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Middle school earth sciences resources for GATE
Weather STEM Activity | Spring STEM | Natural Disasters STEM Challenge Activity
If you’re looking to apply learning in weather, climate, natural disasters, natural resources & more, this STEM / STEAM challenge is a perfectly engaging way to get the job done joyfully!The basic idea: Students work individually or in partners/groups against a list of criteria and constraints to create a shelter to defend against 3+ types of weather and/or disasters.This challenge was developed as part of the Planetopia Project, but it can be used as a stand-alone challenge as well.Note: Th
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2nd - 8th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Complete Oceanography VA SOL 4,7 Unit - PPT, Plans, Activities, Games, WS
This bundle is my entire 3-week Oceanography Unit! It is literally everything you need to teach Oceanography (VA SOL 4.7)! Included:-Lesson Plans for 3 weeks (14 instructional days): each day has the sol objective, materials needed, procedure (including labels for anticipatory set, PPT slides that correlate, teacher input, guided practice, independent practice, and enrichment), closure questions, and any assigned homework-PowerPoint - OVER 100 slides! This walks you through each day on the
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4th - 7th
Renewable Energy Design a City Project | Digital Project Based Learning (PBL)
An engaging and meaningful project-based learning (PBL) approach to learning about different types of renewable energy! This Digital Google Slides formatted project takes basic understanding up a notch, requiring students to apply their knowledge of renewable energy sources to create a city that runs solely on one source of renewable energy such as wind energy, solar power, water energy, and geothermal energy. It requires higher-level critical thinking and problem solving to design the map of th
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4th - 7th
Also included in:Â GT Enrichment BUNDLE! - All my enrichment resources aligned with TPSP
A Whole Lot of Shaking Going On! STEM Engineering Earthquake Lab (Marshmallows)
Dear Educator,
It’s time to bring some fun to your classroom during your unit on earthquakes! Your students will love this STEM project where they have to build an earthquake resistant building. There are many ways you can use this project – group lab, individual projects, or a culminating unit activity.
This product contains the student lab manual and teacher materials to conduct this experiment in your classroom. Students must design a structure, test their design, note their observations of
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3rd - 8th
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Bundled! Science Project Choice Board: 26 Earth Science Topics
Get ready for student engagement!
Project choice boards put learning into students’ hands with a customized learning path based on a student’s strengths and interests.
This project choice board is a collection of 26 choice boards over earth science topics. Each choice board contains 10 project choices- each based on one of the following learning paths:
-Verbal/Linguistic Writing
-Verbal/Linguistic Reading
-Spatial/Visual
-Musical/Naturalist
-Kinesthetic
-Technological
-Logical/Mathem
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Bird Feeder STEM
This engineering STEM challenge will encourage creative problem solving while developing math skills and teaching students about the needs of birds in the environment. It would be perfect for a winter STEM, Earth Day STEM, Animals in Winter STEM, or a Recycling STEM. This STEM challenge meets several NGSS standards.
Oh no! The birds in the area have lost some plants and trees due to development. They need help with their food supply! Your student engineers need to design a bird feeder fro
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K - 6th
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Also included in:Â STEM Activities Bundle
Create Your Own Planet Project
Students research and create their own planet. Students choose or are assigned two planets and their planet is in between the two planets. Students will draw on information of their two surrounding planets to create their planet. This project also requires an essay and 3-D model. The essay draws on Write From the Beginning strategies.
