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Environment Common Core RST.6-8.10 resources $5-10
Climate Zones and Change Activity
Teach students about climate, climate regions, and climate change using print and digital lessons to support NGSS ESS3-5. This activity includes readings and questions to help understand factors that affect an area's climate, such as temperature and precipitation, different climate zones on Earth, and natural and human factors that contribute to climate change. Like this climate change lesson? Check out these lessons to support your Earth Science curriculum.Students will learn about: Factors tha
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4th - 6th
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Distribution of Natural Resources NGSS MS-ESS3-1
With this earth science curriculum students will learn about how the uneven distribution of natural resources as a result of past and current geoscience processes. Students will review what they have learned and then focus on Earth's mineral, energy, and groundwater resources. This resource has six lessons. Included are a standards poster, photos for stimulating discussion, task cards to aid in student research, links to data, and informational articles about minerals and weathering & erosio
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-1
Also included in: Middle School Science Earth and Human Activity BUNDLE
Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Webquest (Geology and Earth Science)
The Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Webquest comes with a worksheet and an answer key. Each link in the webquest points to information that your students need to complete the worksheet. Besides printing the worksheets, no other prep is needed to conduct this geology lesson on weathering, erosion, and deposition. How to use this resource:1.) Share the PDF webquest file with clickable links to student computers. 2.) Print the accompanying worksheets. 3.) That’s it! Students are ready to get st
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8th - 12th
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Earthquakes and Tsunamis Webquest (Geology and Earth Science)
The Earthquakes and Tsunamis Webquest comes with a worksheet and an answer key. Each link in the webquest points to information that your students need to complete the worksheet. Besides printing the worksheets, no other prep is needed to conduct this natural disasters lesson on earthquakes and tsunamis.How to use this resource:1.) Share the PDF webquest file with clickable links to student computers. 2.) Print the accompanying worksheets. 3.) That’s it! Students are ready to get started.Student
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8th - 12th
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Earth's Four Spheres: Atmosphere, Biosphere, Hydrosphere, and Geosphere
With these NGSS lessons, students will learn about all four of the Earth's spheres and how the spheres interact with each other.This is part of our MS-ESS2--1 and 5-ESS2-2 & 5-ESS3-1 unit and our MS-ESS3 Bundle: Earth and Human Activity.✅Please make sure you have access to YouTube before you purchase this Unit.What others are saying about our science units,"This product is thorough and ready to use. Thanks for putting this together. I'm telling the other teachers that I know about this and a
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5th - 7th
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5-ESS2-1
Rock Cycle and Rock Types Webquest (Geology and Earth Science)
The Rock Cycle and Rock Types Webquest comes with a worksheet and an answer key. Each link in the webquest points to information that your students need to complete the worksheet. Besides printing the worksheets, no other prep is needed to conduct this geology lesson on the rock cycle and sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rock types. How to use this resource:1.) Share the PDF webquest file with clickable links to student computers. 2.) Print the accompanying worksheets. 3.) That’s it! Studen
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8th - 12th
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Volcanoes and Volcanism Webquest (Geology and Earth Science)
The Volcanoes Webquest comes with a worksheet and an answer key. Each link in the webquest points to information that your students need to complete the worksheet. Besides printing the worksheets, no other prep is needed to conduct this geology lesson on volcanoes. How to use this resource:1.) Share the PDF webquest file with clickable links to student computers. 2.) Print the accompanying worksheets. 3.) That’s it! Students are ready to get started.Students click the links embedded into stunnin
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8th - 12th
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Human Impact on the Environment NGSS: MS-ESS3-3
Do you want to teach your students how to reduce the human impact on the Earth?These NGSS lesson plans will help students learn about how people's use of plastics impacts the environment. This resource has seven lessons. Lesson 1: What Impacts Do Humans Using Plastics Have on Our Environment?Lesson 2: Positives and Negatives of PlasticsLesson 3: Plastics in Our Daily LivesLesson 4: A Call to Action: How Can We Reduce the Amount of Plastics Using in OurClassroom, School, or Community?Lesson 5: ST
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-3
