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7th grade Earth Day archaeology resources for Microsoft Word
Types of Fossils Activity
Different types of fossils. True form, cast, mold, and trace fossils. Students will replicate each type of fossil and glue it to the handout.
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1st - 10th
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Geologic Time WebQuest | Earth Science, History of the Earth
Berkeley has a really nice interactive website about Geologic Time. This WebQuest walks students through the interactive in Part I, and in Part II, they get to research a dinosaur of their choice. This usually took my students one class period (40ish minutes). I used it in my 7th grade Earth Science class (I no longer teach 7th grade).The document is in Word, so feel free to modify it as needed for your class.*******WARNING: WEBSITES CHANGE ALL THE TIME. This is out of my control, and sometimes
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: The BIG Middle School Earth Science Bundle!
Question Exploration: How do Index Fossils Help Relative Dating of Rock Layers?
How Do Index Fossils Help Relative Dating of Rock Layers? This Question Exploration helps Ss explain index fossils and relative dating using Steno’s law of superposition, the principle of original horizontality, and the principle of lateral continuity. Question Exploration Routine is an instructional methods that teachers can use to help a diverse student population understand a body of content information by carefully answering a critical question to arrive at a main idea answer. The Concept Co
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6th - 10th
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MS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-6
, MS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
"The Lorax" Video Guided Worksheet Activity Environmental Science Earth Day
Worksheet to accompany the original 1972 Lorax animation. 25 minutes long and easily found online (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0vwxKyceJ4). Mix of questions. Mostly open ended and requiring students to reflect on what the characters represent and the environmental and cultural themes brought up.
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5th - 12th
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Wall-E Viewing Questions and Essay
This worksheet is a companion to the movie "Wall-E" and contains 4 pre-viewing discussion questions, 5 post-viewing discussions questions as well as 2 choices for an essay response. Great to be used in an environmental unit, questions focus on impact of technology and the importance of protecting the Earth.
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5th - 8th
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Question Explore: Bikini Bottom and Open Ocean Life (Plankton, Nekton, Benthos)
How is Marine Life Classified by Location? With help from the crew of the Krusty Krab, this Question Exploration explains how marine life in the open oceans (and Bikini Bottom) is either plankton, nekton, or benthos, like the characters from Nickelodeon's "Spongebob Squarepants."Question Exploration Routines are instructional methods that teachers can use to help a diverse student population understand a body of content information by carefully answering a critical question to arrive at a main i
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6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-4
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Also included in: StayGiant Earth Science Bundle: The Hydrosphere (water)
Environmental Science Career Exploration Webquest (Earth Day STEM activity)
Explore a wide variety of STEM careers in environmental science, from remote sensing specialist to forester with this inquiry-based Environmental STEM Career Exploration webquest! Students will begin by formulating their own definition of sustainability, and examine the UN Goals for Sustainable Development. In part two, students will use the Career In STEM® Explorer's fun digital resources to find essential career information (salary, education, etc.). Students will also apply their critical thi
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6th - 12th
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MS-LS2-4
, HS-ESS3-1
10 Earth Day Science Documentaries: Viewing Guide BUNDLE with KEYS
Celebrate Earth Day! with these 10 great Docs!Documentary Viewing Guide INCLUDES: Summaries/Vocabulary/Questions with KEYSBONUS: The Blue Planet (2001) Viewing Guide
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Half-Life Labs with M&M's, Licorice, and Plain Paper
This product includes two versions of my M&M half-life laboratory activity. One version is a more traditional Earth Science radioactive dating lab. The other is slightly more advanced Physics inquiry based lab that requires the use of a graphing calculator, like the TI-83 or TI-84. Both versions allow for hands-on examination as in this lab, students will experiment with a half-life model in which M&M candies represent radioactive "m&mium" atoms. The imprinted "M" on each candy repre
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7th - 10th
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MS-ESS1-4
, HS-PS1-8
Also included in: StayGiant Candy Mix Bundle: Lab Investigations
Biomes, Ecosystems and Movies!!
What do Biomes and Disney movies have in common? Many Disney movies take place in the Earth's diverse biomes. There are four different activities in this mini-unit. *In the first activity, students will use provided websites to fill in a chart of nine different biomes. *In the second activity, students will play a game matching biomes to animated Disney movies. *In the third activity, students will work in groups to research how human activity can affect biomes. *In the fourth activity, I h
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4th - 7th
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Geology Aquifers fun edible lab Middle School Science and Homeschool
Do your middle school science students love to eat candy in school? Do not fight it but embrace it by having them build an edible aquiferThis lesson is terrific both for the classroom teacher and homeschoolMake science FUN Included in this lesson is1. Prelab with questions2. Detailed instructions on the materials and procedure3. Extension if you would like to have your students go further into the subject Materials Clear plastic cupsIce cream scoopSpoonsDrinking straws Blue/red food coloringV
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6th - 9th
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MS-ESS3-1
Also included in: Earth Science Geology Bundle for Middle School Science & Home School
Candy Bar Rock Layers
This is a hands-on modeling activity to help students better understand the law of superposition and relative aging of rocks. The activity is set up as a lab format.
