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Environment Common Core CCRA.SL.4 resources
End of Year Science Activity or Summer Project on Biodiversity MS-LS2-5
Looking for a fun end of the year or summer science activity, this is the one for you! 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 Expect
Subjects:
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
Biomes Project for Google Slides.
This biome project is designed to have students work in groups to create a cohesive presentation using Google Slides about a biome of the world. I used it as a way to have students work on the speaking and listening standards. Instructions are general as to allow for individual differentiation among the projects. It can be interesting to see what students can create with only a small amount of structure & the freedom to conduct their own research. Although it is not necessary, it is help
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Biomes -- 5E Unit Plan (NGSS MS-LS2-1)
This complete 5E instructional sequence introduces Earth’s biomes and uses these as a vehicle through which to teach biotic and abiotic factors and address the Next Generation Science Standard MS-LS2-1. It is the first unit in my NGSS-aligned Middle School Life Science Curriculum (coming soon), but it can easily be incorporated into any curriculum. Activities expect students to read, discuss, use technology, analyze data, and conduct research. Five days of complete lesson plans are included in
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-1
Ecosystems/Ecology Poster Project
This product guides students through the creation of a poster of an ecosystem that illustrates all of the key concepts learned in a unit on ecology. Students begin by drawing abiotic and biotic factors (plants and animals) of an assigned/chosen ecosystem and then add various symbols and labels as they go to illustrate concepts such as food webs, trophic levels, transfer of energy, limiting factors, keystone species, and more. This project assesses student understanding of how ecosystems functio
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
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, HS-ESS3-4
Earth Day Research Project - Environmental Issues
Do you need an engaging and meaningful Earth Day project? This Earth Day Research Project in Google Slides™ gives students a choice and be creative as well as requires them to research and use critical thinking skills as they research an environmental issue affecting our planet. This resource includes teacher directions, a printable list of topics, a printable checklist and notes organizer plus a Google Slides™ slides template. All of the resources included are designed to help students practi
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Earth Day Activities BUNDLE | Environmental Science Spring Morning Meeting Games
These Earth Day activities will build your classroom community while initiating great conversations about science, nature, and human involvement with planet Earth. Designed for Google Slides™, this NO PREP BUNDLE includes three game varieties with a total of 32 fun and engaging challenges. Perfect for Morning Meeting activities, Fun Friday games or Brain Breaks!This BUNDLE includes three game styles in four sets of game:1. Mystery Photo ---> video preview of this game style!10 game roundsa po
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Extreme Environment Technology Design & Persuasive Presentation: STEM Project
This fun project encourages middle school students to become budding entrepreneurs and persuasive presenters, while also diving into science curriculum about extreme environments. Over one or two weeks, students choose an extreme environment, learn about it, and design a new piece of technology to help make exploration in that location easier.Students will:➢ Take notes about an extreme environment and the supplies currently used to explore it.➢ Explain their invention, the materials used to make
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
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
Sustainability Research Project Mini Unit - Slideshow Lessons Included!
Sustainability Research Project - Slideshow Lessons Included!Let’s help students discover ways they can help the planet! Through guided lessons, students will research a sustainability strategy that helps the planet and share their learning with the class through a presentation. In today's rapidly changing world, the importance of sustainability has never been more evident. As educators, it is crucial to empower our students with the knowledge and skills to understand, critically analyze, and co
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson: Practice with Rhetorical Analysis/Synthesis
Rachel Carson's legacy includes the groundbreaking Silent Spring, the definitive account of human harm to the natural world. This lesson set encourages students to write a rhetorical analysis and a synthesis essay. Students will read, listen to, and view supporting video and audio clips while learning the strategies to establish their argument on the theme of modern feminism. Students will show mastery of the standards at the end of the lesson through a SOAPSTONE Analysis, short paragraph asses
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9th - 12th
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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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Grades:
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
CCSS:
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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Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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
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
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
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
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
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