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Environment Common Core WHST.6-8.1a resources
Ecology Mystery - C-E-R Changes In Ecosystems, Invasive Species, Habitat Loss
What happens when something disrupts the ability of a system to meet the needs of the organisms within its bounds? In this activity, students will explore what that “something” might be when presented with the problem of a precipitous decline in the native tree frog population of Mayberry, Florida.In this activity, students will identify possible causes for the “silent nights” Mayberry is now experiencing as the tree frog population has plummeted. While there is no one right answer, students ca
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
The Water Scarcity Crisis Challenge | Investigate Solutions Activity | Google
The United Nations needs help combatting the world’s water crisis! This thought-provoking activity challenges students to examine innovative solutions to ease scarcity in the Middle East. They analyze various ideas, determine the pros & cons of each, and create their own unique solutions. Then, students write innovative proposals recommending the most promising proposal in a final report to the UN Council. A fill-in rubric is included for easy grading. Your purchase has print & interacti
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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Middle School Maths Science Project: Coral Reef Task Force
The 'Coral Reef Task Force' needs the help of your students! Learn science, maths, and humanities concepts in an integrated real-world project.This integrated task combines science, maths, and humanities concepts in an engaging real-world scenario. Students join the 'Coral Reef Task Force' as scientists working to make recommendations about improving the health of the reef ecosystem. The three stages of the project include discovering more about the reef ecosystem (Science), analyzing data about
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Grades:
7th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
...
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
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
Heroes of the Environment NGSS Google Classroom
Heroes of the Environment by Harriet Rohmer NO Prep Guide covering agricultural practices, the effects of pesticides and fertilizers, water and air pollution, benefits of vertical farming, mountain removal, depletion of wetlands, environmental cost of oil drilling. This resource includes: Agricultural practices traditional vs. industrial (mass production) The effect of pesticides and fertilizers on our food, drinking water, soil health, and air pollutionBenefits of “vertical farming”Water pollut
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6th - 8th
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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
Environmental Science Current Event Article Analysis Templates
These Print-and-Go! current event worksheet templates will be the perfect addition to any Environmental Science Classroom. Created specifically with Environmental Science courses in mind, students will use the templates to analyze informational text from real-world events. Perfect for:✔️ Grab-and-Go Emergency Lesson Plan✔️ Weekly Homework✔️ Extra Credit ✔️ Cross-Curricular Lesson✔️ Extension Activities✔️ Introduction to a New Unit✔️ Real World Connection to CurriculumIncluded in this download:✽6
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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
New Mexico National Park Webquest
New Mexico is an enigma for it's preserved indigenous sites, diverse landscapes, and range of ecosystems. New Mexico's National Parks help to showcase some of the state's most precious natural, cultural, and historic resources. This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Washington's natural beauty. Eas
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: National Parks Projects
Energy Conservation Debate - Energy - Grade 5-7 MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this physics / chemistry / environmental science discussion activity on energy conservation, recommended for grade 5-7 students learning about energy! 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 who is ultimately responsible for energy conservation - individuals, companies, or the government. In the process, they wil
Grades:
5th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 5-7 MYP Middle School Science
Nevada National Park Webquest
Nevada is home to some of our country's most mysterious and secluded National Parks, Recreation Areas, and Historic Sites.This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Nevada's natural beauty. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this resource was originally developed for using with 4th graders. This
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: National Parks Projects
Business_California Sues Oil Companies for Climate Change_Current Event_2023
Current events news lesson plans for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.The state of California on Friday filed one of the most significant cases against major oil companies for what it sees is their role in perpetuating climate change. Features:· 2 difficulty levels for differentiation· target vocabulary with visual aids· 5 - 6 reading comprehension questions· open-ended questions to facilitate classroom discussion· student-friendly and age appropriate language· av
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7th - 11th
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Washington National Park Webquest
Washington and the Pacific Northwest is home to some of our country's ecologically diverse and unique National Parks, Recreation Areas, and Historic Sites.This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Washington's natural beauty. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this resource was originally devel
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3rd - 8th
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CCSS:
Also included in: National Parks Projects
Ecology Bundle Digital for Virtual/ Distance/ Hybrid or In-Person Learning!
