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Earth sciences Common Core RST.6-8.2 internet activities
Freshwater Biomes WebQuest-Aquatic Biomes- Ecology
There are two major types of aquatic biomes, the marine and the freshwater. The freshwater biome is defined as having a low salt content versus the marine biome which is saltwater like the ocean. Your students will read for information and learn all about this collection of aquatic biomes. Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2CCSS.RST.6-8.1 and CCSS.RST.6-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provi
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4th - 8th
Marine Biome WebQuest--Nonfiction Reading and Research- Ecology
The marine biome is primarily made up of the saltwater oceans. It is the largest biome on planet Earth and covers around 70% of the Earth's surface. Your students will read for information and learn all about this fascinating aquatic biome that covers around 70% of the Earth's surface. Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.2-8.2CCSS.RST.6-8.1 and CCSS.RST.6-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided an
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5th - 8th
Groundwater Fresh Water & Pollution NGSS Lesson
Groundwater, Fresh Water & Pollution NGSS Science Lesson Google Classroom Ready This lesson includes: Hydraulic cycleInfiltration & RunoffImportance of available fresh waterGroundwater as a non-renewable resource DesalinizationWater Treatment Tracking pollution of an underground oil spill activity Content vocabulary Quiz with the Answer Key Short Answer QuestionsNearpod Teacher Access info is included on the last page of the fileIf you have any questions about Nearpod Teacher Access, pl
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7th - 9th
Tracking Trash Flotsam Jetsam and Science of Ocean Motion Lesson
Tracking Trash Flotsam, Jetsam and Science of Ocean Motion by Loree Griffin Burns Lesson is perfect for teaching about plastic pollution, coriolis effect, ocean currents, the garbage patch, and ocean science. This captivating earth science non-fiction will engage students from grades 6 and up. This file comes in Pdf and Nearpod Format. Nearpod Teacher Access is included on the last page of the file. Nearpod Lesson can be shared on any internet device. Google Classroom Ready. This lesson includes
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6th - 9th
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The Origin of Earthquakes, Types, Magnitude and Intensity STEM NGSS Lesson
Earthquakes NGSS Science STEM Lesson on epicenter, hypocenter, faults, earthquake wave types, the Richter Scale, Magnitude and Intensity, Solid Liquefaction, earthquake zones, the elastic rebound theory, the theory of tectonic plates, and more. Earthquake origin FaultsEarthquake wave types - primary & secondary wavesThe Richter ScaleMagnitude & intensitySolid LiquefactionDetermining of epicenter & hypocenterEarthquake zones- Factors that affect earthquake destruction- The Elastic Reb
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6th - 9th
Environmental Science Current Event Project
Want your students to research and analyze science in the news?This product guides students to find an Environmental Science current event article that interests them, read the article, and analyze it. Students are provided with multiple websites to find an article on. They must identify the main idea and 5 facts from the article. They will then answer additional questions that prompt them to think about why the research from the article is important and how research on the findings should co
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Solar System: Totally Tourist Tour of Our Solar System Online Research Activity
Solar system tour...online of course! With the internet as their resource, students explore current information about our Solar System and discover some fun and interesting information about the planets along the way.Answers not included.Click here to follow my store and receive the latest updates.Original Artwork (©AwesomeScience). For Personal Use Only. Uneditable.Page count does not include Terms of Use and links to supplementary activities. Copyright ©AwesomeScience 2013 – The Present.All R
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5th - 11th, Adult Education
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Climate Change Student Choice Board (Distance Learning Supported)
⭐Temporarily FREE Product to support online learning⭐-----------------------------------Choice boards are a great way for students to take control of their online learning! This product offers students with NINE different activities, each of which help the student learn more about Earth's Climate Changes over time. Students MUST DO one of the activities (a Loom supported video by TEDEd), and then must choose two other activities to make a Tic-Tac-Toe on the choice board.-------------------------
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-5
The Science Of a Snow Day Interactive Slides
Do you have an interest in showing students the science of a snow day? Or perhaps you have an adjusted schedule due to the snow and need a no prep activity? This may be the resource for you. This activity explores the properties of water, snow day statistics, and vocabulary to explore the concept of a scientific snow day. In these interactive slides students will analyze graphs and prepare written responses to develop a deeper understanding of a snow day. This activity includes:-9 Interactive sl
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
Eclipses and Tides Virtual Lab Simulation
NO FLASH REQUIRED This is a Virtual Lab Simulation that uses 3 online simulations to explore Tides and Eclipses. It is perfect for remote or in-person classrooms.
