Homeschool Earth Day Resources (by price, low to high)

In this Nature Scavenger Hunt students will use their lists and check off the items they find while exploring nature. Through the activity you can discuss: colors, shapes, sizes, textures and the five senses!

What's Included:

• 1 Nature Scavenger Hunt page

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Are you looking for a fun online activity for Earth Day? Do you want to keep your students engaged and motivated to learn? Then download this FREEBIE Earth Day Activities! Your students will enjoy learning about Earth Day with any of these 35 fun activities for middle school students. This resource is a list of online activities to be used for Earth Day.

This handout - either in class or virtual - contains a wide variety of activities. Something for everyone! Fully editable and interactive your students can choose from activities including things to make, places to explore, things to read and write, quotes to learn, practice some fun trick shots....even learn how to walk like different types of animals! Some activities are to be done together, others you can simply send your students the link and watch as they have fun learning about our wonderful Earth! Happy Earth Day!

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Truth or Dare...the Classroom Party Game You Didn't Know You Needed!

Truth or Dare 2nd Edition

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Virtual Scategories & Truth or Dare (All Ages!)

Digital Online GAME Two Things in Common (This2That)

Celebrate Earth Day with this craft and writing activity! This is just what you need to supplement your lessons in teaching about how we care for the Earth. Each hat/headband is in black and white so students can use their creativity to color their choice and then they can respond to the writing prompt. This crown is perfect for kindergarten, first grade, second grade and third grade students!

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What's Included:

• 1 black & white crowns with writing prompts
• Extra extension bands students can also color

Prompt Included

• I show love to the Earth by...

Directions

• Print and allow your students to color the crown and extender piece.
• Choose your favorite or let your students choose!
• Crowns typically hold up better if they are printed on cardstock or construction paper.
• You can also use a sentence strip or piece of bulletin board border as the band.
• I have included extra extension bands if needed.

More Earth Day Resources

Earth Day Craft Crowns + Writing Prompts

Earth Day Roll & Race Multiplication & Division

Earth Day Roll & Race Addition & Subtraction

Earth Day Roll & Read Phonics Games

❤️Looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate Earth Day this April? These differentiated, Earth Day & recycling write the room activities are the perfect opportunity for your students to discuss how to take care of our Earth, while practicing important literacy, science, and fine motor skills!

✏️Use the differentiated recording sheets to practice vocabulary, spelling, writing, and drawing!

✏️Great for literacy centers, whole group, small group, partner work, enrichment activities, word walls or extra practice at home!

*Please note that this resource comes in a zip file.

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♻️Ways to Use:

☑ Students will have fun walking around the room to find the Earth Day themed cards. Then, they match it by picture or number (depending on which game style you have chosen for your students) to the corresponding word on the response sheet. They will then trace, write, or draw that word on their recording sheet.

☑ Cards can also be placed in a container for individualized instruction, or added to your literacy center! Simply print and laminate for lasting durability.

☑ The vocabulary flashcards can also be used to create a word wall, play matching, “go fish”, or memory games, as writing prompts etc.

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☑ Match by picture (11 pages)

• Teacher answer key (1 page)
• Draw pictures (1 page)
• Draw and write the words (1 page)
• Draw and write sentences (1 page)
• Draw and write a story (1 page)
• Trace the words (1 page)
• Write the words - dotted lines (1 page)
• Write the words - solid lines (1 page)
• Picture only flashcards (3 pages / 12 cards)

☑ Match by number (11 pages)

• Teacher answer key (1 page)
• Draw pictures (1 page)
• Draw and write the words (1 page)
• Draw and write sentences (1 page)
• Draw and write a story (1 page)
• Trace the words (1 page)
• Write the words - dotted lines (1 page)
• Write the words - solid lines (1 page)
• Picture only flashcards (3 pages / 12 cards)

✅ Vocabulary: (12 words)

Earth, reduce, reuse, recycle, tree, plant, wind, solar, glass, metal, plastic, paper

✅ Bonus:

• Black and white set (22 pages)

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Mazes are the best activities for brain teasing labyrinths, these exercises support learning through play by developing concentration and problem solving skills.

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Cute Earth day Coloring Pages for Toddler Girls and Boys!

