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Earth Day for all subjects Common Core RST.6-8.2 resources
Human Impact on the Environment Activity Earth Day Pacific Garbage Patch
Teach students how humans impact the environment using this ocean pollution lesson on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Students will learn about the Pacific Ocean, what a garbage patch is, why plastics are dangerous, and design a solution to the ocean pollution problem. This topical environmental concern includes a teacher presentation, student digital activity, and printable worksheets. Like this activity? Check out my environmental issues bundle and save 20% off by clicking here. Students will
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-3
World Without Fish by Mark Kurlansky Marine Science Earth Day Lesson
World Without Fish by Mark Kurlansky Marine Science Earth Day Lesson is one of the most popular middle school science books that brings awareness to overfishing, biodiversity and ecosystems, toxins in food chains, human ocean pollution, evolution, adaptation, and extinction of the species. Concepts covered: The theory of natural selectionBiologically and commercially extinct fishBiodiversity & ecosystemOver-fishingHuman ocean pollution Effects of toxins in food chainOcean salinity and temper
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6th - 9th
Human Impact Lesson on Plastic Pollution
Teach students about the human impact on the environment with this plastic pollution activity. This lesson will teach students the importance of plastic conservation and how to protect our lands and oceans from pollution. This lesson is perfect for Earth Day or to fulfill your human impact on the environment NGSS standards. Check out other great activities for teaching science activities in April here. Students will: Learn how our reliance on single-use plastic bags is destroying the environment
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-3
Graphing Activity: Historic CO2 Levels (Paleoclimate)
A great activity for Earth Day in the middle school, or for teaching climate change in an Earth Science class!----------------------------------------------------Middle school students often know that CO2 levels on earth are rising, and that there is a lot of concern about how the climate will change as a result of this increase.However, most students are not aware of the historic and cyclical changes of CO2 here on Earth that affect history climates, often referred to a Paleoclimate.-----------
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6th - 9th
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Tracking Trash Flotsam Jetsam and Science of Ocean Motion Lesson
Tracking Trash Flotsam, Jetsam and Science of Ocean Motion by Loree Griffin Burns Lesson is perfect for teaching about plastic pollution, coriolis effect, ocean currents, the garbage patch, and ocean science. This captivating earth science non-fiction will engage students from grades 6 and up. This file comes in Pdf and Nearpod Format. Nearpod Teacher Access is included on the last page of the file. Nearpod Lesson can be shared on any internet device. Google Classroom Ready. This lesson includes
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Earth Day or Christmas Ugly Sweater - Endangered Animals with Reading Passages
Celebrate Earth Day or Christmas with this FUN, NO PREP endangered species activity! Your students will LOVE this Earth Day or Christmas Ugly Sweater for Endangered Animals. This resource includes 30 nonfiction reading comprehension passages and ugly sweater templates (what...? endangered animals wearing sweaters?!...how fun and adorable!) This is a conservation meets fashion activity!What Will Students DO?Read a 2-page, high-interest, nonfiction reading comprehension passage about an endangered
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Christmas Activities for Science - Middle School LOW PREP & Last Minute
Solid Waste Management Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Review Page
This power point presentation goes over what happens to materials when you throw them away. It also helps students understand how current practices effect the environment. It also goes over modern techniques that are being used to promote recycling.
The terms included in this lesson are:
landfills
incineration
recycling
paper recycling
metal recycling
glass recycling
plastic recycling
reduce
reuse
composting
The preview file is a worksheet for students to complete alongside the presentation.
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Higher Education
Conserving Land and Soil Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Review Page
This is a power point lesson on conserving the soil. This lesson goes over how we use the land in regards to agriculture, development, and mining.
It also shows how current practices can be harmful to soil and how it is a very precious resource.
The power point includes terms such as:
conservation
erosion
nutrient depletion
desertification
top soil
subsoil
land reclamation
Both the presentation and the work page documents can be found in the zip file. It has an answer key found on the last p
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Higher Education
Textbook Reading Graphic Organizer
This printable can be used for a variety of non-fiction texts to teach and reinforce reading strategies as students work through a textbook section or other non-fiction reading. It includes a section for before reading, during reading, after reading, new vocabulary, and even scaffolds students to look at text features such as maps, charts, and graphics.A great scaffolding tool to meet the CCCS on reading informational text (CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI). and CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.2 Determine the c
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Classroom Organization Bundle
Environmental Science Species and Population Lesson
This PowerPoint goes over some basic definitions of ecosystems, species, populations, and habitat. This makes for a great science and conservation lesson. I usually would suit this one for grades 3rd through 8th. This lesson is designed to get the student thinking about their personal environment.
The terms discussed in this presentation:
habitats
biotic factors
abiotic factors
species
population
communities
ecosystem
Both the presentation and the work page can be found within the zip file. Th
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3rd - 9th, Higher Education
Renewable and Non Renewable Energy Types and Resources NGSS Lesson
Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy NGSS NO Prep Lesson perfect for teaching about fossil fuel, green house effect, geothermal, hydro, biomass, solar and wind power | Printable & Nearpod Lesson formatsThis lesson includes: Identifying Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Fossil Fuel origin and affect on the environment Greenhouse effect SolarWindGeothermalHydro-power, and Biomass Assessment: Multiple choice test & Term-Definition Match-Up (+ answer key) Teacher Nearpod Access - perfect
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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Writing Module #1 | Write a Problem-Solution Argument | Recycling | Grades 7-12
Your 7th to 12th graders got this! Got what? A final product they'll create in no time with step-by-step guidance and be so proud of: A Problem-Solution Argument Essay about "The Recycling Problem," perfect for this age group. STUDENTS READ AUTHENTIC SOURCES ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH RECYCLINGStudents read and critically think about a very important, current, relevant issue people all over the world are grappling with right now - the problem with recycling (plastics mainly) and different ways of so
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Writing Modules | Grades 7-12 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre
100 Days of School Science Scavenger Hunt Activity Pack Middle School 100th Day
Engaging 100 Days of School Science Activity Set for Middle School Science TeachersAre you a middle school science teacher searching for an exciting and versatile activity to celebrate the 100th day of school? Look no further!Our 100 Days of School: Science Scavenger Hunt Activity Set is designed to make this milestone both memorable and educational.It's packed with science trivia questions related to the number 100, providing a unique opportunity to explore high-interest science concepts not ty
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6th - 12th
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{EDITABLE} Lesson Plan: How to make Mind Maps
QR code is included and linked to a video with an overview of the lesson.
