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8th grade environment handouts
Science Interactive Notebook - Human Body Systems
Engage your students with 35 Interactive Notebook activities for all of your human body unit needs. Our interactive notebook flippers will have your kids "flipping" their way to learning all about the major systems of the human body. Disseminate these lessons as you see fit through creating a PowerPoint, in a class discussion or as small group activities. The possibilities are endless!WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:• 190+ pages (35 activities) of NON-EDITABLE activities in PDF format including d
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
Also included in: Science Interactive Notebook Bundle - Life Science and Biology
Yellowstone Wolves - 3 Part Informational Text
During the 1930's, people viewed wolves as dangerous and destructive animals and sought to remove them from Yellowstone National Park. This three-part informational text takes students on a journey from the wolves removal in the 1930s to their amazing return in the 1990s and the subsequent transformation of Yellowstone's present-day ecosystem. The ecological changes after their removal were widespread and evident. An excellent lesson about the power of nature's interconnections and the casca
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, 5-LS2-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Design A "Green" Island: Climate Change Project PBL (NGSS Aligned, Editable)
It is the year 2100 and climate change has become a more serious problem than ever. Global temperatures have risen higher than they have ever been in the past. A new island has been found that has been untouched by humans. In this project, students will compete to be the group to colonize that island. Their goal is to create an island that is desirable to live upon but also has a small carbon footprint. Students will be required to perform calculations and make choices about what types of food/a
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5th - 12th
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Science Interactive Notebook - Genetics & Heredity
Engage your students with over 24 Interactive Notebook activities for all of your genetics unit needs. Our interactive notebook flippers will have your kids "flipping" their way to learning all about DNA and how characteristics are inherited. Disseminate these lessons as you see fit through creating a PowerPoint, in a class discussion or as small group activities. The possibilities are endless!WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:• 90+ pages (24+ activities) of NON-EDITABLE activities in PDF format in
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Grades:
5th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Also included in: Science Interactive Notebook Bundle - Life Science and Biology
DNA History, Structure and Function - PowerPoint and Notes
Bring the structure of DNA to life for your middle school science students with this resource that would make Watson, Crick AND Franklin proud. In this lesson, students learn the history of DNA discovery, demonstrate how nucleic acids pair with one another, and observe DNA with the naked eye. This 1-2 day lesson includes a presentation that guides students through the history and structure of DNA, including topics such as Chargraff's rule and base-pairing rules. Students then complete sequences
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
Environmental Science Work Packet - Tragedy of the Commons
This 8 page workbook explores the theme of "The Tragedy of the Commons" within 6 different environmental topics. Each worksheet contains a brief reading, reflection questions and a critical thinking component. These worksheets can be used as stand alone resources to teach about The Tragedy of the Commons or as supplemental materials.PRODUCT PREVIEW ABOVE! Click Here For More Environmental Science ResourcesTopics Include:Page 1: The Tragedy of the Commons (General Introduction) Page 2: Overg
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7th - 12th
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Science Interactive Notebook - Evolution, Natural Selection & Adaptation
Engage your students with 16 Interactive Notebook activities for all of your evolution unit needs. Our interactive notebook flippers will have your kids "flipping" their way to learning all about how species change over time. Disseminate these lessons as you see fit through creating a PowerPoint, in a class discussion or as small group activities. The possibilities are endless!WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:• 65+ pages (16 activities) of NON-EDITABLE activities in PDF format including differenti
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Grades:
5th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-5
, MS-LS4-4
...
Also included in: Science Interactive Notebook Bundle - Life Science and Biology
Cookie Mining Lab - Natural Resources CER Edible Lab Activity
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Fun Hands-On C-E-R! Student model how surface mining impacts the environment with edible ingredients (a cookie!) and write a short CER about the health and environmental impacts of surface mining. Included with the lab handout are pre-lab questions, a step-by step procedure, student directions and map template, analysis questions, and a scaffolded claim, evidence, and reasoning writing activity. Also included in your download is a detailed lesson plan, rubrics, answer key, and differenti
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Also included in: Ecology Bundle - Growing Ecology Resource Bundle
Pedigree Practice and Analysis - PowerPoint and Notes
Take the guesswork out of tracing genetic traits through a family tree with this mini-bundle that will teach your students how to read and analyze pedigree charts, predict the next generation of offspring, and think critically about how relatedness impacts the passing of traits through generations. Students take brief notes using a graphic organizer, track dominant and recessive traits through multiple pedigrees, and answer extension questions related to each pedigree. This 1-day lesson includ
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
Science Interactive Notebook - Classification
Engage your students with over 30 Interactive Notebook activities for all of your classification unit needs. Our interactive notebook flippers will have your kids "flipping" their way to learning all about the diversity of life. Disseminate these lessons as you see fit through creating a PowerPoint, in a class discussion or as small group activities. The possibilities are endless! WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:• 135+ pages (30+ activities) of NON-EDITABLE activities in PDF format including diff
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Grades:
5th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-5
, MS-LS4-4
...