Help your little ones celebrate Earth day with this big coloring pages that is perfect for little hands. Easy to color designs help to build fine-motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

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• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

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• You can print as many copies as you want.

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Are you looking for math activities? These math activities include one step equations coloring pages, color by number for all grades. These math activities will help students practice solving one-step equations, as well as finding the value of X. After solving, they can color by number, making it great for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-grade math review. This solve-or-write-the-room activity is perfect for getting students up and moving around the room.

These activities are ideal for Earth Day, back-to-school, and the Spring Season. They can also be used as morning work, math center games, end-of-year reviews, spring activities, or assessments.

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• 30+ one step equations
• 1 Coloring Page
• 1 Page of Answer Key
• PDF file

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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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Get ready to celebrate Earth Day with our eco-friendly matching cards! Perfect for all ages, these engaging games combine fun with environmental awareness. Teach sustainability while enjoying interactive playtime. From colorful flora to adorable fauna, our cards feature captivating images of our precious planet's wonders. Explore and learn about biodiversity, conservation, and the beauty of nature. Whether for classroom activities, family game nights, or educational workshops, our Earth Day Matching Cards promise hours of wholesome entertainment. Embrace eco-consciousness with every match! Join the global movement towards a greener future. Make Earth Day unforgettable and educational for everyone involved. Order now and spark meaningful conversations about environmental stewardship and responsibility. Let's play our part in preserving our planet—one match at a time!

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Are you looking for an engaging Earth Day activity for your learners to practice one-to-one counting? This I spy and count ( I spy and Color) activity is the best choice!

It will also help them practice visual discrimination and comparing which are important skills for our learners to develop.

Ideal for science lessons, Earth Day festivities, or independent learning at home. Designed to foster environmental consciousness, these I-Spy worksheets offer an entertaining way for students to grasp the significance of preserving our planet. Access your set now and ignite a passion for environmental stewardship in your students!

I-Spy worksheets are great because they:

1. Help kids pay attention to details.
2. Make them focus and concentrate.
3. Teach new words as they describe what they see.
4. Make them think and solve problems.
5. Teach patience and persistence.
6. Raise awareness about the environment.
7. Are flexible for different ages and abilities.

You may like:

• Fractions for beginners.
• Polygons for beginners.
• Coordinate for beginners.

From Fractions packet:

• Fraction 1.
• Fraction 2.
• Fraction 3.
• Fraction 4.
• Fraction 5.
• Fraction 6.
• Fraction 7.
• Fraction 8.
• Fraction 9.
• Fraction 10.
• Fraction 11.

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These no-prep Earth Day roll and cover math games help students practice addition and subtraction within 10 and 20. Use them for Earth Day math activities, math centers, partner games, independent work, early finishers, morning work, small groups and tutoring. These games are perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade and second grade.

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Games included (6 games total):

• 1 addition within 10 board
• 1 subtraction within 10 board
• 1 mixed review addition and subtraction within 10 board
• 1 addition within 20 board
• 1 subtraction within 20 board
• 1 mixed review addition and subtraction within 20 board

Also Includes:

• 3 optional recording pages so students can document their work
• Color & black and white options
• Directions page

How to play:

• Roll a die, solve an equation on the corresponding Earth, and color it.
• Students keep rolling and solving until one whole Earth is colored first OR all of the Earths are colored!

More Earth Day Resources:

Earth Day Roll and Read Phonics Games

Earth Day Roll and Race Multiplication & Division

Earth Day Craft Crowns

More Math Roll and Race Games:

Roll & Race Math Games Growing Bundle

Roll & Race Games - Addition and Subtraction Within 20

Roll & Race Games - Addition and Subtraction Within 10

Roll & Race Games - Multiplication

Roll & Race Games - Division

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These no-prep Earth Day roll and cover math games help students practice multiplication and division facts. Use them for Earth Day math activities, math centers, partner games, independent work, early finishers, morning work, small groups and tutoring. These games are perfect for second, third and fourth grade.

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Games included (6 games total):

• 2 multiplication boards (up to factor 10)
• 2 division boards (up to quotient of 10)
• 2 mixed review multiplication and division boards

Also Includes:

• 3 optional recording pages so students can document their work
• Color & black and white options
• Directions page

How to play:

• Roll a die, solve an equation on the corresponding Earth, and color it.
• Students keep rolling and solving until one whole Earth is colored first OR all of the Earths are colored!

