10th Grade Environment Activities

How does fashion industry culture affect us as individuals and the physical characteristics of a place? The bigger picture is how is it going to affect our culture, practices, and the environment in years to come. Is fast fashion sustainable? This lesson Fast Fashion will engage students through the use of music and cooperative learning, providing students with a "big picture" surrounding fast fashion industry. Students will also understand the cause and effect of our choices today.

This lesson includes:

• Detailed teacher instructions: Introduction, procedure, closure, evaluation
• Lyrics sheet for song analysis
• Teacher answers for song analysis
• Reading activity
• Problem-Solving activity
• Problem-Solving activity teacher guide/answer sheet
• Wrap-up activity
• Exit tickets

Objectives:

• The learner will explore the environmental impacts of consumer fashion choices, by investigating the concept of “fast fashion”.
• The learner will demonstrate a growing understanding of the ways in which production and consumption affect people and the environment.
• The learner will explore the environmental impacts of consumer fashion choices.
• The learner will develop an understanding of how people, including themselves, can change and impact places through their choices, in this case, fast fashion.

Materials Needed:

• Technology to play songs from YouTube
• Technology to show the suggested YouTube video.
• Highlighters, pens, & colored pencils for reading activity

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This NO PREP video-based lesson teaches about ecology and carbon footprint, as well as teaching the language and grammar associated with the topic of carbon emissions. It's specifically designed for teens / adults at the B1 / B2 level.

It's based on the CLIL approach (Content and Language Integrated Learning) - teaching second language through content.

The YouTube video used in this product - The Carbon Footprint Of A Sandwich (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRQEi-C5GDg).

It includes pre-watching, while-watching and post-watching activities which focus on listening comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, as well as teaching about ecology and our impact on the world.

What is included:

• worksheet
• key
• detailed lesson plan

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This water log chart activity to designed to help students think about the question "how much water do I use?" and discover their weekly water use.

Students record how many times they participate in different water using activities. They then multiply this number by the average amount of water used to understand their weekly water consumption. These average use values are given to the student and already included in the chart.

Comes with a metric version (liters) and a standard version (gallons) as well as a teacher explanation.

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Welcome to the ultimate Earth day party with our Fun Collections Coloring Pages & Games Bundle at The Students Palace!

Prepare for a slice of excitement as you explore this delightful collection of activities, perfect for sparking creativity and laughter in classrooms and homes alike.

Inside this bundle, you'll find a delicious assortment of engaging content.

Whether you're an educator looking to add some Activities and games to your lessons or a parent seeking engaging activities for your little ones, our Coloring Pages & Games Bundle is the perfect for fun and learning.

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• Great for kids, boys and girls

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The Greenhouse Effect: A Warming Planet - Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Engage your students in a thought-provoking exploration of climate change with this comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet. Designed for middle school and high school students, this resource delves into the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to the greenhouse effect and global warming.

Key Features:

• Engaging Text: A captivating narrative that explores the greenhouse effect, its causes, and its impacts on our planet.
• Rigorous Questions: A variety of multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions to assess student understanding and critical thinking skills.
• Real-World Connection: A case study on rising sea levels provides a tangible example of the consequences of climate change.
• Teacher Answer Key: A detailed answer key is included for easy grading and feedback.
• Aligned with Common Core Standards: This resource aligns with Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies, making it a valuable tool for classroom instruction.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will understand the greenhouse effect and its role in climate change.
• Students will identify the main causes of greenhouse gas emissions and their impacts.
• Students will analyze the potential consequences of climate change, including rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and biodiversity loss.
• Students will evaluate the role of individuals, governments, and international organizations in addressing climate change.
• Students will develop critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze complex environmental issues.

