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Free 8th grade environment lessons
Earth's Systems - Biosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Geosphere, Cryosphere
This environmental science lesson and activity is a quick and easy introduction to the earth's spheres: geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere. A brief introduction to the cryosphere is also included.____________________________________________________________________➤➤This lesson is the starting point for my Environmental Science course that delves into deeper content in each of the earth's spheres. It includes PowerPoint presentations, guided Cornell notes, webquests, labs and act
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8th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS3-5
NGSS 5-LS2-1 and MS-LS2-3 Food Web Worksheet
In this worksheet, students will construct a model of a food web by using their prior knowledge to place the organisms into correct places on the chart based on their roles within the ecosystem. This worksheet is aligned to the 5th grade NGSS performance expectation 5-LS2-1: Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers and the environment, and to MS-LS2-3. Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living parts of an ecosys
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5th - 8th
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5-LS2-1
Climate Change: Effects: Climate and Ecosystems Reading Passage - BONUS
These FREE worksheets include 2 pages from our Climate Change: Effects Gr. 5-8 resource.This Reading Passage gives students valuable information regarding climate and ecosystems. These worksheets can be used on their own, or paired with the individual resource. And the best part is, it's FREE.About the full resource, Climate Change: Effects Gr. 5-8:Students gain an understanding of the effects of climate change on the environment and human life. Our resource explores how the evolution of human s
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5th - 8th
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FREE Plant Cladogram Activity - Classifying Plants and Plant Kingdom
Are your students learning about common ancestry and evolution? In this cladogram activity, students are introduced to these topics as they make their own cladogram for the plant kingdom. Learning about evolution within the context of plant diversity is a great way for students to visualize the concepts!NOTE: This activity is also included in Biology UNIT 10: Classification & Taxonomy and the Full Biology Curriculum.Topics addressed in this lesson: cladogram, derived character, outgroup, e
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Grades:
8th - 10th
NGSS:
HS-LS4-1
Also included in: High School Biology Lab Experiments - Biology Lab Activity Bundle
Layers of the Atmosphere
This student note page (PDF) covers layers of the atmosphere (troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere) as well as the composition of the atmosphere. A crossword puzzle is included for review (note: might contain a few other vocab words that are from my other pages). This resource follows the Alberta Science 10 Curriculum (Unit D: Global Systems).Includes a teacher key (PDF), and a google slide to use to teach it. The google slide is completely animated so teachers can control the
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7th - 12th
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Energy in the Atmosphere: Conduction, Convection, Radiation
Unit on the Earth's atmosphere focusing on Conduction, Convection and Radiation. Students define the terms in a foyer box (examples and pictures). The next part is a description of the way those 3 types of energy heat the earth's atmosphere. The independent practice is to sort out 10 different "activities" to decide whether they are are conduction, convection, or radiation. There is a multiple choice exit slip - great for data. Answer key provided at the end.
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4th - 9th
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Winds Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Review Page
This power point presentation goes over how winds are formed and what they do for us. It also goes over the major wind belts and calm areas. I have used this presentation in late elementary through middle school grades.
Key Terms Discussed:
-wind
-anemometer
-wind-chill factor
- local winds
- sea breeze
- land breeze
- global winds
- global convection currents
- Coriolis effect
- doldrums
- horse latitudes
- trade winds
- prevailing westerlies
- polar easterlies
- jet streams
This presentatio
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5th - 9th, Higher Education
Calculating the Oxygen Production Carbon Dioxide Trees Distance Learning
Try this Calculating the Oxygen Production and Carbon Dioxide Absorption of Trees activity by taking students on a walk outside to count the number of small, medium, and large trees in a given area. From this data they will then use the given information about human oxygen consumption and trees' carbon dioxide absorption to calculate the "worth" of one tree and the given group of trees!
This is a great "Earth Day" activity or just a nice activity to get your students outdoors and appreciating n
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6th - 8th
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Ecology Reading Passages Worksheet Assessment NGSS LS2 B Cycles of Matter Energy
This is a perfect 45-minute independent work packet, introductory scaffold, review, distance learning, homework or sub plan for LS2.B: Cycles of Matter and Energy Transfer in Ecosystems: Food webs are models that demonstrate how matter and energy is transferred between producers, consumers, and decomposers as the three groups interact within an ecosystem. What Students Do:Students use the Reading Passages to help them fill in and answer the Worksheets.Students then do a 15 question Google Form
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Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-1
CNN’s “Vanishing: The 6th Mass Extinction” Video Notes | Human Impact | Sub Plan
When discussing climate change, sustainability, and the effects of human activities on our environment, one notable area to highlight is the alarming rate of extinctions on our planet and what has caused it.This CNN video special looks at five areas affected by climate change and here are my video notes for students to answer and use for class discussions. It can also be used as an emergency sub plan or for online learning. Download Includes:1x editable “Vanishing: The 6th Mass Extinction” Video
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-6
, HS-LS2-6
Middle School Science: Environmental Issues Research Project
I made this for my class (so it has my name and city specific info inside of it). However, I thought it could be a good place to start when tackling a major project like this.