More Earth Day Resources:

Earth Day Craft Crowns

Earth Day Roll and Read Phonics Games

Earth Day Roll & Race Addition & Subtraction

More Math Roll and Race Games:

Roll & Race Math Games Growing Bundle

Roll & Race Games - Addition and Subtraction Within 20

Roll & Race Games - Addition and Subtraction Within 10

Roll & Race Games - Multiplication

Roll & Race Games - Division

More Earth Day Activities

Earth Day Craft Crowns

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Boost critical thinking and environmental awareness with this interactive cut-and-paste activity! Perfect for both educators and homeschoolers, this engaging worksheet helps students distinguish between natural and man-made resources.

Here's what makes this resource a winner:

• Hands-on learning: Students actively participate by sorting resources, fostering a deeper understanding.
• Environmental emphasis: Spark discussions about renewable and non-renewable resources, igniting eco-consciousness.
• STEM-aligned: Integrates perfectly with STEM curriculum objectives, making science learning relevant.
• Multi-skill development: Sharpens critical thinking, discussion skills, and fine motor skills - all in one activity!
• Age-appropriate: Tailored for elementary and middle school students (Grades K-8) for maximum impact.
• Fun and engaging: Transforms learning from passive to active, making it enjoyable for all students.

Download now and watch your students:

• Grasp the differences between natural and man-made resources.
• Explore the concept of renewable vs. non-renewable resources.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strengthen discussion and communication skills.
• Gain a deeper appreciation for our planet's resources.

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Celebrate Green Earth Day with our engaging and educational recycling worksheet! Students will love this interactive activity where they color objects that correspond to specific recycling terms in each box. This fun-filled worksheet not only enhances creativity but also promotes environmental awareness. Perfect for classrooms and homeschooling, it combines entertainment with valuable learning about recycling and Earth conservation. Discover a hands-on approach to teaching sustainability while celebrating our planet. Download this captivating worksheet today to inspire young minds and make learning about recycling enjoyable. Let's color our world green this Earth Day!

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Celebrate Earth Day with our engaging activity worksheet! Explore environmental awareness through fun sorting exercises. Perfect for kids and classrooms, this interactive worksheet encourages learning about recycling, conservation, and sustainability. Enhance comprehension of eco-friendly practices with enjoyable tasks. Teach children the importance of caring for our planet with hands-on activities. Ideal for Earth Day events or educational settings, this worksheet sparks curiosity and understanding. Download now for an exciting way to promote eco-consciousness in young minds!

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Spark Creativity and Environmental Awareness with the Earth Day Mini Drawing Book!

Looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate Earth Day? The Earth Day Mini Drawing Book is the perfect activity for students of all ages! This captivating little sketchbook is packed with environmental prompts and illustrations that will ignite your students' imaginations and inspire them to learn about protecting our planet.

Here's how the Earth Day Mini Drawing Book benefits students:

• Boosts Creativity and Artistic Expression: Each page features a unique prompt that encourages students to think critically and illustrate their ideas.
• Promotes Environmental Awareness: Fun prompts gently introduce students to important ecological concepts like sustainability and conservation.
• Strengthens Literacy Skills: Students will practice reading comprehension as they interpret and respond to the prompts through their drawings.
• Hands-on Learning: The interactive format keeps students engaged and reinforces environmental concepts in a memorable way.
• Perfect for Classrooms and Homeschooling: A versatile tool that can be seamlessly integrated into Earth Day curriculum or enjoyed as a fun standalone activity.

The Earth Day Mini Drawing Book is more than just a sketchbook, it's a gateway to a greener tomorrow! By fostering a love for nature and environmental responsibility, this engaging activity empowers students to become the next generation of stewards of our planet.

So, grab your crayons, pencils, or markers, and let's get creative with the Earth Day Mini Drawing Book!