Recommended Courses and Standards:

• Science: Biology, Environmental Science, Earth Science
• Social Studies: Geography, Environmental Studies
• English Language Arts: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening

Common Core Standards:

• ELA: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.10
• Science: CCSS.SCIENCE.7-ESS3.C.1, CCSS.SCIENCE.7-ESS3.D.1, CCSS.SCIENCE.7-ESS3.E.1
• Social Studies: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.3

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Looking for a clear, engaging lesson on climate change? This 90-minute class is just what you need. It uses a short YouTube video to explain global warming and climate change in a simple way your students will understand. The lesson includes real facts and figures, group discussions, and a worksheet that helps learners stay focused.

Students will learn the difference between global warming and climate change. They will see how rising temperatures, melting ice, and extreme weather affect people around the world. The worksheet includes vocabulary, video questions, and a reflection activity.

The lesson ends with a short quiz or exit ticket. It also encourages students to think about real ways they can take action.

This resource is great for Grades 9–12. It’s ready to use in class or online. No prep needed. Just print the worksheet or share it digitally. If you want to teach climate change with impact and clarity, this lesson will help you do it. Simple. Effective. Powerful.

AP Spanish Language and Culture® is a challenging course to teach!  This bundle of unit intro activities will help get your unit started each time, so you can finish planning other activities or tie up correcting from the previous unit!  Essential Questions, Vocabulary, Vocab Practices and a Hook Activity are included for all 6 units! 

It’s important to grab your students’ attention right away and get them excited about the new theme!  Each set of intro activities includes a “Hook Activity” that introduces the theme in a thought-provoking, teen-friendly way!  

Each vocab list has a list of words that will be helpful to get through the unit, and has a Quizlet to help students practice.  Each unit also has 2 vocab practice activities to help students learn the new words in context. 

The Essential Questions guide the work for the unit and give teachers a place to start when thinking about how to go through the unit with students.  

And of course, if you need even more breathing room, teachers can purchase theentire unit, or the whole year curriculum, also linked below!

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• AP Spanish Language and Culture students

How can I use this product?

• Hook your students with the first activity
• Present Essential Questions
• Introduce vocabulary
• Start reinforcing new vocabulary

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• 6 AP Unit themes each have
  • Essential Questions
  • Hook Activity
  • Vocabulary List
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Do you want to make learning about nuclear power engaging? Do you struggle to motivate your students to learn about this topic? Then download this Nuclear Energy Activity a Research WebQuest! Your students will improve their research skills and be engaged and motivated with this no-prep WebQuest. Your students will learn about the pros and cons of nuclear energy, nuclear reactions, radioactive waste, meltdowns, policies, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about wildfires with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

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• 14 multi-part question WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so that students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, and ready to go!
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• Instructions & Answer Key
• Website evaluation form
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Terms of Use

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Are you searching for the perfect tool to enhance your students' learning experience? Look no further! Here is an exclusive Study Guide Bundle – the ultimate resource designed to make teaching and learning more efficient and enjoyable.

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Easy-to-Follow Study Guides: Each unit and chapter comes with meticulously crafted study guides, ensuring that your students have a clear roadmap for every aspect of their studies. These guides are designed to simplify complex concepts, making them easily digestible for students of all levels.

All-Inclusive Coverage: Our bundle covers all 8 Units/Chapters, providing a comprehensive resource that aligns seamlessly with your curriculum. Whether you're a seasoned educator or a new teacher, our study guides offer a well-organized and complete overview of each topic.

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Proven Student Success: The study guides have been tried and tested in classrooms, and the results speak for themselves. Students not only appreciate the clarity and structure but also experience enhanced comprehension and retention of the material.

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An engaging way to begin a unit on economics! This fun and hands-on activity will have students explore the important concepts of human needs versus wants through an engaging rocket ship simulation. Students will be vicariously drawn into an emergency situation in which they must collaborate, and agree as to what items they consider as ‘essential’ for their survival on their rocket ship mission to live on a far away planet. An interactive Slide Presentation will help guide the groups on their journey… along with prompting students to delve deeper by examining the broader issues of sustainability, waste, and identifying the main differences between ‘developed’ and ‘developing’ countries.

Materials:

• Teacher Reference Guide
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#1. Student Guided Notes & Student Reflection

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This coloring Pages is designed for children who love Earth day !

