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Understanding Hurricanes Lesson Plan, Scope & Sequence, and PowerPoint
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
This bundle includes a detailed 2-week lesson plan, a structured 2-week scope and sequence, and a PowerPoint presentation on hurricanes. Ideal for middle and high school educators, it covers hurricane formation, impact, safety measures, and scientific significance.
FREEBIE Understanding Hurricanes Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Dive into the dynamic world of meteorology with the FREEBIE “The Fury of Nature: Understanding Hurricanes” reading passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets! This educational resource offers a captivating reading passage that explores the science, impact, and fascinating facts about hurricanes. Accompanied by a comprehensive set of questions and answers, it provides a thorough framework for assessing student understanding and encouraging critical thinking. The note-taking sheets are designed to help students organize information effectively and develop strong study habits. Ideal for middle to high school students, this freebie is an invaluable addition to any science curriculum or classroom library.
Planets and the Solar System - WebQuest & Word Search Puzzle
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn about the Solar System as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper. Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key is included, perfect for early finishers or to use as a part of the lesson.
This activity is perfect for a science or technology class. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well. This is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files included:
• Teacher & Student Resources
• Learning about the Solar System WebQuest Activity (print and
editable digital files included)
• Learning about the Solar System WebQuest Answer Key
• Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key
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WATER CYCLE FLEXAGON CRAFT - Cut, Print and Fold Interactive Science Activity
By Just Be Creative Homeschooling
Are you searching for a unique and engaging way to teach kids about the water cycle? Our Water Cycle Flexagon Craft offers a dynamic and hands-on approach to learning this essential environmental process. This printable flexagon activity allows children to cut, print, and fold their own flexagon, a fun, interactive tool that visually demonstrates the stages of the water cycle—evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. By manipulating the flexagon, kids can explore how water moves through its continuous cycle in a creative and memorable way.
Perfect for science lessons, environmental education, homeschooling, or at-home learning, this flexagon craft makes understanding the water cycle both enjoyable and interactive. Kids will love the tactile experience of crafting and using their flexagon, enhancing their grasp of how water circulates through the environment.
What’s Included in the Water Cycle Flexagon Pack:
Dive into the dynamic process of the water cycle with our Water Cycle Flexagon Craft, and let your kids discover the continuous journey of water through a creative and interactive activity!
IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.
Minerals and Rocks Science Vocabulary "Poetry" Tiles
By Brittany Henderson
These science vocabulary tiles are a fun way for students to manipulate content and show off their learning! Set of tiles comes with a mixture of vocabulary and other words for students to build their own rocks and minerals themed "poetry."
What is Included?
Vocabulary included supports NGSS MS-ESS2-1
By Susan Wolfe
Contains 50 Vocabulary Definitions with Example Sentences, Graphics, Video links for each concept and student notes pages.
Power Point and Google Slides
Notes in Google Slides and PDF
Use as an introduction to each topic or as a word of the day/bell ringer for science.
Convection Reading and Questions
By Susan Wolfe
Includes 4.5 pages of reading with diagrams and a video.
31 Self Grading Questions
For Grade 6-8 Science (Heat)
No prep or Marking.
Survival Journal - Student Packet - End of Year Science Project
By Danielle Mortimore
Includes....
This project is great for the end of the year. That weird time between end of course tests and the school year end is challenging. The project is mostly self-paced and great for those days that you only see some classes throughout the day. Minimum materials are needed! 11x7 paper, lined, paper, the packet, and yarn!
Student will make a map, complete a packet, and write some journal entries on how they would survive if they were stranded on a deserted island.
This product is only the student packet. You will need the teacher slides for the chance cards. Purchase the BUNDLE to get both.
Tennessee State Standards
NGSS - Middle School
Rubber Ducky Activity - Ocean Currents for Middle School Science
By Danielle Mortimore
Unlock the mysteries of ocean currents with a unique and engaging classroom lesson that brings science to life! This lesson uses adorable rubber ducks to illustrate how ocean currents function and impact the planet. Great for visual and kinesthetic learners.
