Higher Education Environment Resources

15 critical thinking group or individual Earth Day debates, discussions, and writing prompts. Includes visually stimulating graphics and thought provoking prompts, such as:

Earth's changes over the years

Alternative energy

Barren neighborhoods

Create a timeline

Compare and Contrast

Global Warming

Environmental Pollution

Invitation for Earth Day Celebration

Newspaper Advertisement writing for Earth Advocate

Water conservation

and more...

Excellent for assessment purposes or stimulating debates and discussions on Earth Day issues.

Explore Microplastics in the Environment with an Engaging WebQuest!

This 8-question WebQuest introduces students to the impact of microplastics on the environment, promoting critical thinking and research skills.

• Student-Centered Learning: Students investigate reliable resources to answer meaningful questions about microplastics and their effects.
• Comprehensive & Ready-to-Use: Covers essential topics like environmental impact, sources of microplastics, and potential solutions, with an included answer key.
• Time-Saving: All links and resources are provided—no extra prep required!

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Dive into a Watery World: A Hydrosphere & Biosphere Reading Comprehension (Sub Plan Ready!)

Embark on a Freshwater & Saltwater Adventure!

This engaging reading comprehension worksheet dives into the vital connection between the hydrosphere (water) and the biosphere (life) on Earth. Students will explore how these systems interact to create a network of aquatic ecosystems teeming with life. The resource also delves into environmental challenges like water pollution and scarcity.

Deeper Learning, Less Planning:

• Critical Thinking Challenges: Thought-provoking questions and a real-world case study (The Great Pacific Garbage Patch) encourage analysis and discussion.
• Sub-Plan Savior: A high-quality, ready-made resource that requires minimal prep, freeing you for other tasks.
• Common Core Aligned: Addresses environmental science concepts relevant to middle and high school curriculums.

What's Included:

• Informative Text Passage: Packed with essential information about the hydrosphere, biosphere, and their interactions.
• 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
• Earth Science Students
• Teachers Seeking Engaging Sub-Plan Activities

Learning Objectives:

• Students will explain the interconnectedness between the hydrosphere and biosphere.
• Students will distinguish between marine and freshwater ecosystems.
• Students will analyze the causes and impacts of water pollution on aquatic environments.
• Students will evaluate the challenges of water scarcity and explore potential solutions.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-LS1-C2: Develop and use models to illustrate the interdependent relationships among organisms in a particular habitat. (Middle School)
• HS-ETS1-B1: Develop a model based on evidence to predict the impact of human activity on a natural system. (High School)

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AP Spanish® teachers: save time searching for the right video for your students! This Google Doc contains links to TWO YouTube videos and a viewing guides perfect for Unit 6: Los retos ambientales. One video has an auto-grading Edpuzzle version! The accompanying comprehension questions are digital for distance learners and printable for in-person learners, and they are customizable to make them just right for your students’ needs! 

Have students watch these videos to get a sense of some of the problems we face with our environment. One video talks about 5 specific problems in Mexico, their causes and their consequences. It is a short video, but the narrator speaks rather fast. This resource comes with a comprehension guide in graphic organizer format, or you may choose to use the multiple choice Edpuzzle version. I find that the Edpuzzle version is a good scaffold to aid student comprehension because the questions can be inserted right after the information has been provided! This Edpuzzle is also auto-graded to save you time and to give students instant feedback! The second video is about what would happen if all the ice in the world were to melt. It talks about the possibilities and the human and animal consequences that would occur. This video is accompanied by short answer comprehension questions.

Of course, both viewing guides come with a teacher answer key, and all questions can be edited to suit your needs!

Environmental challenges is a great theme to explore as a Global Challenge, or as part of the Science and Technology Unit.  These videos could be a great source for a debate as this topic can be controversial!

Who can use this product?

• Students at the Intermediate level of the ACTFL proficiency chart or higher
• AP Spanish® Students

How can I use this product?

• Assign these videos and viewing guides for in-class or for homework
• Ask students to discuss the information they heard about in the videos.  Ask provocative questions and get students to play devil’s advocate to support the other side!
• Use small group or whole-class instruction to discuss the bias in these videos
• Use the information students learn from the videos as sources for students to use to debate whether or not these environmental challenges will really result in the consequences presented in the videos
• Works well with Unit 4 or Unit 6 of the AP® curriculum!

