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Environment Common Core CCRA.R.7 resources
National Parks Virtual Field Trip & Web Scavenger Hunt Conservation End of Year
Looking for an activity about National Parks? Let your students take a Virtual Field Trip using technology! It's a great way to expose your students to the natural beauty and wonder of the United States National Parks. Your students will "travel" and explore Yellowstone, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon and other amazing National Parks. They'll learn about the importance of the National Park Service, take virtual tours and hikes, "meet" the park rangers, and learn about important conservation efforts
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
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Human Impacts In Earth's Biomes - Science Text (NGSS MS-LS2.A)
This text set reviews Earth's biomes (both biotic and abiotic factors within the biomes), incorporates data analysis, and extends student learning by addressing human impacts in these areas. Links to additional resources are included. This is now a TpT digital activity. NGSS Aligned:Disciplinary Core Idea: LS2.A.1 Organisms, and populations of organisms, are dependent on their environmental interactions both with other living things and with nonliving factors.Science and Engineering Practices:Ob
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6th - 8th
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STEM Novel Activity: The One and Only Ivan
This project combines all four aspects of STEM.S: Animal HabitatsT: Zoo ResearchE: Planning a ZooM: Area and Perimeter Calculations for ZooDirections This project combines all 4 parts of STEM. It is separated into 2 lessons. Lesson 1 combines science and technology. Lesson 2 combines engineering and math. I like to do both lessons over the course of a day. I use Lesson 1 during my language arts block and then Lesson 2 during math. SuppliesLesson 1: letter to class (can be copied off or
Biomes -- 5E Unit Plan (NGSS MS-LS2-1)
This complete 5E instructional sequence introduces Earth’s biomes and uses these as a vehicle through which to teach biotic and abiotic factors and address the Next Generation Science Standard MS-LS2-1. It is the first unit in my NGSS-aligned Middle School Life Science Curriculum (coming soon), but it can easily be incorporated into any curriculum. Activities expect students to read, discuss, use technology, analyze data, and conduct research. Five days of complete lesson plans are included in
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-1
Biotic and Abiotic Factors -- 5E Activity Bundle (NGSS MS-LS2-4)
This 5E activity pack explores ecology concepts like biological and physical components of ecosystems (aka biotic and abiotic factors), ecological relationships, and changes in ecosystems. Activities touch on NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, and MS-LS2-4. It includes a completely aligned writing assessment for MS-LS2-4 based on the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning format.Students are engaged with fascinating real-world examples and given opportunities to write, discuss, and interact with classmates and techno
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Ecosystems & Biomes Project Based Learning + Text - Biome In A Box NGSS LS.2A
Wrap up learning about biomes and ecosystems with this engaging project-based learning assessment that incorporates environmental interactions, biotic and abiotic factors, resource availability, and interactions in ecosystems. Students are tasked with creating a model for the Ecosystems Around The World exhibit at a local museum. In this project, students:read and interpret textscarry out researchdemonstrate their understanding of biotic and abiotic factors, resource availability, and interactio
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Earth Day PowerPoint - Reduce Reuse Recycle
Earth Day PowerPoint explains Reduce Reuse Recycle and provides examples of how to do each. Great Earth Day Activity that students will love. Celebrate this important day with these spring activities! Slides have information on Earth Day history, Earth Day flag, Earth Day anthem, Sustainability. Includes actionable activities for students to use and many different ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Teaches the value of conservation and ecology. Includes a printable sheet to hand out for student
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Earth Day Activities Bundle
Energy Sources Environmental Science Sustainability Research Project
This research project involves proposing the best and worst energy source that can be chosen for a new power plant in an imaginary city. Students are given information on the city, such as geographical and climate data. This project suggests students choose from the following energy sources: biomass (municipal solid waste), biomass (wood residue/waste), coal, geothermal, hydroelectric, natural gas, nuclear, oil, solar, or wind. Here is the introduction to the scenario - "The imaginary city of In
Grades:
9th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, HS-ESS3-2
Types of Severe Weather Lesson: Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Thunderstorms & Blizzards
Elevate your teaching of severe weather dynamics with this Severe Weather Lesson Plan with lesson and Worksheet. Including types of severe weather such as thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes and blizzards, this resource offers an immersive exploration of severe weather science, adaptable to various learning preferences and settings. Equip your students with the knowledge to decipher and navigate the complexities of extreme weather events, fostering curiosity and a lifelong understanding of our
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Grades:
5th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
Guided-Shared Reading Interactive Read Aloud and Craft for Kids: The Bad Seed
This is the FREE video portion of the guide to a shared-reading read aloud of “The Bad Seed” from the MaiStoryBook Library Collection.
