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Middle school earth sciences cultural activities
NASA Space Centers Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to three different NASA space centers across the United States. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about NASA, research and contributions, space travel, and significant events.This virtual field trip covers::: NASA Headquarters:: Mary W. Jackson :: Field Centers :: Langley Research Center:: Apollo Lunar Landing:: Landing on the Moon:: Margaret Hamilton:: Johnson Space C
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: End of Year Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
Hot Spot Theory: Hawaiian History: Volcanic Origins Timeline (SS 4.3.9)
Learn about Hawaii’s volcanic origins and the Hot Spot theory. Fill-in timeline of the ages of the Hawaiian islands (SS.4.3.9)The informational text comes in two reading levels. One for regular learners and another for lower-level readers or ELL. The lower-level text is indicated by a green circle in the lower, right-hand corner. WHAT’S INCLUDED:Informational Text (3 pages)Lower-Level Informational Text (3 pages)Fill-in Timeline & Answer Key (2 pages)Multiple Choice Quiz & Answer Key (2
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Leap Year 2024 Activities | Leap Day Scavenger Hunt
Looking for an engaging and time-saving resource (minus the need for iPads, Chromebooks, or other gadgets) on Leap Year 2024? Grab my LEAP YEAR SCAVENGER HUNT! ❤️ You can find this Leap Year 2024 Activity in the Leap Year Activities BUNDLE!❤️Materials, Preparation, Activity and Management TipsMaterials:Leap Year questions worksheet 15 Leap Year cards Tape and scissorsPreparation:Print the 15 Leap Year cards on card stock. Make copies of the Leap Year question worksheets. Tape the 15 Leap Year
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Leap Year 2024 | Leap Day Activities BUNDLE
Huracanes en el Caribe - Readings and #authres in Spanish
Use this three day mini-unit to teach your students about hurricanes in the Caribbean: why is it that they occur so often in that region, and how do they affect Caribbean life? Students in late Spanish 1 will be able to understand all readings.The unit includes-a one page reading worksheet that includes a reading in Spanish to introduce students to the topic and can be used as an activity or an assessment-a 20 page reading slideshow in Spanish with pictures to further explore the topic-a class d
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Grades:
7th - 11th
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Also included in: SOMOS Spanish 1 Units 19-22 BUNDLE
Caves Virtual Field Trip (8 Different Caverns with Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn all about caves! Using a combination of informational text, Google Earth exploration, videos, and visuals, your students will learn about and tour 8 different caverns around the world.This virtual field trip covers::: What is a Cave?:: How Caves are Formed:: Speleothems (stalactites, stalagmites):: Speleology (spelunking or potholing):: Life Inside Caves:: A Cave Legend:: Cave Dwellers:: The World's Longest Cave:: Primary Caves (lava tubes):: K
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Washington State History Bundle | Grade 7 ✩₊̣̇. ੈ♡˳ ✧
Welcome to Washington State History Bundle - comprehensive lessons from Native American history to geological phenomena, Washington State cultural landmarks, and key figures. This bundle offers a comprehensive exploration of Washington's heritage. Students will learn about the Cascadia Subduction Zone, Formation of Olympic Mountains and they will even learn about how Lake Washington was formed during the last ice age! ✏️ Student ProfileIdeal students will be grade 7 if they are taking Washingt
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-3
Indigenous Sacred Medicines - Plant Life Cycles and Culture
Students will learn the cultural significance of tobacco, sage, cedar and sweetgrass - the four Indigenous Sacred Medicines. Students will learn how Indigenous people use these plants in ceremony and in daily life. Students will learn about the life cycle of these plants and they will create a Sacred Medicines booklet.Created by an Indigenous educator, this resource is authentic and full of Indigenous culture.Page 1: Lesson planPage 2: Indigenous Sacred Medicines posterPage 3: Cultural Significa
Grades:
4th - 7th
Mining Virtual Field Trip (Types of Mining, Underground Mine Tours, Minerals)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn all about mining! Using a combination of informational text, Google Earth exploration, videos, and visuals, your students will learn about different types of mining, methods, and the history of mining from multiple perspectives. This trip includes underground mining tours through Google Earth!This virtual field trip covers::: What is mining?:: Different types of mining (mineral deposits):: Mining & the role of miners:: Forty-Niners (49ers)
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4th - 6th
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Apollo 11 Moon Landing Anniversary Activities Scavenger Hunt
Looking for an engaging and time-saving resource (minus the need for iPads, Chromebooks, or other gadgets) on the Apollo 11 Moon Landing or Apollo 11 50-Year Anniversary? Grab my MOON LANDING SCAVENGER HUNT! Materials, Preparation, Activity and Management TipsMaterials:Moon Landing questions worksheet 16 Moon Landing cards Tape and scissorsPreparation:Print the 16 Moon Landing cards on card stock. Make copies of the Moon Landing question worksheets. Tape the 16 Moon Landing cards around your cla
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Climatograph Challenge
Both reading and inferring information from a Climatograph (also known as a Climate Graph) is a skill that needs to be practiced before a student becomes proficient. This activity allows students to work in pairs and fosters discussion between groups as it is reviewed by the teacher.
