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Earth sciences projects for Microsoft Word
Human Impact on the Environment Poster Project
The purpose of this assignment is to research a chosen topic on how humans are currently having an impact on the Earth and then create an educational, environmental poster/public service announcement. The posters will cover topics such as pollution, deforestation, eutrophication, poaching, global warming, invasive species, genetically modified organisms, and more.This assignment includes project descriptions, expectations, student work examples, and grading rubric. This is an editable assignment
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4th - 8th
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Parts of a Plant Project
WOW! I am so grateful with all of the downloads! It makes me so happy to share my love for science with others! THANK YOU! Teach your kids about the different parts of the plant!This product includes:Project LabelsInstructions to make projectParts of a plant quiz Printable "My Plant Book" which includes 5 pages of activities about plants and leaves. (plant rubbing, life cycle, nature walk notes, plant needs) Printable journal foldable of a plant that you can cut and take notes on and colorInter
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K - 5th
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Photographing Environmental Science or Final Exam Project
We are now in digital learning through the end of the year and what are you going to do about a final exam? Try this project out for your class! It is easily edited to correlate with your curriculum for Environmental Science. I have it set up for what we covered second semester, but you can easily change it out to fit your classroom. This is a great project idea that is engaging for students. They have to explore their house and neighborhood to find "terms" or "concepts" learned in class. Then,
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9th - 12th
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Planisphere Lab Activity: A Star Wheel for Constellation Exploration
Inexpensive and ingenious! Planispheres are a unique tool for learning astronomy: a make-it-yourself star map, adjustable for any time of night in any month of the year. They are designed to show the position of prominent constellations in the night sky. It's a low-tech way for Ss to learn the location (and thus give meaning to key vocabulary terms) of the horizon, zenith, meridian, ecliptic and celestial equator on the celestial sphere. This lab includes two types of planispheres: one for stan
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, 5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: StayGiant Earth Science Bundle: Astronomy (space exploration)
Coriolis Effect Balloon Lab
The Coriolis Effect is a very challenging scientific concept to understand, and it is hard for kids to wrap their brains around it when it's so far removed from their classroom and lives. This hands-on lab activity allows students to model the Coriolis Effect - feel and see it happen right before their eyes. Students use balloons as the Earth and draw the winds as the balloon earths spin on their axis. They can see the Coriolis Effect happen and see the directions that the winds blow on both the
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5th - 9th
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Volcano Project (Making Model Volcanoes)
This is a project that involves researching and making model volcanoes. Students were divided into groups and each group was assigned a specific volcano to research. They were to create a model volcano that resembled the volcano they researched. Then they presented their findings to the class and erupted their volcanoes. It includes 6 pages:
Page 1: Project Description and Outline
Page 2 & 3: Instructions on making the model volcano
Page 4: Student Fill In Chart (I gave each student a ch
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4th - 9th
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Finding Nemo Earth Science Ocean/ Ocean Floor Activity
This is a multi-part project that goes with the movie "Finding Nemo". Students use their knowledge of the ocean, ocean life and zones and topography of the ocean floor to complete four separate activities.
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4th - 12th
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Differentiated Water Cycle Project- Journey of a Water Drop (Best Seller)
When I taught the water cycle to my 7th grade students (which they should have already learned about before being in my class), I took it one step further and tied in energy levels and states of matter. I had my students show their knowledge of this information in a creative way- the journey of a water drop.For this project, the students get a "choice board" of options (and also have the ability to suggest their own idea). They have to follow a water drop through the water cycle, while referring
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: The BIG Middle School Earth Science Bundle!
Solar System Project with Rubric
This solar system project allows students to explore different aspects of their assigned planet. The first page of the document is what you give the students to explain what your expectations are. Students are then required to research their assigned planet with their group members to find the answers to the questions. I have also included three rubrics that you will use to assess their knowledge and performance of the project. One rubric is used for the posterboard and/or model, another one
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3rd - 6th
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Biome Choice Board Project
One aspect of differentiating instruction is allowing students to make choices in their learning. Students begin by completing a short research assignment on eight biomes. Then they choose one biome to further research and complete a detailed project. This biome project allows students to have a choice in their project. They are given a choice between eight biomes. (Tropical Rainforest, Desert, Tundra, Taiga, Savanna, Temperate Deciduous Forest, Chaparral, and Alpine) Then they choose one of eig
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4th - 8th
Climate Zones Tissue Box Project
This project is for students to research and create climate zones out of tissue boxes that will be displayed in the classroom for the remainder of the school year!Part 1: Creation of tissue box climate zone.Part 2: Students will "backpack" through their classmates climate zones and describe their experiences!Enjoy!
