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Middle school geography resources for Easel Assessments
Types of Maps Map Features Skills Geography Posters Social Studies Assessment
Students will learn about different types of maps and common map features with this social studies resource. It includes 17 visuals/posters plus a worksheet/assessment.MAPS POSTERSThese can be kept together as a single page or cut apart into separate cards for display or a matching activity. The top of each card has the title and definition, and the bottom has a full-color illustration. WORKSHEETThis activity requires students to match the types of maps to their purpose, know the function of var
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Geography Landforms & Bodies of Water Types of Maps Map Elements Posters
Ecosystems and Biomes Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage defines ecosystems and biomes and explains the difference between the two terms. It describes 7 of Earth's major biomes: arctic tundra coniferous forestsdeciduous forestsrainforestsgrasslandsdesertsaquatic biomesThis download includes a one page passage with color and black line versions of the illustration, 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illu
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
Also included in:Â Ashton's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Landforms and Bodies of Water Posters Geography Skills Vocabulary Worksheet
Give your landforms and bodies of water unit a visual boost with this set of illustrated examples! Students will get to SEE what each landform or water body looks like and better understand their features.WHAT YOU WILL GETThis resource contains 24 visuals plus a digital assessment. Each page includes an illustration of the landform or body of water along with the title and definition. Includes:archipelagobaybeachbuttecanalcanyoncavecliffdeltaduneglacierhillislandisthmuslakemesamountainoceanpenin
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Geography Landforms & Bodies of Water Types of Maps Map Elements Posters
Interactive Bulletin Board United States Map Activity
Transform your classroom into a vibrant learning space with this Interactive Bulletin Board United States Map Activity. This engaging project invites students to actively participate in constructing a colossal wall map of the USA, fostering a collaborative and hands-on approach to learning United States geography. Assign each student a state and watch as the United States comes together, state by state, on your bulletin board! The finished map is an impressive 73 inches in length and 55 inches i
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Â USA Geography MEGA Bundle
Latitude and Longitude Activities | Map Skills Worksheets Posters Presentation
Learning about latitude and longitude is fun and easy with this resource bundle! This ready-to-use no prep value bundle teaches students about latitude and longitude, the hemispheres of the world, major lines of latitude and longitude (Equator, Prime Meridian, Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn, Arctic and Antarctic Circle), and finding locations using geographic coordinates! This bundle includes: Four handouts introducing latitude and longitude, the world's hemispheres, absolute and relative locati
Grades:
5th - 9th
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CCSS:
Deforestation - Global Issues
This worksheet covers the issue of deforestation. An optional, ten-question multiple-choice worksheet is included. The worksheet is divided into the following sections:What is deforestation?Why does deforestation occur?The environmental impact of deforestationThe economic impact of deforestationDeforestation ratesHealth concernsCan deforestation be slowed or stopped?There are two extended response questions:What do you think the best method is to reduce deforestation and why? What can individual
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
Also included in:Â Global Issues Bundle
Climate Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about climate explains:the difference between climate and weatherEarth is divided into 5 main climate categories: tropical, dry, temperate, continental, and polarclimate is affected by latitude, elevation, landforms, ocean wind and currents, and closeness to waterclimate determines which plant and animal species can survive in a regionclimate can change over long periods of time (like during ice ages) and human activities can affect climate change The passage
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-ESS3-5
, 3-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-6
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Also included in:Â Ashton's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Water Scarcity - Global Issues
This worksheet covers water scarcity, including its causes, impact, and more. An optional worksheet with ten multiple-choice questions is included.The worksheet is divided into the following sections: What is water scarcity?What causes water scarcity?Depleting resourcesImpact on the environmentThreats posed by water scarcityWhat can be done?At the end there are two extended response questions:Where you live, how concerned are you with water scarcity? Why?What do you think would happen if a major
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