If you would like to teach how to create Mind Maps, but have no time to put a lesson together, than this I lesson plan is for you.
This product contains Lesson Plan with directions for the teacher, a sample of student-generated map, QR code with the lesson overview, copy of a possible mind map created during the lesson.
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- Come and See at https://mindmapmath.blogspot.com
-----------MIND MAPPING
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
The Greenhouse Effect Workbook, Worksheets & Activities | A Comprehensive Lesson
What is the greenhouse effect? How does it occur naturally? How does an increase in greenhouse gases cause climate change? This lesson will help students understand the greenhouse effect and their place in the world around them.This interactive lesson will help students learn about the greenhouse effect and their importance.Students will have the opportunity to think for themselves and critically analyze our world creatively.What's Included:Word Search ActivityFact SheetReading Comprehension Act
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
Earth Day Webquest | Conservation | Editable | Distance Learning
This Earth Day WebQuest is an engaging and informative educational resource designed for students in grades 6-8. This resource facilitates independent research and learning about important environmental issues and significant figures in conservation. Through this activity, students will gain a deeper understanding of Earth Day, the importance of environmental stewardship, and the actions they can take to contribute to a healthier planet.Content Covered:The WebQuest covers a variety of topics, in
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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ChatGPT in the classroom- how to create good prompts
ChatGPT in the classroom!!Teach your students how to use ChatGPT well to support their learning in the classroom! Students will learn how to make a good prompt/ask good questions in ChatGPT. This 2 page handout will show them how to write a good "Prompt" for ChatGPT. Use this to support your teaching in the classroom and support student learning.
Common Core Reading Strategies: The Double-Entry Journal + Notes
This is a package deal -- two reading strategies, detailed, step-by-step with examples -- for use not only in any secondary ELA course, but in any subject area to help engage students with what they're reading! With this newly revised, 10-slide MS 2013 PPT presentation, you're purchasing the following:
a.) learning targets for both reading strategies: Double-Entry Journaling (Cornell Style Notes) and Legal Notes (Written Conversations)
b.) step-by-step instructions for both strategies, with ex
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Natural Succession: Nature Bounces Back Lesson
This is a nineteen slide Microsoft power point presentation. It covers what happens to nature during a disaster such as a wildfire and how efficient nature is to bounce back. It covers the Yellowstone fire of 1988 (secondary succession) and the formation of a volcanic island (primary succession).
The terms that are included in this presentation:
adaptation
natural succession
secondary succession
primary succession
pioneer species
Both the presentation and the work page file can be found withi
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Higher Education
Standards Based Report Card 8th Grade for Trimesters & Common Core
This editable Eighth Grade report card template is for TRIMESTERS. The report card aligns with the Common Core Anchor Standards. It’s designed to be used with a standards-based grading and reporting system. This is a clean, professional looking, and easy to read report card.***Watch the preview video to see the features of this report card system.***You can also preview the slides to see the features.Are you looking for QUARTERS? They're in the Common Core Report Cards category of my store. It’s
Grades:
8th
4th-8th Venn Diagram with Reading and Writing Comparison Strategies
A “Venn Diagram” with two or more intersecting circles is a relationship graphic organizer utilized to make similarity and difference comparisons. The “Venn Diagram” material is unique, with three interactive sets. Student friendly mapping strategies can be used in the teaching of comprehending and comparing two or three informational and nonfiction texts, fictional text story elements, ideas read, and planning and organizing comparative report essays to be written across the curriculum. Origin
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4th - 8th
Our Shopping Addiction - Find a solution
A lesson in environmental awareness. Based and uses an Atlantic informational video. Pre. During and Post watching activities. Full instructions included. Extension: Before the lesson ask students about what they bought the last month. Have them list and check if it is something they needed or just wanted. After the lesson, use the organizer and have students come up with their own solution to our consumption problem and have them present their steps and solution to the class using the pro
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Not Grade Specific
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Comic Book Templates
The included products are blank comic book templates that can be used for many different activities! I've used these templates in order to help with: literacy retention, vocabulary (across all content), story-telling, summarization, free draw days in art classes, group projects, ETC.! The possibilities are endless. I found that most scholars typically go with the second template, but there are 4 for you to choose from! Choose to print them double sided, in order to make a double-sided page! If y
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Not Grade Specific
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Science and Engineering Practices Poster, SEP classroom posters word wall, NGSS
Science and Engineering Practices Posters (SEPs) Nature-Inspired Science and Engineering Posters, perfect for any science classroom. These posters, inspired by the Next Generation Science Standards, blend key scientific concepts with beautiful nature themes. They're more than just classroom decor; they're a daily reference for both teachers and students.Each poster vividly explains a different science and engineering practice. The easy-to-understand language demystifies complex ideas, making the
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Grades:
Not Grade Specific
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS2-4
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS2-3
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