What’s included in this product?

• Two links to curated YouTube videos
• Information about how long each video is
• 2 Google Docs with comprehension questions  (one for each video, all questions in Spanish)
• An answer key for each viewing guide
• A link to the Edpuzzle version of the first video (auto-graded, multiple choice questions in Spanish)

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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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AP Spanish® teachers- here is a GREAT way to assess both content knowledge and either writing or speaking skill! This assessment can be digital or printable, formative or summative! It can serve as a good introduction to the argumentative essay or a faster way to assess persuasive writing than having students do a full argumentative AP®-style essay. Included in this resource is a student study guide explaining what their task is and some helpful do's and don'ts to writing persuasively!

Instead of an entire essay, students will write a concise paragraph defending a position related to a topic investigated in class. In order to do well, students must reference the sources they read, listened to, viewed and discussed in class. This task asks a question about climate change, but simply change out the question to make this assessment fit with any unit or context!

Who can use this product?

• Advanced Spanish students (Year 4, 5 AP®)

How can I use this product?

• Assign this assessment via Google Classroom (or other digital learning platform) or print this out to use it in paper form
• Use this assessment as a writing or a speaking task
• Change out the question to use and re-use this assessment
• Grade this as a formal or informal assessment (formative or summative)
• Use this as a homework assignment or a class activity
• Use this as a lead-in to writing an entire argumentative essay
• Assess content knowledge as well ask language proficiency

What's included in this product?

• a page of Teacher Notes with helpful hints about using this resource
• a study guide for students including the do's and don'ts of writing persuasively
• an assessment question related to climate change (easily changed or edited to fit your unit or context)
• a grading rubric

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Here are some other resources for Global Challenges and the Argumentative Essay:

Argumentative Essay How To

AP Spanish Argumentative Essay: Graphic Organizer for Student Practice

2 articles with comprehension questions and GoFormative version: Environmental Challenges

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The Great Depression & New Deal: A Comprehensive Reading Comprehension Bundle

Immerse your students in the complexities of the Great Depression and the New Deal with this captivating reading comprehension bundle! Explore 12 engaging articles that delve into various aspects of this pivotal period in American history, fostering critical thinking, historical analysis, and social awareness.

12 Captivating Topics:

• Crash Course: Understanding the Great Depression
• Beyond Breadlines: The Human Cost of the Great Depression
• FDR's New Deal: A Lifeline in Hard Times
• Building America: The Legacy of New Deal Infrastructure
• From Relief to Reform: The Evolution of the New Deal
• The Debate Continues: Evaluating the New Deal's Success
• Beyond America: The Global Impact of the Great Depression
• Echoes of the Past: The Great Depression's Lessons for Today
• Hoovervilles: Life in the Great Depression
• Dust Bowl Disaster: When the Plains Turned to Powder
• Black Thursday: The Day the Stock Market Crashed
• Tuning In: The Power of FDR's Fireside Chats

Content and Skills:

• Rich Content: Each article offers a concise exploration of a specific topic, enriched by primary sources like newspaper articles, historical data, and visuals (where applicable).
• Varied Assessment: Multiple choice, true or false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess comprehension, critical thinking, and historical analysis skills.
• Detailed Answer Key: Provides educators with a quick and easy reference for answer verification.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be able to explain the historical context surrounding the Great Depression and the New Deal.
• Students will be able to analyze the causes, impact, and lasting legacy of the Great Depression and the New Deal.
• Students will be able to evaluate different perspectives on the New Deal's effectiveness.
• Students will be able to draw connections between the Great Depression and contemporary issues.
• Students will be able to develop critical thinking and historical analysis skills through guided reading and diverse question formats.

Aligned Common Core Standards:

• RI.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
• RI.5.2: Determine the central ideas or author's purpose in a text, and explain how it is developed and supported.
• RI.5.7: Draw inferences from the text and justify conclusions or predictions based on evidence from the text.
• SS.5.1: Explain the social, economic, and political effects of the Great Depression and analyze its long-term significance in the United States.

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Unit 6 of AP® Spanish explores environmental, political and global challenges. Use these 5 resources to introduce the topic and get students interested and talking about it right away! Take away the stress of starting a new unit- you have everything you need to set the stage for this last unit!

