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Environment Common Core CCRA.SL.1 resources
End of Year Science Activity or Summer Project on Biodiversity MS-LS2-5
This fun and engaging NGSS middle school activity and lesson challenges students to be park rangers and develop and present solutions to various real problems facing Yellowstone's ecosystem while teaching them the importance of maintaining its BIODIVERSITY! This low prep activity has student worksheets that take about five days to complete and addresses the Next Generation Science Standard's Performance Expectation MS-LS2-5. Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ec
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: NGSS Middle School Science Activities and Lessons Growing MEGA Bundle
Chernobyl Miniseries Episodes 1 through 5
Based upon the critically-acclaimed Chernobyl miniseries from HBO, this video guide accompanies all 5 episodes of the 5 part drama. The film is a painstakingly accurate account of the worst nuclear accident in human history. This can be used in a physics class for topics of nuclear chemistry, world history class for historical discussions of the accident and the Soviet Union during the cold war, environmental science class for the effects of the accident on the environment, or a biology class
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The True Cost Documentary Movie Guide | Questions | Google Formats (PG13 - 2015)
The True Cost Documentary Movie Guide | Questions | Google Formats (PG13 - 2015) challenges your students to put themselves in the shoes of garment workers in India and Bangladesh and connect their experiences to the fast fashion industry. Explore the idea of advertisement and consumptionism. Analyze the argument that sweatshops might help poorer countries. Finally, explore what we can do as individuals to help reform the clothing industry.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questi
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7th - 12th
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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
Reader's Theater Script: Natural Resources, Conservation, Waste Management
Reading and Science Integration: USE AND CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES “TRASH ME NOT”Scripts with Content for Intermediate Readers. FULL PACKThis Readers’ Theater is a great resource to use in your classroom in many ways: literature circles, small groups, centers, or teacher table.TRASH ME NOT will be divided into 5 scenes. Each scene will have a reading response activity!For example:Scene1:First: Read and Re Read (Fluency)Next: Making Predictions, Answering & Asking Questions (Comprehen
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3rd - 5th
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Podcast on Social Responsibility & Activism - STEAM Research Project + Checklist
A great introduction to podcasting (podcast creation), for both upper elementary and middle school students! This resource helps students (and their partners) create a podcast project, guiding them step-by-step through their research, creation, and reflection processes.What's included in this purchase:4-page teacher guide NEW! - digital & printable9-page Google Slides™ student document - digital & fillable1 printable version of the student document - printable pdfExtra evaluation rubrics
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4th - 9th
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Ecology Honeybee Crisis Cross Curricular Socratic Seminar Project Based Learning
Project-based learning is “a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge” from BIE . The Vanishing of the Bees project allows students to assume the role of various stakeholders in the bee industry and research ways to solve the problem. After reading an extensive article and viewing The Vanishing of the Bees documentary, students will join to
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Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, HS-ESS3-4
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TED ED [climate disaster] 10 worksheets Bundle (2nd version)
Introducing "TED ED Climate Disaster Worksheet Collection," a comprehensive educational resource designed to enhance students' understanding of climate change and its impacts. This collection features engaging worksheets based on 10 TED ED videos, each focused on different aspects of climate disaster and solutions.### Key Features and Benefits:- **83 Pages of Content**: Dive into a wealth of knowledge with detailed worksheets that cover various climate-related topics.- **Engaging Activities**: E
Grades:
6th - 12th
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet Movie Guide | Worksheet (PG - 2020)
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet Movie Guide | Worksheet (PG - 2020) challenges students to digest the plethora of information in this new Netflix documentary. Identify what allowed humans to improve their lives so much faster than other animals. Explore why fast and drastic changes in our collective consciousness are now possible. Discuss the environmental changes that have happened in Borneo, Palau and Costa Rica. Ask students to imagine what the Earth will be like when they are David
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
Fall Garden Lesson Plans and Activities - Third and Fourth Grade - Ten Weeks
Kids will love these FALL Garden-based Science, Nature, and Nutrition Lessons written for Third and Fourth Grade children (activities are also appropriate to use with older kids as well). The Third and Fourth Grade Fall Lessons explore planting and harvesting what is seasonally appropriate, and children explore the history of growing food worldwide. Life Science is also a key theme in examining how all components work together to create a healthy garden ecosystem. Resource Highlights:10 scaffol
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-ESS2-2
, 3-LS4-2
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Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food (2023) Documentary Movie Quiz
This simple, yet cost effective, multiple choice quiz is meant to supplement the viewing of the documentary Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food (TV14 - 2023) in the classroom. The 30 questions are in chronological order and evenly spaced throughout the movie. Although multiple choice questions do not always allow for in-depth thinking and analysis, teachers can optionally use the included 15 debriefing discussion prompts to engage students in discussion and critical thinking after completi
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8th - 12th
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CCSS:
If The World Were A Village Of 100 People. Global Issues. PPTx. Quiz.