Looking for a inquiry based investigation ready to go lesson for teaching ocean currents? This activity includes...
Tennessee State Standards
NGSS - Middle School
Very fun and interactive activity for students learning about ocean currents and density.
Hands-on Ocean Currents and Density Lab for Middle School Science
By Danielle Mortimore
Looking for a ready to go made lesson for ocean density and salinity? This activity include:
Great for homeschool or school setting! Videos are included!
Tennessee State Standards
NGSS - Middle School
Kiss the Ground - Science video documentary - Worksheet and Key
By Danielle Mortimore
Looking for a worksheet for students to complete while watching the documentary "Kiss the Ground"? This is perfect for sub plans and days where student do not have devices, like the end of the year! It features 18 short answers questions and the key. Directions on how to get the movie for free for teachers are also included!
Movie info: "Kiss the Ground" is a documentary that explores the importance of healthy soil for the planet. The film explains how modern agricultural practices have led to soil degradation and environmental issues such as climate change. Most students know very little about the soil even though they interact with it directly or indirectly every day. This activity is perfect for Earth Day or sub plans if your sub has access to the computer (or your favorite partner teacher can set it up for them!)
NGSS - Middle School
TN State Standards
Survival Journal - Slides - End of Year Science Project
By Danielle Mortimore
Includes....
This project is great for the end of the year. That weird time between end of course tests and the school year end is challenging. The project is mostly self-paced and great for those days that you only see some classes throughout the day. Minimum materials are needed! 11x7 paper, lined, paper, the packet, and yarn!
Student will make a map, complete a packet, and write some journal entries on how they would survive if they were stranded on a deserted island.
This product is only the slides. You will need the bundle to do this project.
Tennessee State Standards
NGSS - Middle School
Survival Journal - 6th Grade Science End of Year Project
By Danielle Mortimore
Looking for a end of the year self-paced lesson for students to work on during those weird schedule days after testing? This lesson uses critical and creative thinking to create a story about surviving on a deserted island using what they have learned in science! It includes....
This project is great for the end of the year. That weird time between end of course tests and the school year end is challenging. The project is mostly self-paced and great for those days that you only see some classes throughout the day.
Minimum materials are needed!
Student will make a map, complete a packet, and write some journal entries on how they would survive if they were stranded on a deserted island.
Tennessee State Standards
NGSS - Middle School
PBL | PROJECT | ENQUÊTE/INQUIRY | EARTH SUSTAINABILITY/AVENIR DURABLE (FRENCH)
By French Made Fun!
Ignite middle schoolers' curiosity with our inquiry-based project on imports, exports, energy, and electricity. Cross-curricular and transdisciplinary, it fosters critical thinking through reading, writing, and research. Transform learning with a dynamic, comprehensive experience!
Take a look at the preview to see first-hand what you can expect in this mega-resource that was a labour of love for me!
This 146-page unit will provide you with content, activities, projects, rubrics, simulations and discussion prompts necessary to engage your students for upwards of 2 months in a series of learnings, research and projects which will ultimately have them creating solutions for real world problems relating to food waste, energy sources, importing and exporting and the choices we make relative to our consumption.
Following a cross-curricular approach, I include step-by-step details, thorough lesson plans that will have you and your students deeply exploring some big concepts, connecting subjects, digging deeper, and thinking critically about sustainability and the future of our planet.
Within this mega-resource, you'll find two parts:
A 57-page teaching guide including a brief overview of the unit, the outcomes you'll be covering, detailed and thorough lesson plans for each day, all assignments, graphic organizers, stations, debates, simulations, answer keys, and rubrics. Many additional projects are recommended and explained for each of the major sections in addition to the lesson plans I provide. It includes printables for all games and activities, research, projects, and success criteria.
I also guide you on using the second part to this resource:
A 91-slide teaching document which includes all content, vocabulary, games and concepts relating to:
Food waste in Canada and the effects on the economy and the environment:
Perishability of food items.
A close look at expiries and "best before" dates.
A quick game on perishability.
Recommended film and videos.