Also included in: Middle School Science Earth and Human Activity BUNDLE
Earthquakes Activities Natural Disaster Unit
Use these earthquake activities to teach about the natural disaster with print and digital options. Students will learn what an earthquake is, the ring of fire, its causes and where earthquakes are likely to happen, the Richter scale, and safety precautions. This unit on earthquakes includes a reading passage with comprehension questions, a graphic organizer, a review activity, and a research project. Like this natural disaster unit on earthquakes? Check out the bundle and save 20% by clicking h
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4th - 6th
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4-ESS3-2
Also included in: Natural Disasters Activities and Project
Endangered Animals Nonfiction Texts for Reading Comprehension and Activities
This resource contains five non-fiction texts about endangered animals. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following endangered animal species:African ElephantCalifornia CondorPolar BearRusty Patched BumblebeeSea TurtleThere are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading. There is a link to a video, as well as a couple of other suggestions!❤️Click Here to Follow Us!Related Resources⭐ Endangered Plants: NGSS: MS-LS
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Science Sub Plans Endangered and Invasive Species Bundle MS-LS2-4 and 5
Gravity in the Universe NGSS MS-ESS1-2
With these science lesson plans, students will learn about the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and solar systems.This resource has five lessons. Included are a standards poster, photos and posters for stimulating discussion, several reading passages, a Webquest, links to videos, and essential vocabulary cards.Lesson 1: Introduction to the UniverseLesson 2: What Goes Up, Must Come DownLesson 3: How Does Gravity Affect the Universe?Lesson 4: SatellitesLesson 5: Draw a Model of
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-2
Also included in: Middle School Science Earth's Place in the Universe BUNDLE
Climate: MS-ESS2-6 Effects of Uneven Heating and the Earth's Rotation
Do you want to teach students about the components of Earth's Systems that influence climate? This resource has five lessons. Lesson 1: What Causes Wind?Lesson 2: Global Wind DataLesson 3: Ocean CurrentsLesson 4: Where Would You Live?Lesson 5: Making a Model of Your Ideal ClimateOptional: The Greenhouse Effect Included are standards, photos and posters for stimulating discussion, three reading passages, several investigations, data for examining, links to videos, and essential vocabulary c
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-6
Also included in: MS-ESS2 Middle School Science Earth's System's Bundle
Invasive Species Nonfiction Texts for Reading Comprehension & Activities
This resource contains five non-fiction texts about animals that are considered invasive species. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following invasive species:Burmese PythonCane ToadEmerald Ash BorerLionfishZebra MusselThere are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading.❤️Click Here to Follow Us!Related Resources⭐ Invasive Plant Species: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5⭐ Invasive Species - Animals NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Science Sub Plans Endangered and Invasive Species Bundle MS-LS2-4 and 5
Water Cycle Webquest: Precipitation, Evaporation, More (Earth Science)
The Water Cycle Webquest comes with a worksheet and an answer key. Each clickable link in the webquest points to information that your students need to complete the worksheet. Besides sharing the webquest with students and printing the worksheets, no other prep is needed to conduct this earth science lesson on the water cycle. How to use this resource:1.) Share the PDF webquest file with clickable links to student computers. 2.) Print the accompanying worksheets. 3.) That’s it! Students are rea
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8th - 12th
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Water's Role on Earth NGSS MS-ESS2-4
Do you need to teach your students about the hydrologic cycle? This resource has six lessons. Included are a standards poster, photos and posters for stimulating discussion, 11 essential vocabulary cards, and articles to read: The Four Spheres that Makeup Earth's SystemsWhat Role Do Animals and Plants Have in the Cycling of Water?What is an Aquifer?Ocean Currents and TidesWould You Drink This Water?Lesson 1: Where is Water in Earth's Systems?Lesson 2: How Does Water Cycle Through Earth's S
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
Also included in: MS-ESS2 Middle School Science Earth's System's Bundle
Climate Change NGSS MS-ESS3-5
Do you want to teach your students about global climate change and how it impacts the environment? This resource has nine lessons that will do just that! Students will be able to ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures.Lesson 1: Introduction to Climate ChangeLesson 2: Observing Natural Phenomena: Glacier National Park is Melting AwayLesson 3: The Carbon CycleLesson 4: The Greenhouse EffectOptional Lesson: The Impact of Agriculture and Ind
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-5
Also included in: Middle School Science Earth and Human Activity BUNDLE
Earth's History and the Geologic Time Scale Unit MS-ESS1-4
