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9th grade environment rubrics
Biome or Ecosystem Shoebox Project
Looking for an extension activity for your ecology unit? Do you need a hands-on way for students to extend their learning? If so, this Ecosystem Shadowbox Project is the perfect resource for you! With this resource, students will create a food web which represents all the biotic factors of their ecosystem as well as describing how physical and biological changes in the ecosystem will impact the populations. Who is this resource for?This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and par
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6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT
Biology Amusement Park End of Year Project
Biology teachers looking for a project to fill those post-state testing days, look no further! Students use biology concepts to create a theme park project. Great for a year-end project. Students can create paper, physical, or digital products. This project gives students the opportunity to be creative while using what they've learned. This file includes a list of product ideas, detailed rubric, student checklist, sample vocabulary list, brainstorm sheet with prompts, and a planning sheet.
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6th - 12th
Endangered Species Ecology Project | Human Impact on the Environment
In this in-depth Endangered Species Project, students investigate the culture of a people group living near a chosen Endangered Species, and create a campaign to save that species. The project is a great end-of-year or end-of-unit assignment for Ecology. Laws and regulations for protecting endangered species are needed, but do not always work if the community is not on board. But if a community has PRIDE in their native species, they will be motivated to save the species, and to protect the habi
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Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Marine Biology Magazine Research Project
Your 7-10th grade science students will conduct research on a marine species, and design a creative magazine "for" that species! My students love getting to show off their creativity during this project, and it's a great way to reinforce concepts such as ocean habitats, ecological relationships, and marine ecosystem threats. Marine biology magazines are an ocean of fun! This download includes a handout for students which describes the requirements of the project, a table for organizing student r
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Environmental Science & Ecology Research Project Bundle
Environmental Science & Ecology Research Project Bundle
This bundle includes six environmental science research projects which will keep 7th-10th grade students engaged with the material. Student handouts, research tables, and rubrics are included to provide your students with clear expectations. This is a sanity-saver for any environmental science teacher! The projects included are:1) Marine Magazine Research Project-Students will research a marine species of their choice, and write a magazine "for" that species! This is a great way to reinforce env
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7th - 12th
Marine Biology Endangered Species Project
This is a comprehensive marine endangered species project. It includes two major parts; a research component where students generate a Google Slides Presentation and an Action Plan. The Action Plan contains several components:* Present their Google Slides to the class (in small groups or class as whole)* Present their Google Slides or other age appropriate activity to another group of people* Generate a creative Public Service Announcement* Write an email to an official or organizationAll rub
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9th - 12th
Create An Ecosystem: An Ecology Project
Make ecology come to life by having students create their own fictional ecosystem.Students will demonstrate their understanding of ecology by creating a fictional ecosystem complete with plants and animals. They will show how plants and animals have adapted to their ecosystem, how they interact with one another (symbiosis), which organisms eat which (food chains and food webs), how their ecosystem formed over time (ecological succession), and how mater travels through their ecosystem (biogeochem
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Air Pollution - Brochure Project - Rubric and Examples
This activity has students create an informative brochure which has students research and report on:
-Natural vs. Manmade Pollution
-Outdoor Air Pollution
-Indoor Air Pollution
-Ozone Layer and Ozone Hole
-Reducing Air Pollution
They will also be evaluated on organization and effort.
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5th - 11th
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Invasive Species - Monster Movie Poster Project
Give your students the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge about the topic of Invasive Species in a creative way. Make a connection by using monster movie posters in the science classroom. Students will be choosing an invasive species and making their own Monster Movie Poster about it. They will then design a storyboard for a TV/online commercial about their movie. They can use the templates provided, draw completely by hand, digitally using Powerpoint or Google slides, or students can an
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Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, HS-LS2-8
Food Webs in a Biome Project NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas- LS2.A and LS2.B
This project has been design to integrate the ideas of biomes and the food webs within them. It is important for your students to be aware that the abiotic and biotic components of a biome have a delicate interaction, shaping one another. This project will help the students make connections between the abiotic factors, such as climate and soil type or salinity, to the biotic factors in the food web. As well, the project is designed to reinforce the vocabulary, applying it in their use of the
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6th - 12th
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Endangered Species Trading Cards
Instructions for students to make a 4X6 trading card to trade with others in the class. Students are instructed to research specific items that help them understand species such as: HabitatCauses of its decline in population.Specific characteristics of the species that has lead to it decline.Conservation efforts A rubric is included as well as an extra credit opportunity to make a piece of art.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, HS-LS2-2
Also included in: AP Environmental Science Unit 9 Bundle
Evolution vs. Extinction: Life Science Project (PBL)
In this two week project, students will synthesize their understanding of ecosystems, climate change, and natural selection. Students will begin the project by conducting background research on two animals. They will then predict the effects that climate change will have on each organism. One of the two organisms will go extinct. Students will predict what effect the extinction will have on that organism's ecosystem. The second organism will evolve. The students will brainstorm what adaptations
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5th - 9th
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Energy Sources Project | Middle or High School Science | Individual or Group!