Includes FREE additional reading resources available for “The Bad Seed” including:
- a Giant Sunflower Handprint craft inspired by the story
- book review + synopsis
- vocabulary list
- main themes list
What is shared reading:
An interactive reading experience that occurs when children join in or share the reading of a book or other text while guided and suppo
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
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Weather Activities 3rd Grade Weather Seasons Weather Tools & Water Cycle
These hands-on weather and seasons science flipbook activities for 2nd and 3rd grade make a great addition to your weather units! Second and third grade students will learn about types of weather, seasons, weather, tools, and the water cycle using these NGSS Science Weather and Seasons Flip Books!Students will use the interactive flip books to learn all about Weather, Seasons, the Water Cycle, and demonstrate their understanding of weather. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 3-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS1-1
, 2-ESS2-3
, 3-LS4-4
Also included in: Weather and Climate 3rd Grade NGSS 2nd Grade Weather and Seasons Unit
Minnesota Excavations: The Environment and Mining Game for Environmental Science
Mining is the process of extracting minerals or rock such as coal, copper or gold from the earth. These raw materials are mined to be used for specific purposes, such as manufacturing them into products such as electronics, buildings and even power plants. While mining is extremely important in our society, it also can release toxins and pollution into the environment and cause detrimental issues within plant and animal populations that live in the area. Voyageurs National Park is located in nor
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
NGSS:
HS-LS2-5
, HS-ESS1-3
, HS-LS2-4
, HS-ESS1-1
, HS-LS2-2
Mapping Thanksgiving Harvest (Interactive Map Analysis)
Looking for an assignment to give your students over Thanksgiving break or leading up to the holiday?Your students are sure to be THANKFUL for this fun and interactive Thanksgiving lesson.In this activity, students will investigate an interactive map showing where the main foods served during Thanksgiving are grown in the United States. They will answer questions that require them to read and interpret the data on the map, analyze statistics, and investigate what the harvest looks like close to
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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Wildfires on Google Slides with Digital and Printable Review
This Wildfires presentation on Google Slides is full of information on forest fires and brush fires. Students read all about what wildfires, what causes fires, how wildfires damage the environment, the effects of climate change, how fires are suppressed, fire prevention, safeguarding against fires, personal preparation, health effects, and ecology. Please see full preview. Note: animations do not show in preview.Includes a 2-page printable review sheet. Students can also fill it in digitally by
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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AP Environmental Science (APES) Unit 1 The Living World: Ecosystems Slides
In AP Environmental Science Unit 1, we focus on ecosystems and how animals interact within it. Topics in this unit include: levels of organization, symbiosis (parasitism, mutualism and commensalism), predation, competition, terrestrial and aquatic biomes, biogeochemical cycles (water, nitrogen, carbon, phosphorus, etc.), primary productivity (NPP and GPP), roles in ecosystems, trophic levels, food chains, positive and negative feedback loops, the 10% rule and so much more!With these slides, you'
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-5
, HS-ESS1-3
, HS-LS2-4
, HS-ESS1-1
, HS-LS2-2
Pollinators Mini Study: pollination printables, flash cards, and handouts
This printable pollinators set has everything you need for a fun pollination lesson! It features my pollinator artwork on flash cards, informational posters, a coloring page, and a pollination bingo activity.Note: this is a subset of materials from my complete Pollination Unit.Included MaterialsPollinator three-part cards (whole card, picture-only card, and name-only card)2 pollinator teaching postersSteps of pollination posterPollination bingoPollination coloring page Please note→ You are purch
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-3
Global Citizenship Bundle
5 x highly-rated, fully resourced lesson packs for covering the topic of Global Citizenship. 1. Environment and Environmental Issues2. Sustainability3. Ethical Finance4. Unicef: Human Rights5. Human Rights: Sending AidEach includes: a one hour PowerPoint, worksheets, clips, is differentiated fully for three levels of challenge. Everything is planned according to the latest Citizenship Teachers Association guidelines (2017/18) and is fully editable.Many more Civics, Social Studies, Philosophy, EL
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Unit of Study: Animal Nation | Animal Research Project
Students will study study different animals to learn about their basic needs and ecosystems in which they live. They will choose an animal to observe, describe and research, determining its basic needs and how they are met and will create an animal report in which they will predict the animals’ future if their needs are not met and present predictions to the class.***This unit is also available in my VIP PASS (SEPTEMBER 2023), a monthly subscription for new curriculum resources (or save 15% on a
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Science & Nature Curriculum Bundle: all my units & mini-studies in one bundle!
