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8th grade environment research
Environmental Science Research Project (Earth Day) | Google Classroom
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." This is an editable online environmental science research project, ready for Google Classroom, inspired by the wisdom of Dr. Seuss' Lorax! >> Students will first watch the 25-minute original Lorax (1972) online while answering comprehension/analysis questions. Then, they will pick their favorite, relevant environmental topics (all themes explored by The Lorax) from a menu with 14 options to comp
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7th - 9th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
Biome/ Ecosystem Research Template-Graphic Organizer for Non Fiction Writing
Biome/ Ecosystem Research template-
Topics include:
-a description of the biome
-location
-What makes life hard here...types of adaptations that would be helpful
-how humans have affected the biome/ environmental concerns
-description of 1 plant and 2 animals that live here and the adaptations they have to help them survive
-a possible food web for that biome
Also included is a rough draft organizer for a final paper and a final paper document.
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Environment & Invasive Species Project Based Learning Ecology End of Year
Students will research an ecological issue and form a solution. Great for environmental science or Earth Day! They will communicate their ideas for protecting an ecosystem to their peers. They will evaluate solutions for environmental and biodiversity issues. ♻️♻️This resource addresses a challenging standard for MS in the NGSS:Students will come up with an ecological problem specific to the region where they live. They will research and learn more about the problem, obtain information about th
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-5
Online Biome Research Project for Science | Google Classroom
This is a biome research project that is 100% online. Students follow the packet's instructions to create a 15-slide presentation on a biome. There are 24 different biome/locations included in the sign-up sheet. The slides include research on the following topics: biodiversity, food webs (trophic levels), critical abiotic factors in the ecosystem, examples of symbiotic relationships, and the impacts of climate change.Once purchased, you will get a link to copy resources directly to your Googl
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Grades:
7th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, HS-LS2-6
Environmental Issues Research Activity | Science Project
Students will enjoy learning about current environmental issues with this Environmental Issues Project. Students will research an environmental issue and create a presentation. This includes 30 environmental issue cards for students to randomly pick a topic, project instructions/ requirements with rubric and a research template. This is a fun and engaging way for students to practice their researching skills and their presentation skills while learning about real world environmental issues.Inclu
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ecological Impacts Science BIG Unit Bundle
Natural Resources Research Project
Students research and create a presentation about a material natural resource of their choice. Students investigate:-the resource and what it is made up of-how the resource forms-where the resource is distributed around the world-why it is distributed that way-uses of the resource-the harvesting process and its consequences related to the environmentIncluded in this file is:-project outline and note-taking guide-peer evaluation form-link to Google slide template for student presentations-grading
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5th - 9th
Invasive Species Obituary Project
Tired of having your students make an invasive species "wanted poster?" Have them write an obituary instead! In this project, students will choose an invasive species to research, but also take it a step further by understanding its role in the ecosystem and brainstorming ways to eliminate the unwanted species. They will have two options to complete the obituary assignment:Option 1: Write an obituary for a species that has died off as the result of an invasive species that has moved into the are
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Ecology Bundle
Nuclear Chemistry Class Blog Research Project
This resource is also part of the Nuclear Chemistry Bundle!
This Nuclear Chemistry Class Blog Research Project is the greatest way to spark your students’ innate interest in learning about the many interesting and historical topics that fall under the umbrella of nuclear chemistry.
Included is an introductory powerpoint on pop culture references to nuclear chemistry and radioactivity...this always elicits interest and hooks the students! (think Spiderman, the Hulk, the Simpsons, etc.!)
For t
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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PROJECT SpongeBob Aquatic Ecosystem Analysis
I created this project for my Environmental Science class for the Aquatic Ecosystem unit. Using the internet, students will research each of the main character’s home, job, and hobbies in SpongeBob SquarePants. Then, they will search the home, job, and hobbies of the real organism in its natural habitat in the ocean. Students will compare these to see how well these characters were based on their real organism counterparts!