It includes high-quality images designed to entertain and engage, providing hours of coloring fun. Kids can use pens, pencils, markers, paint, and crayons. These coloring pages packed with fan-favorite Earth day ! . will keep Students happy While Coloring.

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• (PDF + PNG)
• Large 8.5” x 11” designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
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• Unlimited prints
• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

This is a great way to get students looking into different aspects of APES as an in class assignment, individual or paired with partners! This escape room can be used as an introduction or a general review of basic information regarding Environmental Science. However you decide to use this, your students will enjoy it and stay engaged!

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Fun World Environment Day Quotes Coloring Pages For Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice pre-writing skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun gift for Environment Day !

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Human Impact on Earth: A Balancing Act

Explore the delicate balance between humans and the environment with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet. Students will delve into the ways human activities impact ecosystems, examining the consequences of deforestation, pollution, and climate change. They'll also learn about sustainable practices for protecting our planet.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: The worksheet covers essential topics such as human impact, deforestation, pollution, climate change, and sustainable practices.
• Real-World Connection: A case study on the Amazon rainforest provides a tangible example of the threats facing ecosystems.
• Varied Questions: The worksheet includes a variety of question types, including multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions, to assess students' understanding.
• Answer Key Included: A detailed answer key is provided for easy grading and feedback.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be able to identify the main ways humans impact ecosystems.
• Students will be able to explain the consequences of deforestation, pollution, and climate change.
• Students will be able to discuss the importance of sustainable practices.
• Students will be able to analyze the interconnectedness of ecosystems.

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  • 3-LS2.1: Construct an argument that some animals eat plants, and some animals eat other animals.
  • 4-LS2.2: Use evidence to support the claim that plants and animals depend on each other for survival.
  • 5-LS2.1: Investigate and explain how energy and matter flow through food webs.

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This resource is perfect for:

• Independent Study: Students can use this worksheet for individual learning or review.
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• Sub Plans: This worksheet can be used as a sub plan or for distance learning.

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Have you head the Notes in Spanish podcasts? Do you use Edpuzzle? For AP Spanish® Unit 6, I made an MP4 recording of the audio for the podcast about Climate Change, and uploaded it to Edpuzzle! I inserted multiple choice, auto-graded questions into the recording to help students to find the right spot in the podcast to find the answer. The auto-grading of Edpuzzle is not only a time-saver for teachers, but allows students to have feedback on what answers they got right or wrong!

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Ben Curtis and Marina Diez live in Madrid, Spain, and have been making Spanish-learning podcasts since 2005, with over 40 Million downloads since then.

We bring you real Spanish conversations on real-life topics, making you totally confident with your Spanish.

From me: Ben and Marina have Beginner and Intermediate level podcasts on a range of topics. I love listening to them! Ben is not a native speaker of Spanish, but Marina is! This married couple converses about every day, relevant topics, and helps students learn vocabulary and even slang expressions that are part of every day Spanish language!

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• A Google Doc with a link to the Edpuzzle version of the Notes in Spanish Intermediate #15 Cambio climatico podcast
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Do you want to make learning about Earth Day engaging? Do you want your students to improve their research skills? Then download this Earth Day Activity WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore a variety of topics such as climate change, biodiversity, endangered animals, pollution, and more.

This research activity is perfect for small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Earth Day with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

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• Full Class Activity
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Review the concepts covered on Unit#1 Introduction to Environmental Management in an engaging, effortless way. Students will fill in the blanks for the missing words (word bank provided) and compete with one another. Students can work in small groups or individually for this activity (I have my students work in groups and reward the group finishing first with extra credit)

This product includes the answer key and a student self-evaluation checklist for Unit#1 major concepts, as listed in the syllabus for AICE Environmental Management AS for 2024 examination.

Help your students AICE the test!

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Earth Day Word Search Puzzles With Solutions offer engaging and educational fun for all ages. With Earth-themed words to find and solutions provided, this product provides an entertaining way to celebrate Earth Day while reinforcing vocabulary related to environmental awareness. Perfect for classrooms, homeschooling, or family activities, these puzzles inspire a love for our planet while promoting cognitive skills.

