didn't include Global Warming as an issue because it directly affects most of the issues mentioned above, so we talk about it in almost
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Environmental Storybooks Activity
As children we are introduced to environmental issues very young. It could be from cartoons, commercials, movies, or books. The students will break up into four groups to discuss the potential impact of four different storybooks, on children, ranging from 4-12 years in age. Each group will follow the steps to complete the environmental storybook activity.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-6
Silent Spring Literature Study Ecology Environment Biology AP Language Arts
This document is used when I do a literature study on Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring" with my advanced middle schoolers during our ecology unit in science, but it could also be used in a language arts class to help support science curriculum. It has been a great way for me to get Common Core ELA into my classroom! I do at times ask students to cite the text in their answers, which is straight from ELA. The document has a series of questions for each chapter and as students read each chapter, the
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8th - 12th
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Socratic Seminar in Science: The Trouble with Wolves & Ethics of Wolf Hybrids
This resource includes resources to investigate the role of wolves in Yellowstone National Park and a discussion on the bioethics behind wolf-dog hybrids. Students will research the topics listed and participate in a socratic seminar. Students will learn about the role of wolves by studying the reintroduction in the Trouble with Wolves documentary. Students will investigate the bioethics behind wolf-dog hybrids by watching National Geographic's Monster Wolf and doing their own research using the
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Relax! Short Story, "Not Only the Lonely: Climate Anxiety"
In this resource, readers will learn about ways to cope with climate anxiety. Short Story, "Not Only the Lonely: Climate Anxiety" Betty J. White, aka Compass Rose, copyright 2023 Synopsis: Ever since the pandemic, people have become more and more isolated and look to the internet and A-I chat-box to form friendships, but what happens when Ryan discovers that he has a horrific fear of climate change? Included:- information about “climate anxiety” and ways t
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Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
The Ike Dike Topography Socratic Seminar
In this Socratic Seminar, students will debate the proposal of the Ike Dike as a response to Hurricane Ike, which hit the Houston/Galveston area in 2008. Students will read four articles from the Houston Chronicle and annotate the articles in preparation of the seminar. Focus of the articles should be on how erosion and weathering affected the topography of the southeast Texas coastline.
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6th - 12th
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Rufus the Doofus
Action Packed Comedy Book for ChildrenImagine growing up in Southern California; the surf, the sun, the sand. It's the ultimate playground for extreme sports. Whether surfing the perfect wave or landing an unbelievable skateboard trick.Rufus the Doofus is a comical mystery about Rufus and his two pals, Pismo and Patti Murphy, three happy go lucky surfers who attend San Dune Middle School, Mermosa Beach. As they enter the second year of middle school their main goal is to win the coveted Mermosa
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3rd - 10th
Keeping My Earth Green - Out & About - Adult Series
Part Three of the adult trilogy, "Out and About" offers 10 of the easiest things you can do to reduce your energy consumption while shopping, traveling, and just being about your day and gives you the Secrets of how to change old habits into a new, exciting, environmentally-aware lifestyle.You’ll be amazed at the depth and breadth of the subjects touched upon—everything from CO2 emissions, exercise, and organic veggies to “cow farts” and how they impact your life and the global warming of our pr
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"People and the Environment" Lit Circles-- STEM and ELA!
Wanting to practice reading comprehension skills in your science classroom? Do you desire to expose your ELA students to different types of stories involving STEM? This PDF file is filled with a collaborative, student-centered reading strategy that invites students to make choices, assume roles, and share with others: literature circles.What are literature circles? They are small groups of students reading the same book. In these groups, students take roles for a given section of text and then t
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7th - 10th
I am Jane Goodall | Who Is Jane Goodall | Worksheet Mini Quiz | Women's History
Jane's story of smarts, courage, and exploration will inspire your students. This "I am JANE" worksheet mini quiz is an excellent resource for students learning all about JANE GOODALL. This quick infographic-style poster quiz includes questions about Jane's life, family, beliefs, and achievements. Perfect mini-lesson for Women's History Month. Students may use digital books or even research online to locate the answers.Resource Supplement for Students Reading:- Who Is Jane Goodall (Who Was Serie
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3rd - 12th
Science Reading - Amazon Rainforest, Loss of Biodiversity, and Humans
This short reading is perfect for upper elementary or middle school students learning about human effects on the Amazon rainforest. The reading also discusses the importance of the rainforest, the cultural losses, and why it's under threat. This reading could also work for upper school students who struggle with reading comprehension.
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4th - 10th
Science Reading - Whales and Climate Change
This short reading is perfect for upper elementary or middle school students learning about the declining number of whales, the past of whaling, and how whales can affect climate. This is a perfect supplementary reading for any class that discusses population dynamics, climate change, biodiversity loss, or other ecological processes. This reading could also work for upper school students who struggle with reading comprehension.
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4th - 10th
Food Web Paragraph Cards
Looking for a great food web or food chain activity? Want to include some reading comprehension with it? You have come to the right place! This set includes 16 food web paragraph cards that students can read and create food webs from! Multiple biomes are represented in detail to give students a diverse understanding of ecosystems! Supplemental activities, answer key, and teacher instructions are included!
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6th - 10th
Frankie the Fungus: Guilty or Innocent? (can be VIRTUAL or Digital)
This is a great way to introduce or review the Fungi Kingdom! Students have to decide if the fungus was guilty or innocent in the horrifying possible murder of Mr. Willow, a local tree. The presentation goes through the entire court case, and includes an activity for students to complete as a jury in the end in groups (or individually). This lesson can be done both in person or virtually!
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Grades:
7th - 11th
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