Less than $5 9th Grade Earth Day Independent Work Packet

Do you need some fun activities to keep your early finishers engaged during the winter month of April to help celebrate all the fun days during the month? There are activities included for April Fool's Day, Easter, Earth Day and beyond! Perfect for fillers and brain breaks! This monthly packet features 20 fun pages of independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities.

This April-themed Early Finishers Packet will keep elementary and middle school students busy when they finish their work! They'll love the fun games they can play with a partner quietly, or the selection of challenging puzzles and creative activities this packet offers!

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Included in the Resource:

• 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution
• 1 Sudoku with solution
• 1 Maze - with solution
• 1 Word Search
• 1 Tic Tac Toe partner game
• 1 Dot to Dot
• 1 Word Escape Puzzle - with answer key
• 1 Complete the Picture Symmetry sheet
• 1 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring Page
• 1 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
• 1 Pop Art Coloring Page
• 2 More Coloring Pages
• 1 Grid Drawing Challenge
• 1 Word Work Activity
• 1 Word Scramble with solution
• 1 I Spy Page
• 1 DIY Color by Number
• 1 Design Time Page
• 1 Connect the Dots partner game

This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and staple each packet or use the activities separately. Either way, it's guaranteed to keep your kiddos busy and engaged. I often like to challenge the class with an activity from the pack and offer a small reward to whoever solves the puzzle first! So fun! A black & white cover is included.

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**Prep is quick and easy…**Simply print off a packet for each month and students always know what to do when they’re done early!

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PERFECT FOR...

• early finishers
• morning work
• independent classwork
• small groups
• sub work
• class games
• end of day
• after testing
• end of the year
• brain breaks
• fillers

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Unveiling Our Thriving Planet: A Deep Dive into the Biosphere

Embark on a captivating exploration of our vibrant planet!
This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet delves into the wonders of the biosphere, Earth's life-sustaining zone. Students will discover the importance of biodiversity, explore the intricate web of ecosystems, and unravel the fascinating flow of energy through food chains and nutrient cycles. A compelling case study (The Amazon Rainforest) ignites critical thinking about human impact and conservation efforts.
Deeper Learning, Less Planning:

• Engaging Text & Real-World Case Study: A captivating exploration with a case study to spark discussion and connect science concepts to real-world challenges.
• Sub-Plan Savior: A high-quality, ready-made resource that requires minimal prep, freeing you for other tasks.
• Common Core Aligned: Addresses core Environmental Science concepts.

What's Included:

• Informative Text Passage: Packed with essential information about the biosphere, its components, and their interconnectedness.
• Varied Assessment Activities:
  • Multiple Choice & Matching: Test comprehension of key concepts.
  • Fill-in-the-Blanks: Reinforce vocabulary and understanding.
  • Short Answer Questions: Encourage critical thinking and analysis of real-world issues.
• Answer Key: Save valuable time with a readily available answer key for easy grading.

Target Audience:

• Middle and High School Environmental Science Classes
• Biology Students
• Teachers Seeking Engaging Sub-Plan Activities

Learning Objectives:

• Students will define the biosphere and explain its importance for life.
• Students will differentiate between biodiversity and ecosystems, understanding their roles in maintaining a healthy planet.
• Students will analyze the flow of energy through food chains and nutrient cycles, recognizing their interconnectedness.
• Students will evaluate the impact of human activities on the biosphere and explore strategies for conservation, using the Amazon Rainforest as a case study.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• 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-D) High School: Earth and Human Activity - Model the Earth system and its response to human activities, focusing on Earth's major systems and feedback loops.

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