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Earth sciences Common Core WHST.6-8.2d resources
Human Impact on the Environment - Climate Change - Global Warming - Sketch Notes
Are you looking for an activity about human impact on the environment and global climate change? These NO PREP human impact notes help middle school science students learn about how human activities impact the environment. Click HERE to save 10% Human Impact on the Environment and Climate Change BUNDLE.Click the PREVIEW to see what is included in this ready-to-use resource.These sketch notes cover the greenhouse effect, global warming, and climate change.Sketch notes are great for interactive s
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Grades:
6th - 7th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
Birthstone Rocks and Mineral Project
Assess student understanding of minerals through their completion of this birthstone project. This project has print and digital options to allow flexibility in the science classroom. First, students will complete the graphic organizer using student-friendly websites to research their birthstone. Then they will complete the brochure to demonstrate their knowledge of the mineral. This project works well as a science center, independent or small group assignment, or digitally assigned. Like this b
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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CCSS:
Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
Agriculture - MEGA BUNDLE I
MEGA 160+ no-prep activities for Agriculture: Farming, Food & Garden, Soils, Weeds. Introduce, discuss, research, review, and assess Agricultural keyword terms & definitions. Suits CTE, Agriculture, Plant and Soil Science, Food Processing, Food Science, Photosynthesis, Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Biology, Earth Systems, Ecosystems, Life Science, Land and Water Use, Plant Growth, Matter Cycles, School Garden, Cooking, Farming, and other related subjects.Suggested for
Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-4
, 5-LS1-1
Water Cycle Hydrologic Cycle Reading Comprehension Passage Worksheet Activity
Teach Middle School weather science and social studies students each step in the Hydrologic Water Cycle - Evaporation, Transpiration, Condensation, Precipitation, and Runoff - using Full-Color Charts and Presentation Slides. Then, learn about and discuss Four Threats to the Water Cycle - Industrial Waste, Agricultural Waste, Deforestation, and Dams - with the included reading, infographic, and suggested discussion points. Full-color and BW Doodle Note Comprehension Checks are provided. Use th
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Grades:
5th - 8th
The Great Rift Valley in Africa 5-E Lesson | Causes and Effects | Microsoft
This lesson explores how the Great Rift Valley was formed and its effects on the land & people in Africa. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a “Memory Game - Kenya” warm-up, then discuss plate tectonics using a clip from “Ice Age 4: Continental Drift”. Present key vocabulary terms while completing fill-in notes. Next, students answer questions while viewing a 15-minute, Discovery Channel video that examines the physical ge
Grades:
5th - 12th
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CCSS:
Rain Shadow Effect Orographic Lifting Informational Text Comprehension Activity
Teach Middle School weather science and social studies students about how the Water Cycle interacts with Mountains to create the Rain Shadow Effect. Label a Mountain Diagram with Leeward and Windward sides and each stage of the formation of a Rain Shadow. Visit some famous Rain Shadow deserts. Examine maps to see the relationship between the locations of mountain ranges and deserts around the world. Use this Rain Shadow resource as a Social Studies building block to learn about Climate = PRECIP
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Agriculture - Crossword Puzzles Growing Bundle
A growing bundle of all of our no-prep Agriculture Crossword Puzzles. Suits Biology, Photosynthesis, Agriculture, Plant Parts, FCS, Food Science, Plant Reproduction, Transpiration, Food Processing, Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Earth Systems, Life Science, CTE, Land and Water Use, Plant and Soil Science, Plant Growth, School Garden, Cooking, Farming, FACS, and other related subjects. Suggested for Years 5-8+ / ages 11-16. We noticed some teachers like to purchase just our Cros
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-4
, 5-LS1-1
Agriculture - Classroom BINGO Growing Bundle
A growing bundle of all of our no-prep Agriculture Classroom BINGO Games. Suits Agriculture, Plant and Soil Science, FCS, Food Processing, Food Science, Photosynthesis, Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Biology, Earth Systems, Plant Parts, Life Science, Land and Water Use, Plant Growth, School Garden, CTE, Cooking, Farming, FACS, and other related subjects.Suggested for Years 5-8+ / ages 10-15. We noticed some teachers like to just purchase our BINGO Games (or Crosswords or Word P
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-4
, 5-LS1-1
The Great Rift Valley in Africa 5-E Lesson | Causes and Effects | Google
This lesson explores how the Great Rift Valley was formed and its effects on the land & people in Africa. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a “Memory Game - Kenya” warm-up, then discuss plate tectonics using a clip from “Ice Age 4: Continental Drift”. Present key vocabulary terms while completing fill-in notes. Next, students answer questions while viewing a 15-minute, Discovery Channel video that examines the physical ge
Grades:
5th - 12th
CCSS:
Water Cycle Storyboard Narrative Project for Middle School Bulletin Board Task
Looking to bring the water cycle to life in your classroom? Journey of a Water Molecule offers an interdisciplinary activity where students create colorful storyboards and craft narratives from the perspective of a water molecule.This engaging lesson set seamlessly blends art, ELA, and science, providing a unique way for students to explore the complexities of the water cycle.Ready to dive in? ⬇️ Explore what's included in this exciting resource!⛈️ What's Inside:Hands-On Storyboarding: Students
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
Hadley Wind Cells Weather and Geography Reading Comprehension Passages Activity
Teach Middle School weather science and social studies students how the Water Cycle interacts with Hadley Wind Cells to create Earth's Rainforests and Deserts. Use this Hadley Wind Cell resource as a Social Studies building block to learn about Climate = PRECIPITATION + Temperature. Lay the foundation for further study of the Geography and Agriculture of Ancient Civilizations. Engage your Students with these Resources:Hadley Wind Cell Reading and Comprehension Checks - 2-page Hadley Wind Cel
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Earth Day Webquest | Conservation | Editable | Distance Learning
This Earth Day WebQuest is an engaging and informative educational resource designed for students in grades 6-8. This resource facilitates independent research and learning about important environmental issues and significant figures in conservation. Through this activity, students will gain a deeper understanding of Earth Day, the importance of environmental stewardship, and the actions they can take to contribute to a healthier planet.Content Covered:The WebQuest covers a variety of topics, in
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Grades:
6th - 8th
CCSS:
Estuary Biomes Virtual Field Trip Interactive Visit Fast Facts - Click and Go!