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4th - 8th
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Mapping Earthquake Data and CER
In this activity, students find and record real time earthquake data. They use the data to plot where earthquakes happen and create a scientific argument with Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning to explain where and why earthquakes happen. Aligned to NGSS Earth Science Standards!What's Included:Student worksheet that includes - detailed instructions- data sheet template for C-E-R (Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning) argument- Teacher directions- links to USGS real time earthquake data and additional ea
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
Also included in: Earthquake Bundle for Middle School
Solar System Project Rubric
This is a simple rubric to send home with criteria and suggestions for a solar system model. It is also used for grading the final product.
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2nd - 5th
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Climate Change Project Menu
In this project, students select a climate change topic and create a powerpoint. This file includes an explanation of the project, websites for research, topic outline for each slide, sign up sheet, student checklist, and teacher rubric.
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7th - 12th
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Earth's Natural Resources Research Project
A research project for students to research and gain a deeper understanding of natural resources and the current problems facing the world. Includes requirements, sample project ideas, and brainstorming topics.Standard:(iii) Energy resources are available on a renewable, nonrenewable, or indefinite basis. Understanding the origins and uses of these resources enables informed decision making. Students should consider the ethical/social issues surrounding Earth's natural energy resources, while lo
MS ESS3-2 Catastrophic Events Research Project
You work for a homeowners’ insurance company and have been given the task to inform your customers of the hazards of severe weather events. You will research one of five types of severe weather: hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms or floods and produce an informative booklet to give to customers. Use the following instructions to guide you in completing your project.My kids loved this project due to the fact that there were choices involved and creativity. Enjoy
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6th - 8th
Environmental Science Water Unit and STEM Water Filter Project
This is a two week water unit that includes some notes, research and presentation on a major river/lake, research on water treatment, and a STEM project/lab making a water filter and testing it. The math and equipment needed (microscope, electronic scale etc.) are for the high school level.
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9th - 12th
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Scale model of the Solar System
During this activity students will calculate the scale distances for each of the planets makes 93,000,000 miles=1 cm. Then students will use their rounded results to create a poster that represents the scale distances of the planets. Once my students were done I let them decorate with beads, string, and glitter! Once they complete their posters they will complete conclusion questions as a group.
I spent one day teaching part 1 to the students so they understood what the scale distance represent
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Scale model of solar system WebQuest and project!
Earth Science NGSS Bundle Middle School Geology Labs Activities
This NGSS bundle for Middle School Science is a bundle of all of my EARTH science/geology labs, lessons, worksheets, and activities combined into one product at a DISCOUNT! All resources are aligned to the new NGSS standards and are sure to fit perfectly into your earth science or geology units! It offers FIVE WEEKS of lessons and activities! You will have access to over 155 pages of resources that are sure to engage and challenge your students. Note: This is a growing bundle although I cannot g
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4th - 9th
NGSS ES./MS./HS. Weather and Climate: Forecast Group Project
NGSS ES./MS./HS. Weather and Climate: Forecast Group Project, aligns with Elementary School, Middle School and High School Weather and Climate NGSS standards. Students work as a group to create a weather forecast project!
Teacher prep:
-Modeling on a smart board is suggested
-Copies for each student
Lesson duration:
-3-5 periods
-homework
Included in these lesson materials:
-Worksheets with directions.
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1st - 12th
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Salt Dough Landforms Model - Weathering, Erosion, Deposition Project
This was one of my favorite 7th grade projects back when I taught 7th grade (2010-2015). After learning about weathering, erosion, and deposition, the students had to make a model that shows landforms created by water and ice (glaciers). I counted this as the test for the unit.The file contains my day-by-day lesson plans for the project, the instructions for the kids and the rubric I used.The project requires few materials, which I required the students to bring in themselves: salt, flour, a sur
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: The BIG Middle School Earth Science Bundle!
Biomes Project
Have you been looking for a way to help your students apply all of the information that they have learned about Ecology? If so, this project from Lab207 is just for you. Through the course of this inquiry based project, students will investigate a specific biome in an effort to figure out how it works. Some of the topics addressed include biotic and abiotic factors, food chains and webs, carbon cycling, and human impact. Students are given the option to demonstrate their learning through any met
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9th - 12th
Shark Tank - Renewable Energy Project
In this capstone project, students are challenged to take on the role of entrepreneur, trying to convince the "sharks" (classmates) why their renewable energy is the most sustainable.
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7th - 10th
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Aice Environmental Management Year End Project - Review
This is a year end review culminating project in order for your students to prepare for the AICE Environmental Management Test. The file is editable so you can change the due dates and point value, or use parts of the project. This project is designed to take about 1 hour per period for 5 days over the course of 9 weeks for a total of 45 hours. This way the students have ample time to review and prepare. This is made to meet the AICE Management Cambridge style questions as well as allowing stud
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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