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Biology Common Core RST.6-8.4 research
Parts of a Plant & Plant Tissue Types: Student Note Organizer
Comprehensive note organizer for students to use as they research and learn about the different parts of a plant and plant tissues. *Now a fillable pdf document.Extremely beneficial when conducting online research! These sheets will help consolidate the wealth of information in an organized, easy to visualize, format.Completed chart may be taped together to form a wall chart of plant parts, from shoot to root.The four types of plant tissue (meristematic, dermal, ground, and vascular) and the p
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6th - 11th
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HS-LS1-2
Also included in: Ecology, Environmental Studies, and Earth Science Activities Bundle
Endangered Species Research Project
Students will work to research an endangered species and produce either a slideshow or poster to present on their given species. Students will discuss the factors that led to the species being endangered as well as the steps being taken to conserve them.
Students can work alone or in pairs to research and produce their presentations. A teacher rubric is included for the instructor to grade the students. Student rubrics are also included so they can assess their peers and give notes.
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7th - 10th
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Honey Bee Insect Unit Study for Homeschool | Middle school and High School
Have you ever asked: Is honey bees vomit? How do we compare wasps vs honeybees? Do honeybees eat honey? How much honey do bees produce and why? If you want to start keeping bees, you might want to know: Is there a bee farm near me? How much do honeybees cost? Find answers to these questions and learn much more about honey bees through this research-based independent unit study on honey bees.For a detailed walkthrough of this Unit Study, click here.(This will take you to a YouTube video. So, plea
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Evolution by Natural Selection PSA Themed project | student choice board
Evolution by Natural Selection Endangered Species Project is an activity where students get a chance to research critically endangered animals. Put on your detective hat and help to create a PSA to find these missing animals. This interactive project is perfect for hands-on learning. It is low-prep, highly engaging, and comes with simple instructions and a student choice board. Your students will love it!☀️This Product Includes☀️Endangered Species Student Choice Board Project Rubric for the pres
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-1
Biogeochemical Cycles
A series of five WebQuests about the biogeochemical cycles will have your students researching independently to develop their understanding of the water, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur cycles. Key concepts throughout the WebQuests include:TransfersTransformationsStoragesHuman ImpactsMitigation and solutionsEach WebQuest includes a short assessment quiz to test for students´ understanding of the important ideas that are explored in each of the cycles. Answer keys included!Perhaps you wou
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7th - 12th
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HS-ESS2-6
MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESSES: RESEARCH BOOKLET/AP BIO, HEALTH, PARASITOLOGY & MG
This is an independent research assignment on mosquito borne illnesses. Some of the illnesses still have no cure, but prevention does make a difference. This booklet has a variety of activities including a quiz, 2 art activities, research/respond, word jumble, research, charting diseases, identifying mystery illness, identify mystery mosquito, etc. There is a terminology segment, life cycle, and a word search. It provides a good working background on 11 mosquito borne diseases. Thanks ever so m
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4th - 9th, Staff
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The Phosphorus Cycle WebQuest
Great to use as an introduction or a review to the phosphorus cycle. Using a variety of links, students research all about this important cycle. Students will develop their understanding of the key concepts, including the storages, transfers, transformations and the human impacts, as well as mitigation strategies to reduce our negative impact on phosphorus storages.A ten question multiple choice quiz is included, and of course the answer key to the WebQuest and the quiz.Extension activity includ
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS2-6
Also included in: Biogeochemical Cycles
Apex Predators: Balancing Ecosystems. An inquiry-based science project
Critical thinking skills and inquiry-based science questioning are built in to this unit designed for middle school students. The printable unit guides students in learning how apex predators are vital to balanced ecosystems, and why. Students, either on their own or in groups, learn about what apex predators are, how they look in different types of ecosystems, and why they are critical to the success of ecosystems. This unit includes vocabulary, research methods, organization skills using C
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-4
WHAT DO YOU EAT?: AUTOTROPHS, PRODUCERS, CONSUMERS, HETEROTROPHS AND DECOMPOSERS
NO PREP!GREAT FOR SUBS!GREAT FOR REVIEW!TWO VERSIONS - THE BASIC VERSION AND AN EXTENSION ACTIVITY VERSIONPERFECT FOR A QUIET ACTIVITY AFTER TESTING!Help your students understand the similarities and differences between autotrophs and producers and heterotrophs, consumers and decomposers. I made this in response to students struggling to make these connections and I wanted them to be able to explain their reasoning. The students loved this activity and learning about the different organisms and
The Greenhouse Effect - Reading and Worksheet
This resource serves as an introduction or an engaging review of the greenhouse effect, both natural and human enhanced.The printable worksheet covers essential concepts related to the greenhouse effect and its significance. Students learn about how certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, maintaining a habitable climate. They discover major greenhouse gases like CO2, CH4, and water vapor, and their sources from human activities. Students explore the impact of human-induced greenhouse gas
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6th - 12th
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MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
Environmental Impacts of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
Using the links provided in the worksheet, students research and learn about the environmental impacts of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. Students explore the impacts it had on aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity and the lessons learned from this event.Students will need to analyze and evaluate information from various sources to understand the causes, impacts, and response to the disaster. The answer key to the 10 questions is provided.If you are interested in Environmental Science Case Studies for yo
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7th - 12th
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MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
All About Butterflies- Insect Unit Study for Homeschool- UPDATED!!