Also included in: Science Interactive Notebook Bundle - Life Science and Biology
Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering - PowerPoint, Notes and Project
This biotechnology and genetic engineering mini-bundle will get your middle school students thinking critically about the ethics behind genetically modified food and organisms (GMO's), gene therapy, cloning, designer babies, and more as they learn about biotechnology and create a Public Service Announcement promoting their stance on their topic. Depending on how you implement it, this lesson can span 3-5 days and engages students in thoughtful discussion about genetic engineering and gene modifi
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
Living Environment Regents Review (New York State Biology)
A TIMESAVING and EASY way to prepare your students to score well on the NEW YORK STATE LIVING ENVIRONMENT REGENTS EXAM. This is a complete 25-page TOPICAL review packet, including NYS Labs and answer key to help students (and teachers) prepare for the Living Environment Regents Exam with a focus on the key points that are often tested on the Regents Exam, and are core basic biological concepts. This resource is organized topically, with one page each for the following topics, as well as one pag
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Biology: Buy The Store Lifetime Money-Saving Bundle
Keystone Species Video Handout with Free Video Link
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This keystone species video handout accompanies an engaging and dynamic documentary about the interconnection between keystone species, trophic levels, and ecosystems. It includes questions (in sequence) to accompany HHMI Biointeractive’s 20 minute documentary titled Some Animals Are More Equal than Others: Keystone Species and Trophic Cascades.The video is free and found on the hhmi Biointeractive’s website HERE or on YouTube HEREThis handout is perfect for an introduction or enrichment
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS4-3
, HS-LS2-6
, HS-LS4-5
Also included in: Biology Resource Bundle - Growing Bundle of All My Biology Resources
Natural Selection Lab - Use Math Evaluate Natural Selection & Evolution
Natural Selection Lab - Use Math Evaluate Natural Selection & Evolution
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6th - 12th
Human Impact on the Environment Poster Project
The purpose of this assignment is to research a chosen topic on how humans are currently having an impact on the Earth and then create an educational, environmental poster/public service announcement. The posters will cover topics such as pollution, deforestation, eutrophication, poaching, global warming, invasive species, genetically modified organisms, and more.This assignment includes project descriptions, expectations, student work examples, and grading rubric. This is an editable assignment
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4th - 8th
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Chasing Coral Documentary
Engage your students with this heart-wrenching documentary about the endangerment of coral reefs! I've provided chronological questions to accompany the documentary, directed and produced by Jeff Orlowski (which can be found on Netflix). I have also provided a KEY! This product could be used for any science class, particularly biology or an environmental science class. It is also a wonderful documentary to show on EARTH DAY. The emphasis is on the human impacts on the environment. It takes about
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, HS-LS2-6
Great Pacific Garbage Patch | Ocean Pollution | Earth Day unit
Are you looking for interesting and unusual ways to learn about human impacts on the environment? Planning for Earth Day, Clean Up Australia Day, Oceans Week, World Environment Day or World Water Day. If your students don't quite understand the importance of recycling, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch will alert them to the real impacts that just one plastic bottle can have.While many people are unaware of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, it is a major issue affecting global environmental health
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5th - 8th
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Primary and Secondary Ecological Succession Guided Graphic Notes
Use these class notes to enhance your lesson about the differences between primary ecological succession and secondary ecological succession. Guided graphic notes are a great way to help your students make associations between words and visual images. Sketching, doodling, or coloring notes gives students an opportunity to personalize their learning and improves their retention of the things they are learning. Research shows a powerful memory effect when images and words are linked to each other
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Ecology Unit Bundle
Planet Earth: The Complete Series Videos Questions
All of the BBC Planet Earth Videos: From Pole to Pole, Mountains, Freshwater, Caves, Deserts, Ice Worlds, Great Plains, Jungles, Shallow Seas, Seasonal Forests, Ocean Deep, Saving Species, Into the Wilderness, and Living Together are included in this packet of video questions. These video questions are meant to guide students through the films while emphasizing the interesting scientific facts found in the series. These video questions are appropriate for general middle science classes as well a
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5th - 12th
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Introduction to Environmental Science Work Packet
This workbook contains 13 handouts that are perfect bell ringers or reinforcement activities for the principles of Environmental Science or Biology. Each worksheet is beautifully illustrated and comes with a brief reading and reflection questions. Questions are varied and build up from simple comprehension questions to inference and prediction questions. PREVIEW THIS PRODUCT ABOVE!Check Out Our New Shirt! Packet topics include:Page 1 - Introduction to EcologyPage 2 - Abiotic vs Biotic Fact
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6th - 9th
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Ecosystems and Interdependence for Interactive Notebooks (w/Distance Learning)
Now you can add an interactive layer to this PDF and assign it to your students through Google Classroom!This PDF includes 39 full pages of various flippables, graphic organizers and activities designed for an Interactive Science Notebook to be used during a unit on Ecosystems and Interdependence. (13 pages are teacher answer keys). Most foldables and flippables are left blank on the inside. This will allow you to fully customize each one for whatever curriculum or grade you teach with the infor
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Special Bundle for Lauren P.
Properties of Water Cut N'Paste Activity
The properties of water are one of the hardest concepts for students to grasp. It’s important to use tons of visuals and hands-on learning for students to actually see and feel the properties.
The properties of water/concepts that are included in this stations lab are:
• Hydrogen Bonding
• Adhesion
• Cohesion
• Expanding When Freezing
• Universal Solvent
• Specific Heat Capacity
This activity comes with
1. 6 puzzles – 1 puzzle per property of water
2. Puzzle pieces
3. 10 question quiz, exit
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Bill Nye - Rocks and Soil
This product is intended to use while viewing the "Bill Nye the Science Guy - Rocks and Soil" episode and includes 4 different worksheet choices: True/False Multiple Choice Fill in the Blank (with word bank) Fill in the Blank (no word bank)The different worksheet choices are intended to allow educators to select the version that best suits their class or individual student’s needs. Each worksheet contains 15 questions that carefully guide students through the episode from beginning
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3rd - 8th
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El Niño and Southern Oscillation (and La Niña!) JUMBO Notes and Color-by-Number
This product is perfect for Interactive Notebooks and Middle School and High School Students! These JUMBO Notes are easy to put together (as simple as a single cut and a single line of glue) and have plenty of space to write whatever you need your students to know. Use it to help your students learn more about short-term climate change, ocean currents, and global wind patterns!The freedom in how you use JUMBO Notes is up to you. There are no instructions on HOW to fill out JUMBO Notes because th
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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