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Environment Common Core RI.7.1 resources
Yellowstone Wolves - 3 Part Informational Text
During the 1930's, people viewed wolves as dangerous and destructive animals and sought to remove them from Yellowstone National Park. This three-part informational text takes students on a journey from the wolves removal in the 1930s to their amazing return in the 1990s and the subsequent transformation of Yellowstone's present-day ecosystem. The ecological changes after their removal were widespread and evident. An excellent lesson about the power of nature's interconnections and the casca
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, 5-LS2-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Tsunami Activity Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Teach students about the natural disaster, tsunami, using this science text and digital activity. Students will learn the word origin of a tsunami, how this natural disaster forms, where it occurs, and safety and preventative measures. This activity will give students a thorough understanding of a tsunami, Like this activity? Check out the tsunami unit and save 20% by clicking here! Students will learn:Word origin of tsunamiWhat a tsunami isHow it formsWhere it is likely to occurSafety and preve
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5th - 7th
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European Geography Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities
This product is created to teach about the geography of 9 countries and 12 major physical features in Europe. It covers European geography social studies standards. Looking for a Google Drive version? --> *European Geography: Google Drive VersionAlso check out my Social Studies Word Wall to help your students learn difficult content specific vocabulary.This product contains 2 original informational passages with an activity each, 1 PowerPoint, and 1 interactive notebook activity to teach your
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Grades:
5th - 8th
OCEAN LIFE 360° VR DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM/BREAKOUT STEM
Unleash your students' curiosity and let them dive into the enchanting world of Ocean Life through our 360° Virtual Reality STEM breakout. With 11 mesmerizing virtual reality environments, your students will have the chance to explore the secrets of starfish, seahorses, fish, manta rays, jellyfish, bivalve mollusks, coral, crustaceans, and ocean plants. Engage and inspire all learners with 20 exhilarating digital activities that will make learning an unforgettable adventure.⭐⭐ Don't miss out on
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Grades:
4th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Escape Room, Breakout - All Digital Bundle 360 Virtual Reality!
European Environmental Issues Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities
This product is created to teach about the environmental issues in Europe. It covers European geography social studies standards.
Looking for a Google Drive version? --> *European Geography: Google Drive Version
Also check out my Social Studies Word Wall to help your students learn difficult content specific vocabulary.
This product contains 3 original informational passages, 8 activity pages, and 10 interactive notebook activities to teach your students about environmental issues in E
Grades:
5th - 8th
American Bison Informational Text Reading Unit Summer Reading Passages
Are you looking for summer reading passages with comprehension questions? Would you like your students to learn about American bison? This informational text unit will have your students reading about bison and the adaptations that help them to survive. They will learn about how bison were once almost hunted to extinction but have now made a substantial recovery due to conservation efforts. Student pages in printable PDF and Google Slides.Bison Reading Unit Includes:PhenomenaSuggested ScheduleTh
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Animal Adaptations Science Summer Reading Passages Ecosystem and Nature
Shark Tracking
What kid doesn't love sharks?!? In this 1 hour (modifiable) activity students will learn the basics behind shark tracking and tagging. They will then track a shark on their own using Ocearch's digital tracking website. After selecting a shark students will complete the "My Shark Summer Road Trip" activity which allows them to display their shark's journey and create a "Twitter" account for their shark! Who doesn't love sharing their travels on social media for the world to see! This activity con
Grades:
1st - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-5
, 2-LS4-1
, MS-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-4
"The Lorax" meets Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring": Allegory, Allusion, Theme
Engage Your Students in Environmental Exploration! Are you searching for an exciting and comprehensive activity that sparks environmental awareness in your classroom? Look no further! Our resource, "Exploring Nature's Voices: The Lorax vs. Silent Spring," is tailor-made for educators eager to immerse their students in a thought-provoking comparison of Dr. Seuss's "The Lorax" and Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring."Key Features:Summaries of Both Texts:Dive into concise yet informative summaries of "
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6th - 9th
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The Global Waterscape: Understanding the world's water resources Complete Lesson
Enhance your students' understanding of the world's water resources with this comprehensive lesson plan. This package includes - A thought-provoking article titled "The Global Waterscape: Understanding the World's Water Resources" that delves into the complexities of water management across the globe. - Accompanying the article is a worksheet featuring vocabulary, multiple-choice, and extended-response questions, all designed to deepen students' comprehension and critical thinking skills.- An an
Grades:
6th - 8th
Climate Change Animal Migration Nonfiction, Vocab, Analysis for Science or ELA
Students are often naturally interested in climate change and animals, so this resource brings the two together!This can successfully be used in an ELA or science classroom. All materials are competely editable in Google Slides form, and you can mix and match which activities best suit your students. This is easily a multi-day resource depending on the length of your classes and includes an early-finisher/extension project.This resource provides the following learning opportunities:Two different
Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-6
Climate Change Reading Comprehension for 5th Grade and Higher
Empower your students to understand climate change and how it impacts our world. -Through these engaging Reading Comprehension passages, quizzes and worksheets, students will explore a variety of climate change topics, while actively building literacy and comprehension skills.Climate Change Reading Comprehension includes 7 reading passages, questions and answers, and 6 puzzle worksheets to support vocabulary development. The engaging content integrates well with the science curriculum while at t
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5th - 7th
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NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
Politics_New Rules for Drinking Water by the EPA_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. The US Environmental Protection Agency released rules requiring public water utilities to remove common "forever chemicals" from the water supply within five years. The mandate is the first nationwide regulation of substances found in dental floss, athletic clothing, food wrappers, and more.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organiz
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6th - 10th, Adult Education
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Science_International Court Ruling on Climate Change_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. Europe’s highest human rights court ruled that countries must better protect their people from the consequences of climate change. A court in Switzerland ruled that Switzerland “had failed to comply with its duties” related to protecting the quality of air. Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers.
