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Environment Common Core RI.7.2 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
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, 5-LS2-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
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.
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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
Earth Day Science Reading Comprehension | Plastic And Pollution Activities
Expand student's knowledge of environmental issues by learning about natural and synthetic plastics. Print and digital resource with Google Slide file. Easy Prep planning for Earth Day and makes quick sub plans. Students expand their comprehension and vocabulary skills with concept maps, summary strategies, and a crossword. This Reading in the Content Area Lesson Includes:Google Slide Pages with editable text boxes for the student's answers.Google Slide Pages without text boxes for printing.Goog
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS3-4
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-PS1-2
, 4-ESS3-1
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 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
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
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
Grades:
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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Grades:
6th - 12th
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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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Grades:
6th - 12th
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Invasive Species Research Project
Students had a hard time understanding how destructive an invasive species can be. This year I am adding a short research poster or google slides project. No need for students to search the internet and waste time. I have done the research and provided links to websites, fact sheets and no ads youtube videos. There is a student instruction sheet, rubric for grading and a google slide presentation to share with students so they can choose their animal. There is also a link to my livebinders for o
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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Grades:
7th - 11th
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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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Grades:
7th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: People and the Planet | UNIT 4 | myPerspectives | PPT | Grade 7
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
Parts of a Bee and the Impact of Bees on the Human Food System
Introducing a buzz-worthy spring activity that will have your students engaged and buzzing with excitement about the important role bees play in our food system! Our "Bee-utiful Pollinators" resource is a NO PREP, multi-faceted educational tool that will captivate your students' interest while teaching them about the vital role of bees in our ecosystem.This resource features a short reading passage that highlights the environmental impacts of bees on humans. Through close reading, students will
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Grades:
Not Grade Specific
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS1-4
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
Rachel Carson's Silent Spring & The Environmental Movement
What´s it about?This activity is about exploring the work of Rachel Carson, a pioneering environmentalist and writer who wrote the influential book "Silent Spring." The activity involves reading and analyzing excerpts from the book, and answering questions to gain a deeper understanding of Carson's views on environmental issues and the impacts of human actions on the natural world. The goal of the activity is to foster critical thinking and engagement with environmental issues, and to inspire st
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Grades:
7th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
John Muir Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Middle School Boom Cards
Engage your middle school students and sharpen their nonfiction reading comprehension skills with this digital interactive activity hosted on Boom Learning™. This 16 card deck about John Muir is perfect for Earth Day! This is a No Prep! activity. It is ready to use right away! John Muir is famous for his love of nature and his passion for conservation. His fascinating life will keep your students interested. Each card has a paragraph about Muir's life with a comprehension question below. S
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Deserts Differentiated Activities
This desert resource includes 3 levels of an activity about this ecosystem. I have found that integrating whenever and wherever possible is a great way to make sure that I am addressing all of the Common Core Standards and giving my students enough practice to reach mastery in each skill. With outdated textbooks and lack of resources, I created close reading passages and differentiated reading passages based on important Social Studies and Science concepts. From that, I’ve also realized that som
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
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A Teacher's Guide to Superpod: Saving the Endangered Orcas of the Pacific NW
Discussion questions and fun activities to accompany and expand the learning from the middle-grade nonfiction book Superpod: Saving the Endangered Orcas of the Pacific Northwest (Chicago Review Press, April 2023).
Grades:
4th - 7th
NGSS:
3-LS2-1
, 5-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, 3-LS3-2
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