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Earth sciences Common Core RH.6-8.1 resources
Landforms and Plate Tectonics Escape Room Activity Project & Geography Worksheet
This amazing landforms lesson for World Geography or Science has your students work to "Escape From Inside the Earth"!It's a simple "print-and-go" escape room lesson that doesn't require locks or anything besides this resource! The lesson includes 8 readings to use as stations where students learn about Earth’s landforms and tectonic plates. These are:The Earth’s LayersPangeaLandformsThe Ring of FireConverging Plate BoundariesDivergent Plate BoundariesTransform BoundariesExternal Forces (Erosi
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Climate Zones Throughout the World
Different Climate Zones Throughout the WorldThe main goal of this lesson is for students to describe, assess, and compare the characteristics of different climates zones throughout the worldThis lesson is a more detailed version of another climate zone lesson in my store. This lesson will go through 10 Climate types. If you want a simplified version that goes through 4/5 different climate zones – CLICK HERE!Want a webquest similar to this lesson? Click Here!You get a 21 slide PowerPoint with:A
Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in: Geography Unit Bundle
Five Themes of Geography Research Project PBL | 5 Themes City Mosaic | Google
Challenge your class to research & showcase the “5 Themes of Geography” for a major world city. Creating mosaics is a fun way to assess student learning while letting them show off their creativity. First, they research their city’s location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interactions. Then, they design colorful mosaics with images & descriptions featuring their cities. A rubric sets clear expectations for your students & makes grading easy! Your purchase has print &
Grades:
5th - 12th
CCSS:
Geography Unit Bundle
In this Geography Bundle you get 16 different lessons, activities, and resourcesAll resources have been update for distance learning! Students can complete and submit activities on any device using the fillable pdf files!The lessons/resources included are as follows:World Geography - Icebreaker WorksheetIntroduction to GeographyThe Different Branches of GeographyLatitude and LongitudeLongitude and Latitude Riddles US Latitude and Longitude WorksheetsWorld Landmarks - Latitude and Longitude How
Grades:
5th - 10th
South America Geography: Amazon River & Rainforest Escape Room Lesson
This amazing Geography of South America lesson has your students work to "escape" down the Amazon River by learning about the rainforest region and South America. It's a simple "print-and-go" escape room lesson that doesn't require locks or anything besides this resource.The lesson includes 5 readings to use as stations where students learn about the regions of North America. These are:The Andes MountainsThe Amazon RiverThe Amazon RainforestIndigenous Peoples of the AmazonCountries in the Amazon
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6th - 9th
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World Biomes Reading Stations Activity and Mapping Worksheets
This fantastic Biomes stations activity is perfect for your middle school Geography or Earth Science classroom! The resource includes 8 readings on major biomes of the world that can be used as stations around your room, at desks with students in groups, individually, or online using the included Google Doc version.The 8 biomes included are: Deciduous ForestTropical RainforestDesertGrasslandTaigaSavannaTundraAquatic (fresh & saltwater)Each biome is covered with a 1-page reading that includes
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Volcano Flipbook {Digital AND Paper} Distance Learning
This is volcano flipbook resource that can be used in Distance Learning and comes with both a Digital option as well as a paper option!Here are the topics included in this flipbook:-Volcano Intro video-Types of volcanoes-Lava research-Labeling parts of a volcano-Types of plate boundaries-Researching historic volcanic eruptions-Summary of researchIf you opt to do this in digital format, EACH Slide is hyperlinked from one Slide to another and each Slide includes the hyperlinks to complete each act
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Earth Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Google Print BUNDLE
Earth Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and QuestionsAre you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Earth Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom. Each set
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Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ESS3-1
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North America Geography Escape Room Activity Lesson & Map Worksheet
This amazing Geography of North America lesson has your students work to "escape" after learning about the geography and major regions of America, Mexico, and Canada! It's a simple "print-and-go" escape room lesson that doesn't require locks or anything besides this resource.The lesson includes 8 readings to use as stations where students learn about the regions of North America. These are:Alaska, the Cordillera, & Canadian PrairieCalifornia and the Pacific NorthwestMexico & America's So
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Central America Geography Activity: Physical Features & Regions
This fantastic activity on the geography and physical features of Central America will help your students learn about the rainforests, barrier reefs, highlands, and amazing geographic regions of Central America.The lesson includes 6 fascinating readings on geographic features or regions in Central America. They cover: Selva Maya RainforestMonteverde Cloud Forest Mesoamerican Barrier Reef Central America’s Tectonic Plates The Interior Highlands The Darien GapEach reading is 1-page with maps and
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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World Climate Zones
Climate Zones Throughout the WorldThe main goal of this lesson is for students to describe, assess, and compare the characteristics of different climates zones This lesson is a simplified version of another climate zone lesson in my store. This lesson will only go through 4/5 Climate types. If you want a more detailed version that includes 10 different climate zones – CLICK HERE!18 Slide PowerPoint Includes:Warm up task3 Informational Slides3 video Links2 Assessment QuestionsActivity Instructio
Grades:
6th - 9th
Human Environment Interaction in National Parks (CCSS Aligned!)
