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Earth sciences Common Core RST.9-10.9 resources
Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Unit Bundle
These resources make different types of weathering and erosion very exciting, visual, and hands-on. These materials can be used as a complete unit, stations, or used only in pieces as labs or introductory lessons. Includes a complete pack of labs, vocabulary, review/assessment, and student learning objectives, suggested scope and sequence, and tips and materials for each lab. You may also be interested in: Landscape Virtual Tour and Student Sheet ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★Don't forget that leaving
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-2
Erosion Lab (Wind, Water, Gravity and Glaciers)
This resource will help students visualize and remember the details of the main types and agents of erosion, and make erosion one of the best topics of the year. These hands-on stations can be done as a rotation or jigsaw activity, or individual mini-labs to allow students to experience and more fully understand the processes of erosion by wind, water, gravity, and glaciers. Includes a step-by-step implementation guide, answer key, and 4 mini-lab stations. I have used these activities as an in
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Grades:
9th - 11th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-2
, HS-ESS2-2
Also included in: Earth Science: Buy The Store Lifetime Money-Saving Bundle
Science and Engineering Practices: Watersheds
Tired of the same old Watershed activities you've seen for the last 25 years? Here are 8 brand new ideas you can use ☺!Based on the NGSS's Science and Engineering Practices, this product includes lots of practice with concepts relating to ☔Watersheds☔!------------------------------------------Included in this product:✨One activity for each S.E.P. (285-minutes total!) -- Topics include analyzing a variety of maps to determine watershed information, types of soil and how they affect watersheds, us
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7th - 12th
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Science and Engineering Practices: Nebular Theory and Solar System Formation
Updated Oct. 2023!Based on the NGSS's Science and Engineering Practices , this product includes lots of practice with concepts relating to ✨Nebular Theory and Solar System Formation✨!------------------------------------------Included in this product:✨One activity for each S.E.P. (230-minutes total!)✨Teacher instructions✨Materials list✨Answer key------------------------------------------Why S.E.P.s?★Give students multiple ways to demonstrate learning★Allow students to DO science rather than memor
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Science and Engineering Practices GROWING BUNDLE!
Science and Engineering Practices: Feedback Loops (Earth Science)
Based on the NGSS's Science and Engineering Practices , this product includes lots of practice with concepts relating to ↺ Earth Science Feedback Loops ↻ as outlined in the NGSS High School Earth and Space Science DCI 2-2 (HS-ESS-2-2)!------------------------------------------Included in this product:✨One activity for each S.E.P. (180-minutes total!) -- Topics include Albedo, Deforestation, Dams and Beach Erosion, Elk and Wolf Populations, Wetland Acrage and Humidity, Soil Moisture-Precipitation
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Science and Engineering Practices GROWING BUNDLE!
Stream Table Erosion Control Lab
Take your Earth Science lessons to the next level with our "Stream Table Erosion Control Lab." This engaging and comprehensive teaching resource allows you to immerse your students in the fascinating world of erosion, sediment transport, and environmental science through hands-on experimentation and observation.Key features of the Stream Table Erosion Control Lab include:Realistic Erosion Simulation: The stream table replicatesnatural erosion processes, allowing students to witness how water sha
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, HS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS2-1
, HS-ESS2-4
...
Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Physical and Chemical Weathering Factors Lab Pack
These four hands-on labs and summary questions can be used as stations, as a jigsaw, or independently to teach physical and chemical weathering in depth. This resource uses readily available materials and includes 4 mini-labs (chemical weathering, weathering by abrasion, how composition affects weathering rate, and particle size), answer key, and additional questions that could be used for assessmentThese make a great introduction to the unit, as main labs, application after notes, or even as a
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: Earth Science: Buy The Store Lifetime Money-Saving Bundle
Chemical Weathering Lab
This lab will make chemical weathering memorable and real for your students, and well as helping them practice science process skills such as designing an experiment, writing a procedure, data collection, and measuring. You could easily do part of this (data table or procedures) together to scaffold this, depending on the readiness of your students. In this lab, using readily available materials, students design an experiment (conducted in about 10 min) to determine how weathering rate is aff
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: Earth Science: Buy The Store Lifetime Money-Saving Bundle
Environmental Science Curriculum Flint Water Crisis WebQuest
✋️Hey high school educators! Are you on the hunt for a resource that truly engages your students while delving into the complexities of environmental science?Discover how our Google Form Inquiry-Based WebQuest on the Flint Water Crisis seamlessly integrates with units on Environmental Science, Water Quality and Pollution, Renewable Energy, Public Health, and Government Policies, offering a comprehensive and engaging approach to exploring pressing environmental issues in your classroom.This inter
Grades:
9th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-6
, HS-ESS3-4
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Claim Evidence and Reasoning (CER): Evidence of Climate Change
This claim evidence and reasoning (CER) activity focuses on evidence of climate change using NGSS practices. Students explore evidence of climate change such as tree rings and ice cores using a variety of resources including climate models. This CER resource guides students through the process of developing a claim, gathering credible evidence to support their claim, and persuasively justifying their claim. The CER framework helps students understand how we know the climate is changing by produc
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9th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-5
Astronomy Internet Activity "Introduction Into Astronomy"
Student Internet investigation or "webquest" that explores the subjects associated with the foundations of astronomy; history of astronomy and solar system models, and the birth of modern astronomy. The activity is divided into three parts. Part one identifies our place in space, relates relative sizes of objects in space; explains constellations, the celestial sphere, how objects are located in space, how time is measured, precession and the seasons. Part two explores how some ancient civilizat
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
Ice Age Footprints Viewing Guide, PBS Nova
Fill-in-the-blank viewing guide for PBS Nova episode Ice Age Footprints. Product comes complete with a standard copy, modified copy with word bank, and an answer key. This is a great resource for social studies and science classes, as an introduction to North American history, physical or earth science, or as a substitute teacher lesson plan.
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8th - 12th
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Science and Engineering Practices: Plate Tectonics
Based on the NGSS's Science and Engineering Practices , this product includes lots of practice with concepts relating to ⛰Plate Tectonics⛰ as suggested by the NGSS High School Earth and Space Science DCI 2 (HS-ESS-2-1)!------------------------------------------Included in this product:✨One activity for each S.E.P. (270-minutes total!) -- Topics include the location of earthquakes, modeling movement of the past, types of plate boundaries, mid-ocean ridges on the ocean floor, calculating the rate
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Science and Engineering Practices GROWING BUNDLE!
Life in a Drop of Water Lab & Presentation
This is an engaging way to teach microscope use while exploring one of the most interesting labs of the year! The lecture is accompanied by high definition pictures, microorganism diagrams and corresponding worksheets, and five differentiated projects for students.Students will not want to stop this lab! They become hooked on the microscope and explore beyond the classroom curriculum! Includes:Powerpoint - Life in a Drop of Water 63 slides filled with diagrams, animations, video links, direct
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-2
, HS-LS4-1
, HS-LS1-3
Natural Disasters Emergency Response Teams Project
CTE LessonThis is a simulated real-world role play for an Engineering, Health Careers, Earth Science, or Elective class.Project Based LearningMeets CTE Standards for Engineering.Meets CTE Anchor StandardsTeaches Engineering Design Process, Earth science, environmental issues, emergency preparedness, teamwork, presentation skills, and more.Developed as a complete 6-8 week unit with everything provided.Created by an award winning veteran educator in engineering.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
Ancient Earth: Humans, PBS NOVA Viewing Guide
Fill-in-the-blank and short answer worksheet that follows the Ancient Earth: Humans PBS NOVA. This resource follows the video in order and is a great resource for world history, Earth science, geography, life science, and biology classes. This can be used as a stand alone lesson, or as part of a larger unit pertaining to ancient Earth, evolution, ecology, environmental studies, or early life on Earth. Included is a regular copy of the viewing guide, a modified copy with a word bank, and a comple
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient Earth Series, PBS NOVA Viewing Guide Bundle
Ancient Earth: Life Rising, PBS NOVA Viewing Guide
Fill-in-the-blank and short answer worksheet that follows the Ancient Earth: Life Rising PBS NOVA. This resource follows the video in order and is a great resource for world history, Earth science, geography, life science, and biology classes. This can be used as a stand alone lesson, or as part of a larger unit pertaining to ancient Earth, evolution, or early life on Earth. Included is a regular copy of the viewing guide, a modified copy with a word bank, and a completed answer key.