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5th - 8th
Science PBL | Project and Problem Based Learning Bundle
Project/problem based learning is a great way to teach science and have your students learn through discovery. This bundle includes PBLs that teach force and motion, ecosystems, and meteorology. In the force and motion PBL, students design a roller coaster to illustrate different key content vocabulary. While doing the meteorology PBL, students research different locations in the world and create a weather report script. In the ecosystem project they will research the causes and effects as well
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-ESS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 5-ESS3-1
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Solar System Planets Activity Menu Choice Board
Looking for engaging solar system activities that also allow for student choice? This solar system menu choice board activity lets students choose how they will extend their learning and present their learning.What students are doing:➡️ Investigating big idea questions and reporting their knowledge using the CER format➡️ Demonstrating their knowledge using a variety of ways like comic strips, journals, presentations, and more➡️ Taking ownership of their learning as they decide what they would li
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6th - 8th
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Geography Lessons and Activities | Critical and Creative Thinking BUNDLE
If you're looking for fabulous lesson plans about many aspects of geography, this bundle is for you! They're the perfect way to build geography skills, critical thinking skills, and creativity skills, all at once! You'll love the super high quality graphics, original articles, and the super clear teacher instructions for every single lesson.Ten different lessons/activities are included, and all of them align with National Geography Standards. Every resource has more than one activity, so this is
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2nd - 9th
Astronaut Space Research Project Gifted Students Enrichment PBL
Are you looking for a student-driven project for your gifted (AIG) students? In this resource, students will research 6 prominent astronauts. They will then create a project demonstrating what they learned. This resource includes ideas for online resources students can use but you can easily use your own resources for students to use.This resource is perfect for your AIG and/or gifted students as it includes broad ideas, openness, and student choice. What is included?Teacher & Student Instru
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4th - 6th
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Night Lights, Bright Lights: Aurora Borealis
Brighten up your curriculum with this nonfiction Common Core aligned science and literacy unit involving the aurora borealis. The nonfiction reader gives an in depth explanation of how and why auroras form. Students are challenged to apply, infer, and compare/contrast their knowledge of auroras. The science experiment included is sure to "light up" the smiles on your students' faces! Your students can also apply creative processes as they write a legend about how auroras developed (correlated
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Science Project Choice Board: Phases of the Moon- 10 Projects
Get ready for student engagement!
Project choice boards put learning into students’ hands with a customized learning path based on a student’s strengths and interests.
This project choice board is ready to print and go. The choice board contains 10 project choices- each based on one of the following learning paths:
-Verbal/Linguistic Writing
-Verbal/Linguistic Reading
-Spatial/Visual
-Musical/Naturalist
-Kinesthetic
-Technological
-Logical/Mathematical
-Student-created Test Prep
-M
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Science Project Choice Board: Weathering, Erosion, Deposition- 10 Projects
Get ready for student engagement!
Project choice boards put learning into students’ hands with a customized learning path based on a student’s strengths and interests.
This project choice board is ready to print and go. The choice board contains 10 project choices- each based on one of the following learning paths:
-Verbal/Linguistic Writing
-Verbal/Linguistic Reading
-Spatial/Visual
-Musical/Naturalist
-Kinesthetic
-Technological
-Logical/Mathematical
-Student-created Test Prep
-M
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Global Warming and Wind Power - Analyzing Charts and Graphs
17 printable or digital pages for students to analyze charts and graphs on global warming and wind power: Wind farms, Residential wind turbines, Which states are investing money into this renewable resource, How the cost has gone down, The top nations of the world in this industry, Noise pollution from turbines, Injuries to birds, Reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, Offshore wind farms, and more... PRINT: I created a PDF version that you can download on your computer and print for students
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4th - 10th
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MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
Also included in:Â Wind Power BUNDLE (Global Warming and Climate Change)
Science Project Choice Board: Rocks and Minerals- 10 Projects
Get ready for student engagement!
Project choice boards put learning into students’ hands with a customized learning path based on a student’s strengths and interests.