Let's take a virtual field trip and learn about Estuary Biomes! You do NOT NEED YOUTUBE or GOOGLE EARTH or COMPUTER SPACE! You do need an internet connection. This virtual field trip is a unique, engaging and fun way to explore various aspects of Estuary Biomes. This resource includes high-quality licensed video, images, audio, diagrams, exercises, research activities, and even has multiple self-correcting assessment points so that your students can check their understanding while they explore t
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-ESS2-2
Natural Disasters Discussion - Earth Systems and Cycles - Grade 6-8 MYP Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this Earth and space science / environmental science discussion activity on mitigating natural disasters, recommended for grade 6-8 students learning about Earth's systems! Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Students explore 5 hypothetical scenarios while applying their knowledge of weather and climate, plate tectonics, and natural disasters. With strong socia
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 6-8 MYP Middle School Science
Colonizing Mars Debate - Earth and Space Science - MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this physics / Earth and space science discussion activity on colonizing and terraforming Mars, recommended for grade 5-7 students learning about Earth and space science! Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Students take on one of 5 character roles to discuss the risks and benefits of space exploration to Mars. In the process, they must consider environmental,
Grades:
5th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS2-4
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Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 5-7 MYP Middle School Science
Marine Biomes Virtual Field Trip Interactive Visit Fast Facts - Click and Go!
Let's take a virtual field trip and learn about Marine Biomes! You do NOT NEED YOUTUBE or GOOGLE EARTH or COMPUTER SPACE! You do need an internet connection. This virtual field trip is a unique, engaging and fun way to explore various aspects of Marine Biomes. This resource includes high-quality licensed video, images, audio, diagrams, exercises, research activities, and even has multiple self-correcting assessment points so that your students can check their understanding while they explore the
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-ESS2-2
Natural Resource Research Project Template
This PowerPoint is a student template for a research project on Natural Resources. Student can plug in the information as they conduct their research. They can add their own personal touches, such as background design, pictures, text, links, etc...If you like this resource, please rate it and leave a review! Thanks!
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Grades:
6th - 8th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Air Masses, Fronts, and Weather Map Symbols Student Note Taking Guide
This Note-Taking Guide goes along with my Air Masses, Fronts, and Weather Map Symbols PowerPoint that has over 50 slides. If weather and climate/ meteorology is not something you know how to teach, this will cover everything they could possibly need to know. My undergraduate degree was in Geography and Weather and Climate was my area of expertise, so I really always put a lot of effort into this unit. I hope you will find it helps with your class.
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
CCSS:
weather/climate: green screen project
*note: in order to complete this project you will need access to a green screen and i-pads / i-phones for recording. This project allows students to work in groups to explore various aspects about a country (think wildlife and vegetation etc.) and think about how the country's climate and weather affect those things! They research, write, and film themselves reporting on this information in the format of a news or weather broadcast to share with their peers. Rubric included.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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CCSS:
Earth, Sun & Moon Informative Writing Task w/ Lesson Plan
Students analyze 4 documents and then write a 5 paragraph essay responding to the prompt: How do the Earth, Moon and Sun interact?Lesson plan provided along with differentiated outlines for essay planning.
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Grades:
8th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Arctic Virtual Trip Tundra Biome - Virtual Field Trip and Visit - Click and Go!
Let's take a virtual field trip and learn about the Arctic Tundra! You do NOT NEED YOUTUBE or GOOGLE EARTH or COMPUTER SPACE! You do need an internet connection. This virtual field trip is a unique, engaging and fun way to explore various aspects of the Arctic Tundra. This resource includes high-quality video, images, audio, diagrams, exercises, research activities, and even has self-correcting assessment activities so that your students can check their understanding while they explore the Arcti
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
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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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
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Alpine Virtual Trip Tundra Biome - Virtual Field Trip and Visit - Click and Go!
Let's take a virtual field trip and learn about the Alpine Tundra! You do NOT NEED YOUTUBE or GOOGLE EARTH or COMPUTER SPACE! You do need an internet connection. This virtual field trip is a unique, engaging and fun way to explore various aspects of the Alpine Tundra. This resource includes high-quality licensed video, images, audio, diagrams, exercises, research activities, and even has multiple self-correcting assessment points so that your students can check their understanding while they ex
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
Extinct Animal Informational Writing and Group Presentation *ੈ✩‧₊ Middle School
Extinct Animal Informational Writing and Group Presentation is perfect for middle school students. With this lesson, middle school students will research an extinct animal, take notes, and present to the class for a grade. Middle School Writing informational Extinct Animal essay and Group PowerPoint project will be an exciting full class assignment with this resource that breaks the process down into manageable steps! ✧ ˚ · .One Week Teaching Duration✧ ˚ · . Easy-to-follow writing templates gu
Grades:
7th - 9th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-5
, MS-LS4-4
Also included in: Emergency Middle School Social Studies Sub Plans Bundle Google + PDF
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