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient Earth Series, PBS NOVA Viewing Guide Bundle
Ancient Earth: Inferno, PBS NOVA Viewing Guide
Fill-in-the-blank and short answer worksheet that follows the Ancient Earth: Inferno PBS NOVA. This resource follows the video in order and is a great resource for world history, Earth science, geography, life science, and biology classes. This can be used as a stand alone lesson, or as part of a larger unit pertaining to ancient Earth, evolution, ecology, environmental studies, or early life on Earth. Included is a regular copy of the viewing guide, a modified copy with a word bank, and a compl
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient Earth Series, PBS NOVA Viewing Guide Bundle
Ancient Earth: Frozen, PBS NOVA Viewing Guide
Fill-in-the-blank and short answer worksheet that follows the Ancient Earth: Frozen PBS NOVA. This resource follows the video in order and is a great resource for world history, Earth science, geography, and biology classes. This can be used as a stand alone lesson, or as part of a larger unit pertaining to ancient Earth, evolution, or early life on Earth. Included is a regular copy of the viewing guide, a modified copy with a word bank, and a completed answer key.
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient Earth Series, PBS NOVA Viewing Guide Bundle
High School Astronomy
This is a 1/2 credit earth science course that covers stars, galaxies, our solar system, planets, and space exploration. When combined with the geology course, it fulfills 1 credit of high school physical science.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-1
, HS-ESS1-2
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Ancient Earth: Birth of the Sky, PBS NOVA Viewing Guide
Fill-in-the-blank viewing guide for PBS Nova Ancient Earth: Birth of the Sky episode. Includes a regular viewing guide, modified version with a word bank, and a completed answer key. The viewing guides follow the video transcript and move in chronological order.Great resource for a substitute teacher, work day, or as an introduction to a larger lesson!
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Earth Series, PBS NOVA Viewing Guide Bundle
How To Guide Science Lab Report Writing: Frame, Checklists and Sentence Starters
This is a detailed guide for writing any lab report in any science class after conducting an experiment and can be used or modified to fit classes in middle school to high school. It is equipped with an example framework and model lab report with all sections required in the student's writing. It also comes with a checklist for students to use when they write any lab report moving forward that ensures students are including all the required sections as well as using the proper objective perspe
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7th - 12th
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Astronomy Video "Universe: Constellations & Ancient Civilizations"
The episode link to YouTube is provided in the title if the video is not available on DVD. 13-18 questions that students can answer in order while watching the video. Excellent series from the History Channel that includes the latest CGI and professional astronomer explanations. From the History Channel website "Explore some of the 88 official constellations with interstellar highlights like the coming supernova in Orion and the 13th zodiac sign, plus find out why the North Star will one day hav
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6th - 12th
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Earthquake Building Lab w Flat Rate Boxes
This lab uses FREE small USPS flat rate boxes to model buildings in a earthquake zone. You can pick them up for FREE from your local post office, or have them delivered in bulk to your school. Challenge your students to produce buildings that would withstand more earthquake forces. You can also have your students use TinkerCAD to model their home. Your students then modify their building to withstand a greater magnitude earthquake. You can expand this into a building project like the toothpick b
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ESS2-1
, HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-7
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Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
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