Students watch a classic video or view the pptx highlighting statistics about the world we live in. (Not the David Smith 25min DVD which is copyrighted). 1. Students discuss in groups and fill in, guessing what the statistics are for the world. Explain the concept of "If the world were a village of 100 people". 2. Students fill in pie charts with their own categories and guesses. Share thoughts. 3. Students watch the video. Click play. They record the correct answers and check their guesses. If
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Spring Garden Lesson Plans and Activities - First and Second Grade - Ten Weeks
Kids will love these Garden-based Science, Nature, and Nutrition Lessons are written for First and Second Grade students (and can also be used with older children). The First and Second Grade Spring Lessons are packed with grade-appropriate life science. Lessons begin focusing on the relationships between animals and plants in the garden. Activities then gear to introduce children to various seasonally appropriate plants that reinforce the idea of biodiversity and interdependence. Resource Highl
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
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NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
, 1-LS3-1
, 1-ESS1-2
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High School Environmental Ethics Debate: Science & Language Arts Resource
INTRODUCTIONIgnite your high school students' passion for environmental ethics with our "High School Environmental Ethics Debate: Science & Language Arts Activity." This dynamic learning resource seamlessly combines Science Education, Language Arts Curriculum, and Social Studies Lessons, empowering students with critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. Explore different perspectives on environmental issues and foster in-depth understanding through small group discussions a
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-4
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
Creative Curriculum Tree Study Daily Questions
Tree-Tastic Daily Inquiry Pack for Young Explorers! Embark on an awe-inspiring journey into the heart of nature with our "Tree-Tastic Daily Inquiry Pack" designed exclusively for elementary and preschool educators! This meticulously crafted resource on TeachersPayTeachers is your ultimate companion in fostering curiosity and learning about the enchanting world of trees.What's Inside: Daily Prompts: Engage your students with thought-provoking, age-appropriate questions that stimulate their curi
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Earth Day Activity Debate | ELA | APES | High School Active Class Discussion
Encourage students to reflect on environmental issues with this fun Earth Day discussion activity, designed for high school English and environmental science classes. This unique resource fosters a lively and interactive class atmosphere, inviting students to explore and articulate their viewpoints on 20 reflective, relevant, and thought-provoking topics relating to the environment and climate crisis. Perfect for encouraging open dialogue and building on classroom rapport, this activity is a gre
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9th - 12th
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Silent Spring by Rachel Carson: Practice with Rhetorical Analysis/Synthesis
Rachel Carson's legacy includes the groundbreaking Silent Spring, the definitive account of human harm to the natural world. This lesson set encourages students to write a rhetorical analysis and a synthesis essay. Students will read, listen to, and view supporting video and audio clips while learning the strategies to establish their argument on the theme of modern feminism. Students will show mastery of the standards at the end of the lesson through a SOAPSTONE Analysis, short paragraph asses
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9th - 12th
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Ocean Exploration: Interactive Flashcards & Worksheets for 3rd & 4th graders
Dive into the depths of the ocean with this engaging and educational resource for 3rd and 4th-grade students. Designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love for marine life, this comprehensive package includes interactive flashcards, worksheets, and mindmaps that cater to various learning styles.Explore the wonders of the ocean through vivid illustrations and captivating activities that cover a wide range of topics, from marine creatures to ocean conservation. Students will embark on a journey o
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-ESS3-1
, 4-LS1-2
, 3-LS1-1
, 4-ESS3-2
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Extreme Environments Earth Science Mini Unit: Middle School Science & ELA
This bundle is a ready-to-go mini unit all about extreme environments for middle school or intermediate students in grades 5-8! Over 3-4 weeks, your students will learn what an extreme environment is, the types of technology humans need to use to explore different ones (with a special emphasis on the challenging environment of space), they will think if we should explore them at all, and they will design their own invention to help explore a specific extreme environment such as the desert, deep
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5th - 8th
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Earth Day Activity for Conversation Skills | Origami Eco Friendly Kids Craft
This Earth Day, spark conversations about environmental issues and how we can help protect planet Earth with this origami cootie catcher. This DIY conversation activity is perfect for your classroom or family use! Just print, fold, and play with a friend!What's inside:- printable pdf Earth Day cootie catcher/ fortune teller/ origami activity- editable file on Google Slides- blank file for students to hand-write their own words- video instructions showing how to fold and play- four holiday-relate
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Not Grade Specific
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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
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NGSS:
K-PS3-1
, K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS2-1
, K-ESS2-2
, K-LS1-1
Podcast on Social Responsibility & Activism - STEAM Research Project
This resource is a great introduction to podcasting (podcast creation), for both upper elementary and middle school students! This resource helps students (and their partners) create a podcast project, guiding them step-by-step through their research, creation, and reflection processes. Have you ever thought about integrating STEAM projects into your classroom? Whether you teach language arts, science & technology, or the visual arts, STEAM allows you to bring together all the elements of ST
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet (2021) Documentary Movie Quiz
This simple, yet cost effective, multiple choice quiz is meant to supplement the viewing of the documentary Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet (2021) in the classroom. The 20 questions are in chronological order and evenly spaced throughout the movie. Although multiple choice questions do not always allow for in-depth thinking and analysis, teachers can optionally use the included 15 debriefing discussion prompts to engage students in discussion and critical thinking after completing
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
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