After the research is complete, students will write a letter to the cr
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Grades:
5th - 12th
CSI: Renewable & Non-Renewable Resources Activity - Printable Review Game
Nothing like a good criminal investigation to liven up renewable and non-renewable resources! In this activity, students will work in teams to investigate the culprit of six fictional thefts. The criminal has mixed up science and left it disarray. Students must discern fact from fiction to preserve science forever! Teams will work to build a case and present their findings to the court. Hopefully they are convincing enough to win the verdict to catch the criminal.Be the cool teacher :-)In this 2
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: CSI: Science ALL OF THEM - Identify Fake News Printable Review Games
Human Influence on the Environment Project | Printable, Digital & Editable
About this ResourceThis project is designed to guide students with exploration and development of an environmental research project. Students choose from two possible research topics: climate change (global warming) or loss of biodiversity (endangered species). Both options require comprehensive research and detailed analysis. Both options require the student to use problem-solving and creative thinking to construct an innovative solution to climate change or loss of biodiversity.***************
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Human Impact on the Environment: Gallery Walk
These pages outline a summative project about human impact on the environment (Habitat Destruction, Invasive Species, Pollution, Population Growth, Overconsumption, and Climate Change). Students will create a poster summarizing their topics, provide real-world examples and data, and provide solutions to these problems. Included in this packet: Project Overview, Student Expectations Handout, Rubric, Peer-evaluation, Notes Outline for the Gallery Walk, Troubleshooting suggestions. I have uploa
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
Also included in: Ecology, Populations and Biodiversity Bundle
Natural Disasters Research and Presentation | Science Project
Students will learn about natural disasters by researching an assigned natural disaster and a famous disaster. This research and presentation activity includes a research template for recording facts about a natural disaster and also a famous natural disaster. There is also a webchart template for students to fill out about the other natural disasters as students are presenting. This is a fun and engaging way to have your students practice their researching and presenting skills!Includes:-templ
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Natural Disasters Choice Board Project
One aspect of differentiating instruction is allowing students to make choices in their learning. This natural disaster project allows students to have a choice in their project. They are given a choice between nine natural disaster topics. Then they choose one of six projects. The projects include: a podcast/video, a PowerPoint presentation, a children’s book, a diorama, a mobile, or a travel brochure. There is a detailed description of what is expected for each project. No matter which project
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Biomes Brochure Research Activity | Science Project
Student will enjoy learning and showing their understanding of Biomes with this Biomes Brochure research project. This Biomes brochure project has everything you need for your students to create beautiful brochures to advertise their biomes, including instructions, requirements and a grading rubric. There is a research and brochure template which allows grading to be a breeze! When your students are done, they can complete a gallery walk and fill out information about other biomes from the stude
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5th - 8th
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Ecosystems and Resource Availability: Next Generation Science MS-LS2-1
This product addresses concepts related to Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics - Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organism and populations of organisms in an ecosystem. Included are content sheets/poster, along with half-sheet versions for students' interactive science notebooks, a quiz with answer key, a research project on ecosystems, and 8 tasks related to resource availability and animal populations.TpT Digital Activities
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-1
Also included in: Life Science Bundle: Next Generation Science MS-LS2: All 5 Standards
Genetically Modified Foods Research Project (GMO's, Genetics and Agriculture)
This project can be used in a genetics unit to dig deeper into genetically modified organisms (GMOs)/genetically modified foods with your class. In the project students will self-select two (2) examples of genetically modified foods (plant or animal) to investigate. Students are then asked to find:how the food source has been genetically modifiedwhy these modifications were madeadvantages of these modificationsdisadvantages of these modificationsStudents are asked to present their findings usin
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Genetics Teaching Resources Bundle
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
Meteorology Webquest
In this webquest, students practice being real-world meteorologists forecasting and interpreting weather maps. They use current weather websites to track current conditions and to predict future conditions. They explore the different types of weather maps meteorologists use to track different aspects of the weather. The webquest allows ample room to individualized student exploration. Students can explore different types of maps of their interest, as well as different places around the world
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6th - 9th
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Electricity Awareness and Conservation Project : 'Watts' Energy?
This Electricity Awareness and Conservation Project is a great project for a unit on energy or electricity. It is student-centered, collaborative, and memorable! And best of all, students learn how to reduce energy usage in their homes and are excited to challenge their families to do so.The project lasts for two to three weeks, with probably three 40 minute periods of class time, and the rest will be done out of class. It is written with three parts; however, there is a supplement that will all
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Grades:
7th - 9th
Climate Zone Travel Brochures
Looking for a fun way to teach the 5 climate zones? This research project features brochures for the following climate zones:✓ Tropical✓ Polar✓ Arid✓ Mediterranean ✓ TemperateThere are 5 brochures templates (one for each climate zone). One set is best for color printing and the other for black and white. Brochures could be assigned for independent work, partner practice, group work, or homework. Students can use safe websites or printed information to complete their brochures. How you assign eac
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3rd - 12th
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Watershed Webquest
This assignment uses the EPA's How is My Waterway website at https://mywaterway.epa.gov/. Students use the EPA website to research the health of the watershed they live in and the watershed of the location where they would like to move after high school. This product requires no prep and can be used immediately with both electronic and pdf versions provided. I typically use this assignment as a follow up to a class discussion about watersheds, but could also be used as an introductory assignmen
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7th - 12th
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Ecological Footprint Activity | Google Classroom (Earth Day)
Want to bring the concept of an ecological footprint alive? Let students calculate their own ecological footprint (as well as carbon footprint) using this fun, tech-based activity! This activity is perfect for Earth Day or engaging students in environmental/earth science. This is Google Classroom ready; you will be able to copy an editable student handout (Google Doc) to your drive plus a PDF copy and a teacher's key (PDF). ✏️ Looking for a PDF-only version? Click here.**********************
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-4
Air Pollution Research Poster
Student instructions and rubric to a group project on air pollution. Students work in groups to research different properties of air pollution:
Clean Air Act
Ozone Pollution
Particle Pollution
Dirtiest Air Areas
Cleanest Air Areas
Instructions include website suggestions for researching.
Project concludes with a group presentation. You could easily turn it into a powerpoint or prezi presentation if you want!
.docx file for easy editing and personalization!
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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