First- the "Hook" activity! A Google Slides presentation with provocative images of different global challenges. In each slide, in the speaker notes, there is a speaking prompt the teacher can read to students. Use this as a turn and talk activity to involve everyone at once!

Next, a vocabulary list that introduces words that will be important to have for the unit to better understand the different sources students will examine in class. Included with this vocab list is a pre-made Quizlet for student practice!

Third, there are 2 vocab activities for students to practice using the new words. I usually assign these for homework, but they can be used as in class activities as well.

Last, your essential questions! Guide your unit with these questions.

All of these resources can be edited and customized to meet the needs of your students! You will find each resource linked on a Google Doc.

**These 5 resources are INCLUDED in the full unit 6 lesson plans. They are linked below if you want step-by-step daily plans with every activity you need (plus answer keys and rubrics) linked right in!

Who can use this product?

• AP® Spanish students
• Year 4 students studying global challenges

How Can I use this product?

• I start the unit using these resources
• I can post them all on Google Classroom (or other learning management system)
• I can print the vocab list and homework activities if I choose
• I can present the Google Slides "Hook" activity and the class discussion activity
• You could use the Hook Activity as a personal response activity (written or oral) if you choose

What's included in this product?

• It's a bundle of 5 resources linked onto one convenient Google Doc!
• 17-page Google Slides hook activity with images and turn and talk prompts
• 51 word vocab list (in Spanish and English) and included pre-made Quizlet
• 2 vocab practice activities (printable or digital)
• Essential Questions to guide your unit

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Here are a few other resources that may be helpful!

✅Unit 6 Global Challenges Complete Lesson Plans

✅Bundle

✅End of Year Bundle

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Environmental Science Reading Comprehension Bundle: Pollution and Its

Impacts on Health, Ecosystems, and Policy

This comprehensive bundle of reading comprehension worksheets is designed to cover a wide range of pollution topics, from air and water pollution to industrial waste, vehicle emissions, and more. Each reading provides students with an in-depth look at the causes, effects, and solutions for various types of pollution, offering insight into how these environmental issues impact human health, ecosystems, and public policy. Perfect for high school environmental science, biology, or geography courses, this bundle is an excellent addition to any classroom focused on fostering critical thinking and environmental stewardship.

Readings Included

• Air Pollution 101: Causes, Health Effects, and Solutions
  This reading explains the causes of air pollution, its impacts on respiratory and cardiovascular health, and explores solutions like emission controls and air quality standards.
• Water Pollution: Sources, Consequences, and Conservation Efforts
  This passage examines sources of water pollution, including industrial waste and agricultural runoff, and discusses health risks, ecosystem impacts, and conservation measures to prevent contamination.
• Land Pollution Explained: Causes and Environmental Impact
  Students will learn about the causes of land pollution, such as waste disposal and deforestation, and its consequences on soil health, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability.
• How Pollution Affects Human Health and Ecosystems
  This article highlights the direct effects of pollution on human health—like respiratory issues and birth defects—and its detrimental impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity.
• Understanding Industrial Pollution: Air, Water, and Land Impacts
  Focusing on industrial pollution, this reading covers how various industrial processes pollute air, water, and soil, with emphasis on environmental harm and the need for regulation.
• Pollution Control Measures: How We Can Protect Our Environment
  This text reviews methods for pollution control, including waste management and air quality standards, showing how sustainable practices can reduce pollution and protect public health.
• Vehicle Emissions and Air Quality: An Environmental Overview
  This article explores the harmful pollutants from vehicle emissions, their effects on urban air quality and human health, and the role of regulations like emissions testing in reducing pollution.
• Agricultural Runoff: A Key Contributor to Water Pollution
  Students learn about agricultural runoff, how it introduces pollutants like pesticides and fertilizers into water bodies, and sustainable practices that reduce this type of pollution.
• Waste Disposal and Its Role in Land and Water Pollution
  This reading discusses the environmental consequences of improper waste disposal, from land pollution in landfills to water contamination, and explores effective waste management practices.
• From Policy to Practice: How Governments Fight Pollution
  An overview of how governments address pollution through policies such as air quality regulations, waste management laws, and conservation initiatives to protect land, water, and air.