Do you need to teach about the Earth's history?With these science lesson plans, students will observe tree rings, learn about ice cores, and create a geologic time scale.Within this unit are 3 complete lessons, a standards poster, articles about ice cores, the geologic time scales and fossils, links to videos, and essential vocabulary cards.Please check out the preview, and save yourself valuable time!Lesson 1: What Do Tree Rings Tell Us About the History of the Earth?Lesson 2: What Do Ice Co
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-4
Also included in: Middle School Science Earth's Place in the Universe BUNDLE
Cell Parts and Their Functions
For anyone looking to teach or review the cell organelles and their functions, this product is for you! Can be used for both virtual teaching and in-person use. Digital learning at its best! Text based, matching, diagrams, graphic organizers, and project based learning all in one! Digital review game included! For use with Microsoft and Google platforms ( not affiliated). Answer keys and rubrics included. Included in the resource:Cover PageTerms of UseAnimal and Plant Cell Diagram Identification
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6th - 10th
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MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
Also included in: Cells Bundle Set-Digital For Virtual/ Distance Learning and In-Person
Renewable Energy CER Tooklit Debate Project 2-Pack Middle School Power Plants
Empower Your Classroom with our Renewable Energy Solutions Scientific Argumentation CER & Debate 2-Pack!This comprehensive and engaging resource is designed for science and ELA teachers looking for tools to help middle school students understand the advantages and disadvantages of different types of energy sources and power plants. This 2-pack offers a range of prompts for students to research and evaluate claims about the following energy sources and power plants:BiofuelsWind powerNuclear
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Air Masses and Changing Weather NGSS MS-ESS2-5
Do you need to teach your students about air masses and changing weather?This resource has four lessons. Included are a standards poster, photos, and posters for stimulating discussion, two reading passages, an experiment, links to videos, and 10 essential vocabulary cards.Lesson 1: What are Air Masses and Fronts?Lesson 2: Observing Masses and FrontsLesson 3: Air Pressure and WindLesson 4: Assessment: Play Ball!✅ Please ensure you have YouTube access before purchasing this Unit.What other
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: MS-ESS2 Middle School Science Earth's System's Bundle
Interdependence in Ecosystems Case Study | Impacts of Human Activities
Students will apply their concept knowledge on ecosystems as they work through this engaging case study on the ecology of the golden-shouldered parrot. Using their science literacy and critical thinking skills over multiple lessons, students will read through informative texts and work through a set of activities incorporating the following ecology concepts; biotic and abiotic factors; adaptations; symbiotic and non-symbiotic ecological interactions (from predation to parasitism); energy transfe
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8th - 11th
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MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
Building an Energy Efficient Home Project - Google Doc link included!
Model building is a key science skill, but can be a challenge to see through in the classroom! Provide an opportunity for your students to work through the engineering design process, complete research, communicate their findings and build a model with this project about energy efficiency and using renewable resources! Hands-on science can be challenging, but make it easy with this all inclusive project. Included: teacher plans with pacing, student worksheets for research - planning - supply
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6th - 9th
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MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-3
Ecology: Modelling Energy Flow In A Community
This digital product introduces how energy flows through habitats in a community and the types of niches found in a community. Feeding relationships are explored, including producer/ consumer, symbiosis and predator/ prey. Food chain and food web models are examined and made, as are Energy Pyramids and the Pyramid of Numbers via a foldable product (or digital product). Population changes are introduced along with limiting factors and their impact on the carrying capacity in a population. Include
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, 5-LS2-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
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Plate Tectonics Webquest (Geology and Earth Science)
The Plate Tectonics Webquest comes with a worksheet and an answer key. Each link in the webquest points to information that your students need to complete the worksheet. Besides printing the worksheets, no other prep is needed to conduct this geology lesson on plate tectonics. How to use this resource:1.) Share the PDF webquest file with clickable links to student computers. 2.) Print the accompanying worksheets. 3.) That’s it! Students are ready to get started.Students click the links embedded
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8th - 12th
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