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Higher education earth sciences research
Tides and Moon Phase Graph Activity using NOAA
Students will develop a graphical model of the Earth-Sun-Moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases and how they affect our tides.
NGSS-MSESS1-1
In this activity, students will go to the NOAA website and collect tidal data from a region around the US. Students plot a month of tidal data and predict the moon phases based on how high the high tides are and how low the low tides are (spring vs neap tides). Students are amazed to find that their predictions are right by looking a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Mapping British Columbia
This series of hand-drawn (not vector) black-line maps is for the province of British Columbia. There are seven maps in this unit for use from 3rd Grade to Secondary. It is one of the five main regions of Canada (BC, Prairie Provinces, Ontario & Quebec, Atlantic Provinces and The North). There are two assignment pages as well as two pages for drawing the provincial symbols. I have included a page of explanation and ideas which you can view on the preview.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Mapping Canada Bundle
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
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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Dinosaur Bone Assembly Project Mini Bundle
Product DescriptionThis challenging activity includes 9 dinosaur skeletons for students to assemble:Compsognathus, Kentrosaurus & StegosaurusTenontosaurus, Sauropelta & DeinonychusApatasaurus, Camarasaurus & BrachiosaurusThis Mini Bundle is good for small to medium class sizes at the high school level.Once the animals have been identified and assembled, each student selects one to complete and research. Each student must:Sketch in the missing bones.Draw the animal's skin or body.Rese
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Biomes of the World Worksheet
This is a six page article and map that encourages the students to use higher order thinking skills to complete this worksheet. Biomes touched are grasslands, savanna, tropical and temperate rainforest, desert, alpine, chaparral, tundra, taiga, deciduous forest. I use this in my classroom as a reading activity- 3.5 pages of detailed biome descriptions and comparisons with 15+ research questions.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Death Valley: A Case Study of Earth Systems Interactions on Climate
This is a very thorough student driven investigation intended to show the inter-relationships between weather concepts as well as the interactions of earth's major systems. How does the Pacific ocean, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and prevailing winds make death valley one of the most inhospitable places on earth? Students will calculate, research, and take data to delve deep into applying concepts including humidity, phase change, latent heat, lifting, adiabatic lapse rates, and trends of temp
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Eco-Explorer Project - ECOSYSTEMS/ Biodiversity/ Environment/ Living Organisms
Introduce your students to the fascinating world of ecology with the Eco-Explorer Project, a dynamic educational experience originally designed for grades 7-8 (open for easy adaptation for various grades). This project offers an immersive journey into the study of local ecosystems, inspiring a deep appreciation for biodiversity and environmental stewardship.In this engaging assignment, students are invited to:Discover: Uncover the secrets of a chosen local ecosystem.Analyze: Investigate various
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Detailed California 2021 Wildfire Case Study - Data, Questions & Answers
An extensive case study on the 2021 California Wildfires aimed toward year 11 and 12 level students. Please see the preview to see exactly what in entails! 25 review questions based on the case study, students can complete extra reading to develop well rounded response where necessary. 10 further research questions (students don´t have to respond to all of them, please adjust the amount accordingly to class and time needs!) Answer keys for class feedback and review/discussion.Contents:Page 1: C
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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RESOURCE FILE - Vintage Images of Biological Field Work - Grand Manan NB
Original & Colorized archival sketches of Biological Field Work done on Grand Manan Island Bay of Fundy in the 1950s and 1960s.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
FRENCH - Eco-Explorer Project - ÉCOSYSTÈMES / BIODIVERSITÉ / ENVIRONNEMENT
Présentez à vos élèves le fascinant monde de l'écologie avec le Projet Eco-Explorateur, une expérience éducative dynamique initialement conçue pour les élèves de 7e et 8e année (ouvert à une adaptation facile pour différents niveaux). Ce projet offre un voyage immersif dans l'étude des écosystèmes locaux, inspirant une profonde appréciation de la biodiversité et de la gestion environnementale.Dans cette tâche captivante, les élèves sont invités à:Découvrir: Découvrir les secrets d'un écosystème
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Air Quality Index Comparison Lab
In this lab, you will learn about and compare Air Quality Index (AQI) values for six pollutants for two different US cities (Decide as a group which ones) for two different years. A comprehensive study would use more than two years for comparison, but this will give you a sense of how air quality has changed over time in two locations, as well as how air quality compares between two parts of the country that may have different population sizes, climates, types and amount of industries, and geog
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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MARPOL and International Agreements
Students study MARPOL, an international agreement that focuses on cruise ships and the shipping industry creating marine pollution through oil, air, sewage, garbage, and other harmful substances. Students learn about the reasonings for annexes and amendments, as well as the complications and organization of international agreements. For the LinkedIn link, I opened it in my own account and then printed the website as a PDF for my students and attached it to their Google Classroom to view.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Plant Dichotomous Key
3 page total (Broadleaf and Coniferous, Broadleaf only, Coniferous Only)Broadleaf Plant Dichotomous KeyIncluding:- Mountain Ash - Manitoba Maple- Cutleaf Weeping Birch- Paper Birch- Trembling Aspen- Balsalm Poplar- Saskatoon - Wild Roseà- Dogwood- Kinnikinnik (Bear Berry)Coniferous Plant Dichotomous KeyIncluding:- Lodgepole Pine- Mugo Pine- Pondarosa Pine- Larch - Scots Pine- White Spruce- Colorado Blue Spruce- Juniper- Douglas Fir
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Earth Day Reading Comprehension Passages : Powerpoint For 3rd-4th-5th Grade
How do I use this Earth Day PowerPoint?Introduce students to Earth Day using our informational Earth Day PowerPoint. This must-have Earth Day resource includes three important ways to help the Earth, as well as handy suggestions for students to explore. Discussion points and research opportunities are featured throughout the presentation for further investigation and as a great extension task. Our Earth Day PowerPoint also contains beautiful, hand-drawn illustrations to keep students engaged thr
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3rd - 5th, Higher Education
Discoveries in Marine Science Hands-On Sand Laboratory
During this laboratory experience, the student will examine sand samples to classify and identify common geological components and geographical origin/location of the sand samples.
