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Earth Day laboratories under $5
Parts of a Seed
Use this page to teach students the parts of a seed. Soak fresh seeds (We used lima beans) in water until they absorb water, the seed coat starts to come off, and they start to split open. Should take several hours. Students will each get their own seed and will be able to identify each part on their seed. They will tape each part of their seed to the bottom of their paper.
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K - 3rd
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Nature Scavenger Hunt: Outdoor I Spy Worksheet, Outside Activity 5 Senses Earth
Invite kids outside to observe the world and play "I Spy."This creative printable invites kids to look around. Can they spy something blue that isn't the sky? Is there something scratchy or seasonal? They can write or draw their answers or interview one another. However they play, you'll get them thinking with this printable! One page has no prompts, so they can write their own.This printable is based on page 29 of Kid's Camping Journal, a journal filled with outdoor observation and play._____
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K - 6th
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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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Lava Lamp | Oil And Water Science Experiment | Earth Day Oil Spills Activity
Use effervescent tablets to create lots of oohs and ahhs while discovering the properties of oil and water. This hands-on lab can be conducted in 30 minutes. It uses simple supplies and includes teacher background information, tips, science activity, and a reading passage. It makes a wonderful introductory lesson about oil spills for environmental science and Earth Day.Included in the Hands-on ActivityBackground Information and Vocabulary on the Properties of Miscible and Immiscible Liquids.Hand
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4th - 7th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
Water Conservation Lab: Design & Carry Out a Study - NGSS: Distance Learning
In this activity NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) aligned activity, students (Part 1:) design and carry out a study to calculate how much water will be saved if they turn the water off while brushing their teeth, and (Part 2:) design and carry out a loner-term study at home to calculate how much water can be conserved. The lesson proceeds as follows: 1. First, students watch a short video on water conservation, and the growing water shortage crisis worldwide. They answer a few questio
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5th - 12th
Mission to Mars Lab: Design a Ship to Feed Astronauts |NGSS| Distance Learning
This ecology project is packed full of NGSS standards, and engages students in STEM activities. It proceeds as follows:1. First, students consider the hurdles involved in a manned-trip to Mars2. Then, students use concepts in ecology to design and create a self-sustaining food room for astronauts3. Finally, students evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their mini-ecosystem Time Frame: The initial set up of the project requires one or two classes. Students can then make observations for a f
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6th - 12th
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MATTER AND ENERGY IN ORGANISMS AND ECOSYSTEMS Powerpoint and Worksheets
Here is a complete 22 slide PowerPoint show and worksheet for the cycling of matter and energy through the living and non living parts of an ecosystem.(MS-LS2, 5-LS2 and 5-PS3-1). Levels of food chains, energy flow through food webs, biodiversity and energy pyramids are also discussed. Students watch the slideshow and then fill out a two page worksheet that echoes the concepts. This is a great introduction to any food chain, food web, biodiversity, invasive species, or abiotic and biotic activit
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, 5-LS2-1
, 5-PS3-1
Geology Aquifers fun edible lab Middle School Science and Homeschool
Do your middle school science students love to eat candy in school? Do not fight it but embrace it by having them build an edible aquiferThis lesson is terrific both for the classroom teacher and homeschoolMake science FUN Included in this lesson is1. Prelab with questions2. Detailed instructions on the materials and procedure3. Extension if you would like to have your students go further into the subject Materials Clear plastic cupsIce cream scoopSpoonsDrinking straws Blue/red food coloringV
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
Also included in: Earth Science Geology Bundle for Middle School Science & Home School
Google Earth: Latitude & Longitude Lab
Have your students travel the world on Google Earth while learning about Latitude and Longitude! Students will use Google Earth to search for various locations throughout the lab and state their latitude/ longitude locations. Students will end by answering questions based on latitude/ longitude diagrams from the NYS Earth Science Regents Exam. Perfect for Distance Learning!
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Earth Science Starter Pack!