This word doc contains the various documents that students will need to complete a TN standard aligned research project on environmental issues that humans have caused/impacted. These issues include water pollution, air pollution, the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, release of CFC's, littering, and pesticide/ferti
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5th - 9th
Leaf Chromatography Lab
Looking for an engaging photosynthesis lab? Many students struggle with the abstract concepts of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. This easy and inexpensive lab allows them to observe pigments involved in the photosynthetic process.IncludesTeacher lab instructions and materials listStudent lab instructions Reading assignment link and true/false comprehension quizTeacher answer keysTeaching a unit on photosynthesis? You may be interested in the following resources:ATP, Respiration, and Pho
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-5
Also included in: High School Biology Lab Experiments - Biology Lab Activity Bundle
Climate Change: Reduction: Plan a Green City - BONUS WORKSHEETS
This FREE worksheet includes 1 page from our Climate Change: Reduction Gr. 5-8 resource.This worksheet asks students to plan their own green city that is fully sustainable. This worksheet can be used on its own, or paired with the individual resource. And the best part is, it's FREE.About the full resource, Climate Change: Reduction Gr. 5-8:Explore creative ways to reduce human consumption and output in an effort to help clean up our planet and reduce operating costs. Advocates and skeptics of C
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5th - 8th
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Climate Change: Causes: Greenhouse Gases - Ozone Reading Passage - BONUS
**THIS IS AN INSTANT DOWNLOAD**This FREE worksheet includes 1 page from our Climate Change: Causes title.This Reading Passage summarizes the ozone layer within our atmosphere. This worksheet can be used on its own, or paired with the individual resource. And the best part is, it's FREE.************************************************************************About the full resource, Climate Change: Causes:Provide students with insight into the science of our atmosphere and the effects of humanity'
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5th - 8th
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Waste: The Global View: Oil Spills - BONUS WORKSHEETS
These FREE worksheets include 2 pages from our Waste: The Global View Gr. 5-8 resource.This Reading Passage and Comprehension Worksheet introduces students to the dangers that oil spills cause to waterway habitats. These worksheets can be used on their own, or paired with the individual resource. And the best part is, it's FREE.About the full resource, Waste: The Global View Gr. 5-8:Empower your students to help manage all types of waste across the globe. Our resource explores waste all around t
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5th - 8th
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ADST Outdoor Ed FREEBIE DIY Pinwheel Activity- Moulin à Vent Template
Here is a free ADST and Outdoor education activity on how to make your own pinwheel. My students loved this activity and what they enjoyed more was to be able to paly with their creations outside after! I have included some instructions on how to create the pinwheel as well as a materials list of everything you will need. We investigated wind power and movement with our pinwheels outside and explored energy and forces around us that can create movement in our pinwheels.As an extension activity,
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K - 12th
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Weather vs Climate with M&M's
Use mini-bags of M&M's to reprsent the difference between weather and climate. Follow up with my Weather vs Climate set. This free resource is brought to you by Science Cut Ups http://www.sciencecutups.com/
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5th - 8th
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Farming and Climate Change | Video Lesson, Handout, Worksheets | Environment
Few think of the environmental impact of meat production when they are having dinner. It may be surprising to hear that farming and agriculture are significant contributors to climate change.This lesson discusses the relationship between farming and climate change. It explains how farming contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and how climate change affects food security. The lesson also suggests that reducing meat consumption can help lower our carbon footprint and reduce the impact of climate
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Cowspiracy the Sustainability Secret Lesson Plan BUNDLE (PDF or Google)
Properties of Water Word Search
This wordsearch is a great review for the various properties of water. This is best used for grades 6-12. The vocabulary used includes: polarityhydrogen bondscohesionadhesionsurface tensionxylem/capillary actionexpansion upon freezinguniversal solventhydrophilic/hydrophobicph levelsWater less dense as a solid
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6th - 12th
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NETFLIX Explained: The Water Crisis Lesson Plan and Activity
This resource is designed to supplement the Netflix Mini-Documentary: Explained--The Water Crisis. The documentary is approximately 20 minutes. Altogether, the materials in this resource can cover approximately 60 minutes of instructional time. If you do not have access to Netflix or this documentary in some form, this resource will be less relevant.Similarly, we highly recommend watching this documentary on your own before implementing this activity. This activity is three part. The first elem
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Project Based Learning: Plastics | Microplastics | Oceans | Pollution
Are you looking for a unit on the environmental impacts of plastic pollution? Having trouble finding a unit where students are actively engaged through inquiry? We've got you covered! Our FREE mini unit on plastic ocean pollution and microplastics is the perfect supplement to your curriculum. In this unit, students will be introduced to an incredible, real innovator who created a way to reduce plastic ocean pollution using technology. Students will engage in inquiry, research, and collaborative
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5th - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, 5-ESS3-1
, 4-ESS3-2
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
Virtual Water: Usage, Footprint, Consumption, Scarcity (NO PREP) Word Search++
Virtual Water: A New Way to Think About Water – NO Prep – Earth Science Substitute Plans An Earth Day Science Special Edition! Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students about the importance of water conservation and sustainability? Look no further than our Virtual Water: A New Way to Think About Water word search and webquest! In this comprehensive and interactive lesson plan, students will learn about virtual water and how it impacts our daily lives. With a focus on key
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Buy My Whole Store – Growing Bundle – NO Prep – Science Substitute Plans
Aquaponics: Key to a Sustainable Future? | Video Lesson, Handout, Worksheets
Students will learn about aquaponics, which is a sustainable farming method that combines fish farming and hydroponics. In aquaponics, fish waste is converted into nutrients by beneficial bacteria and is used to grow plants, which in turn act as a natural filter, cleaning the water for the fish. Aquaponics has several environmental benefits, including more efficient use of water and space, improved water quality, reduced chemical use, and improved food security. However, there are also some disa
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6th - 12th
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