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Earth sciences Common Core SL.7.1 resources
Solar System Activity: Scaled Down Size & Distance Model of Our Solar System
Bring the Solar System down to Earth with this activity that scales down the sun, planets, and distances between them! An excellent out-of-the-classroom group activity for your inquisitive students!Watch your students' eyes widen as preconceptions are challenged and misconceptions are swept away.Then watch their eyes light up while they work together to measure distances and hold up planets, fusing math and science together into one unforgettable experience.This activity is not only fun, but i
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Layers of the Atmosphere Build an 8-foot Scaled-Down Model of our Atmosphere
Create an 8-foot-tall (2.4m), scaled-down model of our atmosphere and discover cool information about our atmosphere at the same time! Students will also learn a little history about humankind's ventures into our atmosphere.Includes Troposphere, Tropopause, Stratosphere, Stratopause, Mesosphere, Mesopause, Thermosphere, and Exosphere. No prep.The only way to get a true sense of atmospheric scale is with a model this big!Crosscutting concepts: scale, proportion, & quantity, systems & sy
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Ecology, Environmental Studies, and Earth Science Activities Bundle
Exploring Groundwater and Aquifers (NGSS MS-ESS3-1) (5E Model Explore & Explain)
Develop student understanding of the distribution of groundwater resources (and their limited nature) by analyzing data and designing and participating in an engineering design challenge in which they design and construct an aquifer. In this lesson, students understand why groundwater isn’t found just anywhere and realize the importance of this limited resource. In this activity, students will:map the distribution of groundwaterdesign and construct an aquifer to understand how they work and what
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS2-4
Also included in: The Water Cycle - 5E & NGSS MS-ESS2-4 & MS-LS2-1
What Are Earth's Natural Resources - Mineral, Energy, and Groundwater MS-ESS3-1
In this activity, students will explore examples of natural resources to construct their own definition of the term natural resources. Students will use images, discussion questions, and web resources to build their understanding of what natural resources are and how humans use them each day. This lesson begins with a phenomenon (water shortage in South Africa) and returns to it at the end of the lesson. While it introduces a variety of natural resources, it emphasizes in particular (through the
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
Environmental Espionage Escape Room Game Activity for Kids, Teens & Homeschool
Make your end of the year celebration unforgettable with this fun Espionage Escape Room Activity which focuses on environmental waste and Earth Day. It is designed for ages 11-adult, but younger ones can play with some help. The fun and engaging “Environmental Espionage Escape Room” (previously labeled Earth Day Espionage) features 9 puzzle challenges that reveal a final secret code. This easy no-prep party game can be played indoors or outside, and it is perfect for:End of the year activityEnv
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Not Grade Specific
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Porosity, Permeability, and Structure Of Aquifers (NGSS MS-ESS3-1)
In this 5E Model Explore-Explain activity sequence, students will explore the structure of aquifers. First, they will investigate porosity and permeability to understand how Earth’s sediments affect the availability of groundwater - its ability to be stored, flow, and be accessed by humans. Then, they will use data from well logs to create a visual model of the structure of an aquifer, drawing conclusions about the flow of groundwater in the aquifer, the impacts of land use, and the overall qual
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS2-4
Protect Your "Eggstronaut" Egg Drop Project
These google slides will walk your class through designing a lander to protect an astronaut during space travel. It gives background information and provides students with critical thinking questions about space exploration and the engineering of spacecrafts. Combine this with the project worksheet found in another listing.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Protect your "Eggstronaut" Project
Earth and Space Science Interactive Review Games & Puzzles with Vocabular Terms
These Earth and Space Science Hexagonal Thinking Activities engage students kinesthetically as they make connections among terms related to Earth Science using hexagonal thinking. The interactive puzzles and games help students connect concepts and build critical thinking skills. Students work in small groups to arrange hexagons in a matrix, showing how terms and concepts are related to each other.*Terms used in this activity are included in McGraw Hill Earth and Space Science Textbook.What is H
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5th - 8th
Earth's Layers, Spheres & Landforms Hexagonal Thinking Activity Puzzle & Game
These Earth's Layers, Spheres (Hydrosphere, Biosphere, Atmosphere and Geosphere) and Landforms Hexagonal Thinking Activities engage students kinesthetically as they connect terms related to Earth's Structure. The puzzle and game help students connect concepts and build critical thinking skills. Students work in small groups to arrange hexagons in a matrix, showing how terms and concepts are related to each other. What is Hexagonal Thinking?Hexagonal thinking is an immersive strategy designed to
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5th - 8th
Soil, Weathering, Erosion, Deposition Hexagonal Thinking Activity Puzzle & Game
Review Earth Science vocab and concepts with these Soil, Weathering, Erosion and Deposition Hexagonal Thinking Activities. Engage students kinesthetically as they connect terms related to types of soil, erosion, weathering and deposition using hexagonal thinking. The puzzle and game help students connect concepts and build critical thinking skills. Students work in small groups to arrange hexagons in a matrix, showing how terms and concepts are related to each other. What is Hexagonal Thinking
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5th - 8th
Earthquakes & Volcanoes Hexagonal Thinking Activity Puzzle Science Review Game
These Earthquake and Volcano Hexagonal Thinking Activities engage students kinesthetically as they make connections among terms related to earthquakes, volcanoes, Earth's dynamics using hexagonal thinking. The puzzle and game help students connect concepts and build critical thinking skills. Students work in small groups to arrange hexagons in a matrix, showing how terms and concepts are related to each other. What is Hexagonal Thinking?Hexagonal thinking is an immersive strategy designed to de
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5th - 8th