What’s Included in Each Reading:

1. Detailed Reading Passages on air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, industrial pollution, vehicle emissions, agricultural runoff, waste disposal, and government policies. Each worksheet covers the background, impacts, and strategies for managing pollution.
2. Case Studies and Real-World Examples like the Flint Water Crisis and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to illustrate the urgent nature of these environmental challenges.
3. Engaging Comprehension Questions for each reading, including multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer questions, designed to reinforce understanding and encourage in-depth analysis.
4. Primary Source Excerpts included in several readings to develop students' primary source analysis skills, enhancing their engagement with real-world data and events.
5. Teacher Answer Key for efficient grading and review.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand Causes and Types of Pollution: Students will learn to distinguish between different sources and types of pollution and recognize how they impact human health and the environment.
• Analyze Health and Environmental Impacts: Each reading discusses specific health risks, such as respiratory diseases and neurological disorders, alongside ecosystem disruptions like biodiversity loss and water contamination.
• Explore Solutions and Policy Implications: From government policies like the Clean Air Act to sustainable agricultural practices, students will gain an understanding of the methods used to mitigate pollution and conserve natural resources.

Recommended Standards:

• NGSS HS-ESS3-3: Design solutions to minimize the impact of human activities on natural systems.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.2: Determine central ideas and analyze their development in a text.

Why Teachers Love This Bundle:

These readings are great for deeper learning, class discussions, and independent practice, making them a fantastic resource for sub plans or a complete environmental unit. Each worksheet offers rich content that encourages critical thinking and aligns with common core standards for reading comprehension.

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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!

If you've never heard the Notes in Spanish Podcasts before, here is some info!

From their website:

Who are we?

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!

Who can use this product:

• Students at the Intermediate Level and higher
• AP Spanish® students studying Climate Change

How can I use this product?

• Assign this Edpuzzle to your students via Google Classroom or share the link with them
• Use this resource as a listening comprehension practice or for a grade

What's included in this product?

• A Google Doc with a link to the Edpuzzle version of the Notes in Spanish Intermediate #15 Cambio climatico podcast
• 11 auto-graded multiple choice questions

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AP Spanish End of Year Oral Presentation: A student favorite!

Spanish Slang and Texting Bundle

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Mastering Ecosystems: A Comprehensive Reading Comprehension Bundle

Delve into the intricate world of ecosystems with this comprehensive bundle of 10 reading comprehension worksheets. Designed for high school environmental science students, this bundle covers a wide range of topics, from the fundamental components of ecosystems to the devastating impacts of human activities.

Topics Covered:

• Ecosystem Components: Explore biotic and abiotic factors, producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Food Webs and Food Chains: Understand the flow of energy through ecosystems and the interconnectedness of organisms.
• Nutrient Cycles: Discover the importance of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles in maintaining ecosystem health.
• Producers: Explore the role of producers in photosynthesis and their importance as the foundation of food chains.
• Consumers: Learn about the different types of consumers and their roles in ecosystems.
• Decomposers: Understand the vital role of decomposers in recycling nutrients.
• Abiotic Factors: Explore how nonliving factors like temperature, precipitation, and soil shape ecosystems.
• Biodiversity: Discover the importance of biodiversity for ecosystem health and resilience.
• Human Impact: Learn about the negative consequences of human activities on ecosystems and the importance of sustainable practices.

Each worksheet includes:

• Engaging text: Clearly written explanations and examples to help students grasp complex concepts.
• Varied questions: Multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions to assess understanding.
• Answer key: Detailed answers for easy grading and feedback.

This resource is perfect for:

• Independent Study: Students can use these worksheets for individual learning or review.
• Classroom Activities: Teachers can use these worksheets as supplemental resources or for homework assignments.
• Sub Plans: The bundle provides a variety of topics for use as sub plans or for distance learning.

Common Core Standards:

• Science:
  • 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.

Recommended Courses:

• Environmental Science
• Biology
• General Science

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The Global Challenges unit of AP Spanish® has many interesting contexts, including the environment. This digital and printable article talks about the effects of global warming in Antarctica, and explains the paradox of how rising temperatures actually cause more snow! Distance learners can complete this via a Google Doc or by doing the auto-graded goformative version. Students who prefer paper copies can have a print-out! Save time searching the net to find a good article, and save more time by letting goformative grade this for you! Another benefit to the goformative version is that students can see the article side by side with the questions, and the questions are embedded just where they can find the answer! It's a great scaffold for students still developing their reading comprehension skills!