In a Social Studies class, this fosters discussion regarding the adaptations specific Aboriginal Peoples made in order to survive in a particular location.
This resource comes with climatographs from 8 Terrest
Grades:
7th - 10th
Solar Eclipse: Research and Writing Differentiated Science Project Eclipse 2024
Grab this Print and Go SOLAR Eclipse WebQuest & Project!In this project, your students will have the opportunity to explore the fascinating science behind solar eclipses and delve into the cultural significance of these celestial events. First, your students will gather background information and facts all about solar eclipses using a guided video notes worksheet while watching a national geographic video. An additional learning worksheet about eclipse myths and legends is also included.Then
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
25 South and Central American Animal Spanish Research Posters
Use these 25 Central and South American Animal Spanish Research Project Posters to teach your Spanish students about 25 different animals in Central and South America! The research posters come in Spanish, perfect for an animal spanish lesson or research project.Students will research the famous 25 Central and South American animals, learn about their location, natural habitat, physical description, fun facts, and what the animal does! Great activity for jigsaw readings, sub plans, research proj
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Hispanic Research Project Mega Bundle
Exploring Canadian Wildlife - Habitat and Survival - Indigenous Education
Are you looking for an engaging Indigenous Education resource featuring Canada's animals? Students will learn about 16 animals and their habitats, food, survival techniques and the importance of hunting and fishing to Indigenous people.Page 1: Exploring Canadian Wildlife: lesson planPage 2: Importance of Hunting and Fishing to Indigenous People (handout)Page 3-5: Animal learning cardsPage 6: Group Activity templatePage 7: Group Activity template option #2Page 8: Animal Habitat Diorama Project: l
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Indigenous Hunting and Fishing Traditions in Canada - Indigenous Education
Discover Canada's Indigenous hunting and fishing traditions with this social studies resource. Learn about 10 animals and their habitats and how they were hunted for and fished for. Students will gain insight into ecology and Indigenous culture. Page 1-2: Lesson PlanPage 3: Indigenous Hunting and Fishing handoutPage 4: Importance of Hunting and Fishing to Indigenous peoples Page 5-9: Animal cards (caribou, bison, moose, seal, salmon, trout, beaver, duck, rabbit, ptarmigan)Page 10: Mapping activi
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Salmon Life Cycle and First Nations Culture - Indigenous Education
Discover the significance of salmon in First Nations culture and livelihoods. Dive into a comprehensive 7-page lesson covering the importance of salmon, fishing methods, ocean conservation, and the salmon life cycle. Engage in three enriching activities to deepen understanding and appreciation. This resource offers an immersive exploration of the integral role of salmon, ideal for fostering cultural awareness and environmental stewardship.Page 1: Lesson planPage 2: The Deep Connection to Salmon
Grades:
4th - 7th
Civics Initiative: Flint Water Crisis Writing Performance Task
This performance tasks puts students in the shoes of the Michigan Governor's top advisor. They are working to ensure that he puts Flint at the top of his priority list in the upcoming election. In this document you will have news articles about Flint, a hook including a letter from President Obama, supplementary YouTube videos, a graphic organizer and more!