Plate Tectonics Hexagonal Thinking Activity Puzzle | Earth Science Review Game
These Plate Tectonics Hexagonal Thinking Activities engage students kinesthetically as they make connections among terms related to plate tectonics, Earth's structure and geological events using hexagonal thinking. The puzzle and game help students connect concepts and build critical thinking skills. Students work in small groups to arrange hexagons in a matrix, showing how terms and concepts are related to each other. What is Hexagonal Thinking?Hexagonal thinking is an immersive strategy desig
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5th - 8th
Rocks and Minerals Vocab Terms Hexagonal Thinking Activity Puzzle & Review Game
These Rocks and Minerals Vocab Terms Hexagonal Thinking Activities engage students kinesthetically as they connect terms related to the rocks, minerals and geology using hexagonal thinking. The puzzle and game help students connect concepts and build critical thinking skills. Students work in small groups to arrange hexagons in a matrix, showing how terms and concepts are related to each other. What is Hexagonal Thinking?Hexagonal thinking is an immersive strategy designed to deepen understandi
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5th - 8th
Scientific Method, Tools, Branches Hexagonal Thinking Activity Puzzle and Game
These Scientific Method Hexagonal Thinking Activities engage students kinesthetically as they make connections among terms related to the scientific method, branches of science and scientific tools using hexagonal thinking. The puzzle and game help students connect concepts and build critical thinking skills. Students work in small groups to arrange hexagons in a matrix, showing how terms and concepts are related to each other. What is Hexagonal Thinking?Hexagonal thinking is an immersive strat
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5th - 8th
Land Development vs Conservation A Role Playing Project
This project puts students into a role-playing scenario. The end result is a large class debate where the class will decide the outcome of a conservation vs land development issue. The students will assume a wide variety of roles (12 in total) that range from marine biologist, land developers, city council members, environmental lawyers and several more. Once the students are divided into their groups they will begin to research the issue, form their ideas and argument and then begin to partner
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
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Types of Maps and Map Terms Hexagonal Thinking Activity Puzzle and Review Game
These Map Skills and Terms Hexagonal Thinking Activities engage students kinesthetically as they connect terms related to the map terms, map skills and types of maps using hexagonal thinking. The puzzle and game help students connect concepts and build critical thinking skills. Students work in small groups to arrange hexagons in a matrix, showing how terms and concepts are related to each other. What is Hexagonal Thinking?Hexagonal thinking is an immersive strategy designed to deepen understan
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5th - 8th
Layers of the Earth Project - Planning Worksheets - Differentiated & Scaffolded
Looking for a creative way for students to demonstrate mastery of the layers of the Earth? This Layers of the Earth Project is an engaging, hands-on, project-based assessment for your middle schoolers. Students will enjoy using what they've learned about layers of the Earth to create a project of their choice.The Layers of the Earth Project includes:Project Planning Worksheets: Before creating their projects, students will fill out the brainstorming worksheets that require them to:Choose what t
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
Solar System Map
A blank solar system map with designated, numbered boxes to fill in while lecturing. The planets and sun are blank for students to fill in with color. Other non-labeled celestial bodies include the Main Asteroid Belt, Kuiper Belt, and the dwarf planet Pluto. Have fun with this basic map.
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Not Grade Specific
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
EDITABLE PPTX Periodic Table Tile Printables
EDITABLE PPTX Periodic Table Tile PrintablesGreat for projects, presentations, bulletin boards. Comes with a handout on how to read the periodic table and a mini quiz.Thanks!
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Types of Rocks Project - Social Media Profile - Planning Worksheets & Template
Looking for a creative way for students to demonstrate mastery of the different types of rocks? This Types of Rocks Social Media Profile Project is an engaging, hands-on, project-based assessment for your middle schoolers. Students will enjoy using what they've learned about types of rocks to create a social media profile.The Types of Rocks Social Media Project includes:Project Planning Worksheets: Before creating their projects, students will fill out the brainstorming worksheets that require
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
Solar System Profile Cards 2
Profile cards for the 4 Outer Planets of our Solar System. The cards may be cutout and used as flash cards or kept intact for unit reviews These are meant to be printed on 8.5 x 11 sheet paper.
Earth system Jigsaw Research Activity
This is a research-based project. It focuses on research, analyzing/synthesizing, communication, collaboration, and concisely explaining your findings to others. It is all about Earth's four systems, defining them, and figuring out how matter and energy flows through each of the systems.
Project Drawdown and the future of climate change! (Remote learning project)
This project introduces scholars to the innovative, promising solutions proposed by Project Drawdown for fighting climate change!After using the included Google Form to pick their top 5 interests, scholars are then grouped into fours and tasked with producing an organized presentation of their technology. Each slide of the presentation serves a different purpose towards evaluating whether the technology works and is practical. All requirements are laid out in the instructions, along with a con
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Is nuclear power a better option for energy than fossil fuels? - Civil Discourse
Thinkalong.org is a free, evidence-based interactive tool for students to develop media literacy skills by applying the 5 Key Questions of Media Literacy to public media content. Importantly, the tool does not require registration for teachers or students, abides by student privacy laws, and is advised by a board of both youth and educators.Each module consists of:a compelling and timely question;related current and age-appropriate public media content including audio, video, and text;extension
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6th - 12th
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