Importing and exporting in Canada and its impacts on the economy and the environment:
Connection between food waste and imports.
The importance of shopping locally.
A trivia game on natural resources which are either imported or exported and a breakdown of the destinations of each.
A segway into imported and exported energy sources - and why we export some of our energies out-of-country and overseas.
Energy sources in Canada and its impacts on the economy and the environment:
Why do Canadians export their energy?
The good, the bad, and the ugly of energy consumption and our abuse with overconsumption.
The laws and transformations of energy.
An in-depth look at the different forms of energy, where the energy comes from and how they're used.
An in-depth look into renewable energy sources.
An in-depth look into our planet's atmospheric layers, our ozone layer, and the different characteristics of each.
A look into protests and laws that protect our environment - and a call to action.
Interested in testing out an inquiry- and project-based approach, but don't know where to start? Here are some suggestions for you!
For goodness sakes, don't forget to have fun!
Kaitlyn.
FULL YEAR/ANNÉE COMPLÈTE BUNDLE 6E ANNÉE | ALL SUBJECTS | 130+ DOCUMENTS
By French Made Fun!
Welcome to the Mega Massive Grade 6 Bundle—your ultimate resource for an entire year's worth of curriculum! This extraordinary bundle includes 131 documents and a staggering 4,000+ pages of content, covering every aspect of Grade 6 Math, French Language Arts, Science, "Transdisciplinary" Units, Cross-Curricular Units, and Project-Based Learning.
Here's what you'll find packed into this 131 document crypt:
Language Arts:
Math:
Project-Based Learning:
Why You'll Love It:
Get the Mega Massive Grade 6 Bundle today and transform your classroom with this all-encompassing resource, designed to make planning easier and teaching more effective!
** Buying these individually would cost you WELL over $530 USD (that's like OVER $725 CAD). So save yourself time and money and get ready for the next school year! **
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For goodness sakes, don't forget to have fun!
Mme Kaitlyn
Energy/Electricity Consumption & Production Graph Analysis Activities Grade 6-8
By Mark Holmes
Energy Production and Consumption Analysis: China, Macau, Hong Kong, and Canada
This comprehensive set of worksheets is designed for Grade 6 students to analyze and compare energy production and consumption patterns across different regions, focusing on China, Macau, Hong Kong, and Canada. The package includes three engaging activities & address outcomes related to energy resources and climate change.
What's Included:
Key Features:
These activities support students in:
Perfect for:
By engaging with these worksheets, students will gain a deeper understanding of global energy issues, develop their analytical skills, and be better prepared to discuss and propose solutions for sustainable energy use in the future.
"Climate Change & Energy Usage" Inquiry-Based Grade 5-7 Unit Plan
By Mark Holmes
Welcome to "Climate Change and Energy Usage" unit plan - a comprehensive 6-week unit designed for Grade 6 students. This carefully crafted unit aligns with the Alberta Grade 6 outcomes and focusses mostly on inquiry learning, offering an in-depth exploration of the complex relationships between energy usage, climate patterns, and ongoing climate change. This also covers many NGSS, TEKS and Virginia standards.
This unit engages students in a journey of discovery, encouraging them to investigate how historical energy use has influenced climate patterns, examine societal and economic factors behind energy choices, and explore climate change mitigation strategies. Through a blend of research, hands-on activities, and project-based learning, students will develop a deep understanding of climate change causes and impacts.
Key features of this unit include:
By the end of this unit, your students will have developed a holistic understanding of climate change issues, explored potential solutions, and reflected on their role in creating a sustainable future. This unit not only meets curriculum requirements but also empowers students to become active participants in addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time.
Equip your students with the knowledge and skills they need to understand and act on climate change. Download this comprehensive unit today and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards!
Introduction to Environment AICE Cambridge Student Guided Notes Unit1
By AICE the Test
This Guided Notes activity covers all objectives for Topic 1 as listed in Cambridge Environmental Management AS 2024 syllabus. This activity can be completed by students as homework (using the power point presentation) or in class, during lecture/topic presentation. This activity aligns with the power point presentation/ lecture for the unit.