In this energy sources project, learners are asked to research different types of energy sources (geothermal energy, nuclear energy, solar energy, hydroelectric energy, tidal energy, wind energy, and fossil fuels). Students will research what the energy types are, and the advantages and disadvantages (in terms of sustainability, technological limitations, access, and controversy). Students have the choice to present their research as a Google Slides or PowerPoint presentation, physical poster,
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7th - 12th
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Geocaching Project
Students learn about the global treasure hunt called Geocaching in the intro PowerPoint. The project has them build and hide caches on campus, and log their coordinates using several GPS devices that I have gathered through the years (I started with only 1 the first year).
The culmination of the project is to have each class period search for caches hidden by a different class period.
I also encourage students to create and account on geocaching.com, download the Geocaching Ap (available on t
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Climate Change Solutions STEM Project with Rubric: Middle School Science
In this engaging STEM project, you will challenge your students in grades 6-9 to think of ways to slow or reverse climate change. They will work in pairs or small groups to design an invention or technology that can help put the earth’s atmospheric carbon dioxide back in balance. They will use research skills, science knowledge, design ideas, and math calculations to convey their learning. Then, they will present their idea to the class! 1) First, teach your students about climate change and the
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6th - 9th
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MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ESS3-3
North American Biomes Cross-Curricular Project-- Science and Social Studies
This cross-curricular unit project involves students developing an understanding of the resources available in a biome and how that shapes the lives of the people who live there. Are you looking for more resources for teaching ecology or environmental science topics? Check out these other great resources by Make Them Think.Related Products ⭐ Climate Change Writing- A Persuasive Essay Rubric ⭐ Ecological Community Relationships- Territory Game- NGSS-HS-LS2-1, NGSS-HS-LS2-2 ⭐ Ecosystem (Bioge
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6th - 12th
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Climate Change PBL
In this PBL unit, we'll become Climate Champions on a mission to explore, understand, and take action against climate change. This project will allow us to dive deep into the science, impacts, and solutions surrounding climate change while developing critical skills along the way.Your Role as Climate Champions:Engage actively in research, discussions, and collaborative activities.Think critically and creatively as we explore solutions to climate-related challenges.Develop communication skills to
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Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Geography: Natural Resources GoogleEarth Project
**December 27, 2017 - This product has been updated. An additional writing assignment and rubric has been included.
This assignments teaches students to use GoogleEarth. As they map out their natural resources destinations, they also blog about the natural resources found in that geographic area. This assignment includes step by steps on how to use GoogleEarth as well as a rubric which pertains to the assignment.
Kids enjoyed it - took them about a week to do in class; was a great summative a
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7th - 12th
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FULL IPA: Leyendas for Intermediate Low Spanish
A full, 5-task IPA including authentic reading/listening resources, presentational writing and speaking tasks, and an interpersonal communication task. Geared to Intermediate Low Spanish learners. Use all the sections or pick and choose what suits your need. Answer keys included for interpretive tasks, rubrics for writing and presentational speaking tasks, and tips on administration.This is a great to go with a unit on legends, or to go with La Llorona de Mazatlán or Noches misteriosas en Granad
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9th - 12th
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Energy Sources Problem Based Activity PBL -Middle School - Distance or In Person
This resource asks students to design an island paradise and then choose what type of energy - petroleum, wind power, solar power, or hydroelectric power - best suits it. Suitable for independent or group projects and suitable for in person or distance learning.Resource includes:Project directions for studentProject template for students who need supportResearch hyperdoc to direct students to information about solar, wind, hydroelectric, and petroleum energy sourcesProject rubricAll parts of th
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Grades:
5th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
Also included in: Energy Bundle - 30% off!
FULL IPA: Los deportes for Intermediate Low Spanish
A full, 5-task IPA including authentic reading/listening resources, presentational writing and speaking tasks, and an interpersonal communication task. Geared to Intermediate Low Spanish learners. Use all the sections or pick and choose what suits your need. Answer keys included for interpretive tasks, rubrics for writing and presentational speaking tasks, and tips on administration.
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9th - 12th
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Sustainability Research Project Mini Unit - Slideshow Lessons Included!
Sustainability Research Project - Slideshow Lessons Included!Let’s help students discover ways they can help the planet! Through guided lessons, students will research a sustainability strategy that helps the planet and share their learning with the class through a presentation. In today's rapidly changing world, the importance of sustainability has never been more evident. As educators, it is crucial to empower our students with the knowledge and skills to understand, critically analyze, and co
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
Exploring Ecosystems Brochure Project
Are you ready to take learning about ecosystems to the next level? This product is sure to get your students engaged!Students will choose an ecosystem to research, create a "travel" brochure for it, then "sell" a trip to their ecosystem by presenting their brochure to the class.This product includes project directions, components, a rubric, and a printable brochure template.
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-4
Recycled Art Project for Science Students
This was developed as part of a Waste unit for an Environmental Science class I was teaching at an arts school. It is intended to be an integrative and interdisciplinary hands-on approach to introducing concepts of reusing and recycling nonrenewable resources. This is a group project that works ideally with 4-8 groups of 4 students. The resource includes both a group sheet (one per group) and an individual sheet (one per student). Both sheets have rubrics. As students worked, I walked around wit
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Grades:
6th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-4
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