Tragedy of the Commons Lab - Human Impact on the Environment
In 1968 the Tragedy of the Commons was published. A major principle of the article is the notion that any resource that is open to everyone – such as the air or parts of the ocean – will eventually be destroyed because everyone can use the resource but no one is responsible for preserving it. When people are not compelled to preserve resources for the welfare for future generations, the Tragedy of the Commons occurs. Objective: The purpose of this simulation is to demonstrate how individuals co
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4th - 10th
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Fish Respiration Experiment | Environmental Science And Earth Day Aquatics Lab
A lab that is sure to create a great class discussion. Use live fish to learn about respiration, dissolved oxygen, and fish. A step-by-step teacher guide and student journal is included. This is a wonderful activity for Earth Day or a climate change unit.Students will investigate to answer the question: Does the amount of dissolved oxygen affect the respiration rate in fish? Using the pre-reading and their prior knowledge, students will write an educated hypothesis. Students will be very
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3rd - 6th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 5-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-1
Outdoor Survey | Environmental Awareness
Get students outdoors and analyzing your schoolyard environment with this survey activity using simple data-collecting tools. Introduce students to biodiversity, carbon footprints, and succession, concepts that you can build on in subsequent activities. Perfect for the start of the school year in environmental science or APES. This newly updated resource includes two versions of the activity, a full-group expedition OR a group activity where students become environmental specialists. Both ar
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-6
, HS-LS2-2
Also included in: APES Unit 1 | Living World Ecosystems Bundle
The Mess That We Made Book Companion and Water Pollution Activities
The Mess That We Made Book Companion and activities includes an east scienceexperiment to extend the reading of “The Mess That We Made” by Michelle Lord. The experiment focuses on water pollution and what it does to plants and water. A great activity for primary students exploring pollution. A recording sheet to help students practice the scientific method is included with predictions and revised predictions as well as a Respecting Water craftivity and writing activity. This allows students to b
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K - 3rd
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Earth Day Activity Bundle Printable Digital Comprehension, Cut and Paste, Slime
Keep your second grade students learning while having fun on Earth Day! This bundle of 5 products is perfect for reviewing addition, subtraction, reading comprehension, and reducing, reusing, and recycling resources. Your 2nd grade students will LOVE the making slime activity too!If you like these resources,click here to follow my store!Here's what's included in this bundle:Earth Day 2 and 3 Digit Addition Boom Cards - Engaging Digital math practiceGet ready to blast off into math success with o
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2nd - 3rd
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School Gardens On A Budget
Over 20 pages of information and ideas to use in your school garden! It includes tips to save money, ideas for class experiments, and basic gardening knowledge. This is great for schools, garden clubs, and homeschoolers! Perfect for Earth Day!Includes:-Basics on soil types, raised beds, seed starting, and plants-Ideas for creating your own compost, worm bins, and potting mix-Ideas for recycled container gardens and garden decorations-How to save seeds for next year and start new plants for free-
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Not Grade Specific
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Question Exploration: Our Atmosphere and the Ozone Layer
Is the Earth's ozone layer in danger? This Question Exploration provides basic background information to answer questions on ozone-related issues in atmospheric science. Often students confuse ozone depletion with global warming or the Earth’s protective upper ozone layer with ozone and smog at the ground level. This lesson focuses on the structure of the ozone layer and how we have learned to protect it. Training Materials Instruction Guide: Our Atmosphere and the Ozone LayerOzone Q&A for I
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: StayGiant Earth Science Bundle: The Atmosphere (air)
Oceanography Oil Spill Cleanup Earth Day Lesson for Middle School Students
How do oil spills affect marine animals? Students will witness the repercussions of a simulated oil spill on land, water, and marine life. Working in teams, students will experiment with various materials and tools employed in oil spill cleanup efforts, assessing their efficiency. This educational activity is well-suited for oceanography, environmental concerns, and Earth Day units. Objectives 1. Evaluate tools for their effectiveness in solving a problem.2. Learn some of the reasons why oil s
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7th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-3
Also included in: Oceanography Fun Activities, Labs, Directed Readings, Graphic Outlines
Lab: Cloud In A Bottle Experiment
Now-you-see-it, now-you-don't! This is a good experiment for students to try themselves, watching a cloud appear and disappear before their own eyes, as they change pressure and temperature.This product is in Microsoft Word .doc form so that Ts can customize the discussion to fit the needs of their Ss.This Content Enhancement Routine is classroom tested to help students with the following Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards in Science:SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: StayGiant Earth Science Bundle: The Atmosphere (air)
Ozone Depleting Gum Drop Lab - Very Engaging
This is a very fun and engaging lab to help simulate the effect CFCs have on depleting the ozone layer. All you need are gum drops and toothpicks, students will love this lab activity while learning. Includes notes and suggestions for teacher. This is a PDF file.
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6th - 12th
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Nature Journal 5 Day Writing Activity
This resource is a five-day nature journal writing activity. This activity gets kids outside observing all of nature's wonders. It is also included in my Earth Day resource. Earth Day ResourceLook for these other related resources in my store:Science and Social Studies Word Wall BundleScience Word Wall and ActivitiesTropical Rainforest Reading Passage and Task Cards BundleTropical Rainforest Task CardsGlobes, Maps, Landforms and Continents BundleGlobes, Maps, Landforms, and Continents Activity C
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3rd - 8th
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Environment The Effect of Salt on Brine Fish Hatching Inquiry Lab
The objectives of this experiment are for students to acquire the ability to design a scientific experiment using dependent and indepent variables.They will also practice collecting data and drawing scientific conclusions. Brine shrimp eggs are a suitable subject for these experiments and can be used for many years, making them an excellent choice for science fairs and teaching osmosis, scientific methods, and ecology. The lab involves determining the ideal environment for hatching brine shrimp
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8th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Quick and Easy Science Experiment: Lima Beans Germination STEM Challenge
This quick and easy science experiment can be set up in a matter of minutes and will instantly hook your students! The actual process is a few days, but it gives kids plenty of time for observation and to see the scientific method play out. Could it get any easier to introduce experiment writing to your class?*Helpful Hint: Soak those lima beans in water overnight before starting the experiment. It will speed up the process!Everything you need to launch experiment writing in your classroom and h
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2nd - 4th
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Relative Humidity Experiment with Simple materials
SIMPLE MATERIALS EXPERIMENTExperiment the differences in temperature between a wet bulb and dry bulb thermometer in 15 minutesYou DO NOT need a PsychometerTeach students how to design an experiment and follow the scientific methodCreate a chart and Graph
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6th - 12th
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Build a Toy STEM Challenge
This Build a Toy STEM challenge is a fun way to teach students the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Students will put their brains to the test to design the toy of their dreams, using only recycled, repurposed, and/or reused materials from either home or school. Use this activity as an additional resource when discussing environmental impacts or for Earth Day! As an added bonus, there is a serious of lab questions and a grading rubric so the fun can be added to your gradebook!What
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3rd - 6th
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