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Adult education earth sciences simulations
Biogeochemical Cycles: The Carbon Cycle Dice Simulation Journey of a Carbon Atom
A journey though the Global Carbon Cycle like you have never experienced before!With a roll of the dice, students will travel around the classroom visiting nine of Earth’s carbon reservoirs: atmosphere, terrestrial plants, terrestrial animals, soil, rock, marine plants, marine animals, surface ocean, & deep ocean.In the process, they will learn a whopping amount of information that will link to many other scientific units of study. Examples include: weather, circulation of air in the tropos
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, HS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
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Also included in: Ecology, Environmental Studies, and Earth Science Activities Bundle
Climate Change – A Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity
Climate Change - A Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity. This activity is the coolest thing I've created and your kids are going to love it, mine do. Think of a scavenger hunt, then add devices (Smartphones, Chromebooks, Laptops, or Tablets), engaged students, and learning through assessment and you have this resource.Quick Disclaimer. In order to use this activity, your classroom must have at least 1 device per 3 students. Smartphones, Chromebooks, Laptops, and Tablets will all work perfectly.
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
...
Also included in: Climate Change Mega Bundle - Lessons, Activities, Assessments
Eco-Games: Outdoor Science Simulations for Life and Earth Sciences
Children of all ages love games. Educators can turn this natural affinity to their advantage by using games as an instructional strategy. In this book, educators will learn 15 Eco-games that cover ecological and environmental topics connected to the Science and Geography curriculum. Games work well in an outdoor setting, such as a school yard or nature field centre. Eco-games are designed to be easy to reproduce for teachers. There are codes for students to crack, secret environmental messages,
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1st - 12th, Adult Education
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Carbon Cycle Passport Activity
Get students out of their seats to track the movement of Carbon in the environment. From Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration to Ocean Acidification & Fossil Fuel Combustion will be discovered in this fun activity. Students choose any station to begin their carbon journey. At the station, students will learn about carbon's role in that part of the environment. Students then roll the dice to learn where (and how!) carbon goes from there. Stations: Atmosphere, Land Plants, Land Ani
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Google Slides - Evolution unit - adaptation, variation, evidence and graphing
6 consecutive lessons with activities!Independent work, partner work, group work, whole class.Summative and formal assessmentsStudents will be able to construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. Analyze and interpret data for patterns in the fossil record that document the existence, diversity, extinction, and change of life forms throughou
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-5
, MS-LS4-4
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Computer Model: Water Pollution Web Game activity - Bio Man Bio simulation
This handout guides students as they investigate water pollution, water quality, species diversity and species abundance in an aquatic ecosystem. Students use The Peril River Problem interactive web game on the BioManBio website: https://biomanbio.com/HTML5GamesandLabs/EcoGames/ecodetectiveshtml5page.htmlIn this online experiment, students monitor dissolved oxygen levels and the population growth of species to evaluate the human impact on ecosystems. Students apply key concepts on watersheds and
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Space Science & Atmospheric Science Activities for Middle School & High School
A bundle of activities for space science and atmospheric science students.Please see individual files for additional details.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 Rights Reserved by Author. By using this Resource you agree to the Terms as outlined in the Terms of Service. This
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5th - 11th, Adult Education
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Energy Resources Debate for Science or Environment Classes
This document (created by Lindsey DeLuca) includes handout information for students regarding a debate project on energy resources. Students create written information, as well as participate in a debate about energy resources. This project can be modified to fit into a variety of different classroom situations and classes: biology, general science, earth science, geology, environmental science, STEM, debate, physical science, etc.
Energy sources included include: tidal, wind, solar, coal,
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Asteroid Impact Interactive(Simulation) Lab
In Part I of this Interactive/Simulation Lab, Students create their own asteroid by adjusting the variables (Velocity, Diameter, Composition, etc.) and then choose where they want their asteroid to Impact. After impact, the interactive will display the damage data.In Part II, students will design asteroids with Solar System objects as targets.An answer key is provided (although, answers will vary according to students choices). Word and PDF files included. An extra credit section available at
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Rock Cycle – A Digital Scavenger Hunt Activity
The Rock Cycle - A digital, device-based resource that will get your kids out of their seats, engaged, utilizing technology, and collaborating to solve real problems and test their knowledge. This activity works well across grades as a means of assessment, review, and/or instruction. This hunt was designed for middle school earth science students.This activity is the coolest thing I've created and your kids are going to love it; mine do. Think of a scavenger hunt, then add devices (Smartphones,
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6th - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Scavenger Hunt Mega Bundle - Fun, device-based science activities
Earthquake (Seismic Activity) Virtual Interactive Lab
Earthquake (Seismic Activity) Virtual Interactive Lab runs online simulations to help teach seismic activity and earthquake safety.In Part I, students adjust a seismograph to observe how higher scale number results in more seismic activity.In Part II, students observe the difference between P-Wave and S-Wave movement and what layers of Earth they can move through.There is an Extra Credit Game simulation (which could be used as Part III) where students learn Earthquake safety.The step-by-step la
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mars Launch Lab - Kepler's Laws - Orbits Virtual Simulation Lab
Mars Launch Lab - Kepler's Laws - Orbits Virtual Simulation Lab consists of three parts. In Part I, Students follow a short (40 second) video with guided notes/questions. After the quick video, students play a game-like simulation where they need to find the correct date to minimize the time to get to Mars.In Part II, students use another simulation and adjust the orbital radius of a satellite to see the changes in Kinetic energy, orbital velocity, and time.In Part III, students use a third s
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Igneous Rocks & The Rock Cycle Virtual Simulation Lab
** NO FLASH REQUIRED ** Igneous Rocks & The Rock Cycle Virtual Simulation Lab uses interactive, online sites to teach about the crystal size & color of Igneous Rocks and Various stages of the Rock Cycle. In Part I, students will determine if a rock has Fine or Coarse Grins (crystals) and classifying the darkness or lightness as Mafic or Felsic. In Part II, students will see the various stages of the rock cycle and how it moves from stage to stage. Part III is Extra Credit for thos
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Ecology, Environmental Studies, and Earth Science Activities Bundle
A bundle of activities for Ecology, Environmental Studies, and Earth Science.Please see individual files for additional details.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 Rights Reserved by Author. By using this Resource you agree to the Terms as outlined in the Terms of Service. Th
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6th - 11th, Adult Education
Why You Can't See Stars in A City Interactive Virtual Simulation Activity Lab
This Interactive Virtual Activity (or Lab) uses three simulations. Students see how adding artificial light (Light Pollution) makes it difficult to see the night sky. The activity includes step by step instructions with visual snip cues, making it accessible for all kinds of learners. Besides answering questions throughout the activity, students aer asked to graph the data accumulated and draw conclusions. This activity would be a great addition to any astronomy mini-lesson. Included are .
