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Environment Common Core RH.6-8.10 resources
Global Issues Bundle
This bundle includes nine worksheets on global issues- issues that potentially impact the entire planet. PDF worksheets, optional ten-question worksheets, answer keys, links to download the worksheets in Google Slides, and links to download Google Forms are all included.Included are: Climate ChangeDeforestationDesertification Disappearing BeesThe Extinction CrisisThe Great Pacific Garbage Patch/Ocean PollutionOverpopulationPandemicsWater ScarcityThe Great Pacific Garbage Patch worksheet and the
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6th - 9th
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Deforestation - Global Issues
This worksheet covers the issue of deforestation. An optional, ten-question multiple-choice worksheet is included. The worksheet is divided into the following sections:What is deforestation?Why does deforestation occur?The environmental impact of deforestationThe economic impact of deforestationDeforestation ratesHealth concernsCan deforestation be slowed or stopped?There are two extended response questions:What do you think the best method is to reduce deforestation and why? What can individual
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Global Issues Bundle
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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5th - 8th
Water Scarcity - Global Issues
This worksheet covers water scarcity, including its causes, impact, and more. An optional worksheet with ten multiple-choice questions is included.The worksheet is divided into the following sections: What is water scarcity?What causes water scarcity?Depleting resourcesImpact on the environmentThreats posed by water scarcityWhat can be done?At the end there are two extended response questions:Where you live, how concerned are you with water scarcity? Why?What do you think would happen if a major
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Global Issues Bundle
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
Study Egypt’s Geography and Human Environment Interactions 5E Lesson | Microsoft
This lesson introduces the physical geography and examines human environment interactions in Egypt. Explore how the people have adapted to living in the Sahara Desert, Nile River Valley, Nile River Delta, Wadis, and Oases. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Begin with a fun, “Memory Game Egypt” warm-up, then complete a preview to Egypt mapping activity. Next, challenge your class with a “GSI - Geograph
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6th - 12th
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Exploring the Pacific Islands 30 lesson integrated Geography and History unit
In this unit, students will explore the geography and history of the Pacific Islands, and the development of their lands and cultures. Students will examine modern geographical issues relating to the Pacific Islands, including climate change and the relationship of the peoples across the Pacific.Throughout the unit, I have differentiated worksheets where needed to cater for students at different literacy levels - a grade level 5-6 option ad a grade level 7-8 option. The spelling & vocabulary
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5th - 9th
Europe's Environmental Issues WebQuest SS6G8
Engaging webquest for teaching GSE SS6G8 skills on Europe's Environmental Issues! Covers air pollution in the United Kingdom, acid rain in Germany, and the Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine. Print and digital graphic organizers are included. *Note: There are a few YouTube links in this product. If your district blocks the website, students will not be able to view those materials. Secondly, the "map data" link for the U.K. allows students to make a copy of the Google file. Students do not need to re
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6th - 8th
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Canada's Environmental Issues WebQuest SS6G6
Engaging webquest for teaching GSE SS6G6 skills on Canada's Environmental Issues! Covers acid rain in the Great Lakes and the effects of forestry and mining. Print and digital graphic organizers are included. *Note: There are a few YouTube links in this product. If your district blocks the website, students will not be able to view those materials. Secondly, while all articles come from reputable websites, please check all links before assigning to students. Includes:Webquest with links to var
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Canada's Geography BUNDLE for GSE SS6G4 SS6G5 SS6G6
Environmental Issues in Latin America SS6G2 Webquest
Engaging webquest for teaching GSE SS6G2 skills on Latin America's environmental issues! Covers air pollution in Mexico City and deforestation in Brazil. Print and digital graphic organizers are included. *Note: While all links come from safe and reputable websites, some districts may have heavy-duty content blockers. PLEASE test all links before assigning to ensure your district doesn't block a site.Includes:Webquest with links to various articles, infographics, and videos2 graphic organizers
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Latin American Geography BUNDLE SS6G1 SS6G2 SS6G3
Examine Egypt’s Geography and Human Environment Interactions 5-E Lesson | Google
This lesson introduces the physical geography and examines human environment interactions in Egypt. Explore how the people have adapted to living in the Sahara Desert, Nile River Valley, Nile River Delta, Wadis, and Oases. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Begin with a fun, “Memory Game Egypt” warm-up, then complete a preview to Egypt mapping activity. Next, challenge your class with a “GSI - Geograph
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Desertification 5-E Intro Lesson | Examine Causes, Effects, Solutions | Google
This lesson examines desertification and explores how water scarcity impacts both the land and people in a region. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “Fact or Fiction” warm-up about the Sahara Desert, then introduce big idea vocabulary words. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Challenge students to “Go Viral” by creating a proposal for a fictional TikTok video to combat desertification. Evaluate learning with a reading
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6th - 12th
Introduction to Geography “Where Would You Go?” Pear Deck Google Slides
Introduce your students to geography with these engaging Pear Deck slides! This resource will teach students how geography is related to history, civics, economics, sociology, and more. Students will practice identifying and applying domain-specific vocabulary, composing clear written responses, and developing other important writing and reading comprehension skills.After watching a National Geographic video about the importance of geography, students will be given four fictitious regions with d
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6th - 8th