Save by purchasing this paper and digital science bundle! It’s a great way to teach Middle and High School students about Ecology! Can be used for virtual/ distance learning/ hybrid learning, as well as in-person! Digital! For use with Microsoft and Google platforms. Provides Worksheet formats and presentation decks to accommodate your classroom!*****************************************************************************This set includes the following 4 products. To learn more about the individ
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS2-5
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Green Jobs & Green Economy – Careers
Green Jobs + Green Economy + Climate Change – Green Careers Unit – Cre8tive Careers New UnitThis is a 8 lesson Careers / PSHE unit for secondary schools. These New lessons are mapped to both the new CDI framework and the skills builder framework. Every lesson comes with Homework opportunities and will help support your school in achieving Gatsby Benchmark 4Contents8 Lesson Packs (See below for Contents)1 x How has Covid Changed the World Assembly1 x Stem Careers Posters (Set of 8)1 x Great Thunb
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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INDEPENDENT Fracking Research Project / Debate Speech Prep / Earth Science
Download and START this project in only 2 minutes - NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE on fracking necessary. Set up AN INDEPENDENT WORK PROJECT, A Class Debate, A Research Project, Persuasive Speech Writing, or Group Presentations using this easy, ALL-THE-WORK-IS-DONE-FOR-YOU, comprehensive guide.Contains: - 2 pages filled with 20 questions to spark student's exploration of knowledge - 4 trusted, scientific website links to factual information- 4 pages of ANSWER KEY information for teachers grading (You don't
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
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The Lion King 2019 Movie Study Guide
This packet includes two versions of the same movie guide. The first guide consists of 75 short answer questions and the second guide consists of 65 multiple choice questions. The short answer is perfect for upper elementary, middle, and high schoolers because it challenges students to think for themselves and comprehend the concepts. The multiple choice questions are perfect for elementary school students still working on comprehension and inferring skills or for differentiation for any student
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Grades:
2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
, HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS2-6
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National Parks Projects
Distance learning isn't easy for anyone including teachers, students, parents and administrators. Finding innovative ways to facilitate synchronous and asynchronous learning takes time, effort, and intentionality. This bundle of resources provides low-prep, easy to use activities for your virtual or in-person classroom. For teachers who understand the importance of time spent outdoors, this can be an insurmountable barrier. This resource helps to bridge the gap between the digital and natura
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3rd - 9th
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Endangered Animals on Parade
Children enjoy learning about animals. They love reading about, watching them, and acquiring knowledge about their habits: what they eat, where they live, their size, their babies and their survival strategies. Add an animal’s conservation status, and children become intrigued with humanity’s role in both endangering and improving that status.Connecting the topic of Endangered Animals with your Language Arts program, you will be able to instruct, provide learning experiences, and assess the s
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3rd - 6th
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Pollination Lab
This is a five day lab. Day 1: Students will learn the parts of flower and their functions. Day 2: Students will work in groups to design and label a flower. Day 3: Students will learn about pollinators and their preferences and will pollinate eachothers flowers. Day 4: Students will record data about each pollinator's preferences and create bar graphs. Day 5: Students will analyze their data and make a conclusion about how plants attract pollinators to be more successful at reproducing in their
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Grades:
5th - 10th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-4
Clean Up The Oil Spill Decision Making Activity
This oil spill activity is perfect for Earth Day. It teaches students how to research engineering design methods to clean up water pollution spills. Students must then synthesize and analyze the information collected. The last step in this activity is for students to take into account the human and environmental impacts of each clean-up method and decide which method is the best one to use to cleanup the spill.Students will complete research on a variety of oil spill clean up methods and use the
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ESS3-3
Oregon National Parks Webquest
Oregon is home to some of our country's most scenic and historic National Parks, Recreation Areas, and Historic Sites.This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Oregon's natural beauty. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this resource was originally developed for using with 4th graders. This is
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Also included in: National Parks Projects
Musical to Teach Climate Change, Clean Energy, and Activism
Curious: Think Outside the Pipeline! is Ants on a Log’s award-winning musical.**Watch the trailer**“CURIOUS encourages listeners to learn more about problem solving, and the power of uniting one’s community to fight for social justice. CURIOUS is highly recommended, especially for school and public library collections.”— Midwest Book ReviewThis musical tells the story of Clio and her sibling Taylor as they organize their neighbors to fight for clean air. With the help of a songful community and
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Grades:
K - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, K-ESS3-3
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