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Environment Common Core CCRA.SL.3 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
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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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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Grades:
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
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
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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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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5th - 9th
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Endangered Species Debate - Evolution - Grade 9-11 MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this biology / environmental science discussion activity on endangered species, recommended for grade 9-11 students learning about evolution! 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 benefits and costs associated with protecting endangered species. In the process, they will discuss natural selection, mass exti
Grades:
9th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-LS4-6
, HS-LS4-5
Global Initiatives Debate - Environmental Chemistry - Grade 9-11 MYP Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this chemistry / environmental science discussion activity on global environmental initiatives, recommended for grade 9-11 students learning about environmental chemistry! 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 benefits and limitations of global environmental initiatives such as the Paris Agreement. In the p
Grades:
9th - 11th
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-4
Renewable Energy Discussion - Electricity - Grade 8-10 MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this physics / environmental science discussion activity on renewable power sources, recommended for grade 8-10 students learning about electricity! 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 renewable and non-renewable resources, energy, and generating electricity. With strong environmental s
Grades:
8th - 10th
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-4
Wildfires & Climate Change - Global Warming - Listen, Short Ans., Conversation
This no-prep conversation starts with students listening to a Podcast about a worsening cycle of wildfires. It explains how human policy and behaviour have made the problem much worse. Students want to know why this tragic loss of life and vast destruction seems to be worsening every year. This conversation is timely, important, and solution-oriented. We need to make better decisions. Consider using this product for a more mature Earth DayThere is a transcript for this episode. This document
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Conversation Starters Package on Bad Habits- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on bad habits.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of bad habitsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and tra
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
TED Talk Guided Notes Student Handout- Wildfires and the Environment
This TED talk worksheet is an activity that is a perfect addition to your NGSS science lesson on combustion or the environment- it is designed to be used with the TED Talk where Paul Hessburg discusses megafires and how human impact has contributed to their intensity in recent times. Students can use this resource to answer questions and learn more about megafires, human impact, Native American's connection to fire, and how Fire Management has changed in the last 100 years. TED Talks are an exc
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-1
Independent Supplemental Movie Guide made for The Lorax (PG - 2012)
This Independent Supplemental Movie Guide made for The Lorax (PG - 2012) challenges to engage with the concepts and themes in this classic film. Analyze song lyrics, compare environmental issues in the film with those in the real world, and compare and contrast complex characters. Discuss the importance of trees, products made from trees and how to discourage people from cutting them down. Discuss ways students can have a 'rebirth' in their own school, neighborhood, or community.This product inc
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3rd - 6th
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Electric Cars Debate - Electromagnetism - Grade 7-9 MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this physics / environmental science discussion activity on electric vehicles, recommended for grade 7-9 students learning about electromagnetism! 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 costs and benefits of electric vehicles. In the process, they will discuss fossil fuels, battery efficiency, and how electr
Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 7-9 MYP Middle School Science
Conversation Starters Package on Sitcoms- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on Netflix.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of NetflixActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitio
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Conversation Starters Package on Sitcoms- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on sitcoms.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of sitcomsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitio
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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
E Waste Discussion - Atoms and Elements - Grade 6-8 MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this chemistry / environmental science discussion activity on electronic waste recycling, recommended for grade 6-8 students learning about atoms and elements! 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 the properties of metals and the periodic table. With strong social studies and/or environm
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-3
Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 6-8 MYP Middle School Science
Eating Meat Debate - Ecology - Grade 5-7 MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this biology / environmental science discussion activity on eating meat, recommended for grade 5-7 students learning about ecology! 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 whether a plant-based or meat-based diet is better for humans and the environment. In the process, they will explore ancestral diets, animal w
Grades:
5th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-1
, MS-ESS3-4
Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 5-7 MYP Middle School Science
Conversation Starters Package on Global Warming- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on global warming.What's included:A list of 14 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of global warmingActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Animal Classification Picture Sort
This fun and colorful picture sort is ideal for teaching students about animal classifications and groups! This can be used in a center, for small groups, whole class, or independently! Students are asked to sort animal picture cards into the following categories: mammals, birds, fish, insects, and reptiles/amphibians. Can be modified for younger grades (sorting, matching, grouping) and be used in upper grades (classifications, animal groupings, similar characteristics). Freebies & Discounts
Bicycles Change You. Ted Talk. Video. Listening. Health. Environment. ELA
A brilliant TEDx Talk about a man (Anthony Desnick) whose life was changed dramatically just by cycling every day. Students listen and identify what the numbers represent (shown in the video). After, discuss with questions. Includes:1. PPTx version. Deliver the lesson with the quality presentation including questions and answers. Click the pptx icon to download separately. 2. Access the video by clicking the play button. 3. Number worksheet. Record your answers. Answer key. 4. Benefits of Cyc
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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