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Desertification - Global Issues
This worksheet covers the issue of desertification. An optional ten-question multiple-choice worksheet is included. The worksheet is divided into the following sections:What is desertification?What causes desertification?What areas are most affected by desertification?Desertification and povertyCan desertification be prevented or reversed?At the end, there are two extended response questions:What do you think the best method is for preventing desertification and why?In the near future, do you th
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Global Issues Bundle
Disappearing Bees - Global Issues
This worksheet covers the recent disappearance of honey bees due to colony collapse disorder. An optional, ten-question multiple-choice worksheet is included. The worksheet is broken into the following sections: What is colony collapse disorder?A history of colony collapse disorderSigns of colony collapse disorderPossible causes of colony collapse disorderCan colony collapse disorder be prevented?At the end of the text, there are three extended response questions:In your opinion, what would you
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Global Issues Bundle
Watersheds Informational Text W/Worksheets
This two page reading is about the Watersheds. It includes five worksheets, a vocabulary half sheet for struggling learners and a key. This could easily be broken down into several days worth of work.The entire reading is available in the preview so you can decide if it is right for your audience. Note: The Font is Lexend which is designed for students with dyslexia and can be noted as an accommodation.For more interesting activities to help your students and save you time, check out the Awes
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7th - 10th
Also included in: 60 Science Passages W/ Worksheets for Special Education Differentiation
World Geography MEGA PROJECTS of the Middle East Project
This resource on 7 Middle East "mega projects" is an excellent project or interactive lesson plan activity. Students evaluate the Burj Khalifa and other futuristic projects in Dubai and Saudi Arabia right in in your World Geography classroom!The download includes everything you need along with multiple options for how to cover the content in your classroom. There are 7 one-page readings about completed or in-progress mega projects in Dubai and Saudi Arabia: The Burj KhalifaThe Palm Jumeirah and
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7th - 10th
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Environmental issues of Europe stations clue hunt
This is a wonderful resource for any Social Studies classroom. It covers the Georgia standard SS6G8 : Explain environmental issues in Europe. It can also be used for Earth Day. I created this station activity for my own social studies classroom. Our district is focusing on incorporating literacy standards in all subject areas. This is a great way to get students reading for information.My students love this activity. I hope yours do too!CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.4CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7CCS
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4th - 12th
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Climates of the U.S. Lesson Plan | Social Studies | U.S. Geography
The Climates of the U.S. COMPLETE LESSON PLAN covers a wide range of topics from the various characteristics, features, and distinctions of the major climates found in the U.S., to what climates are found in each region of the U.S. This lesson plan explores them ALL!! The Climates of the U.S. complete lesson plan has been designed to cover one classroom period and includes student exercise complete with teacher answer key, plus a 9 slide, user-friendly, and easy-to-use PowerPoint presentation wh
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5th - 8th
Wangari Maathai Web Quest Activity | Diverse Voices Project | 3 Part Web Quest
Wangari Maathai Web Quest Activity | Diverse Voices Project | 3 Part Web QuestThis Wangari Maathai activity is part of an exciting new project designed to increase diverse voices in Social Studies classrooms. This Wangari Maathai activity is a 3-part web quest. In Part 1 (READ), students engage with the history of Maathai's life, including her life in Kenya and desire to protect and improve the environment of Africa, her role in creating the Green Belt Movement, her focus on community-based tree
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5th - 8th
Desertification 5E Intro Lesson | Examine Causes, Effects, Solutions | Microsoft
This lesson examines desertification and explores how water scarcity impacts both the land and people in a region. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “Fact or Fiction” warm-up about the Sahara Desert, then introduce big idea vocabulary words. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Challenge students to “Go Viral” by creating a proposal for a fictional TikTok video to combat desertification. Evaluate learning with a reading
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6th - 12th
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The Extinction Crisis - Global Issues
This worksheet covers the extinction crisis, also known as the Holocene Extinction or the Sixth Extinction. An optional worksheet with ten multiple-choice questions is included.The worksheet is divided into the following sections: What is the Holocene/Sixth Extinction?What is causing the extinction crisis?Historic extinctionsSpecies threatened todayCan anything be done to prevent extinctions?At the end there are two extended response questions:Were you surprised by the seriousness of the extinct
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Global Issues Bundle
Climate Change - Global Issues
This global issues worksheet covers climate change and has one question for students to answer at the end- "In your opinion, what is the best way to combat climate change and why?" There is also an optional worksheet with ten multiple choice questions.The worksheet is broken into the following sections: IntroductionEvidence of Climate ChangeEffects of Climate ChangeWhat Can Be Done?A PDF worksheet, an answer key, a link to download the worksheet in Google Slides, and a link to download a Google
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Global Issues Bundle
Machu Picchu - An Ancient Engineering Marvel
Students will be amazed learning about this wonder of the world, Machu Picchu in Peru. The activity focuses on exploring the agricultural and water systems of Machu Picchu, integrating concepts from both science and social studies. Students will engage in a reading passage that provides detailed information about the innovative farming techniques and water management systems employed by the Incas at Machu Picchu. Following the reading, students will complete a worksheet that includes multiple-ch
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7th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-1
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