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7th - 8th
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Spring Easter Frog and Rainbow Bulletin Board or Door Decor Kit
>>>DESCRIPTION<<<This bright, fun bulletin board or door decor kit is perfect for spring! It includes the wording for "Hoppy Spring", a matching bulletin/door border, 2 different editable name frogs, and a banner, large rainbow, flowers and a sun for the teacher's name. This DIY kit is a quick, easy way to decorate!>>>PRITING<<<Printable on 8.5x11 paper, just edit, print, cut out and hang. I recommend using a color printer, to print on card stock and laminate.
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PreK - 8th
Mesopotamia Virtual Archeology: Sumer and Babylon Virtual Tour
Students learn about ancient Mesopotamia by using four virtual resources: A virtual tour of an archeological site in Babylon, a 3D Reconstruction of Babylon, An analysis of Sumerian artifacts from a museum, and a video of a Ziggurat. A worksheet is provided to analyze these sources, as well as links to all the sources.
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6th - 10th
Into the Inferno 2016 Netflix Documentary Werner Herzog volcanoes Movie Guide
Into the Inferno - 2016 ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 47m – TV-PGWerner Herzog and volcanologist Clive Oppenheimer travel the globe and visit volcanoes in Indonesia, Ethiopia and even North Korea in an attempt to understand man's relationship with one of nature's most violent wonders.38 questions with time stamps (2 pages) Answer key (3 pages)
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7th - 12th
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TED Talk Viewing Guide: Are We The Last Generation Or The First Sustainable One?
A Viewing Guide to get your class thinking about the importance of Sustainability!Sustainability has been a hot topic in schools for years now, but it almost always comes at the expense of our students feelings of safety and wellbeing. But is that the right approach?In this TED Talk, Hannah Ritchie addresses the anxiety among young people about climate change. She challenges the belief that past generations were sustainable and presents data showing that recent advancements in technology have de
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: THE TED TALK BUNDLE
Create A Creature Taxonomy Project
In this activity, which is based on Carlos Linnaeus' animal classification system, student will identify a new creature that they have discovered. They begin by using their creativity to think of a creature that does not exist. It has them identifying the characteristics of three of the five Kingdoms and then takes them through identifying their creature from Phylum all the way to Species.
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6th - 9th
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History of Earth Webquest
Webquest that utilizes a phenomenal free lesson created by the University of California Museum of Paleontology program 'Explorations Through Time' A series of interactive modules that explore the history of life on Earth, while focusing on the processes of science.
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5th - 8th
Wall-E Movie Questions
This worksheet is designed to give students the opportunity to watch a fun movie, Wall-E, and think about the message behind the cuteness. It asks critical thinking questions that require the students to think about what they are watching. Example questions include:
"Describe and give characteristics that make WALL-E different from other robots. Give examples of how he shows human qualities."
"Why does the plant that EVE brings to the Axiom mean so much? What does it represent?"
These quest
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5th - 12th
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The Biggest Little Farm: The Return - National Geographic - Movie Guide
The Biggest Little Farm: The ReturnNational Geographic – Documentary, Animals & Nature – TV-PG – 2022 – 29 minutesThe Disney+ Earth Day special “The Biggest Little Farm: The Return”, from National Geographic is based on the 2018 award-winning feature documentary film that tells the story of John and Molly Chester, who abandon their urban life in L.A. to live on a barren farm to grow delicious food in harmony with nature in Ventura County. The new special follows the farmers’ 10-year tireless
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6th - 12th
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King Tut's Final Secrets, Viewing Guides
National Geographic: King Tut's Final Secrets follows a group of scientists as they use artifacts and technology in order to reconstruct the history of the supposed curse that haunts the tomb of the famous king, bringing untimely death to those who disturb the sacred resting place ~Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
Movie Length: 95 Minutes
You will receive the Viewing Guides for this movie. The DVD is not included, but it is readily available on Blockbuster, Netflix, etc.
Viewing Guide 1 cover
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6th - 12th
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Weathering, Erosion, Deposition - Hands-on STATIONS
I use this after students have learned the basics about weathering, erosion, and deposition. My on-level or special needs students use their notes about WED to help them with the follow-up questions to the activity at each station.
Students travel in groups around the room to complete each activity. Warning: as with most hands-on activities, it can get a little messy, but it's well worth it as students remember this activity and you can reference it as you go forward through the geology conte
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5th - 8th
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Info Reading Text - Weird Histroy: Easter Island Mysteries
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about Easter Island, and its mysterious moai statues! A great activity for studying ancient civilizations, use it as a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The information is from History.com, the questions are
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Info Reading Text - Weird History Bundle #7
PBS FrontLine- "Plastic Wars" Video Questions
These questions follow along with PBS Frontline's "Plastic Wars" that can be found on the PBS website. With the plastic industry expanding like never before and the crisis of ocean pollution growing, FRONTLINE and NPR investigate the fight over the future of plastics.https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/plastic-wars/
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: PBS FrontLine & NOVA Video Questions Bundle
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