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Middle school environment literature circles
Biotic and Abiotic Factors Ecology Close Reading
Help increase science literacy by using this close reading article on biotic and abiotic factors! Students will learn about how abotic factors in the environment affect biotic organisms. Examples in the reading include:- Temperature dependent sex determination in reptiles- Weasel seasonal coat color- Trees survival mechanisms in winter- Plant's response to sound Included in your purchase are two versions of the article- one at a 1100 lexile and a second at a 900 lexile for your lower level reade
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8th - 10th
Also included in: Science Nonfiction Article Bundle
Earth Day NO PREP Speech and Language Activities for Engaging Therapy Sessions
This NO PREP download includes 42 pages of fun activities to use in your therapy room for Earth Day...OR MAKE EVERYDAY Earth Day! Use this download to teach about being green/recycling AND to work on articulation and phonological awareness etc. throughout the year! WHAT DO I GET? ♻️ 3 coloring/art pages that coordinate with the teaching materials/lessons.♻️ 2 pages of teaching materials to use for teaching about the 3 Rs (reduce, reuse, and recycle) containing child-friendly language and practic
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K - 6th
Dry Novel Study (by Neal & Jarrod Shusterman) Updated Nov 2022
Most of us take for granted that when we turn on the faucet, the water will flow. However, what happens if it doesn't? What if it's not just one sink in your house but all of them? What if it's not just your house, but every house in your neighborhood and for miles/kilometers around? Summary If there was ever a book that inspired me to stock up on water, this is the book. This was so realistic and will resonated with anyone. Neil Shusterman is great about adding just the right amount of gritty d
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6th - 12th
Operation Redwood Novel Unit- Common Core Aligned
Operation Redwood by S. Terrell French is a great story for intermediate students, and can be a wonderful supplement to a unit on ecology or redwoods. This novel unit includes: Glossary & Vocabulary Match Aligns with 4th and 5th grade Language standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.4 & CCSS.ELA- LITERACY.L.5.4 Design a Treehouse (3 pages) Aligns with Next Gen Science Standard 3-5-ETS1-1Character Map using evidence from text (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL. 4.3, 5.1, 6.1) compare/ contrast graphic organi
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4th - 6th
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Higher Order Thinking and Comprehension - The Six Thinking Hats
de Bono's six thinking hats are used to support critical thinking and higher order comprehension. Explicit questions are provided for each of the six thinking hats, to support students to think deeply about the text, "The Lorax" by Dr Seuss. Students work in small co-operative groups to discuss key issues in the text. The resource builds on accountable talk, critical literacy and philosophical inquiry.
This resource is for personal/classroom use only and is not to be distributed further. Mul
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4th - 8th
6th Grade Substitute Plans Ready to Go- All About Avalanches and Snow
Snow Days!! These Snow Worksheets are a perfect for unit study, substitute lesson or for learning at home lesson.**Digital pdf file included to use with your favorite pdf annotation application (Like Noteability)Say it with me: snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow!!!!!Don't we all LOVE Snow Days?Trying to get kids to focus when those precious flakes are drifting through the air is like attempting to catch a rainbow with a butterfly net- impossible. My secret? Use snow as a catalyst for learning!Th
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4th - 8th
Science Reading Activity: Drones and Bees
Directions: 1. Read the current research passage entitled, "Robo-Bees Could Aid Insects with Pollination Duties".2. Underline or highlight answers to the following: a. How does the mini-drone transport pollen? b. What agency identifies endangered species? What bee is endangered? c. Identify one drone design issue that has been overcome. How long did it take to solve this issue? d. Identify three more issues to be overcome by the drone.3. Complete the crossword puzzle.4. What do you
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7th - 10th
Infographic Nonfiction Science Mats: BIOMES
This unique product is in answer to a problem I had in my own classroom. I needed differentiated text to use in my reading, math, AND science workshops. It is meant to be printed in color ON 11"X17" card stock and consists of 7 infographic mats. Each mat is about a specific biome and includes information like fascinating facts, precipitation data via a graph, temperature data, photographic information about plants and animals, and a mapping component that shows the latitudinal range for tha
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3rd - 6th
"Rhinos: Giants of the Earth - A World Rhino Day Poem Tribute 22nd September"
This is an inspiring and captivating ode to the magnificent rhinoceros, crafted to commemorate World Rhino Day. This beautifully written poem marks the resilience, awesomeness and importance of these iconic creatures in our ecosystem.How Pupils and Teachers Can Use This Resource?Pupils and teachers alike can utilize this resource as an engaging educational tool. It serves as a compelling introduction to the world of rhinos, offering insight into their habitats, behavior and significance in the n
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3rd - 8th
I Am Kenneth Omondi Ochieng
The English version of our 3rd to 5th-grade reader, a story told by Kenyan Native resident Dr. Kenneth Omondi Ochieng about his life in Kenya and how he became a food forester working to reforest Kenya and other countries and how he works to revitalize the Lake Victoria ecosystems. This book is also available in Dr. Kenneth Omondi Ochieng's native language of Omondi and told in his own voice in the audio link included in both the English and Omondi versions. 50% of all sales on this title are do
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3rd - 6th
Literature Study on The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo ECOLOGY ENVIRONMENT ELA