This project choice board is ready to print and go. The choice board contains 10 project choices- each based on one of the following learning paths:
-Verbal/Linguistic Writing
-Verbal/Linguistic Reading
-Spatial/Visual
-Musical/Naturalist
-Kinesthetic
-Technological
-Logical/Mathematical
-Student-created Test Prep
-M
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Summer Tropical Bright Google Slides Virtual Bitmoji Classroom Choice Board Menu
Summer Tropical Bright Google Slides Virtual Bitmoji Classroom with Choice Board Menu is a perfect resource to engage your students. An excellent resource for Elementary Gifted Classrooms (2nd-5th) or Regular Classrooms (2nd-8th).Fully editable, low prep Google Slide template with clickable picture links serves as a Choice Board Menu for to students to easily find interactive resources and lessons. Works seamlessly with Canvas for Virtual Learning, Distance Learning, or as an Early Finisher Acti
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2nd - 6th
Also included in:Â Bitmoji Virtual Classroom Google Slides Templates: YEAR LONG EDITABLE BUNDLE
Florida 5th Grade SC.5.E.7.2 Earth & Space Ocean in the Water Cycle
In this simulation, students will delve into the dynamic relationship between the ocean and the water cycle, understanding how the ocean acts as a vital component of Earth's hydrological system. Through hands-on activities and exploration, students will recognize the crucial role of evaporation and precipitation in connecting the ocean to all of Earth's water reservoirs, fostering a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of Earth's systems. By simulating oceanic processes, students will
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4th - 6th
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Florida 5th Grade SC.5.E.7.3 & 7.4 Earth & Space Weather & Precipitation
In this simulation, students will explore the intricate factors influencing weather patterns in specific locations by examining air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation. Through hands-on activities and data analysis, students will recognize the dynamic interplay of these variables and their impact on shaping the weather at a given place and time. By immersing themselves in the role of meteorologists, students will deepen their understanding of w
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4th - 6th
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Florida 5th Grade SC.5.E.7.7 Earth & Space Family Preparedness Plan
Welcome to our simulation on designing a family preparedness plan for natural disasters! In this exercise, you'll engage in crafting a comprehensive strategy to safeguard your loved ones against various calamities, exploring the critical reasons behind the necessity of such preparedness. Get ready to strategize, prioritize, and learn the importance of proactive measures in ensuring your family's safety and resilience during times of crisis.
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4th - 6th
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Florida 5th Grade SC.5.E.7.5 & 7.6 Earth & Space Weather & Climate Zones
Today, we embark on an exciting expedition to unravel the mysteries of Earth's climate zones. In this simulation, we'll explore the diverse characteristics of different climate regions, from icy tundras to lush rainforests. By investigating factors like latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water, we'll uncover how these elements influence temperature and precipitation patterns. Get ready to become climate detectives as we journey through swamps, deserts, mountains, and beyond, discove
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4th - 6th
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Florida 5th Grade SC.5.E.7.1 Earth & Space The Water Cycle
In this simulation, students will embark on an interactive journey to explore the intricate components of the water cycle. They will construct a comprehensive model illustrating how water transitions between its three states—gas, liquid, and solid—and elucidate the dynamic processes that drive this essential natural phenomenon. Through hands-on experimentation and observation, students will gain a deeper understanding of the water cycle's complexities and its critical role in shaping Earth's env
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4th - 6th
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Florida 5th Grade SC.5.E.5.3 Earth & Space Objects in the Solar System
In this simulation, students will embark on an interstellar journey to distinguish among the various celestial objects of our Solar System, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. Through hands-on activities and exploration, they will learn to differentiate these objects based on their characteristics, orbits, and positions within the Solar System. By identifying Earth's unique position among these celestial bodies, students will gain a deeper understanding of our planet's plac
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4th - 6th
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Florida 5th Grade SC.5.E.5.2 Earth 7 Space Common Characteristics of Planets
In this simulation, students will embark on an interstellar journey to explore the major common characteristics shared by all planets and delve into the unique properties of inner and outer planets within our solar system. Through hands-on activities and observations, they will investigate the differences in size, composition, and orbital characteristics, fostering a deeper understanding of planetary diversity. By comparing and contrasting these celestial bodies, students will unlock the mysteri
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4th - 6th
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