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6th - 12th
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Earth Day Animals Affected by Climate Change Non-Fiction Reading Passages
This engaging resource contains five informational reading passages about animals affected by climate change. There is an engaging graphic organizer for students to fill out as they read. There is also a standards and suggestions sheet and a graph showing increasing global temperatures.The passages were written with middle-schoolers in mind, but the information is very interesting and complex and would be useful for other grades as well.Animals included:polar bearssea turtlesMonarch butterfliesc
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, MS-ESS3-5
Also included in: 5 Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Science - Spring Edition
Polar Bears: Animal Adaptation Science & Nonfiction Reading Passage & Worksheets
Learn about how Polar Bears Adapt to their Environment:Animal Adaptation Packet:Nonfiction/Information Reading Passage True & False QuestionsFill in the BlankShort Response QuestionsMultiple Choice QuestionsAnswer Key IncludedScience Resources:Solar System Mega PackPlanetsSun, Stars, & ConstellationsSedimentary RocksMetamorphic RocksIgneous RocksVolcanoes Passages & WorksheetsHurricanes Passage & WorksheetsEarthquakes Reading Passages & WorksheetsAvalanches Passage & Work
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-4
, 4-LS1-2
, 3-LS1-1
Science_Wildfire Devastation in Hawaii_Current Event News Article Reading_2023
A search of the wildfire devastation on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Thursday revealed a wasteland of obliterated neighborhoods and landmarks charred beyond recognition. Teen news articles and lesson plans covering contemporary issues. Great for current events journaling, reading comprehension practice, standardized test prep, enrichment courses, substitute teacher plans, home school lessons, or informally chatting with your teen at home. Follow Us @ NewsLessonPlans on Twitter, Facebook, Pint
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6th - 12th
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Earth Day Animals Affected by Climate Change Articles in Black and White
This printer-friendly, black-and-white resource contains five informational reading passages about animals affected by climate change. There is an engaging graphic organizer for students to fill out as they read. There is also a standards and suggestions sheet and a graph showing increasing global temperatures.The passages were written with middle-schoolers in mind, but the information is very interesting and complex and would be useful for other grades as well.Animals included:polar bearssea tu
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, MS-ESS3-5
Decomposition Mini Unit - PowerPoints, Worksheet, Lesson Plans for 8 days
Middle school decomposition mini unit includes 8 days of lesson plans, bellringers, activities, and assessments on decomposition including:How to create a compost pileHow organic matter decomposesHow decomposition is used in detective work to determine the time of deathhow the carbon cycle and nitrogen cycle are impacted by decompositionIncludes a lab activity, a creative and expository writing, scientific literacy, and graph analysis . Day 1 - Complete a T/F questionairre about compost to asses
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
Science_1,500 Square Mile Floating Iceberg_Interesting Reading Articles_Dec 2023
Current Events Reading Articles for Middle / High School in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. One of the world's largest icebergs is drifting from the Antarctic Circle toward the Southern Ocean. Although the presence of A23a could pose challenges for the millions of seals, penguins, and other seabirds that breed on the island, its overall effect will be minimal to sea levels as it melts. Reading passages cover contemporary issues. Great for current events journaling, reading comprehension practice,
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7th - 11th
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The Biggest Little Farm Documentary Questions
The Biggest Little Farm is a documentary described as "A couple are followed through their successes and failures as they work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles. Over the years, the desolate they purchase begins to thrive and its transformed."I used this documentary as an end of the unit movie to tie everything we've learned in the environmental unit together. This worksheet consists of obstacles the Chesters endured, traditional farming practices vs. the Chester
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Grades:
7th - 12th
from Silent Spring | PPT | myPerspectives | Grade 7
This is a ready-made PowerPoint animated lessons with answer key for from Silent Spring selection, unit 4, myPerspectives, grade 7. This PPT includes the following:- Homepage- Pre-reading activities- While-reading activities- Comprehension check- Close Read- Analyze the text- Analyze craft and structureImagery (video)Mood (video)- Post-reading activities- Concept Vocabulary and Word Study- ConventionsSubjunctive Mood (video)
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7th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: People and the Planet | UNIT 4 | myPerspectives | PPT | Grade 7
Coral Reefs Reading Passages and More!
This engaging resource contains four informational reading passages about coral along with follow-up questions. What is Coral?Why Are Corals Reefs Important Ecosystems?Human Impact on Coral ReefsCoral FarmingThe passages were written with middle-schoolers in mind, but the information is very interesting and complex and would be useful for other grades as well.There is also a Standards and Suggestions page, task cards with pictures of 18 different corals with a report writing organizer, 10 educat
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-ESS3-5
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Also included in: 5 Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Science - Spring Edition
World_United Nations Climate Report 2023_ Current Events News
March 20 marked the release of the final installment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). This was an eight-year long undertaking from the world’s most authoritative scientific body on climate change. Follow Us on Twitter @NewsLessonPlansMake learning rigorous & relevant with daily news reading practice. Use the weekly student news bundle as a daily classroom assignment, weekly homework assignment, Friday groupwork activity, or for optional
Grades:
6th - 12th
Water Usage and Conservation in Agriculture - Preserving Natural Resources
With this NO PREP resource, students will learn about the three types of water and dive deep into the usage and conservation of water in the agricultural industry. This resource is designed to print and go making it perfect for agriculture sub plans. It is the perfect resource for the farmers' busy season and rainiest months of the year, April, May, & June, but it can be incorporated any time of the year. Students will first match the types of water to their appropriate descriptions. Then th
Grades:
8th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
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