This article is good for students who are ready for a challenge and/or who like science. It's a little longer than the other article I posted for this unit, but the embedded questions make this accessible for students!

Who can use this product?

• Students in Year 4, 5 or AP®
• Students studying the environment

How can I use this product?

• Assign this article in class or for homework
• Assign this article via Google classroom or other learning management platform, or print it out
• Assign this article via Goformative (free for educators! All you need to do is create an account!)
• Use this as a class activity or as a graded assessment
• Let Goformative grade it for you!
• Use this as one source of information for class discussions, debates or cultural comparisons

What's included in this product?

• a 10-page Google doc article with link to internet source (the line-spacing in this article makes it seem very long. The questions are embedded within the article so students can find the answers easier.)
• 7 embedded questions on the Google doc (AP multiple choice style)
• an answer key
• A link to the Goformative version of this article and questions (which self-grades)
• All parts of this product can be customized to suit your students' needs!

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Other resources you may like:

✅Here is a shorter article about the different effects of global warming

-includes embedded questions and Goformative version too!

✅Here is a bundle of activities related to "la sobrepoblacion"!

✅Check out my money-saving bundle of 4 videos with accompanying questions about schools in the Spanish-speaking world!

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Environmental Science Reading Comprehension Bundle: A Global Challenge

Engage your students in a comprehensive exploration of environmental science with this 10-article reading comprehension bundle. Covering a wide range of topics, including climate change, biodiversity, waste management, and renewable energy, this bundle offers a wealth of information and opportunities for critical thinking.

Each article includes:

• Engaging Text: A captivating narrative that explores the topic in depth.
• Guided Reading Questions: Thought-provoking questions to guide student understanding and analysis.
• Multiple Choice Questions: Objective questions to assess comprehension.
• Matching Questions: Questions to match terms with their definitions.
• Fill-in-the-Blank Questions: Questions to test vocabulary and knowledge.
• Short Answer Questions: Open-ended questions that require critical thinking and analysis.

Key Topics Covered:

• The Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change
• Biodiversity Loss and Conservation
• The Water Cycle and Water Scarcity
• Renewable Energy and Sustainable Practices
• Pollution and Environmental Degradation
• Sustainable Development
• Oceans and Marine Ecosystems
• Forests and Deforestation

Benefits for Teachers:

• Comprehensive Coverage: This bundle provides a comprehensive overview of key environmental science concepts.
• Engaging Content: The articles are written in a clear and engaging style to capture student interest.
• Differentiated Instruction: The variety of question types allows for differentiation and meets the needs of all learners.
• Standards-Aligned: The questions align with Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.
• Time-Saving: The bundle includes answer keys for easy grading, saving teachers valuable time.

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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!

Who can use this product?

• 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

What’s included in this product?

• 6 AP Unit themes each have
  • Essential Questions
  • Hook Activity
  • Vocabulary List
  • Pre-made Quizlet for new vocab
  • 2 vocabulary practices (homework or classwork)

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⭐AP Spanish Projects Bundle: 1 or more for each unit!

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Are Students feeling overwhelmed by the world around them? Do they want to make a difference but don't know where to start? This empowering bundle is your ultimate guide to navigating the rollercoaster ride of being a teenager in the 21st century!

Dive into 10 impactful articles covering critical issues like gun violence, mental health, environmental sustainability, and social media literacy. Explore alternative pathways to college, develop financial literacy skills, and turn your passion into profit. Packed with engaging activities, inspiring stories, and practical tips, this bundle equips your students with the knowledge and confidence to master the world, advocate for change, and unlock their full potential!

Each worksheet tackles a current event relevant to teens, promoting engagement and social-emotional learning. They combine informative text with interactive activities to:

• Raise awareness: Students explore current issues and diverse perspectives.
• Develop critical thinking: Analyzing primary sources and real-world examples fosters informed opinions.
• Empower action: Engaging activities and actionable steps encourage participation and positive change.
• Promote personal growth: Understanding challenges and solutions fosters empathy, responsibility, and self-advocacy.

Individual Titles and Descriptions:

• Teens Take Aim at Gun Violence: Learn, Act, Make a Difference!

  • Description: Uncover teen-led movements against gun violence, analyze their impact, and find your voice. Guided reading empowers you to take action and make a change.

• Mental Wellness Matters: Teens Advocate for Change!