Let's enjoy Earth Day with a playful twist and learn about environmental stewardship along the way!

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Fun mandala coloring pages to print at home !

Take a look at our huge range of designs, from beautiful flower mandala patterns to World Environment Day Quotes , holiday-themed designs, intricate geometric mandalas, and many more! We invite you to create something beautiful and restore your inner calm with one of our printable mandalas.

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Earth's Interconnected Systems: A Comprehensive Reading Comprehension Bundle (10 Articles)

Unleash your students' environmental science knowledge with this comprehensive bundle of 10 engaging reading comprehension worksheets. Explore the intricate web of Earth's interconnected systems, from the atmosphere to the biosphere, and delve into critical environmental issues like climate change and pollution.

10 Engaging Articles: Each article delves into a specific aspect of Earth's systems, providing a comprehensive overview of environmental science concepts.

• • Article 1: Our Breathable Blanket: The Atmosphere: Explore the structure, functions, and importance of the atmosphere, including the ozone layer and its role in protecting Earth from harmful UV radiation.
  • Article 2: Water World: The Hydrosphere: Discover the vital role of water in Earth's systems, the components of the hydrosphere, and the importance of the water cycle.
  • Article 3: The Earth's Rocky Foundation: The Lithosphere: Uncover the structure and dynamics of the lithosphere, including tectonic plates, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
  • Article 4: The Living Planet: The Biosphere: Explore the concept of biodiversity, ecosystems, food chains, and nutrient cycles, and their importance for life on Earth.
  • Article 5: A Dynamic Duo: The Atmosphere and the Hydrosphere: Investigate the intricate relationship between the atmosphere and hydrosphere, including their influence on weather, climate, and ocean currents.
  • Article 6: The Earth's Shifting Surface: The Lithosphere and the Biosphere: Examine how the lithosphere interacts with the biosphere, influencing soil formation, erosion, and natural disasters.
  • Article 7: The Interconnectedness of Life: The Biosphere and the Atmosphere: Delve into the gas exchange between the biosphere and atmosphere, photosynthesis, respiration, and the carbon cycle.
  • Article 8: A Watery World: The Hydrosphere and the Biosphere: Explore the relationship between water and life, including aquatic ecosystems, water pollution, and water scarcity.
  • Article 9: The Dynamic Earth: The Lithosphere and the Atmosphere: Investigate the interactions between the lithosphere and atmosphere, focusing on weathering, erosion, and climate change.
  • Article 10: A Complex System: The Earth's Interconnectedness: Recapitulate the four major Earth systems and their interactions, emphasizing the importance of understanding their interconnectedness for sustainable development.

Key Features:

• Varied Assessment Activities: Each article includes multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions to test comprehension and critical thinking.
• Answer Key Included: Save time grading with a detailed answer key for each worksheet.
• Real-World Case Studies: Explore real-world examples to make learning relevant and engaging.
• Sub-Plan Ready: Use these worksheets as standalone lessons or as part of your unit plans.
• Common Core Aligned: Addresses core environmental science concepts relevant to middle and high school curriculums.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will understand the interconnectedness of Earth's systems and their impact on the environment.
• Students will analyze the causes and consequences of environmental problems like climate change, pollution, and habitat loss.
• Students will evaluate strategies for sustainable development and environmental protection.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-ESS3-C: (or HS-ESS3-D) Middle/High School: Model the Earth system and its response to human activities, focusing on Earth's major systems and feedback loops.
• MS-LS1-A: (or HS-LS2-C) Middle/High School: Structure and Function - Construct an argument supported by evidence that all organisms must maintain a dynamic equilibrium between taking in nutrients and energy and releasing waste products.
• SS-ESS3-C: (or HS-ESS3-A) High School: Earth and Human Activity - Evaluate the consequences of human activities on Earth's natural systems and the ways humans can mitigate those consequences.

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