UPDATED: As of 5/12 this product is 100% Google Compatible and will be given through Google DriveThis packet is comprised of 10 readings that detail the biggest human threat our National Parks are facing and how humans can help. This is a great way to teach middle school students about Human Environment Interaction in the Social Studies curriculum while actively utilizing secondary reading sources.National Parks used in this packet are: Everglades, Grand Canyon, Acadia, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Ba
Grades:
5th - 8th
Panama Canal Timeline Activity for Geography or US History
This fantastic activity on the Panama Canal covers its history, geography in Central America, and influence on the world.The lesson includes 10 cards on major events from the Panama Canal's history, These include: France's attempt at a canalPanama's 1903 Separation from ColombiaAmerica's canal constructionThe opening of the canalThe 1921 US & Colombia AgreementMartyrs' Day events of 1964The Torrijos-Carter TreatiesAmerica's transfer of the canalPanama's expansion of the canalEach card featur
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6th - 9th
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Arkansas History: Was the Buffalo River Saved or Stolen?
This unit is an argumentative inquiry into the creation of the Buffalo National River. Students will learn about the benefits of establishing the Buffalo River as a national river and the costs to the people who were displaced as a result of its creation. For the final product students will write an argumentative claim supported with evidence and explanation answering the question: Was the Buffalo River Saved or Stolen? Unit activities and resources include video links with questions and answer
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6th - 9th
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Caribbean Environment Issues & Human Impact Activity
This fantastic lesson on environmental issues in the Caribbean has students learn about human environment interaction along with natural events like tropical storms, hurricanes, and earthquakes that affect the Caribbean islands.The lesson includes 7 readings on environmental issues:Hurricanes and Tropical StormsCoral Reef DegradationDeforestationAir and Water PollutionEarthquakesCoastal ErosionWaste Management IssuesThese can be used as stations around your classroom or given to students to work
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6th - 9th
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5 Themes of Geography Lesson: Movement and Mexico
This fantastic 5 Themes of Geography lesson on Mexico covers the theme of Movement through reading activities on current issues facing Mexico.The lesson includes 4 fascinating readings to involving the geographic theme of Movement in Mexico. They cover: Medical Tourism in MexicoIssues at the US-Mexico BorderHoy No Circula (limits on driving in Mexico City)A major Mexican infrastructure project at Isthmus of TehuantepecEach reading is short, includes images, and is designed to engage students in
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Minerals, Rocks, Soil Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Minerals, Rocks, Soil Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroo
Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Earth, Sun, Moon Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Google
Earth, Sun, Moon Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom. E
Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
Climate and Weather PowerPoint, Notes, Activity Geography (Google)
Climate and Weather PowerPoint, guided notes, and activity Is your class learning about the climate and weather? This PowerPoint with guided notes and hands-on activity helps students learn and understand the basic concepts of earth's climate regions, weather, and more. During this PowerPoint and activity students will learn about: the sun and the earth, precipitation, wind, influences on climate, climate regions, vegetation regions, and plant communities.The activity is low prep and easy to us
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, 5-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
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Also included in: Intro to Geography Mini Unit
Different Types of Landforms
Different Types of LandformsThe main goal of this lesson is to have students identify and describe different landforms and think about the impacts they have on human society19 Slide PowerPoint comes with:Do NowClass NotesInformational Chart with 10 Landforms2 Video LinksAssessment Questions Activity InstructionsConclusion Question ResourcesResource #1 – Information Chart on Different Types of Landforms (518 words)Resource #2 – Reading on the Different Types of Landforms (916 words) Activity Opti
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Geography Unit Bundle
Landforms and Topography Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Landforms and Topography Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Class
Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Fossils Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Google Print
Fossils Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom. Each set i
Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-3
Atmosphere Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Google & Print
Atmosphere Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom. Each se
Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Earth's Forces Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Google
Earth's Forces Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom. Eac
Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS2-1
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