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Earth sciences Common Core RI.11-12.3 resources
Earth's Four Spheres (Systems) Rocky Mountain National Park Activity for Science
Earth is divided into four systems or 'spheres' called atmosphere, geosphere (lithosphere), hydrosphere and biosphere. Each of these systems work in different ways to keep our planet going and they also all influence the other systems as well. With this activity, students will learn the basics about each sphere, how they function, what they are made of, how they influence the other spheres and examples of the sphere in action in Rocky Mountain National Park. Basically, students will be divided i
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Light Pollution and Sea Turtles: Biscayne National Park Activity for Science
We are all affected by light pollution (man-made light that is lit at night). In some forms it can be good as it helps us see, but with some unnecessary bright glows comes great consequences, particularly to baby sea turtles. This activity is designed to teach this and more to middle school and high school students. You'll begin with a short demonstration in your classroom using a flashlight and dark-colored paper to show how light pollution can affect how much we can see natural light, like sta
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Factors that Affect Transpiration in Great Smoky Mountain National Park Activity
Transpiration is the process where plants release water vapor into the air. This is an important part of the water cycle and there are many factors that affect the amount of transpiration that happens in a certain area. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, for example, has a high rate of transpiration, which is why we often see that blue mist across the area (which is how the Smokies got their name). Students will learn all this and more in this activity. They will also focus on five major facto
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6th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Also included in: North Carolina: History, Geography and National Parks Activity Bundle!
Relative Dating Rock Layers in Grand Canyon National Park Science Activity
One look at Grand Canyon National Park and you know that geologic processes have immensely shaped the land. It is so unique because of its many rock layers, fossils and minerals. Scientists have been studying this canyon for years and they use many methods to relatively date the rock layers and geological events that have occurred in the canyon. By relative dating, we can develop a timeline of events to help us understand what happened in a certain area. With this activity, students will first l
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8th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-3
, MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
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Science_Aurora Borealis Northern Lights_Current Event Reading Comprehension_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, were on display last weekend. A strong solar storm hit Earth and produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere early on May 11th. Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learner
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6th - 12th
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Science_China Launches Moon Mission_Current Events Reading Comprehension_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. China launched a lunar mission to retrieve samples from the dark side of the moon. If successful, the mission will take 53 days.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learners to use during enrichment time. Use for differentiated instruction by allowi
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7th - 11th
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The Ocean and Climate Change: Virgin Islands National Park Science Activity
Virgin Islands National Park includes over 7,000 acres of shorelines, marine habitats, coral reefs, and tropical rainforests. Because this park is located on an island in the Atlantic Ocean, it is very reliant on the ocean and the effects it has on the island. There are many ways that the ocean affects the islands. In this activity, students will examine the effects of the ocean and climate change, specifically, on Virgin Islands National Park. Basically, there are six 'stations' in this activit
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8th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-3
, MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
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Science_ Total Solar Eclipse of 2024_Current Events Reading Comprehension_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. A total solar eclipse will occur on April 8th. People in North America along a path crossing from Mexico, the United States and then Canada will be able to view the total solar eclipse.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learners to use during enri
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7th - 11th
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World_Strongest Earthquake in 25 Years Hits Taiwan_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. The largest earthquake in 25 years hit Taiwan. The quake hit at a depth of 9.6 miles and measured at a magnitude of 7.2 near the epicenter.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learners to use during enrichment time. Use for differentiated instructio
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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Groundwater and Human Interaction Model Activity: Mammoth Cave National Park
Groundwater is an important subject to cover in any general science or earth science class when you discuss the water cycle and/or the hydrosphere. In this activity, students will learn about groundwater, karst areas, permeable and impermeable materials, water table, saturated zone, unsaturated zone, wells and human interaction with groundwater. These topics are learned as students study a specific area of Mammoth Cave National Park. In this activity, students will receive a seven-page packet. T
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5th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Science_ Private Lunar Launch_Current Events Reading Comprehension_Jan 2024
Current events articles and lesson plans for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Private US aerospace company Intuitive Machines successfully launched a phone-booth-sized robotic lunar lander. If successful, the Odysseus mission would mark the first-ever private lunar landing and the first US soft landing since the final Apollo mission in 1972.Current events PDF lesson plans for reading comprehension practice or standardized testing preparation. Long reading passage
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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How Volcanoes Work Activity, Lab and Quiz: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes are cracks in earths surface where molten rock (lava) and gases emerge. But, how do they work? In this activity, students will learn all about volcanoes and how they work as they investigate real-life examples at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. They will first read about how they work, vocabulary anatomy of volcanoes and then they will construct a 3D model of the Big Island of Hawaii using a topographic map and they will label the volcanoes and other vocabularly located there. There is
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7th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Make a Scale Model of the Solar System Activity for Space Science Class
The solar system is immensely vast. It is difficult for us to comprehend just how big some of the planets and distances are. With this activity, students will work in groups to create their own scale model of the solar system. They will learn about the planet sizes and distances, make a model and then answer questions about what they learned. Now, to be fair, if you made an actual 100% to-scale model of the solar system, you would need about 7 miles of empty space to make a solar system with the
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Human Impact on Water Sources Reading and Debate
In 1969, the Cuyahoga River became known to the world as it caught fire when a passing train sent sparks on the heaps of pollution found in the river. This sent its own spark to environmentalists around the world as the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), the Clean Water Act and eventually Cuyahoga Valley National Park were developed. In this activity, students will learn about the fire and about human impact on water sources and then they will debate a specific topic by analyzing a controver
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7th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Earth Structure and Bathymetry Bundle
This unit covers the formation of earth and its oceans. Includes notes, activities, a movie guide and assessment. Answer keys are included for activities and the assessment.
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9th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-6
, MS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
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Rock Cycle Activities and Quiz: Wrangell St. Elias National Park for Science
The Rock Cycle (or Rock Web) is a series of processes by which the three main rock types (Sedimentary, Metamorphic and Igneous) transform into the other rock types or the two intermediate types (lava/magma and sediment). In Wrangell St. Elias National Park, you can see all three of these rock types and many of the processes that occur in the rock cycle. In this activity students will learn all this and more about the rock cycle. There is also an optional quiz, to test for understanding. First, s
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
History of Oceanography Timeline Activity
History of Oceanography activity for students to put events in order and identify main inventions/discoveries and people responsible. Answer key included.
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9th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-4
, HS-ESS3-5
...
Also included in: Earth Structure and Bathymetry Bundle
"Stalagmite Trio" Mini-assessment
This grade 11 mini-assessment is based on two texts about stalagmites and an accompanying video. The subject matter, as well as the stimuli, allow for the testing of the Common Core State Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects and the Reading Standards for Informational Texts. In this packet you will find:
Printable copies of the texts
Assessment questions
Answer key with rationales
Information and resources for teachers
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11th
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