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Free high school earth sciences projects
End of the Year Reflection Writing Google Slides & Printable Free Activity
This end of the year, Google Slides and printable reflection activity is a great way to look back on this past school year. This resource can be used for any subject and includes a set of directions, a rubric, and an editable template to support students.Students will choose three pieces they can reflect on. Students will answer guided questions and create a catchy claim to make a statement about what they took away from each piece of evidence. This product is part of my #1 Science Mega Bundle
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Physical Science Interactive Notebook Year Bundle- Science Unit Plan
OREO COOKIE PHASES OF THE MOON FOOD LAB
A popular lab, with a competitive twist! Educators, your students will have tons of fun learning/reviewing the phases of the moon with this engaging activity. Instead of simply cutting the cream out of each cookie, students will be tasked with a challenge (against their peers) for each of the 8 phases of the moon. I've also included a student version of the slides so that they can insert a photo of each phase they create. Why? Well, we all know that those cookies will not last very long at the e
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Biome Travel Brochure Project
Have your students make a brochure for people to visit a specific biome! They can be creative as they come up with things to do, what to pack, what they will see, and how much it will cost. Students can either print pictures from the internet or out of national geographic magazines. You might also be interested in:Biomes and biodiversity powerpointBiomes interactive diagramBiome Climatogram WorksheetEcology Writing PromptsBe sure to follow my TpT store by clicking on the green "follow me" next t
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Ecology Bundle
Plate Tectonics Activity: A Synthesis of the Cross Section of the Earth
One of my very favorite activities to do with students - in fact, I use it whenever I can because it provides an engaging way to get my students talking about plate tectonics, using new vocabulary, and flexing their creative muscles. If you haven't taught plate tectonics, this is a great lesson to open with - all the background you need for this activity is included!This lesson includes an illustrated brief introduction to plate tectonics, followed by an activity that challenges students' under
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-1
, 4-ESS3-2
Biogeochemical Cycles Research Booklet Project
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This a great freebie to add to your collection of biogeochemical cycles resources! Students research five different biogeochemical cycles and create a research booklet using three blank sheets of copy paper. The instructions and rubric are editable and contain a solid and well-defined set of step-by-step directions for students to make a their biogeochemical cycles research book. Suggested websites for research are included.⭐ Click Here For More Freebies for Earth and Space SciencePerf
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9th - 12th
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HS-ESS2-5
, HS-LS2-5
, HS-LS2-4
, HS-ESS2-6
Also included in: Biogeochemical Cycles and Spheres Growing Discount Bundle
Earth's Systems & Cycles Project
This project has students research either a natural or man-made disaster and discuss how it affects the four spheres (biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere). Students must also draw a connection to the cycling of matter (carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, or nitrogen). Students research a specific event that occurred recently to find images and specific details on how the four spheres were impacted. This resource includes a suggested outline for student presentations and a rubric for teac
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6th - 12th
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Choice Project (41 mini projects included) GEOSPHERE ~ Differentiated!
Culuminating activity at the end of a geosphere unit -- students choose 5 out of 41 possible choices covering topics such as: Layers of the Earth ~ Plate Tectonics ~ Rock Cycle ~ Earthquakes ~ Volcanoes. This project could easily be converted to ANY SCIENCE TOPIC, not just geosphere. All learning styles covered! Every project has its own rubric and directions, project choices range from being worth 10 to 50 points.CAREFULL -- I did not edit this to make it generic, so there are some project
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5th - 12th
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Global Issues Current Events World Problems Course Overview and Calendar
This FREE course overview gives you the confidence to know if this unique course is exactly what you need. Global Issues is a tightly-woven semester course that combines Human Geography, Current Events, Contemporary World Issues, and Environmental Science into a must-teach inquiry-driven, real-world, project-based experience.Be confident that the inquiry-driven, thematically-structured Global Issues semester course will challenge and inspire your students!Included in this FREE Global Issues Ove
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Global Issues Contemporary World Problems Human Geography Course Bundle
Solar System Social Media Project
In this project students will create social media pages for the planets in our solar system. This is a great way to get students excited about doing research and learning about the planets. This project also allows for creativity and imagination as the students consider what each planet would post on their social media page.What's Included:1 Instruction Page8 Planet Social Media PagesSupplies Needed:PrinterCrayons/Colored PencilsDirections:The students should complete the social media page for t
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4th - 9th
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Layers Of the Earth Project
Looking for a unit project on Earth's layer. Well here you go, this can help wrap up your Geology Lesson.
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Mass Extinctions and Endangered Species Evolution Project *Editable*
Students learn about mass extinctions through a video from NOVA, then do a research project learning about how some of their favorite animals might be going extinct today. Document is editable so add or take away what you wish.
