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Discover the essentials of plant growth with our engaging and informative teaching slides. "What Do Plants Need to Grow - The Science of Plant Growth: Editable Slides" is a comprehensive educational resource designed for teachers and educators. These 15 editable slides provide a detailed exploration of the key factors necessary for plant growth, including sunlight, water, nutrients, and soil.

Key Features:

• In-Depth Content: Each slide covers a different aspect of plant growth, ensuring a thorough understanding of the topic.
• Editable Slides: Customize the content to suit your teaching style and classroom needs.
• Visual Aids: Includes vivid images and diagrams to enhance learning and retention.
• Curriculum-Aligned: Perfectly aligns with science curricula, making it an ideal addition to your lesson plans.

Whether you’re teaching in a classroom or conducting an online lesson, these slides provide a flexible and effective way to explain the science of plant growth. Enhance your students’ learning experience and help them understand what plants need to thrive. Perfect for elementary and middle school science classes.

Empower your teaching with this essential resource on the science of plant growth. Download now and watch your students' knowledge grow!

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Students assemble a simple puzzle by matching vocabulary words to their definitions. Students get to manipulate the rectangles in order to create a square by matching these words and definitions.

Simple to prep and simple to check.

What's included:

• Instructions.
• Review puzzle via Google Slides.

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• Engaging review.
• Hands on activity.
• Simple prep for teacher.

This set of 3 Hurricanes Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions is about the powerful forces of hurricanes, how they develop, and the importance of preparation.

This resource is ideal for students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 to learn about the nature of hurricanes, how to stay safe during one, and some of the most notable hurricanes in history.

The passages include:

• What is a Hurricane? – This passage explains what hurricanes (typhoons or tropical cyclones) are, how they form, and the conditions that create these intense storms, making it easier for students to understand their structure and power.

• Hurricane Safety and Preparation – This passage teaches students how to prepare for a hurricane, what safety steps to take before, during, and after the storm, and how hurricanes are measured in strength.

• Notable Hurricanes in History – This passage introduces students to some of the most well-known hurricanes, including Katrina and Harvey, and explains why these storms left a lasting impact.

Each passage is followed by 10 multiple-choice questions that test the student’s understanding of the passage. Answer keys are also included. It can be used as a whole-class activity, a small group discussion, or an independent assignment.

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This middle school science resource contains five non-fiction about endangered animals. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following endangered plant species:

African Elephant

California Condor

Polar Bear

Rusty Patched Bumblebee

Sea Turtle

There are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading. There is a link to a video, as well as a couple of other suggestions!

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

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

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

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

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Gunpowder Plot / Guy Fawkes Video-Based EFL/ESL Lesson

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.

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

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

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

Distance learning?

• No problem! This activity now includes Google Slides option! Ready to go, no prep needed from you!

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

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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Pages Coloring Pages

• ( PDF + PNG )

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

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

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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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This Earth Day Recycling Game by “The Fun Sheep” is a great activity for teaching young children about the importance of recycling where they can Sort the waste according to Glass, Plastic, Paper, Metal, E-waste and Organic.

What comes in the product:

- 1x Waste Sorting Page (Small Size)

- 1x Sheet with Waste Elements (Small Size)

- 3x Waste Sorting Pages (Large Size)

- 2x Sheet with Waste Elements (Large Size)

- 7 pages

- A4 paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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You will appreciate this printable cloud book for kids to learn about the various kinds of clouds if you are teaching them about weather and clouds. You can read, color, and learn about the various types of clouds by just printing the kids' clouds. The sorts of clouds reader is ideal for students in preschool, pre-kindergarten, first, second, third, and fourth grade.

There are 10 different half pages in total, with each page containing a different type of cloud. Each page of this pack contains the name of the cloud, a picture of the cloud and a small paragraph about the cloud.

These no-prep pages come completely in black and white, and will need to be cut up and stapled together as there are two mini pages on each letter size sheet of paper. The clouds that kids will learn about when completing this book are:

• Altocumulus
• Altostratus
• Cirrocumulus
• Cirrus
• Cumulonimbus
• Cumulus
• Stratocumulus
• Stratus

Small activities like these cloud readers are a hit with young children because they make them feel like adults while also giving them a huge sense of achievement when they finish the pages. Additionally, worksheets for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and toddlers are much cuter than those for older kids.

Whether you are a parent, teacher, homeschooler, daycare provider, or planning a camp – you will love these low prep pages, which children of all ages from toddler, preschool, pre k, to kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade and more will love to complete! These pages would be great used as part of a science, cloud or weather unit or to help children learn and recognize the different types of clouds that can be found in the sky.