Learn all about butterflies through this research-based unit study Butterfly Insect Research Notebook (Check out the video preview to see all 215 pages). It has 400+ research questions, 5 hands-on experiments and art activities and 8 writing activities for recording. Engage in independent, interdisciplinary internet-based research to find out about their families, life cycle, camouflage, nutritional requirement, how they help in pollination and so much more!!What will you be researching on in t
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Grades:
7th - 12th
HAIRY SCARY - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge was crafted as an application activity for a unit on microscope study or as a research/problem-solving quest with a forensic twist focusing on the structure of different kinds of hair. It should be noted that students may not find irrefutable evidence in this forensic investigation. It is for this reason that a variety of interpretations may be valid and should be accepted so long as these contentions are supported by data.
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
Plastic Pollution Case Study - The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Are your students learning about plastic pollution? The great pacific garbage patch is an excellent example of how single-use plastics can remain in the environment over a long time period and have negative consequences on the environment and the organisms within it. Students complete the reading passages about the causes, impacts and solutions and complete review questions and conduct further research that connect the garbage patch to other key concepts environmental issues.Key concepts include
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Causes and Impacts of Coral Bleaching WebQuest
Get your students exploring the causes, impacts and solutions of coral bleaching in this WebQuest. Students are provided with five tasks to research information about the key concepts related to coral bleaching. Extension questions provided for early finishers, as well as the answer key.Key ideas include:Understanding coral reefsDiscovering coral bleachingClimate change and coral bleachingMitigating coral bleachingCase Study ResearchIf you are interested in Environmental Science Case Studies for
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Causes and Impacts of Soil Pollution Environmental Science Middle School
Have your students learn about how soil can become polluted through the process of pollution and erosion. They discover the variety of impacts that soil pollution can have on ecosystems and farming, as well as the solutions that can be put in place to reduce this environmental issue.Students complete the reading and then respond to the review questions. EXTENSION ACTIVITY: A case study about soil degradation in Shandong, China.Answer key included.KEY CONCEPTS IN THIS WORKSHEET:The importance of
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7th - 12th
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MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-4
Desert Biomes: Characteristics, Adaptations, Climate Change & Humans
Spark student interest about desert biomes with this activity. Students learn about key concepts that help them understand these unique environments. They explore desert biomes, which are characterized by their dry climate, little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation. They discover how plants in deserts have adapted to survive, with features like reduced leaves, needle-like structures, and the ability to store water. Students also learn about the adaptations of desert animals, s
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-LS2-6
Also included in: Biomes & Ecosystems Resource Bundle - PPTs, Printables, Assessment
The Effects of Pollution on Human Health
Pollution is a major environmental issue and it directly impacts our health. This activity aims to deepen students' understanding of the impact that different types of pollution can have on human health. Students are given real-life like scenarios related to air pollution, water pollution, and noise pollution. Students read the scenarios and answer questions based on their knowledge and comprehension of the topic.The worksheet gets students thinking critically about the health effects of pollu
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7th - 12th
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MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Evolution Project | Evolution Research Report | Google Slides
Engage your students with this fun and comprehensive Evolution Research Report resource. It helps make report writing easy! It contains questions, organizers, tools and forms to use for your students to create, develop, write, edit, illustrate, present, and assess your students’ Evolution Research Report.This resource is also designed to not only to learn and explain the new information, but also answer some higher-level thinking questions (Common Core Essential Questions) to apply the knowledge
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, HS-LS3-3
, MS-LS1-4
, HS-LS3-2
Also included in: Evolution Report Printable and Google Slides Bundle
Causes and Effects of Air Pollution
In this reading passage and worksheet, students develop their understanding about the main causes of air pollution, their impact on health and ecosystems and ways in which it can be mitigated. Once the readings have been completed, students complete the worksheet that's divided into multiple choice questions, short answers, a short essay and research about a chosen city that has successfully implemented pollution management strategies. Answer key included.Key concepts include:Causes:TransportPow
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-4
Ecological Succession
What's it about?A reading about primary and secondary succession, including the process that links to real world examples such as Surtsey in Iceland and Yellowstone National Park. Students read about ecological succession and then complete the review and further research questions that tie the key concepts together.Students develop a range of key concepts in ecology and environmental science. These concepts include understanding ecosystems, the importance of biodiversity, the role of disturbance
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-6
Grassland Biomes: Climate, Organism Adaptations and Impacts
In this activity, students learn about the distinctive features and characteristics that define grasslands. They explore the adaptations of plants, such as deep root systems and narrow leaves, which enable them to thrive in grassland environments. Students examine the various adaptations of animals, including specialized teeth and digestive systems for grazing and hunting, as well as burrowing behaviors for shelter. Students also delve into the intricate web of biodiversity and species interacti
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Biomes & Ecosystems Resource Bundle - PPTs, Printables, Assessment
Tundra Biome Worksheet: Characteristics, Adaptations, Climate & Human Impacts
Be ready to get cold as students explore the tundra biome. This activity provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the tundra biome. They learn about the key characteristics, including extreme cold temperatures, low precipitation, permafrost, and sparse vegetation.Students learn about adaptations of tundra plants and animals to survive in this harsh environment. The activity also covers the impact of climate change on tundra ecosystems, including permafrost thawing and changes in p
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, HS-LS2-6
Also included in: Biomes & Ecosystems Resource Bundle - PPTs, Printables, Assessment
Evolution Research Report | Printable Evolution Project
Engage your students with this fun and comprehensive Evolution Research Report resource. It helps has make report writing easy! It contains Evolution questions, organizers, tools and forms to use for your students to create, develop, write, edit, illustrate, present, and assess your students’ Evolution Research ReportThis report (or performance task) is also designed to not only to learn and explain the new information, but answer some higher level thinking questions (Common Core Essential Quest
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, HS-LS3-3
, MS-LS1-4
, MS-LS3-1
, HS-LS3-2
Also included in: Evolution Report Printable and Google Slides Bundle
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