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Cedar Tree Inquiry and Activity - Indigenous Outdoor Education
Discover cedar, cherished as the "tree of life" by some First Nations peoples, among the Sacred Indigenous Medicines. Explore its traditional uses, origin, and cultural significance. Students will brew traditional cedar tea and create a captivating tree ring project reflecting their life journey, resulting in stunning visual representations.Page 1: All about cedarPage 2: How Indigenous people use cedarPage 3: What does cedar look like? Page 4: Making cedar teaPage 5: Tree rings project lesson pl
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Grades:
4th - 7th
The 10 Wonders of the World Research Project | Middle School
The 10 Wonders of the World Research Project, Middle SchoolThis resource has been designed to provide students with an independent research project. They are asked to find the '10 new wonders of the world'. Through research they need to include all categories; historical, man made structures and natural. Approximate length: 10 lessons. You may also find these resources useful:AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM MIDDLE SCHOOL PROJECTS~~~~~~ Receive TPT credits to use on future purchases ~~~~~~Go to your My Pur
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Earth Day Presentation / Earth Day is Everyday
This is a presentation that can be used with students of different levels from middle to high school students to celebrate Earth Day on 22 April. This presentation tells the story of this occasion and the significance of it.This presentation also includes links to online activities that raise the students' awareness about the importance of sustainability and protecting the environment. This presentation is an excellent tool that can be shared with the students to raise awareness about fundamenta
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
25 Animals in South America English Research Posters
Use these 25 Animals in South America and Central America Research Project Posters to teach your students about 25 different animals in Central and South America! The research posters come in ENGLISH, perfect for an animals in South America or the rainforest lesson or research project.Students will research the famous 25 Central and South American animals, learn about their location, natural habitat, physical description, fun facts, and what the animal does! Great activity for jigsaw readings, s
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Hispanic Research Project Mega Bundle
CANADA Canadian North America Continent Study | Activities, Crafts & Printables!
Learn all about Canada and North America with this interactive activity bundle! Learn interesting facts about Canada with the colorful Canadian placemat/poster & flag. Identify major events in Canadian history with the full color timeline poster. Learn about famous Canadian landmarks with the landmark cards, cities and map pinning. Learn the provinces with a interactive map and outline to color. Learn Canada's location within North America with the continent and flag pinning, and make a fun
Grades:
1st - 6th
Biome Map with Descriptions- Includes Biome Pictures and Text!
**THE MAIN STUDENT MAP IS 11 INCHES BY 17 INCHES**
If you do not have a printer that is capable of printing on the larger paper, you can do what I do! I print the document out as tiled on normal 8.5" by 11" paper, cut and tape the pieces together, and then run the document through the copy machine with 11" by 17" paper. It works well! :)
The product contains:
* A one page text that describes each of the biomes
* An 11 x 17 student map with descriptions for students to fill in using the text.
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Untold Earth Choice Board Activity - No Prep/Editable
GIVE THE CHOICE TO YOUR STUDENTS! This is the perfect activity to give students their agency, while still knowing that they will learn something valuable. Students will discover some unusual things about the Earth we live on, by choosing different videos from the choice board. All videos revolve around science and a little bit of culture. Each video also has 3 editable questions that students can answer. To answer these questions you can print out one of the provided worksheets or assign them on
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Grades:
7th - 12th
THE OCEANS & PLASTICS POLLUTION - KS2 Activity handbook for teachers, 38 pages!
THE OCEANS & PLASTICS POLLUTION - KS2 Activity handbook for teachers, 38 pages!Includes:IntroHow to use this resourceTake a closer look at the oceanActivity sheets1 Why do the oceans matter? 2 Picturing the seas3 Oceans and plastics quiz & answers x2 pages & true & false sheets4. The last straw - Scenario & set of statements x3 pages5. Plastic pollution in Greensea Cove x2 role play cards6. Turning the tide on plastic - Activities - My plastic diary, What can be done?Glossary
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Grades:
2nd - 9th
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