  • Description: Understand the teen mental health crisis, break down stigma, and discover teen heroes promoting well-being. This guide empowers you to support yourself and others.

• Food Justice Fighters: Teens Cultivate Healthy Choices

  • Description: Explore food deserts and inequality, discover teen solutions, and join the fight for healthy food access. This guide empowers you to be part of the change.

• Meme Masters & Changemakers: Navigate Social Media Like a Pro

  • Description: Master the positive and negative sides of social media, harness its power for good, and develop healthy online habits. This guide empowers you to be a responsible influencer.

• College Costs Got You Stressed? Teens Chart Their Future

  • Description: Navigate rising education costs, explore alternative paths, and make informed choices about your future. This guide empowers you to find your perfect fit.

• Fake News Foes: Teens Become Truth Detectives!

  • Description: Learn to critically evaluate information, combat misinformation online, and become a champion for truth. This guide empowers you to think for yourself.

• Beyond Recycling: Teens Champion Sustainability Solutions

  • Description: Dive into environmental issues, discover teen-led solutions, and take action in your community. This guide empowers you to protect the planet.

• Financial Fitness for Teens: Budget Your Way to Success!

  • Description: Master essential financial skills like budgeting and saving, make informed decisions, and achieve your financial goals. This guide empowers you to manage your money wisely.

• Passion into Profits: Teens Turn Hobbies into Hustles

  • Description: Explore the gig economy and teen entrepreneurship, get inspired by success stories, and launch your own venture. This guide empowers you to turn your passion into profit.

• From Class to Career: Teens Bridge the Skills Gap

  • Description: Discover in-demand skills for future careers, explore how to develop them, and chart your path to success. This guide empowers you to build a bright future.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of current events affecting teens.
• Develop critical thinking skills to analyze information and identify key issues.
• Foster empathy and understanding of diverse perspectives.
• Identify actionable steps to advocate for change and contribute to solutions.
• Develop essential skills like financial literacy, media literacy, and environmental awareness.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

• RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.3, W.9-10.1, SL.9-10.1, L.9-10.6 (English Language Arts)
• SS.9-10.1, SS.9-10.6, SS.9-10.9 (Social Studies)
• HS.PS.4.8, HS.ESS3.C, HS.ETS1.A (Science)
• Fin.Lit.8.1a, Fin.Lit.8.2a (National Financial Literacy Standards)

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Want to discuss environmental challenges with your AP Spanish® students?  Unit 6, Environmental, Political and Social Challenges is a perfect time!  This bundle includes activities for reading, writing and listening comprehension as well as an assessment!

Teachers can assess what students understand quickly by using the self-checking Formative and Edpuzzle questions that go with the articles and videos.  Students can practice answering open-ended questions with other articles and teachers have an answer key to refer to.  Last, the persuasive paragraph allows teachers to do an interim assessment that can be graded quickly!

Who can use this product?

• AP Spanish® students

How can I use this product?

• Use this as a mini unit within Unit 6
• Activities can be done in class or assigned as homework

What’s included in this product?

• 2 articles about global warming with Formative versions (for auto-correcting)
• Google Docs copy of the above articles with embedded AP-style MCQ questions
• 2 articles (about Corals and Electronic Garbage) with questions (Plus teacher answer key)
• A podcast in Edpuzzle form with auto-correcting questions
• 2 videos with questions + Teacher answer key
• Edpuzzle version with auto-graded questions for one of the above videos
• A persuasive paragraph assessment with rubric
• Study guide for students, with rubric included

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Ignite Critical Thinking and Informed Debate with 11 Essential Current Events Worksheets

Bring current events to life in your classroom with this comprehensive bundle of 10 engaging and thought-provoking worksheets!
Key features:

• Explore 11 crucial issues shaping today's world: Gun control, immigration, abortion, housing market,social security, cybersecurity, political polarization, racial justice, voting rights, climate change, and education.
• Engage students with a variety of activities: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions foster critical thinking and analysis.
• Incorporate diverse perspectives: Primary sources provide authentic insights and encourage informed debate.
• Boost critical thinking and argumentation skills: Students learn to analyze arguments, form opinions, and participate in respectful discussions.
• No-prep, easy implementation: Answer keys included for quick assessment.
• Aligned with current events, social studies, and civics standards:

Empower students to navigate complex issues, analyze diverse viewpoints, and become informed citizens!