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-6
TinkerCAD Plant Cell 3D Printed
Instead of buying an expensive model of a plant cell, have your students design their own 3D printable plant cell puzzle! In this digital file you can download a set of instructions for 3D printing your own model. While this is for plant cells, you can remove or modify this for animal cells. For 3D printing, this is a great way to use the filament at the end of the spool, or print samples of filaments that you get from filament companies. You can also 3D print the pieces all in white and color t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, 5-LS2-1
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
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Also included in: TinkerCAD 3D Printing Lesson Bundle
Meteorites Student Choice Board (Distance Learning Supported)
Choice boards are a great way for students to take control of their online learning! This product offers students with ⭐NINE⭐ different activities, each of which help the student learn more about meteorites (mainly their use in determining Solar System formation). Students MUST DO one of the activities (a Loom supported video about a meteorite traded on "Pawn Stars"), and then must choose two other activities to make a Tic-Tac-Toe on the choice board.-----------------------------------Students a
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-6
, MS-ESS2-2
Coastal Erosion Research Project-Louisiana History
This is a bundle of all things coastal erosion. It covers coastal erosion in Louisiana (Unit 6 in the Scope and Sequence) and takes about a week of class time to complete.The bundle includes:coastal erosion intro presentation & instructions for group workresearch graphic organizer group work reflection
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8th
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Astronomy NASA Spinoff Essay Criterion D or Writing Assessment Grade 7-12
This resource is an assessment about the topics presented by NASA in their spin-off series. It is a Criterion D assessment within the IB curriculum or it can be used as an essay in any science course covering the topic of Astronomy. Students have directions, a rubric, and a list of topics to choose from when deciding to write their essay. The requirements of the essay are listed below and the student tasks description. Your task is to research one of the products or technologies that have been d
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7th - 12th
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Earthquake Monitoring Activity
This is an activity I do with my students when we begin our unit on Earthquakes. It lasts a week and depending on the time available, I will either do this as a bell ringer or assign for homework. Students use the United States Geological Survey website to track and monitor earthquakes as they happen on a daily basis. The activity should take no longer than 10 minutes a day. This activity is in the form of an editable Excel worksheet.
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4th - 8th
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Astronomy Internet Activity "Uranus & Neptune"
Student Internet investigation that explores the planets Uranus and Neptune. The activity is divided into two parts. Part I gives students a good overview of Uranus' physical characteristics including rings and moons. Part two does the same for Neptune. The latest links containing images and data are presented as well for this topic. I use this computer lab activity for my astronomy class as part of the Unit V "The Outer Planets" review but it can also be used at an 8th grade level Earth/Spa
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8th - 12th
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Astronomy Internet Activity "Planet Saturn"
Student Internet investigation that explores the planet Saturn. The activity is divided into two parts. The first part gives the student a good overview of Saturn's physical characteristics. Part two investigates the moons of Saturn as well as the current and possible future mission to the planet. The latest links containing images and data are presented as well for this topic. I use this computer lab activity for my astronomy class as part of the Unit V "The Outer Planets" review but it can als
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8th - 12th
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Earth Science literacy on the iPad rubric - Distance Learning
This assignment is a great way to engage students in becoming scientifically literate. Students use the app “NASA Visualization Explorer” (available for IOS and Android devices) to explore cutting edge research results concerning the Earth, sun, moon, planets and universe from NASA. NASA Viz provides animations, photos and short articles on which the students read, summarize and comment. This product includes: Directions for the student and teacher, grading rubric.
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6th - 10th
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NASA Climate Change Website Scavenger Hunt
This worksheet is for students to learn about Climate Change. The website is posted. Then, students can go through the website and fill out this "scavenger hunt." The goal is to help our students learn more about the cause and effects of climate change, while also keeping them accountable on their devices.
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3rd - 8th
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MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-3
SPONGE CITY - ENGINEERING DESIGN
Students will understand the importance of water conservation and of the saying, “Every Drop Counts”, as they build a model city to capture water, not shed water, and will learn the difference between an aqua duct and an aquifer. Students will learn that when a city is built to harness water, store and reuse it, the architecture and design of that city will need to change. Students will learn the crucial importance of designing a waterproof city vs. a water capturing city, or rather, a “sponge
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4th - 7th
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