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Environment Common Core RST.6-8.4 resources
Population Ecology Lab Simulation - Modeling Population Growth
This guided inquiry graphing activity (both printable and digital) involves the student in a study of the growth rate of a rabbit population. The student assumes the role of a scientist to determine the birth rate, mortality rate, growth rate, and total population size of the rabbit population over a 20 year period. The data is plotted on a graph where the student will clearly see the initial exponential growth of the population followed by logistic growth. The activity will reinforce the conce
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Grades:
8th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-2
Also included in:Â Population Ecology Bundle
Food Chains and Food Webs Activity Worksheets
In this 9-page activity, students will explore food chains, food webs, energy pyramids, trophic levels, energy flow, producers, consumers, decomposers, autotrophs, heterotrophs, and all the vocabulary terms associated with these concepts. I have included this activity in a traditional printable format as well as a paperless digital format for use in Google Drive, Google Classroom, and/or Microsoft OneDrive.This resource includes:Editable and Printable 9-Page Student Handout (50 Questions)Colorfu
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-4
Also included in:Â Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Grade 8 Fluids Ontario Science Unit Workbook | Powerpoint Slides Included
This science unit workbook follows global and specific expectations of Ontario's grade 8 science curriculum (Matter and Energy - Fluids). Students will learn about fluids' properties by analyzing flow, viscosity, and density and evaluating factors that affect fluids, such as temperature and pressure, among other expectations. Test this resource in your classroom by downloading the free Chapter 1 fluids resource!I'll get straight to the point. Many students don't enjoy reading textbooks because t
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Grades:
8th - 9th
Also included in:Â New 2022 Curriculum - Grade 8 Ontario Science Unit Workbook Bundle
Human Impact on the Environment PowerPoint and Notes
What is the ecological impact that humans have upon our fragile environment? This PowerPoint lesson is designed to teach students about the human behaviors that have consequences for our planet, such as the burning of fossil fuels, ozone depletion, overfishing, the clear cutting of forest areas and more. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Our students are the decision makers of tomorrow. It is imperative that we give them the ecolog
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Grades:
7th - 11th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Also included in:Â Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Habitat and Niche Practice
Biology students often struggle with the differences between an organism's habitat and its niche. In this printable, editable, and digital practice worksheet, students will first determine the habitat of a variety of living organisms, then match an organism to its niche. Second, students will observe included photographs to determine the habitat/niche of each. This resource provides a thoughtful homework or classwork assignment during your units on ecology to ensure that your students have a sol
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Introduction to Ecology Bundle
Biomes PowerPoint and Notes
This colorful and engaging PowerPoint presentation, "Biomes of the World and Aquatic Ecosystems", will provide your students with interactive lessons on the ecological principles concerning terrestrial biomes and aquatic ecosystems. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Your students will learn the major characteristics of each biome as well as the representative plants and animals of each biome. This is a 94-slide PowerPoint presentatio
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Ecosystems PowerPoint and Notes - Matter Recycling and Energy Flow in Ecosystems
This colorful and engaging 83-slide PowerPoint presentation, "Ecosystems: Energy Flow and the Recycling of Matter", will provide your students with interactive lessons on the ecological principles concerning the flow of energy through the ecosystems as well as the biogeochemical cycles (carbon cycle, water cycle, nitrogen cycle) responsible for the recycling of matter. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. What is Included?83-slide PowerP
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Grades:
8th - 11th
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-5
, HS-LS2-4
Also included in:Â Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
National Parks Virtual Field Trip & Web Scavenger Hunt Conservation End of Year
Looking for an activity about National Parks? Let your students take a Virtual Field Trip using technology! It's a great way to expose your students to the natural beauty and wonder of the United States National Parks. Your students will "travel" and explore Yellowstone, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon and other amazing National Parks. They'll learn about the importance of the National Park Service, take virtual tours and hikes, "meet" the park rangers, and learn about important conservation efforts
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3rd - 7th
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Population Ecology Bundle
This "Population Ecology Unit Bundle" includes everything you need to teach a unit on population ecology to your life science, environmental science, or biology students. The bundle contains a 64-slide PowerPoint presentation with notes, a set of task cards, 2 labs, homework assignments, quizzes, test prep review questions, crossword, and unit test.From the engaging PowerPoint to the final unit test, this bundle contains loads of NO PREP materials that are ready to be used with your students. Ma
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Grades:
9th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-2
Symbiosis Color by Number with Reading and Analysis Questions
Give students practice analyzing symbiotic relationships to determine if they are examples of commensalism, mutualism, or parasitism, using this non-fiction reading passage with questions and color-by-number answer sheet. Engage BOTH sides of the brain with the content! You’ll receive:• An information page that defines symbiosis, lists the three main types of symbiotic relationships and gives an example of each.• A worksheet containing examples of each type of symbiotic relationship. The wor
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
Also included in:Â Ecology Unit Bundle
Human Impact on the Environment Activity Earth Day Pacific Garbage Patch
Teach students how humans impact the environment using this ocean pollution lesson on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Students will learn about the Pacific Ocean, what a garbage patch is, why plastics are dangerous, and design a solution to the ocean pollution problem. This topical environmental concern includes a teacher presentation, student digital activity, and printable worksheets. Like this activity? Check out my environmental issues bundle and save 20% off by clicking here. Students will
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-3
Ecology MEGA Bundle Populations Communities Ecosystems
All of my ecology and environmental science resources (6 ecology unit bundles) are included in this one Super-Mega-Bundle! This mega-bundle includes all of the PowerPoints, notes, labs, task cards, homework assignments, review games, quizzes, activities, and unit tests that you need to teach a complete and comprehensive unit on ecology. There are 6 ecology bundles included with enough content and resources for at least 12 weeks of instruction. This mega-bundle covers the content found in the
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Grades:
