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Earth sciences Common Core RI.11-12.2 resources
Earth's Four Spheres (Systems) Rocky Mountain National Park Activity for Science
Earth is divided into four systems or 'spheres' called atmosphere, geosphere (lithosphere), hydrosphere and biosphere. Each of these systems work in different ways to keep our planet going and they also all influence the other systems as well. With this activity, students will learn the basics about each sphere, how they function, what they are made of, how they influence the other spheres and examples of the sphere in action in Rocky Mountain National Park. Basically, students will be divided i
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6th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Light Pollution and Sea Turtles: Biscayne National Park Activity for Science
We are all affected by light pollution (man-made light that is lit at night). In some forms it can be good as it helps us see, but with some unnecessary bright glows comes great consequences, particularly to baby sea turtles. This activity is designed to teach this and more to middle school and high school students. You'll begin with a short demonstration in your classroom using a flashlight and dark-colored paper to show how light pollution can affect how much we can see natural light, like sta
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6th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Factors that Affect Transpiration in Great Smoky Mountain National Park Activity
Transpiration is the process where plants release water vapor into the air. This is an important part of the water cycle and there are many factors that affect the amount of transpiration that happens in a certain area. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, for example, has a high rate of transpiration, which is why we often see that blue mist across the area (which is how the Smokies got their name). Students will learn all this and more in this activity. They will also focus on five major facto
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Also included in: North Carolina: History, Geography and National Parks Activity Bundle!
Relative Dating Rock Layers in Grand Canyon National Park Science Activity
One look at Grand Canyon National Park and you know that geologic processes have immensely shaped the land. It is so unique because of its many rock layers, fossils and minerals. Scientists have been studying this canyon for years and they use many methods to relatively date the rock layers and geological events that have occurred in the canyon. By relative dating, we can develop a timeline of events to help us understand what happened in a certain area. With this activity, students will first l
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-3
, MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
...
Science_Aurora Borealis Northern Lights_Current Event Reading Comprehension_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, were on display last weekend. A strong solar storm hit Earth and produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere early on May 11th. Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learner
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6th - 12th
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Science_China Launches Moon Mission_Current Events Reading Comprehension_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. China launched a lunar mission to retrieve samples from the dark side of the moon. If successful, the mission will take 53 days.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learners to use during enrichment time. Use for differentiated instruction by allowi
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7th - 11th
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The Ocean and Climate Change: Virgin Islands National Park Science Activity
Virgin Islands National Park includes over 7,000 acres of shorelines, marine habitats, coral reefs, and tropical rainforests. Because this park is located on an island in the Atlantic Ocean, it is very reliant on the ocean and the effects it has on the island. There are many ways that the ocean affects the islands. In this activity, students will examine the effects of the ocean and climate change, specifically, on Virgin Islands National Park. Basically, there are six 'stations' in this activit
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-3
, MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
...
Science_ Total Solar Eclipse of 2024_Current Events Reading Comprehension_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. A total solar eclipse will occur on April 8th. People in North America along a path crossing from Mexico, the United States and then Canada will be able to view the total solar eclipse.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learners to use during enri
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7th - 11th
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World_Strongest Earthquake in 25 Years Hits Taiwan_Current Events Reading_2024
Current events PDF lesson plan. The largest earthquake in 25 years hit Taiwan. The quake hit at a depth of 9.6 miles and measured at a magnitude of 7.2 near the epicenter.Articles and long reading passages of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learners to use during enrichment time. Use for differentiated instructio
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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How Volcanoes Work Activity, Lab and Quiz: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Volcanoes are cracks in earths surface where molten rock (lava) and gases emerge. But, how do they work? In this activity, students will learn all about volcanoes and how they work as they investigate real-life examples at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. They will first read about how they work, vocabulary anatomy of volcanoes and then they will construct a 3D model of the Big Island of Hawaii using a topographic map and they will label the volcanoes and other vocabularly located there. There is
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Climate Change Packet: Informational Passages, Worksheets, Vocabulary, Research
Climate Change:Investigate Climate Change with comprehensive passages and varied worksheets.Master terminology and unleash creativity with vocabulary pages and doodle prompts.Dive into research and investigation with probing questions and notetaking pages.Embark on a classroom/homework science project and access a bonus SEL & life skills activity for FREE.Similar Resources:WeatherClimateHumidityPrecipitationCloudsWindCoriolis EffectOcean CurrentsEl Nino & El Nina Earth's AtmosphereGreenh
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Grades:
5th - 12th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
, HS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-4
, 3-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS2-2
Greenhouse Effect: Packet: Informational Passages, Worksheets, Vocabulary
Greenhouse Effect:Explore the Greenhouse Effect with detailed explanations and interactive worksheets.Reinforce understanding with vocabulary pages and artistic expression opportunities.Analyze data and conduct research with inquiry-based questions and notetaking pages.Immerse in a classroom/homework science project and enjoy a bonus SEL & life skills activity for FREE.
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Grades:
5th - 12th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
El Nino & El Nina Packet: Informational Passages, Worksheets, & Vocabulary
El Niño and La Niña:Understand El Niño and La Niña phenomena through detailed explanations and varied worksheets.Reinforce key terms and engage in artistic expression with vocabulary pages and doodle activities.Conduct research and investigation with probing questions and notetaking pages.Complete a classroom/homework science project and access a bonus SEL & life skills activity for FREE.