The slides are fully editable, so if you want to add, change, or delete something, it's easy! Make it your way!
Major topics: world's continents and oceans, classification of countries by income, classification of resources and the need for sustainability, ecosystems, structure, biotic and abiotic factors, food chains/webs, trophic levels, energy flow from a trophic level to the next, classification of organisms based on their feeding relationships, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, biotic interactions, water cycle and carbon cycle.
For AS Level Environmental Management
Aligned to the newest AICE syllabus for Topic 1: Introduction to environmental management
This resource will help students AICE the Test!
AICE Environmental Management Curriculum - Full Year BUNDLE
By AICE the Test
Bonus File: Yearlong Instructional Focus Calendar (Pacing Guide)
This no-prep bundle is a complete AICE Environmental Management AS curriculum with ALL of the notes, activities, practices, projects, quizzes, and tests you need to teach an entire year of AICE Environmental course.
Purchasing this bundle you will get free updates for LIFE for any content added to it.
Who is this curriculum best for?
This all-inclusive curriculum is perfect for:
What it included?
Everything you need to teach a full year of AICE Environmental Management AS course and prep your students for the AICE Exam.
1. Introduction to Environmental Management
2. Environmental Research and Data Collection
3. Managing Human Population
4. Managing Ecosystems and Biodiversity
5. Managing Resources
6. Managing Water Supplies
7. Managing the Atmosphere
8. Managing Climate Change
Study Guides for AICE Environmental Management Exam
Practice Math for AICE Exam
In summary, you will be receiving:
What types of files are included?
Most of the documents in this product are PPT's, meaning you can print them and edit the text to make your own adjustments. If you have questions about this, please don’t hesitate to email me with them PRIOR to purchasing!
Why should I use this product in my classroom?
If you're embarking on your first year as an AICE Environmental Management AS teacher, stepping into the classroom fresh, balancing the excitement of teaching with the demands of a brand new course, or simply juggling numerous responsibilities and classes, this resource is tailor-made for you. Crafting curriculum for a full unit, let alone an entire course, that is both structured and stimulating, filled with dynamic activities, and perfectly aligned with standards of a challenging AICE Exam, can feel like an overwhelming task. This bundle help ease that burden for you.
I’ve spent over 10 years teaching AICE Environmental Management course and creating this curriculum took hundreds of hours. With this curriculum I had an average over 90% pass rate on the AICE Environmental Management AS Exam, teaching thousands of students at Florida Public High School.
I believe this success is due to multiple factors, but I attribute a lot of it to the comprehensive and creative nature of the curriculum that I have designed. You can read more about my curriculum strategy on my blog HERE.
**TERMS OF USE**
If you're a teacher like me, you know how much time and effort goes into creating these resources. Please respect my work by not sharing it without permission. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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*Note: Cambridge was not involved in the production of this product, and do not endorse it.
Unit#1 BUNDLE AICE Environmental Management
By AICE the Test
This BUNLE covers all objectives for Topic 1 as listed in Cambridge Environmental Management AS 2024 syllabus. All resources are fully editable, so if you want to add, change, or delete something, it's easy! Make it your way!
Included in this BUNDLE:
-1 PowerPoint/Notes - 31 slides
-1 Student Guided notes - 9 pages
-Bell Ringers - with answer key
-2 Activities - 7 pages
-1 Project - 4 pages
-3 Easel practice/quiz
-1 Quiz-Cambridge style Q’s -2 pages (answer key included)
-1 Review-Cambridge style Q’s -10 pages (answer key included)
-1 Test-Cambridge style Q’s - 6 pages (answer key included)
Major topics: world's continents and oceans, classification of countries by income, classification of resources and the need for sustainability, ecosystems, structure, biotic and abiotic factors, food chains/webs, trophic levels, energy flow from a trophic level to the next, classification of organisms based on their feeding relationships, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, biotic interactions, water cycle and carbon cycle.
For AS Level Environmental Management
Aligned to the newest AICE syllabus for Topic 1: Introduction to environmental management