8th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
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Population Ecology PowerPoint and Notes
This colorful and engaging PowerPoint presentation, "Population Ecology", will provide your students with interactive lessons on the ecological principles concerning populations. This is a 64-slide PowerPoint presentation and includes a set of lecture notes for the teacher and a note-taking outline for the students. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. What is Included?64-slide PowerPoint presentation (Includes traditional PowerPoint, P
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Grades:
9th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-2
Also included in:Â Population Ecology Bundle
What is a Watershed? Hands-on Activity
This hands-on activity with digital lab sheet option will teach students about the importance of watersheds. Students will learn what one is, create the watershed using newspaper, and be able to describe how it is important to humans. Students will also manipulate and explain how pollutants can affect our drinking water. This lesson is aligned with NGSS 5-ESS2-1 : Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact.Students will: Fo
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Full Year Science Curriculum
Climate Zones and Change Activity
Teach students about climate, climate regions, and climate change using print and digital lessons to support NGSS ESS3-5. This activity includes readings and questions to help understand factors that affect an area's climate, such as temperature and precipitation, different climate zones on Earth, and natural and human factors that contribute to climate change. Like this climate change lesson? Check out these lessons to support your Earth Science curriculum.Students will learn about: Factors tha
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4th - 6th
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Agriculture - MEGA BUNDLE I
MEGA 160+ no-prep activities for Agriculture: Farming, Food & Garden, Soils, Weeds. Introduce, discuss, research, review, and assess Agricultural keyword terms & definitions. Suits CTE, Agriculture, Plant and Soil Science, Food Processing, Food Science, Photosynthesis, Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, Biology, Earth Systems, Ecosystems, Life Science, Land and Water Use, Plant Growth, Matter Cycles, School Garden, Cooking, Farming, and other related subjects.Suggested for
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7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-4
, 5-LS1-1
Community Ecology Unit - Habitats and Communities, Ecological Relationships
This printable, editable, and digital bundle of resources on Community Ecology covers community interactions, such as competition, symbiosis, predator-prey relationships, ecological disturbances and succession. Please complete list of topics below. This bundle includes everything you need to teach a unit on community ecology to your life science or biology students. Resources include a Powerpoint presentation packed with colorful and interesting photographs, homework/study guide, 2 labs, a set
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Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, HS-LS2-1
Ecology Lab - Exploring an Ecosystem Project
In this ecosystems project or activity, your students will be closely examining a small outdoor ecosystem. They will analyze the physical features of the ecosystem, the living organisms within the ecosystem, and the interactions between the biotic and abiotic components. Students will look for autotrophs, heterotrophs, predator-prey relationships, producers, consumers, decomposers, and much more. Students will create an ecosystems map to show their findings.Choose to use the traditional printabl
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, HS-LS2-1
Also included in:Â Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Ecology ecological succession habitats webquest 6 7 8 grade jr high TX TEKS
This webquest covers ecosystems, habitats, microhabitats, ecological succession, primary and secondary succession, and biodiversity. This engaging lesson will support your ecology / ecosystems unit and will help your students prepare for standardized tests by mastering the key concepts surrounding ecology. Full teacher keys are included. I use this webquest as a fun review at the end of my ecology unit. Designed to specifically cover Texas TEKS 7.10A, 7.10B, and 8.11C. Although created to alig
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6th - 8th
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Virtual Pond Dip Microscopic Protists and Animals Activity Webquest
GOOGLE DOCS and PRINT VERSION INCLUDED! Reinforce simple classification, teach about life in a drop of pond water, and take students on a virtual journey through a microscopic world!This webquest was created to prepare students for a lab on microscopic pond organisms. However, it can just as well be used as a stand-alone assignment.In this activity, students will:Learn about animal-like protozoans, plant-like algae, and protists with both characteristics.Learn about common microscopic animals
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS1-3
Predicting Weather Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Weather Map Reading
This power point goes over how professionals use technology to predict weather. It also teaches students how to read weather maps.
Terms Included
- Forecast
- Meteorologist
- Weather Balloons
- Weather Satellite
- Weather Stations
- Computers
- Weather Maps
- Weather Service Map
- Newspaper Weather Maps
There is a notes page and activity page included. Both the presentation and the work page can be found in the zip file. There is an answer key included. The preview file is a pdf of the power
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Higher Education
Abiotic & Biotic Factors Card Sort for Living & Non-Living Things in Ecosystems
An abiotic & biotic card sort activity containing 102 living & non-living components of an ecosystem! Great hands-on activity for your ecology/ecosystem unit.Will there be terms your students don't know?Thankfully YES!This resource will not limit discovery and will encourage curiosity.All in the name of learning and vocabulary building!The entire class may collectively participate in sorting the wide variety of factors contained in this resource. Laminate, add some magnets, and sorting
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Ecology, Environmental Studies, and Earth Science Activities Bundle
Community Ecology PowerPoint and Notes - Habitats and Communities
After your introductory unit on ecology, you'll want to follow it up with a unit on community ecology. These 56 slides will captivate your students with stunning photographs and images to provide an in-depth study of community ecology principles. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. The PowerPoint covers all the topics you would expect from this chapter of a traditional high school biology textbook, including the six types of community
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Grades:
8th - 11th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
Also included in:Â Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Bill Nye food web food chain ecology worksheet key interactive notebook jr high
This lesson was created for upper elementary, middle school, or early high school students and is a great way to introduce or re-teach food webs, food chains, ecology, or energy flow in ecosystems. Covers many Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core standards! My students love the rare opportunity to enjoy a video, but the challenge is keeping them engaged and learning at a high level. That challenge is met with this attached higher thinking comic style activity. This is not you
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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