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Embark on an interactive Earth Day 'Write the Room' Adventure! Perfect for eco-lovers and educators alike, this engaging activity immerses students in vocabulary exploration while celebrating our planet. Teachers strategically place cards around the classroom, prompting students to seek out and record words depicted in captivating images. It's a dynamic way to enhance vocabulary skills while fostering environmental awareness. Ideal for classroom learning, this activity encourages active participation and hands-on discovery. Explore and learn about our planet's wonders while reinforcing important language skills. Join the eco-friendly fun and celebrate Earth Day in an interactive and educational way. Ignite curiosity, expand knowledge, and promote eco-consciousness with this exciting classroom adventure!

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Looking for a simple worksheet for students to complete while watching episode 3 of Our Planet: Jungles?

Our Planet is a British nature documentary series made for Netflix. The series is narrated by David Attenborough and produced by Silverback Films, led by Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey, who also created BBC documentary series Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and The Blue Planet, in collaboration with the conservation charity World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Netflix has the free episodes of their Our Planet series on YouTube. Each episode is between 49 to 51 minutes long. I usually have students vote on which one they want to watch. You do NOT have to watch them in order.

These episodes are great for sub plans and for days where the students just need to chill, such as after field days or any weird schedule days. Make sure to read the questions to the students beforehand so that they know what information they are looking for.

The product includes...

• Teacher notes
• Student worksheet (15 short answer questions)
• Answer key

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-LS2-4: Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.
• MS-LS2-5: Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.
• MS-ESS3-5: Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
• MS-ESS3-3: Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.
• MS-ESS3-4: Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth's systems.

TN State Standards

• 6.LS2.1: Evaluate and communicate the impact of environmental variables on population size
• 6.LS2.2: Determine the impact of competitive, symbiotic, and predatory interactions in an ecosystem
• 6.LS2.6: Research the ways in which an ecosystem has changed over time in response to changes in physical conditions, population balances, human interactions, and natural catastrophes
• 6.LS4.1: Explain how changes in biodiversity would impact ecosystem stability and natural resources
• 6.LS4.2: Design a possible solution for maintaining biodiversity of ecosystems while still providing necessary human resources without disrupting environmental equilibrium
• 6.ESS3.3: Assess the impacts of human activities on the biosphere including conservation, habitat management, species endangerment, and extinction

Are you looking for Earth Day math activities? These Earth Day math activities include division problems coloring pages, color by number for all grades. These math activities will help students practice solving 2-digit and 1-digit division Practice, as well as finding the value of A. After solving, they can color by number, making it great for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-grade math review. This solve-or-write-the-room activity is perfect for getting students up and moving around the room.

These activities are ideal for Earth Day, back-to-school, and Spring Season. They can also be used as morning work, math center games, end-of-year reviews, spring activities, or assessments.

INCLUDED:

• 30+ Division Problems
• 1 Coloring Page
• 1 Page of Answer Key
• PDF file

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Looking for a simple worksheet for students to complete while watching episode 4 of Our Planet: Coastal Seas (my favorite episode)?

Our Planet is a British nature documentary series made for Netflix. The series is narrated by David Attenborough and produced by Silverback Films, led by Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey, who also created BBC documentary series Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and The Blue Planet, in collaboration with the conservation charity World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Netflix has the free episodes of their Our Planet series on YouTube. Each episode is between 49 to 51 minutes long. I usually have students vote on which one they want to watch. You do NOT have to watch them in order.

These episodes are great for sub plans and for days where the students just need to chill, such as after field days or any weird schedule days. Make sure to read the questions to the students beforehand so that they know what information they are looking for.

The product includes...

• Teacher notes
• Student worksheet (15 short answer questions)
• Answer key

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-LS2-4: Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.
• MS-LS2-5: Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.
• MS-ESS3-5: Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
• MS-ESS3-3: Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.
• MS-ESS3-4: Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth's systems.

TN State Standards

• 6.LS2.1: Evaluate and communicate the impact of environmental variables on population size
• 6.LS2.2: Determine the impact of competitive, symbiotic, and predatory interactions in an ecosystem
• 6.LS2.6: Research the ways in which an ecosystem has changed over time in response to changes in physical conditions, population balances, human interactions, and natural catastrophes
• 6.LS4.1: Explain how changes in biodiversity would impact ecosystem stability and natural resources
• 6.LS4.2: Design a possible solution for maintaining biodiversity of ecosystems while still providing necessary human resources without disrupting environmental equilibrium
• 6.ESS3.3: Assess the impacts of human activities on the biosphere including conservation, habitat management, species endangerment, and extinction