Check out our "SAND INCLUDED" version, if you need sand included. In that laboratory, we include Tahiatian Black Sand, Carribean Argonite Sand, Atlantic Coarse Sand. The Extended Sand Version has 6 types of sand. Please email us for that one.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mining Minerals Research Project
This is a single, partner, or group research project that incorporates argumentative writing, chemistry, Earth science, global and ethical issues.Meets NGSS StandardsDevelops argumentative writing abilityAllows peer teachingHelps develop presentation skillsPromotes critical thinking skills
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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HS-ESS3-1
Types of Clouds Clip Art / Clouds Illustration / Weather Clip Art / Meteorology
Teaching your students the types of clouds? Inspire your students to look up at Earth's beautiful sky with these realistic and research based clip art. The Cloud Collection contains 10 illustrations. The collection includes an Altocumulus, Altostratus, Cirrocumulus, Cirrostratus, Cirrus, Cumulonimbus, Cumulus, Nimbostratus, Stratocumulus, and Stratus. There are 10 images in color.What's included:10 imagesAltocumulusAltostratusCirrocumulusCirrostratusCirrusCumulonimbusCumulusNimbostratusStratocum
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Winter Weather Flip book Winter & Christmas Activity
Have fun while learning with this engaging Winter Weather Flibook! Students watch an online video, conduct research about how atmospheric conditions affect winter weather patterns, and create a comic to teach this topic!Minimal prep!What's included?Teacher InstructionsFlipbook Activity Answer KeyHonorable mentions also included: Maintained sanityHoliday spiritStudent engagement*The above portion is just for fun, but a welcomed "side effect" of this activity.⭐️ Sign up to access my FREE Resource
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Winter and Christmas Science Labs, Research, and Activities Bundle
Exploring the April 8th, 2024 Solar Eclipse. High School Lesson Plan. Google
Exploring the April 8th, 2024 Solar Eclipse - High School Lesson PlanRUBRIC INCLUDED for grading group activityDescription: Get your high school students excited about the upcoming April 8th, 2024 solar eclipse. This comprehensive lesson plan is perfect for science classrooms, astronomy clubs, or homeschool settings seeking to delve into the science, significance, and cultural aspects of solar eclipses.What's Included:Detailed lesson plan outlining step-by-step instructions for facilitating an i
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Earth Science Final Project
This final project for Earth Science gives youth a chance to look at many different ways that we can help end hunger and find creative solutions to other problems! Youth will complete research on a country of their choice - I have let students pick their own countries and I have also chosen specific countries for them all to research. It is up to you. They will research a typical family, select a topic to focus on, analyze its impact on food security, explore and propose solutions, and finally w
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Layers Of the Earth Project
Looking for a unit project on Earth's layer. Well here you go, this can help wrap up your Geology Lesson.
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
ISOMERS: Worksheets and Molecular Model Lab Activity (Focus on Stereoisomers)
ISOMERS: Worksheets and Molecular Model Lab Activity (Focus on Stereoisomers)
Thalidomide was a medication that was designed to reduce the effect of morning sickness. Tragically no one could have guessed that a simple mirror twin molecule of thalidomide could cause some of the worst birth defects ever recorded. This lab activity is about ISOMERS but with a focus on a branch of isomers called stereoisomers. These isomers differ only in their spatial arrangement of atoms and were once thought to
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Dinosaur Dig & Research Project--High School Level
Give your high school students an opportunity to study dinosaurs.Create a hook! Activate curiosity! Spark creativity!Included in the project:36 Dinosaurs12 pages of dinosaur bones (3 animals each).Reference page for each dinosaur.Answer key for each of the 12 pages of bones.PowerPoint with student examples of completed work.PowerPoint with instructions on how to draw the skin.Student instruction page (2 options available).Rubric for grading.Detailed teacher notes.In groups of three, students c
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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