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Environment independent work packets under $5
Population Ecology Lab Simulation - Modeling Population Growth
This guided inquiry graphing activity (both printable and digital) involves the student in a study of the growth rate of a rabbit population. The student assumes the role of a scientist to determine the birth rate, mortality rate, growth rate, and total population size of the rabbit population over a 20 year period. The data is plotted on a graph where the student will clearly see the initial exponential growth of the population followed by logistic growth. The activity will reinforce the conce
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Grades:
8th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-2
Also included in: Population Ecology Bundle
Evidence of Evolution Worksheet Human Hominid Evolution Activity
Students learn about early human evolution, answer text-dependent analysis questions, and graph data. ⭐Consider pairing this with our Opposable Thumb Lab with Graphing.In this activity, students will:READ about changes in hominids over time, including information about physical changes, behavioral changes, and a simple data table. GRAPH weight vs. height and changes in brain size of hominid ancestors.ANSWER several text-dependent analysis questions. Please note: This resource is designed as a
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-4
, MS-LS4-2
Predator Prey Relationships Reading and Graphing Activity - Community Ecology
Students will dive into a reading activity on predator prey relationships, followed by a graphing activity that uses historical data from the Hudson Bay Company on lynx and rabbit populations over a 90 year period. Perfect for population ecology or community ecology units, this activity reinforces graphing skills and uses analysis questions to get students using their critical thinking skills. Students will gain practice analyzing data and using graphs to make predictions. Choose to use the trad
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Grades:
8th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-8
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Habitat and Niche Practice
Biology students often struggle with the differences between an organism's habitat and its niche. In this printable, editable, and digital practice worksheet, students will first determine the habitat of a variety of living organisms, then match an organism to its niche. Second, students will observe included photographs to determine the habitat/niche of each. This resource provides a thoughtful homework or classwork assignment during your units on ecology to ensure that your students have a sol
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in: Introduction to Ecology Bundle
My World Culture and Geography Project | FUN Cultural PBL Activity | Microsoft
Students showcase their own unique cultures and geography with this fun “My World” project. First, a brainstorm activity challenges them to consider how cultural influences and geographical factors have shaped their lives. Then, they design creative and informative posters all about their WORLDS! Guided slides help you explain the project and a fill-in rubric makes grading easy. This project-based learning activity promotes cross-cultural understanding and students love decorating their globes w
Grades:
4th - 10th
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NO PREP Natural Disasters Research Project | Research | Science Project |
*NO PREP* Natural Disasters Research ProjectStudents will have so much fun researching natural disasters! Your students will choose one natural disaster to research, conduct their research, and then choose 1 of 4 options as a final research project to wrap up your unit! A rubric is included, and it can be used for any of the 4 project options! I also put two copies of the rubric on one page for you for easy printing and cutting.This science project has been a popular product of mine. I, myself,
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, 3-ESS3-1
, 3-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS3-2
Aquifers and Groundwater Independent Work Packet
This is a Groundwater independent work packet. The reading goes over infiltration percolation, aquifers, groundwater, the zone of aeration, the zone of saturation, permeability, and porosity. It also goes over the cone of depression and contamination of groundwater resources. After the reading, students answer reading questions, vocabulary questions, complete a labeling and coloring sheet, and an extension activity. This assignment is for middle school or high school (7th-10th) Earth science cla
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Ecology Lab - Exploring an Ecosystem Project
In this ecosystems project or activity, your students will be closely examining a small outdoor ecosystem. They will analyze the physical features of the ecosystem, the living organisms within the ecosystem, and the interactions between the biotic and abiotic components. Students will look for autotrophs, heterotrophs, predator-prey relationships, producers, consumers, decomposers, and much more. Students will create an ecosystems map to show their findings.Choose to use the traditional printabl
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Grades:
8th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, HS-LS2-1
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
The Water Cycle Diagram Worksheet Crossword Activity Packet Vocabulary Writing
You will download one water cycle worksheet packet with a crossword puzzle activity, clues, word bank, and answer key. You will also receive 10 writing papers for note taking or vocabulary practice. The water cycle diagram is included. This earth science packet will work well for your early finishers, morning work, bell ringers, review homework, station or center activities, formative assessments, independent work packet, emergency sub plans, and as extra practice for your ESL and special educa
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Air Pressure Systems- High and Low Air Pressure and Weather Reading Worksheets
This is a "Air Pressure Systems- High and Low Air Pressure and Weather Reading Worksheets". Students read about what causes air pressure, how different barometers work, and how high and low pressure influence the weather and the clockwise or counterclockwise winds around each system. They use the reading to answer 2 pages of reading questions and complete an air pressure systems map. This assignment is for middle school or high school (8th-12th) Earth science classes.This product contains 4 page
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Save an Endangered Species from Climate Change Project - NGSS - Google Doc
This is the Google Doc version! I have specifically re-worked it for distance learning, but it can easily be used in person, too! A PDF version of the original (very similar) is also available in my store.Designed to support NGSS HS-LS2-7: Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.This fun research project includes the following in five pages:-Student instruction sheet-Teacher scoring guide-Virtual Gallery Walk audien
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Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
Genetically Modified Foods Research Project (GMO's, Genetics and Agriculture)
This project can be used in a genetics unit to dig deeper into genetically modified organisms (GMOs)/genetically modified foods with your class. In the project students will self-select two (2) examples of genetically modified foods (plant or animal) to investigate. Students are then asked to find:how the food source has been genetically modifiedwhy these modifications were madeadvantages of these modificationsdisadvantages of these modificationsStudents are asked to present their findings usin