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Marine Science Lab: How Temperature Impacts Solubility of Gas in Water
Product Description: If your kids are learning the scientific method, or how water temperature impacts the solubility of gas in ocean surface waters (a major topic in the AICE marine old and new curriculum), this virtual interactive lab is for you! Here's how this two file download would go:Spreadsheet answer key (This key is not meant for posting to students or online, even on a secure LMS such as Schoology or Google classroom)Student / Teacher whole group or individual lab PPT:Slides 4-19: Int
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Marine Science Bundle - for A.K: (5) Cool Labs, (2) Webquests, (1) Notes
Stop Disasters! Game-Worksheet for Hurricane
Play and learn to stop disasters!Build your risk knowledge and strengthen your disaster preparedness with this serious game.This online game teaches students how to build safer villages and cities against disasters. Students learn through playing how the location and the construction materials of houses make a difference when disasters strike and how early warning systems, evacuation plans and education save lives.The worksheet is for designed for "Hurricane" in the "Caribbean" on level "Easy."
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-2
Stop Disasters! Game-Worksheet for Earthquake
Play and learn to stop disasters!Build your risk knowledge and strengthen your disaster preparedness with this serious game.This online game teaches students how to build safer villages and cities against disasters. Students learn through playing how the location and the construction materials of houses make a difference when disasters strike and how early warning systems, evacuation plans and education save lives.The worksheet is for designed for "Earthquake" in the "Eastern Mediterranean" on
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-2
Mountain Maker Earth Shaker Online Activity & Worksheet
Build mountains. Trigger volcanoes. Create new sea floor.Students will use this interactive landscape online to explore four types of plate tectonic activity (divergent, oceanic-continental convergent, continental-continental convergent, transform).Red lines on the map show students where each type of activity takes place on Earth. Click and drag the arrows on the four plates to move them. Students can only move each plate in the direction of its arrow.This is a great reinforcement of plate
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS2-2
Crystalline(Chemical) Sedimentary Rocks Virtual Simulation Lab
Crystalline (Chemical) Sedimentary Rocks Virtual Simulation Lab uses two online virtual lab websites to demonstrate how chemical sedimentary rocks are created through precipitation and evaporation. Students will create Limestone, Gypsum, and Halite.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF PLANTS ALONG A SHORE TRAIL
Can't get out to explore and learn about the beautiful flowers and plants that appear along our Atlantic shores? Well, here's a virtual tour you can take complete with full-sized and identified photos that you can distribute and print as well as links to online information. Download and enjoy!!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Land Development vs Conservation A Role Playing Project
This project puts students into a role-playing scenario. The end result is a large class debate where the class will decide the outcome of a conservation vs land development issue. The students will assume a wide variety of roles (12 in total) that range from marine biologist, land developers, city council members, environmental lawyers and several more. Once the students are divided into their groups they will begin to research the issue, form their ideas and argument and then begin to partner
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
...
Marine Science Lab: Erosion (Sandy) vs Sedimentation (Muddy) Shores
If your marine, or AICE marine science, students are learning about sedimentation and erosion, and how these lead to rocky, sandy, or muddy shores, this lab is worth checking out. The newest version of this lab is fully editable to fit your sand sieve and sand samples that you have. Here's how this lab could go:Teacher groups students into lab groups using your chosen methodTeacher passes out student lab handout (see preview to view this)Teacher presents to the class the whole group review of th
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Online Activity & Worksheet-Plates On The Move Game
Using the "Plates On The Move Game" online from the American Museum of Natural History, students will learn about how tectonic plates affect our planet. They click on an orange marker to explore a place on the map. Students then examine how tectonic plates are moving there. Finally, they will answer a question and read more about the results from tectonic plate interactions."Plates On The Move Game" Link: https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/earth/plates-on-the-move2/gameThis is a great online
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS2-2
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