Less than $5 For Any Grade Environment Independent Work Packet (by date, oldest first)

Children will gain a greater understanding of society's energy sources, and the good habits of recycling and reducing waste with this concise pack of fun puzzles.

Pack includes:

• Two-page Activity Set – with a crossword that explains energy-related terms; a
  match-up that suggests ways to reduce energy use; a fill-in that suggests ways to
  reuse items; and a word search that covers household items that can be recycled.
• Word Search Puzzle – reinforces 40 vocabulary words used in the Activity Set

Concepts covered include: energy, fossil fuels, renewables, gas, geothermal, hydrogen cells, nuclear, solar and wind power; energy use reduction; and waste reduction and reuse.

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"In nature, nothing exists alone." – Rachel Carson, 1962. Make the climate change topic come to life for children with this selection of attractive and engaging puzzles.

This set includes:

• "Studying Earth's Climate" Two-page Activity Set – crossword puzzle with facts about polar bears; fill-in puzzle about major weather hazards arising from climate change; color-in puzzle focused the effect of rising sea temperatures on Jellies; and dot-to-dot puzzle that explores the plight of walruses.
• "Studying Climate Conditions" Word search puzzle – Reinforces key vocabulary words introduced in the Activity Set.
• "What is Climate? What is Weather?" Word search puzzle – discusses how climate and weather differ, and offers many vocabulary words that budding scientists need to know!

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Endangered animals. Children will enjoy learning about the world's endangered animals with this themed Puzzle Set.

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Includes:

• Animals at Risk Two-Page Activity Set – Learn about how the extinction of animals and plants occurs, fill in a crossword with some of today's at-risk animals, find and circle the names of nine extinct animals, and learn about what animal is being affected today by 'colony collapse disorder' by completing a color-in puzzle.

• Working to Protect Animals Word Search Puzzle – Reinforce dozens of vocabulary words found throughout the Two-Page Activity Set by finding and circling them in this word search puzzle.

• Free Bonus - What is Plastic Pollution? Crossword Puzzles – Learn the basics on plastic pollution by answering the clues to these Crossword Puzzles. Topics include why we make plastic, where discarded plastic ends up, what animals are affected, and what people can do to help. A great addition to your Earth Day materials.

• Struggling to Survive Word Search Puzzle – Find and circle the names of dozens of today's at-risk (endangered) animals.

• EXTRA Free Bonus Mini Posters:

1. "Plastics in the Ocean" infographic – with images of Orca whales and collected plastic bits from the ocean.
2. "Plastic Waste Washed Up on a Beach" – with a photo of a beach in Hawaii showing waste, and views of precious local wildlife.

"In nature, nothing exists alone." – Rachel Carson, 1962.

Concepts Explored: Earth Day | environment | reuse | recycle | oceans | wildlife | sea turtle | fish | seabirds | biodegradable | microplastic | endangered | species | at-risk | extinction | extinct | Yangtze giant softshell turtle | dodo bird

Air Pollution 101: Causes, Health Effects, and Solutions – High School Environmental Science

Bring environmental science concepts to life with this engaging and comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet designed for high school classrooms. Air Pollution 101 delves into the main causes of air pollution, including industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and agricultural sources, while exploring the significant health impacts such as respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases, and increased cancer risks. Through real-world examples like the Great Smog of London, students will understand the serious consequences of unchecked pollution and the policies enacted to control it. The worksheet also covers effective pollution solutions, such as renewable energy, air quality standards, and sustainable practices to reduce emissions and promote clean air.

This resource includes:

• Comprehension Questions: Multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and in-depth short-answer questions to reinforce understanding.
• Case Study Analysis: A real-world case study with critical thinking questions, helping students apply concepts to real-life scenarios.
• Teacher Answer Key: Complete answer guide for streamlined grading and classroom discussion.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the primary causes and health effects of air pollution.
• Analyze environmental case studies to connect policy impacts on pollution reduction.
• Develop critical thinking skills by exploring solutions to prevent and control air pollution.

Standards Alignment:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.2: Summarize and analyze the development of scientific ideas.
• NGSS HS-ESS3-4: Evaluate and propose solutions to reduce human impact on the environment.

Ideal for environmental science, biology, and health classes, this worksheet is an excellent resource for deeper learning and can serve as a high-quality substitute plan.

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