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Genetics Teaching Resources Bundle
Soil Layers: Soil Horizons Independent Work Packet
This is a Soil Profile- layers/ horizons independent work packet. The reading goes over how soils form, the O, A, B, C, and R soil layers/horizons, and how soils can be eroded. After the reading, students answer reading questions, vocabulary questions, complete a labeling and coloring sheet, and an extension activity. This assignment is for middle school or high school (7th-10th) Earth science classes.This product includes five pages and a key:-Reading- soil formation, layers, and erosion-Vocabu
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Analyze Water Scarcity with Political Cartoons Practice Activity | Google
This engaging activity challenges students to examine the global water crisis using political cartoons. Fill-in charts & leading questions help guide their analysis of the effects water scarcity has on our world. Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!Includes Google Resources: Digital & PrintInteractive, Digital ActivityPrintable Student WorksheetAnswer Key
Grades:
6th - 12th
Inquiry Based Learning Project: CLIMATE CHANGE
An Inquiry Based Learning Project your students are going to love!Climate change has been a topic of discussion and debate, under various titles, for many decades. With an increase in droughts and flooding, ecologically forced human migration, and the melting of ice sheets globally, climate change is obviously a major issue. But if we know it's a problem, why is so hard to solve?! With the ability to look at climate change scientifically, politically, socially, economically, or any combination o
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: THE INQUIRY BASED LEARNING RESEARCH BUNDLE
Ocean Animals Coloring Pages - Science Under the Sea Ocean Fish Unit Themed
Dive into a captivating marine world with our "Ocean Animals Coloring Pages." This ocean-themed collection offers an enchanting exploration of underwater creatures, featuring an array of majestic sea animals.Perfect for kids and ocean enthusiasts, these coloring sheets showcase a variety of marine life, from colorful fish to fascinating sea turtles and graceful dolphins. This resource is not only fun but also educational, providing an engaging way to learn about ocean habitats and the creatures
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Great Pacific Garbage Patch Ocean Plastic Reading, Graphs, and CER
Overview:Examine human impact on ecosystems with this reading passage and graphing assignment from Avery Science. Students will read a short passage about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a swirling vortex of ocean plastic in the North Pacific. They will then create a bar graph and pie chart of plastic degradation and material type. Students will analyze these graphs and use the information to complete a CER for the guiding question: Should recycling be required? Why You'll Love It:Low-prep, pri
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-5
, MS-ESS3-3
Also included in: Life Science Biology Mega Resource Bundle
Explore How Geography Shapes Culture Practice Activity | Google
How are geography and culture connected? This activity challenges your class to analyze how people might be impacted by their environments. They examine a physical map of 2 imaginary nations, Happyland and Sportsville, then analyze how various geographic factors might affect people. Students consider big idea themes, like: How does geography impact human settlement patterns? How does geography shape culture and daily life? This fun activity promotes critical thinking and fosters creativity! Your
Grades:
4th - 9th
Lichens Reading Passage and Lab Activity
This resource includes two separate activities on lichens that can be used in your units on Fungi or Community Ecology. The first activity is an informational text and critical reading activity, and the second activity is a lab involving lichens. The reading includes facts about the mutualistic nature of lichens, the structure of lichens, and the important role that lichens play in the environment. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. B
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Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Forest Animal Coloring Pages for Preschool | Kindergarten | First Grade
Whooooo's There? Take your students on a hike through the forest to discover the amazing animals living there. This set of 15 printable forest animal coloring pages includes a fox, raccoon, squirrel, beaver, owl, moose, skunk, deer, rabbit, chipmunk, opossum, bear, hedgehog, mouse, birds, and more! Download and print for a fun and relaxing activity that will enhance your forest habitat unit or add educational fun to indoor recess. Simple drawings are perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first gr
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
Phylum Porifera and Phylum Cnidaria Homework
Use this set of 2 homework assignments on The Phylum Porifera and Phylum Cnidaria to provide your students with quality homework assignments for your invertebrate units. Both printable and digital versions are included. This resource contains 12 student pages consisting of 131 questions. As I teach my units on these phyla, I assign a portion of these questions for homework each night. The completed homework assignments provide a thorough study guide for the unit test. You can also use a
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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Also included in: Phylum Porifera and Phylum Cnidaria Bundle
Predator Prey Relationships Snowshoe Hare Reading Passage and Graph
Overview:Engage your students with predator prey relationships by graphing the snowshoe hare and arctic fox populations. Your students will read a one-page passage about the snowshoe hare, its unique camouflage adaptation, and how predators like the arctic fox help maintain healthy ecosystems. They will then create a double line graph of the snowshoe hare and arctic fox populations and answer reading comprehension and graph analysis questions.Why You'll Love It:High-interest, real-life reading p
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
Also included in: Ecology Unit Growing Resource Bundle
Life Science Review Unit| Basic needs, Plant & Animal characteristics⭐️
⭐️✅ Looking for a review that encompasses your life science units? This NO PREP resource is meant to get an overall sap shot of what your students know. Can be used as a review packet, used in whole group, Station, or split the room and have students answer as teams! You decide❤️ There are 20 multiple choice questions and 10 vocabulary questions-This can be used for an actual test grade or test prep.Display on your smartboard or starboard for whole group review.-Create a station or center and ha
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 2-LS2-1
...
Also included in: Basic Needs Bundle| Animal characteristics and Life Science Review
Fossil Fuels and Alternative Energy Power Point and Printable Packet Bundle
This is a bundle that contains 45 slide animated power point with excellent animations that will show your classroom everything they need to become proficient with their knowledge of this standard covering Earth’s natural renewable and nonrenewable resources particularly focusing on fossil fuels and alternative energy sources. This product also contains a student note-taker for students to follow along this lesson with and answer the 8 question assessment at the end of the power point that you c
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Grades:
4th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-3
, 4-ESS3-1
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