This is the literature study I did in my middle school science classroom for my low readers. It could also be done in a 3rd to 5th grade class as well. It is on a chapter book called "The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo" by Jean Craighead George and is known as an "ecomystery", which applies for any unit on ecology, the environment, or the everglades. It is around a 4th grade reading level and is 9 chapters (143 pages). The document I created gives guiding questions for each chapter and my student
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4th - 7th
Sea-Level Rising by 2025: A Research Project
~Sea-Level Rising by 2025: A Research Project~ Copyright, Betty J. White, 2024This is a research activity concerning the transformation of global shorelines due to global warming, but before the research begins, students enjoy a fictional short story that introduces them to some background information about global warming.Includes:· A short story and poem, fantasy fiction with a delightful story to learn about global warming. The story takes place in the Arctic and Reykjavik
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
4-ESS3-2
Discussion Guide for the book: "Lost on a Mountain in Maine" by Donn Fendler
~Book Discussion for the book: “Lost on a Mountain in Maine”~ Written by Donn Fendler, first published in 1939, later in 1978.Discussion guide copyright Betty J. White, aka Compass Rose, 2024.125 pages.This is a true story (non-fiction). For 8 years on up; grades 4 on up. Makes a great "read-aloud, too!"Includes:- Part 1: 10 questions, Part 2: possible responses for the discussion leader. For written or oral discussions or as an assessment.-Illustrated with a photo of Kn
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4th - 7th
Australian Biomes - Animal and Plant adaptions
Australian Biomes - Animal and plant adaptations has been developed to facilitate students understanding of how animals and plants adapt to their specific biomes.
There are 4 Australian Biomes each with a graphic organiser for students to use.
1. Desert Biome
2. Coastal Biome
3. Wetland Biome
4. Tough Leafed Forest Biome
This product can be used as a guided reading tool, science based learning or as a geography learning tool. Australian Biomes can also be used as an independent autonomous activi
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4th - 7th
Conversation Starters Package on Bad Habits- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on bad habits.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of bad habitsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and tra
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Conversation Starters Package on Sitcoms- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on Netflix.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of NetflixActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Bayou Magic independent reading packet
This 11 page independent reading resource will assist students in comprehension while reading Bayou Magic. When they have answered 62 recall questions, arranged by chapter and page order, students will be prepared to participate in other guided reading or literacy circle activities. The questions included are intended to help teachers make sure students are completing reading and not just looking through texts or (worst case scenario) fake reading! This packet is a great additional resource for
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3rd - 7th
Conversation Starters Package on Sitcoms- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on sitcoms.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of sitcomsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Book Club Guide - Berani
All the tools needed to lead and execute a book club meeting including a book summary, recommended accompanying projects, discussion guide and additional resources, when applicable. This is intended for book clubs that meet only once the book is complete.Age Rec: 4-6th GradeThemes: Conservation, Orangutans, Indonesia, Activism, Class Structure & Developing CountriesAbout Berani: The combination of love for animals and climate activism stole my heart in this book about a captive orangutan in
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4th - 6th
Community - Road Signs!
GREAT activity for social studies/community unit, safety, reasoning, reading, verbal expression, & vocabulary development! Signs presented are ones that the students can commonly see in their environment.4 Slides. Students move the phrases to the box beside the associated sign. Each slide has one answer that is not a match.
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2nd - 6th, Staff
The Extraordinary Life of Greta Thunberg by Devika Jina - 10 Worksheets
This resource is a twelve page PDF document with activities to do based on the book The Extraordinary Life of Greta Thunberg by Devika Jina and Petra Braun. This document contains ten worksheets for students.The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. There are two pages of comprehension questions, an index activity, a word definition task and research activities plus writing activities. There is also an easy threesy pu
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Greta Thunberg Book Bundle - Worksheets for 2 Books
Science Word Search: Caves
Science Word Search: Caves (Color and Black Line)Teaching Science/Environment through fun activities. Great worksheet for Earth Day too. Students will have a great time searching for the 33 hidden words.Components: - 1 Word Search in ink- 1 Word Search in color- 1 Word Search Solution in ink- 1 Word Search Solution in color“Science Word Search: Caves” Word List:ARTIFACT, CAVERN, CEREMONY, CHANGE, CONSTANT TEMPERATURE, CRACK, DARK, DRIP, DWELLER , ERODE, EXIST, FORMATION, GRIND, HARD
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K - 6th
Also included in: Science Word Search: Environment Unit 7 in 1 Bundle
Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species Comprehension Questions
Here are some questions based on the Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species book written by: Alexandra Wright.
There are multiple choice questions, short answer, and an essay where they have to explain which animal they would want to save and 3 reasons why.
Great for small group, literature circles, whole class, and individual work.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Conversation Starters Package on Global Warming- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on global warming.What's included:A list of 14 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of global warmingActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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