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12th grade environment literature circles
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
Read a Nature Diary by a Boy and Create Your Own Nature Journal: "Mandaling"
- Learn how a boy with autism from the U.K. uses his interests, abilities, and skills to create a diary where he communicates about his adoration and keen understanding of Nature. Also, create a painting of birch trees as a way of developing observation skills. Includes a discussion guide. A wonderful resource for Special Education Teachers and classroom teachers.-Make your own journal using a mandala as a way of observing Nature and of understanding your relationship to the universe. Includes
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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
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HS-ESS3-5
~Mandala Journaling: "Mandaling" or How to Write a Nature Journal~
Make Your Own Journal! Conduct your own workshops!"Mandala Journaling or Mandaling": A new way to connect with the universeby Betty J. White, aka Compass Rose, popular science writer*Learn how to paint a personalized mandala on the cover of your journal.* Includes quotes and poetry (writing prompts) to use as entry topics in your journal and suggestions on how to create your own entries, or just record your observations of Nature.*Make a record of observations by describing, drawing, and resea
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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
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
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 - 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
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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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9th - 12th
What The Eyes Don't See Book Study Questions
What The Eyes Don't See is a book written by Mona Hanna-Attisha and it describes her journey as she confronts the government in Flint, Michigan about the lead crisis in the water that occurred in 2014 and how it is harmed the children of Flint. I have created questions for each chapter for students to use a guide while reading this book. It would be great for covering subjects such as Public Health, Environmental Health, Creating an Experimental Design and just overall good science and resilien
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11th - 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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9th - 12th
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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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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
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
Developing ESL Proficiency by Expressing Environmental Feelings, Ethically
“Developing Ethical ESL Communication & Pronunciation Skills by Expressing Feelings,” was written by Norma Landa Flores, M.A. Speech Communication teacher/author/poet,curriculum developer. It is the fourth in a series of five English Speaking Pronunciation Proficiency & Oral Communication Interaction Competency Lessons that develop verbal skills used to ritualize in formal & informal ceremonial situations, express and share senses, attitudes & feelings, give voice to imagination
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Discussion Guide: The Dog-Eared Millennial Mystery: Dogs Wanting a Home
Discussion Guide for the new release... The Dog-Eared Millennial Mystery: Dogs Wanting a Home, a novel. This is a stand-alone second book in the Millennial Mystery Series. Author Betty J. White, aka Compass Rose, copyright 2023The book is available at:https://www.lulu.com/shop/betty-j-white/the-dog-eared-millennial-mystery/paperback/product-jk84dn.html?q=author+Betty+J.+White&page=1&pageSize=4 "I am savoring every bit of it!"Suggested for grades 10 on up.And at: Amazon... h
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Discovery of Dinosaurs - 1 Pg Lit Article w Quest - Good for Sub File
Dr. Gideon Mantell was a collector of things. He collected stamps, coins, and curiosities of all kinds but in 1820 his latest odds and ends proved very odd indeed. In a short walk from her home in Sussex England, Mary Mantell, the doctor’s wife, noticed an interesting rock in a gravel pit by the side of the road. Embedded in the stone is what appeared to be an enormous tooth? She showed it to her husband, who was immediately mesmerized by this strange curiosity. “What sort of creature could ha
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3rd - 12th
A Medical Hero, Dr. Earl R. Loew and the Importance of Pollinators
Free to you, in memory of..."Dr. Earl R. Loew: Still Saving Lives After All These Years"An inspirational true story.by Betty J. White, aka Compass Rose, copyright 2023. *Introduction: With the pandemic affecting people from the entire world, we find ourselves focusing on vaccines, cures, treatments, and the future. But what about the past? When and how have pharmaceuticals come to be as we know them? Here’s one inspirational story that we can all appreciate.* A focus on chemistry, biology, medi
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9th - 12th
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Wild is the Witch by Rachel Griffin Discussion Guide
From the instant New York Times-bestselling author of The Nature of Witches comes an enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance about a young witch attempting to undo a terrible curse... Now in paperback!Iris Gray knows witches aren't welcome in most towns. When she was forced to leave her last home after an illegal display of magic, she left behind a father who was no longer willing to start over. And while the Witches' Council was lenient in their punishment, Iris knows they're keeping tabs on her. Now
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8th - 12th
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