Download this bundle today and spark meaningful conversations in your classroom!

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Student Led Action:

• Make your students' voices heard! 10 inspiring readings of student-led action on current issues. Ignite change today!

Earth's Dynamic Duo: Unveiling Lithosphere & Atmosphere Interactions (Sub Plan Ready!)

Embark on a Geological Adventure!
This engaging reading comprehension worksheet unveils the fascinating dance between the Earth's solid foundation (lithosphere) and its gaseous envelope (atmosphere). Students will explore how these systems interact, influencing everything from volcanic eruptions to weathering and erosion. The resource also delves into the pressing issue of climate change and its impact on the lithosphere.

Deeper Learning, Less Planning:

• Engaging Text & Case Study: A captivating exploration of Earth science concepts with a real-world case study (The Himalayas & Climate Change) to spark discussion.
• Sub-Plan Savior: A high-quality, ready-made resource that requires minimal prep, freeing you for other tasks.
• Common Core Aligned: Addresses Earth Science concepts relevant to middle and high school curriculums.

What's Included:

• Informative Text Passage: Packed with essential information about the lithosphere, atmosphere, and their interactions.
• 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 Earth Science Classes
• Environmental Science Students
• Teachers Seeking Engaging Sub-Plan Activities

Learning Objectives:

• Students will explain the interaction between the lithosphere and atmosphere, including the role of volcanic eruptions and solar radiation.
• Students will distinguish between weathering and erosion, and identify factors influencing them.
• Students will analyze the impact of climate change on the lithosphere, including rising sea levels and melting glaciers.
• Students will evaluate potential solutions to mitigate climate change's effects on the Earth's solid foundation.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-ESS1-C: Develop a model to describe the cycling of water in the Earth system through inclusion, exclusion, and transfer of energy. (Middle School)
• HS-ESS3-C4: (or HS-ESS2-D) Model the Earth system and its response to human activities, focusing on Earth's major systems and feedback loops. (High School)

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Cycling Through Life: The Vital Role of Nutrient Cycles

Explore the hidden cycles that sustain life on Earth with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet. Students will delve into the world of nutrient cycles, understanding the importance of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus in maintaining ecosystem health.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: The worksheet covers essential topics such as the carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, phosphorus cycle, and the importance of nutrient cycling for ecosystems.
• Real-World Connection: A case study on eutrophication in the Chesapeake Bay provides a tangible example of the consequences of nutrient imbalances.
• 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 explain the concept of nutrient cycles.
• Students will be able to describe the importance of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles.
• Students will be able to analyze the human activities that can impact nutrient cycles.
• Students will be able to understand the consequences of nutrient imbalances on ecosystems.

Common Core Standards:

• Science:
  • 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.

Recommended Courses:

• Environmental Science
• Biology
• General Science

This resource is perfect for:

• Independent Study: Students can use this worksheet for individual learning or review.
• Classroom Activities: Teachers can use this worksheet as a supplemental resource or for homework assignments.
• Sub Plans: This worksheet can be used as a sub plan or for distance learning.

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Land Pollution Explained: Causes and Environmental Impact

Engage your students with an in-depth look at the causes and consequences of land pollution through this comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet. Land Pollution Explained: Causes and Environmental Impact covers how pollution impacts soil quality, biodiversity, and water sources, with special focus on the factors driving land pollution, such as improper waste disposal, deforestation, and industrial practices. Through clear explanations, a real-world case study on the Amazon Rainforest, and analysis questions, this worksheet helps students connect the dots between human activities, environmental health, and sustainable practices.

This resource includes:

• Comprehension Questions: Multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer questions to reinforce learning.
• Case Study Analysis: The Amazon Rainforest case study explores deforestation’s impact on soil and ecosystems, helping students critically assess the broader environmental impact.
• Teacher Answer Key: A complete answer guide to support discussion and streamline grading.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the causes of land pollution and its impact on ecosystems and human health.
• Analyze real-world scenarios to assess the broader environmental consequences.
• Explore sustainable practices and conservation efforts to mitigate pollution.

Standards Alignment:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.2: Determine the central ideas of a text and summarize key details and ideas.
• NGSS HS-ESS3-3: Design solutions to reduce human impact on the environment.

This versatile worksheet is perfect for courses in environmental science, biology, and earth science and works well for deeper learning or as sub plans.

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