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6th - 12th
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Natural Disasters Mini Project
This short project can typically be completed in one or two days. In it, students research a major natural disaster and complete an informational chart. Once they have completed the chart, they create a "mini-poster" on the back that describes their natural disaster.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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7 Wonders of the Natural World - Research Project - PBL
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here! Great for differentiation!For thousands of years, sightseers from around the world have been compiling lists of the most spectacular natural wonders and human-made structures in the world. From 2007 to 2011, over 100 million people participated in a survey to determine the New 7 Wonders of Nature. The selected wonders range from the magnificent Amazon Rainforest, the world’s largest tropical rainforest, to the s
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5th - 10th
Zombie Survival Ice Breaker and Introduction to Science Activity
The goal of this activity is to serve as an icebreaker and introduce students to the basic concepts of effective science at the start of the year. To be meaningful in science, our results must be reproducible and that starts with effective note taking. In this activity students must keep a detailed log of what they are doing to build their construction. This will be tested when groups exchange their logs and attempt to reconstruct the original creation.
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9th
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Environmental Issues Project PSA. Google Doc
This resource was used as a Final Assessment in a secondary Global Conflicts course. But it can be used as a project for any course that covers environmental concerns. Students are tasked with researching a specific issue and creating a video PSA (with their phones) that addresses the problems created by the issue and share actions that can reduce or eliminate the problems all together. Students really get a chance to show their creativity on this project and we always watch the clips as a class
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9th - 12th
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Major Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions Research Project | Slides Project
FREE Download: Major earthquakes and volcanic eruptions research project. Grading rubric and list of major earthquakes and volcanoes is in the FREE download. EarthquakeLocation - Describe where the earthquake took place, use a map. Plate motion - What tectonic plate motion caused the earthquake. Name the plates and describe the motion (direction of each plate). Boundaries - What type of plate boundary is at that location.Epicenter - Give the exact epicenter, show a picture if possible.Fault - Wh
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7th - 9th
Also included in: Earthquakes and Volcanoes Unit Bundle | JH Science | Google Forms
Planet Vacation Advertising Project
A fun project for students studying space science! Students will create a travel itinerary and advertisement of a vacation to a planet of their choice. This project helps students learn more about a particular planet and also forces them to use their own creativity. I have seen students do really creative things with this project.
Included: Project info sheet, students rubric, teacher grading rubric
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6th - 10th
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The Rock Cycle: The Life of Sandy the Sedimentary Rock
In this activity, students will trace the life of Sandy the Sedimentary Rock as she goes through her "life" and experiences many transformations. This activity allows students of all levels to creatively show their understanding of the Rock Cycle. Giving students a choice of project genre (children's book, comic strip, or diary entry) will allow them to confidently express themselves while you assess their level of comprehension. Look for the accompanying rubric for easy grading. The final p
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8th - 9th
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Ecology Alien Biome Adaptation Project PPT Intro
In this project the students take an alien and crash land it into an assigned or chosen biome, where the alien must adapt. It includes energy transfer, adaptation, symbiosis, etc. There is also an "Ecology Alien Biome Adaptation Project Outline/Rubric" to go with this assignment (sold separately).
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9th - 12th
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Severe Weather Research Project
Description: The Severe Weather Research Project Assignment is a comprehensive educational resource designed for teachers to engage their students in an in-depth exploration of severe weather phenomena. This assignment serves as the culmination of a weather unit, encouraging students to apply their knowledge and conduct independent research on various aspects of severe weather. Through collaborative group work, students will become experts in specific severe weather topics, such as thunderstorms
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6th - 9th
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HS-ESS2-5
, MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-5
Renewable Energy Resources Final Project
What's Included:3 Final Project Options!!!Student directions & scoring guide for each option!SWBAT explain advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy resource technology.SWBAT draw conclusions based on evidence to support a recommendation for the best renewable energy resources.Essential question: Which renewable energy resources would you recommend for the future? Support your claims with evidence from the Renewable Energy Resource Activity. Final Project OptionsOption 1 - Contact yo
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
Also included in: BUNDLE!! Renewable Energy Unit
Earth and Space Science Quest: Build a Planet Part 1- Exoplanet Creation!
Over 900 downloads! Have your students build an exoplanet from scratch with dozens of possible scenarios all based on probability! I have utilized a Game-Based Design element for my classroom and all units have been changed to campaigns where students complete "Quests". Many of these quests are bonus quests, linking concepts and learning targets across a wide range or even introducing concepts for upcoming years to advance students. These bonus quests are optional for my students. This assignmen
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8th - 9th
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Renewable & non-renewable energy: electricity generation - text & activities
This free file is a sample chapter (the geothermal chapter) from a 192-pg. book entitled "Energy for Keeps -- Clean Electricity from Renewable Resources." See www.energyforkeeps.org for reviews and reader comments (terrific reviews -- winner of two awards). Website also offers FREE student activities and suggestions for the teacher. Up-to-date, friendly, factual info on all energy sources that generate electricity: biomass, geothermal, hydro, ocean, solar, wind. Also explains electricity generat
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6th - 9th
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Activity Geocentric vs. Heliocentric
Good basic activity comparing and contrasting the two models. Lesson plans; worksheets; PowerPoint programs and more can be found in the AstronomyDad store.Terms/names/concepts may include:Ptolemy Copernicus Tycho Brahe Johannes Kepler Galileo Galilei Aristarchus Isaac NewtonStonehenge Celestial sphere, firmament Geocentric, heliocentric Altitude, azimuth, zenith Deferent, epicycle, eccentric N / S celestial pole, celestial equator Retrograde (motion) Polaris, Pole Star, North Star Circumpolar
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
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