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Earth sciences Common Core WHST.11-12.1 resources
World Population Growth Decline Inquiry Unit | Human or World Geography
Explore everything about our world’s growing yet also declining human population in this eye-opening inquiry unit that's perfect for your Current Issues or Human Geography course.Students will master key human geography concepts likecauses of historical population growthcurrent population numbersexperts' predicted carrying capacitypopulation pyramids and the demographic transitionlife expectancy, child mortality, fertility and replacement ratesChallenge your students to wonder about the future o
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9th - 12th
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CCSS:
Claim Evidence and Reasoning (CER): Evidence of Climate Change
This claim evidence and reasoning (CER) activity focuses on evidence of climate change using NGSS practices. Students explore evidence of climate change such as tree rings and ice cores using a variety of resources including climate models. This CER resource guides students through the process of developing a claim, gathering credible evidence to support their claim, and persuasively justifying their claim. The CER framework helps students understand how we know the climate is changing by produc
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-5
World_COP 28 Climate Change Conference in Dubai_Current Event News Reading_2023
Current Events Reading Articles for Middle / High School in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. This year's COOP 28 U.N climate summit will be held in Dubai. The main task at COP28 is a first-time assessment of countries' progress towards meeting limiting the global temperature rise.Reading passages cover contemporary issues. Great for current events journaling, reading comprehension practice, standardized test prep, enrichment courses, substitute teacher plans, home school lessons, or informally cha
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7th - 11th
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Science_Largest Asteroid Soil Sample_Current Event News Article Reading_2023
A NASA space capsule carrying the largest soil sample ever scooped up from the surface of an asteroid streaked through Earth's atmosphere on Sunday and parachuted into the Utah desert. The final descent and landing, shown on a NASA livestream, capped a six-year joint mission between the U.S. space agency and the University of Arizona.Current events news lesson plans for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Reading comprehension practice and literacy strategies for st
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6th - 12th
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Environmental Science Journal Prompts
Carefully crafted and curated journal prompts or "Bell Ringers" for college students or A.P. high school levels. 23 questions from 10 different environmental science topics for students to write about either prior to, or as a part of an E.S. lesson. Designed to be student-centered, foster critical thinking, encourage discussion. Most questions are opinion-based and avoid yes/no or incorrect/correct answers.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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INDEPENDENT Fracking Research Project / Debate Speech Prep / Earth Science
Download and START this project in only 2 minutes - NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE on fracking necessary. Set up AN INDEPENDENT WORK PROJECT, A Class Debate, A Research Project, Persuasive Speech Writing, or Group Presentations using this easy, ALL-THE-WORK-IS-DONE-FOR-YOU, comprehensive guide.Contains: - 2 pages filled with 20 questions to spark student's exploration of knowledge - 4 trusted, scientific website links to factual information- 4 pages of ANSWER KEY information for teachers grading (You don't
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
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Insolation and the Seasons Learning Activities (Distance Learning)
This zip file contains many different activities (61 pages of student handouts and a 2 PowerPoints with a total of 138 slides) which can be used to compose a unit involving Insolation and the Seasons. Concepts addressed but not limited to include the insolation interactions with the earth's surface, global warming, ozone depletion, angle, duration and intensity of insolation, seasonal influences, water as a climate moderator, heat lag, factors influencing atmospheric transparency and several oth
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS2-4
, HS-ESS2-6
, HS-ESS2-7
, HS-ESS2-2
The Earth In the Universe Learning Activities (Distance Learning)
This zip file contains many different activities (66 pages of student handouts and 2 PowerPoints with a total of 133 slides) which can be used to compose a unit introducing concepts involving the earth in the universe. Some of the concepts addressed include the origin of the universe and solar system, using HR diagrams to characterize stars, star evolution, the components of the solar system, Kepler's first and second laws, eccentricity and the position of a planet in its orbit in relation to
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-1
, HS-ESS1-2
Energy in Earth Processes Learning Activities (Distance Learning)
This zip file contains many different activities (66 pages of student handouts and a 2 PowerPoints with a total of 122 slides) which can be used to compose a unit involving energy in Earth processes. Concepts addressed but not limited to include the electromagnetic spectrum, five interactions of solar radiation with the environment, methods of heat transfer (conduction, convection and radiation), specific heat, Heat of Fusion, Heat of Vaporization, latent heat and several other concepts. The
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-PS3-2
Interpreting Geologic History Learning Activities (Distance Learning)
This zip file contains activities (107 pages of student handouts) which can be used to compose a unit on Interpreting Earth's Geologic History. Concepts that are addressed include but not limited to include; law of superposition, cross-cutting features, relative and absolute dating, methods of correlation, radioactive dating, selected environments of rock formation, aspects of evolution and key events in the Earth's evolutionary history. The learning objectives and specific contents of this se
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-6
, HS-PS1-8
Weather Project: City Weather Website
Wrap up your weather unit with a cumulative project where students apply their knowledge of the causes of weather, weather events, and effects of geography on weather about a city of their choosing. Student will demonstrate their knowledge by creating a detailed website explaining what weather occurs in their city and why.This project will assess student understanding of weather by having them apply various concepts they have learned to their own city and will also help them build real-world sk
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS2-4
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS2-6
, HS-ESS2-2
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Deposition Learning Activities (Distance Learning)
This zip file contains activities (37 pages of student handouts) which can be used to compose a unit involving Deposition. Concepts that are addressed include but not limited to include; factors influencing deposition, erosional-depositional stream systems, glacial deposition, wind deposition and wave deposition. The learning objectives and specific contents of this set of materials is listed below. This set of activities is suited for many earth science, environmental science or physical scien
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
Clean Water RAFT Writing
Clean water is an important topic. Writing about it can be challenging. I have found that by using the RAFT format it becomes much easier for them to write. Students will write in different formats in a series of longer length prompts. By using different formats it allows students to build their strengths in writing as the assignment progresses. This format of writing assignment is very helpful with my English Language Learners and students who find writing in content to be difficult. This assi
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9th - 12th
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