Also included in:Â Global Issues Bundle
Canada PowerPoint - Overview of the Country's Geography, History, and Economy
Canada PowerPoint. Information on Canada's geography, environmental issues, trade, Canadian Shield, Government, Provinces, Territories, and History. Includes slides on: Canada Day (celebrated on July 1), Acid rain in the Great Lakes region, trade, natural resources, federation under a constitutional monarchy, provinces, history -John Cabot, Samuel de Champlain, the French and Indian War, Canada's Independence, Quebec Politics. Lots of information to use to supplement your unit on the study of t
Grades:
4th - 7th
CCSS:
Also included in:Â Geography PowerPoint Bundle with Christmas and New Year Around the World
Natural Resources Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about natural resources explains:natural resources are found in nature but can be used to make synthetic resourcesexamples of natural resourcesthe difference between renewable and nonrenewable resourcesnatural resources are not evenly distributed on Earth because of factors like climate, geologic processes, and the location of ancient lifethe uneven distribution of resources has led to conflict and warThe passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehensi
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-PS1-3
Also included in:Â Science Reading Comprehension Passages Growing MEGA Bundle PRINT and DIGITAL
Overpopulation - Global Issues
This worksheet covers human overpopulation and the challenges and issues it can create. It includes an optional worksheet with ten multiple-choice questions. The worksheet is divided into the following sections:What is human overpopulation?How many people can Earth support?How rapidly has Earth's population grown?Causes of population growthProjecting population growthNegative effects of overpopulationWhat can be done about overpopulation?At the end, there are two extended response questions:Do y
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Global Issues Bundle
Weather and Climate - Text and Exercise Sheets
Weather is the state of the atmosphere in a certain place at a certain time. Weather always changes and is different all around the world. It depends on many elements . It may be warm and sunny in one place, but cold, windy and rainy somewhere else.Climate refers to the weather conditions in a certain area over a longer period of time.Contents : 16 pagesIntroductionElements of the weatherTemperatureAir pressureHumidityPrecipitationGlobal wind systemsAir massesClimate ZonesWeather forecastingExt
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Volcanoes PowerPoint - All About Volcanos Writing Activity and Easel Assessment
Students will enjoy learning about volcanoes with this 30-slide animated PowerPoint. Informative text on volcano types and shapes, how and what is an eruption, how eruptions are measured, the difference between lava and magma, fun facts, famous volcanos, types of igneous rocks, and a vocabulary terms to know reference sheet. Includes photos of volcanos like Mt. Rainier and Mt. Kilauea, which help students understand the difference between a stratovolcano and a shield volcano. Includes a video l
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Landforms Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage all about landforms is perfect for science. The passage explains that landforms are features that shape Earth. It includes examples of landforms such as: mountains valleysriverslakescanyonsplateaushillsislandstrenchesIt also describes how landforms are created through: weathering and erosiontectonic plate movementasteroids forming craters This download includes a one page passage, 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-sc
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
4-ESS2-2
Also included in:Â Science Reading Comprehension Passages Growing MEGA Bundle PRINT and DIGITAL
Coniferous Forests Taiga Biome Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage all about the coniferous forest biome (also called taiga):Defines coniferous trees as trees with needles and cones that stay green all year (evergreen trees)Explains where coniferous forests can be found and what the climate is like in this cold, dry biomeLists some types of coniferous trees found in these forests including: pine trees, fir trees, spruce trees, and cedar treesLists some animal species that live in coniferous forests and explores some of the ad
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 3-ESS2-2
Also included in:Â Science Reading Comprehension Passages Growing MEGA Bundle PRINT and DIGITAL
Aquatic Biome Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about the aquatic, or water, biome: Describes 2 types of aquatic biomes: marine and freshwaterExplains that oceans, coral reefs, and estuaries are all part of the saltwater marine biomeExplains that lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and wetlands are all part of the freshwater biomeExplores the difference between lentic freshwater and lotic freshwaterLists some plant and animal species found in both marine and freshwater aquatic biomes This passage is written in e
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 3-ESS2-2