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Grades:
5th - 12th
NGSS:
3-ESS2-1
, 5-ESS2-1
, HS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-5
Groundwater and Human Interaction Model Activity: Mammoth Cave National Park
Groundwater is an important subject to cover in any general science or earth science class when you discuss the water cycle and/or the hydrosphere. In this activity, students will learn about groundwater, karst areas, permeable and impermeable materials, water table, saturated zone, unsaturated zone, wells and human interaction with groundwater. These topics are learned as students study a specific area of Mammoth Cave National Park. In this activity, students will receive a seven-page packet. T
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5th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Clouds Packet: Informational Passages, Worksheets, Vocabulary, & Research
Clouds:Explore Cloud formations through engaging passages and diverse question formats.Master vocabulary and unleash creativity with vocabulary pages and doodle prompts.Dive into research and investigation with probing questions and notetaking pages.Embark on a classroom/homework science project and access a bonus SEL & life skills activity for FREE.Similar Resources:WeatherClimateHumidity Precipitation Earth's AtmosphereGreenhouse Effect
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Science_ Private Lunar Launch_Current Events Reading Comprehension_Jan 2024
Current events articles and lesson plans for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Private US aerospace company Intuitive Machines successfully launched a phone-booth-sized robotic lunar lander. If successful, the Odysseus mission would mark the first-ever private lunar landing and the first US soft landing since the final Apollo mission in 1972.Current events PDF lesson plans for reading comprehension practice or standardized testing preparation. Long reading passage
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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Coriolis Effect Packet: Informational Passages, Worksheets, Vocabulary, Research
Coriolis Effect:Explore the Coriolis Effect with comprehensive explanations and interactive worksheets.Master terminology and engage in artistic expression with vocabulary pages and doodle prompts.Analyze data and conduct research with inquiry-based questions and notetaking pages.Immerse in a classroom/homework science project and enjoy a bonus SEL & life skills activity for FREE.Similar Resources:WeatherClimateHumidityPrecipitationCloudsWind Earth's AtmosphereGreenhouse Effect
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Grades:
5th - 12th
NGSS:
3-ESS2-1
, HS-ESS2-7
, 5-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-6
, 4-ESS2-1
Wind Packet: Informational Passages, Worksheets, Vocabulary, & Research Project
Wind:Understand Wind patterns and effects through detailed passages and varied worksheets.Expand vocabulary and unleash creativity with vocabulary pages and doodle prompts.Conduct research and investigations with thought-provoking questions and notetaking pages.Engage in a classroom/homework science project and benefit from a bonus SEL & life skills activity for FREE.Similar Resources:WeatherClimateHumidityPrecipitationClouds Earth's AtmosphereGreenhouse Effect
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Grades:
4th - 12th
NGSS:
3-ESS2-1
, 5-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-5
, 4-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS2-1
Earth's Atmosphere Packet: Informational Passages, Worksheets, Vocab, Research
Earth's Atmosphere:Dive deep into Earth's Atmosphere with informational passages and engaging worksheets.Learn key vocabulary and reinforce understanding with vocabulary pages and doodle activities.Explore research and investigation questions with a notetaking page for comprehensive learning.Complete a classroom/homework science project and enjoy a bonus SEL & life skills activity for FREE.
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Grades:
5th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-4
, 5-ESS2-1
Air Pressure Packet: Informational Passages, Worksheets, Research, & Vocabulary
Air Pressure:Delve into Air Pressure concepts through informative passages and diverse question types.Build vocabulary and artistic skills with vocabulary pages and doodle prompts.Investigate further with research questions and notetaking pages.Take on a classroom/homework science project and benefit from a bonus Similar Resources:WeatherClimateHumidityPrecipitationCloudsWindCoriolis EffectClimate ChangeOcean CurrentsEl Nino & El NinaEarth's AtmosphereGreenhouse Effect
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Grades:
5th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, MS-ESS2-5
Ocean Currents: Informational Passages, Worksheets, Vocabulary, & Research
Ocean Currents:Delve into Ocean Currents with informative passages and diverse question types.Build vocabulary and artistic skills with vocabulary pages and doodle prompts.Investigate further with research questions and notetaking pages.Take on a classroom/homework science project and benefit from a bonus SEL & life skills activity for FREE.Similar Resources:WeatherClimateHumidityPrecipitationCloudsWindCoriolis EffectEarth's AtmosphereGreenhouse Effect
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Grades:
5th - 12th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
, HS-ESS2-5
, HS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-4
, 4-ESS2-1
Precipitation Packet: Informational Passages, Worksheets, Vocabulary, Research
Perception:Examine Perception in weather and climate with informative passages and interactive worksheets.Reinforce key terms and engage in artistic expression with vocabulary pages and doodle activities.Investigate further with research questions and notetaking pages.Undertake a classroom/homework science project and enjoy a bonus SEL & life skills activity for FREE.
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
NGSS:
3-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-4
, 5-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-6
, HS-ESS2-2
...
Humidity Packet: Informational Passages, Worksheets, Vocabulary, & Research
Humidity:Understand Humidity with detailed passages and interactive worksheets.Enhance vocabulary and creativity with vocabulary pages and doodle activities.Conduct research and investigation with thought-provoking questions and notetaking pages.Complete a classroom/homework science project and enjoy a bonus SEL & life skills activity for FREE.Similar Resources:WeatherEarth's AtmosphereClimateGreenhouse Effect
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Climate Packet: Informational Passages, Worksheets, Vocabulary, & Research
Climate:Understand Climate patterns through informative passages and diverse question formats.Expand vocabulary and visual learning with vocabulary pages and doodle activities.Conduct research and investigations with thought-provoking questions and notetaking pages.Engage in a classroom/homework science project and benefit from a bonus SEL & life skills activity for FREE.Similar Resources: Weather Earth's Atmosphere
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Grades:
5th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-4
, 3-ESS2-1
, 3-ESS2-2
, 5-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-5
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