Simply EVERY unit in my shop, in one discounted bundle!→ This collection includes environmental science-inspired complete units and study materials.→ It is perfect for homeschooling, nature camps, STEM camps, and earth/environmental science classrooms.→ All the materials feature my artwork and are based on my experience as an environmental scientist.*** What age/grade can use these materials?*** These materials were designed with universal design and mixed-age group classroom in mind! All units
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Grades:
Homeschool
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 4-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-LS4-3
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Pollinators Lesson Plan
Pollinator Adventure: A Kindergarten Journey! Embark on an exciting, hands-on exploration of the world of pollinators! Your students will:- Be captivated by engaging videos and vibrant pictures- Craft their pollinator puppets, unleashing creativity- Role-play as pollinators, discovering the magic of pollination- Venture on a nature walk, identifying natural pollinators in actionThis unforgettable learning experience will inspire your young minds to become lifelong advocates for these tiny h
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS3-3
Frog Activity Packet; Worksheets, Coloring Pages and Letter
The Santa Barbara Zoo brings you the Frog Activity Packet!Learn about the adaptations, habitats and conservation of various frog species of the world! Frogs need our help, so come learn about these amphibious friends and what you can do to help them.These fun worksheets touch on the different types of frogs, their adaptations and diets, and their struggles in the wild.There is a little something for all ages to help learn about frogs while incorporating art and science.Check out our other animal
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS4-3
, 3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
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Gorilla / Primate Activity Packet; Worksheets, Coloring and Letter
The Santa Barbara Zoo brings you the Western Lowland Gorilla Activity Packet!This amazing ape species if critically endangered! Learn about gorillas and other primates and their conservation through the coloring pages, worksheets and a letter from a Gorilla here at the Zoo!These fun worksheets touch on the different types of primates (apes, monkeys and prosimians), their struggles in the wild (mining and deforestation) and gorilla adaptations.There is a little something for all ages to help lear
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 4-LS1-2
...
The Environment and the Bible Notes and Slides for Science or Bible Class
We hear a lot today about environmental issues like Global Warming and Climate Change, Air and Water Pollution, Deforestation, Overpopulation and Food/Product Waste and Recycling. As Christians, how should we respond to these issues? Genesis 1 explains the reason why God created mankind: to rule over, fill and subdue the Earth. God places Adam in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. We are called to rule over the Earth with caring and understanding.However, there should be a balanc
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-5
, HS-ESS1-3
, HS-LS2-4
, HS-ESS1-1
, HS-LS2-2
Spring Garden Lesson Plans and Activities - Pre K and Kindergarten - Ten Weeks
Kids will love these Garden-based Science, Nature, and Nutrition Lessons written for Pre-K and Kindergarten students (they can also be used with older children).The Pre-K and Kindergarten Spring Lessons begin with instruction on pollination and animal preservation. Lessons then shift toward teaching children how to make healthy eating choices by “Eating from the Rainbow.” This season is jammed packed with information about smart nutrition!Resource Highlights:10 scaffolded easy to teach lessons t
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Grades:
PreK - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
K-PS3-1
, K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS2-1
, K-ESS2-2
, K-LS1-1
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