Also included in:Â Ashton's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Latitude and Longitude Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read comprehension passage about lines of latitude and longitude on maps and globes of the Earth explains:latitude and longitude are imaginary lines that help us find exact locations when reading mapslines of latitude run east and west parallel to the equatorlines of longitude run north and south on either side of the prime meridianlatitude and longitude are measured in degrees, minutes, and seconds when used together, latitude and longitude coordinates can help us find exact locati
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
, 4-ESS2-2
Also included in:Â Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Panama Canal Study Questions Webquest with Digital Easel Activity and Assessment
Explore the Panama Canal with this webquest! Students answer 10 fundamental questions about its location, climate, demographics, and resources. They can complete it as a webquest or conduct independent research. The resource includes an answer key for class discussions. Ideal for homework, homeschool, remote learning, and independent study. 2024 is the hundred and tenth birthday of the Panama Canal. Printable and Digital Resource: Includes an Easel Activity ready for learning with digital tools
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5th - 8th
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CCSS:
Deciduous Forests Biome Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This one page passage about the deciduous forest biome (also called temperate forests):Defines deciduous trees as trees that lose their leaves in the winter and lists examples of this type of treeExplains where deciduous forests can be found and what the climate is like in this biomeBreaks down deciduous forests into 5 different zones: the tree stratum zone, the small tree and sapling zone, the shrub zone, the herb zone, and the ground zoneLists some animal species that live in deciduous forests
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 3-ESS2-2
Also included in:Â Ashton's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch - Global Issues - Ocean Pollution
This worksheet covers the issue of pollution in the oceans and specifically, the Great Pacific garbage patch. An optional worksheet with ten multiple-choice questions is included. The worksheet is divided into the following sections:What is the Great Pacific garbage patch?How does the garbage get into the ocean?What is in the Great Pacific garbage patch?How large is the Great Pacific garbage patch?What risks does the garbage patch pose for animals and humans?Is it possible to clean up the Great
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Global Issues Bundle
Canada Location Worksheet
This Canada location worksheet has 32 total questions. A PDF worksheet, answer key, link to download the worksheet in Google Slides, and link to download a Google Form are all included.The worksheet is divided in to four sections of eight questions each:In the first section, students are given a country, told to go a certain direction, and asked to identify in which country they would then be located. In the next section, students are given a set of latitude and longitude coordinates and ask
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Grades:
5th - 7th
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CCSS:
Also included in:Â Location Worksheet Bundle
Disappearing Bees - Global Issues
This worksheet covers the recent disappearance of honey bees due to colony collapse disorder. An optional, ten-question multiple-choice worksheet is included. The worksheet is broken into the following sections: What is colony collapse disorder?A history of colony collapse disorderSigns of colony collapse disorderPossible causes of colony collapse disorderCan colony collapse disorder be prevented?At the end of the text, there are three extended response questions:In your opinion, what would you
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
Also included in:Â Global Issues Bundle
Desertification - Global Issues
This worksheet covers the issue of desertification. An optional ten-question multiple-choice worksheet is included. The worksheet is divided into the following sections:What is desertification?What causes desertification?What areas are most affected by desertification?Desertification and povertyCan desertification be prevented or reversed?At the end, there are two extended response questions:What do you think the best method is for preventing desertification and why?In the near future, do you th
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
Also included in:Â Global Issues Bundle
Grasslands Biome Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about the grasslands biome:describes two types of grasslands: tropical grasslands (savannas) and temperate grasslands (prairies, pampas, and steppes) and explores the differences between themdescribes grasslands as biomes covered in mostly grass with a few shrubs and small treesexplains that grasslands get more rain than deserts but less than forestslists some animal species living in both types of grasslandsThis passage is written in easy to read language you
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 3-ESS2-2
Also included in:Â Science Reading Comprehension Passages Growing MEGA Bundle PRINT and DIGITAL
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