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Looking for a fun and engaging research project?

Our Body Biography Poster features Dr. Jane Goodall! Create a collaborative journey through the life of this pioneering primatologist, conservationist, and humanitarian with our Body Biography Poster, perfect for celebrating environmental awareness and beyond. Perfect project for shared research or Women's History Month!

This collaborative poster provides a visually engaging exploration of Dr. Jane Goodall's extraordinary life, from her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees to her tireless efforts in wildlife conservation and environmental education. Each of the 12 poster sections meticulously captures different facets of Dr. Goodall's life and legacy, including her discoveries in Gombe, advocacy for animal welfare, and global impact on conservation efforts.

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- Students will color and decorate their assigned poster sections, infusing them with creativity and personal expression.

- Options for both lined and unlined poster boxes
- Students can easily attach their poster sections to chart paper or poster board before assembling the final body biography poster.

Inspire curiosity, foster collaboration, and honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall with our Body Biography Poster. An invaluable educational resource for promoting environmental stewardship and inspiring the next generation of conservationists, it brings Dr. Goodall's remarkable story to life in a dynamic and engaging format.

Science Word Search: Environment (Color and Black Line)

Teaching Environment Science through fun activities. Students will have a great time searching for the 33 hidden words.

Components:

- 1 Word Search in ink

- 1 Word Search in color

- 1 Word Search Solution in ink

- 1 Word Search Solution in color

“Word Search: Environment” Word List:

ARTIC, BIOME, CAVE, CAVERN, COAST, COMMUNITY, COMPETITION, CORAL REEF, DESERT, DROUGHT, ECOSYSTEM, ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT, EROSION, FLOOD, FOOD CHAIN, FOREST, GRASSLAND, HABITAT, LIVING THING, NONLIVING THING, OCEAN, POLLUTION, PRAIRIE, RESOURCE, SAVANA, SEA, SHELTER, STREAM, SWAMP, TUNDRA, WETLAND, WEATHERING

This lesson is also included in the mini bundle Science Word Search: Environment Unit. Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

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Science Word Search: Vegetable

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In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about environmental science and the work of Rachel Carson as they complete several projects including 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.  Also included with this lesson is a word search puzzle which is perfect for early finishers or as a part of the lesson. 

This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in high school as well.  This lesson could be used in a science, history or technology class and is appropriate for Earth Day.  It 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

· Environmental Science & The Work of Rachel Carson WebQuest Activity (print and editable digital files included)

· Environmental Science & The Work of Rachel Carson WebQuest Answer Key

· Word Search Puzzle – Environmental Science & The Work of Rachel Carson (includes answer key)

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period

· Word Search Puzzle – 20-30 minutes

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In this product, students will learn how animals obtain energy. They will review vocabulary words and their meanings - ecosystem and organism. Students will learn about the importance of food chains and what each link entails - first link - sun, second link - producers, consumers and how they can be carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores, and what each of those consumers means, students will learn about where they get energy from, students will also label the 1st link, 2nd link, producers, and kinds of consumers on food chains. Students will then look at 4 picture cards. They will look at each card and write how each organism gets its energy. At the end of the product, students will fill out the exit slip that reviews the 1st link, consumers, and producers.

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Natural Disasters US History Interactive Fan Activity Research

Dive into U.S. history with the Natural Disaster in US History Interactive Fan! This engaging educational tool is designed for upper elementary and middle school students. This resource brings a fresh and interactive approach to learning about the most significant natural disasters in American history.

Halloween Time! Bats are mysterious, fascinating and a bit scary. So, kids will love to learn more about them and to see how they live.

This packet of resources includes:

• Two-page Activity Set (Batty About Bats): with large crossword about characteristics of bats; idioms that relate to bats; second crossword about bat echolocation; fill-in puzzle about the benefits of bats; and true-false puzzle with bat facts.
• Word Search Puzzle – with 40 vocabulary words that reinforce words used in the Activity Set

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• Bat Life Cycle Poster – with original drawings and explanations
• Bat Ultrasound Poster – with graph and explanation of how bats "see" with sound
• Bat Flight Poster – with photos of Carlsbad Caverns, NM, and the amazing nightly bat flight
• Cavern and Bat Poster – with photos and original art (featuring Luray Caverns, VA)
• Famous Bats Poster – featuring the Vampire Bat and Golden-Crowned Flying Fox
• How Bats Help Humans Photo – intended for sharing on a screen (it is a very dark photo, so it might be difficult to print), this shows a bat pollinating a plant in the desert, a beautiful photo of nature

I used this resource with one of my guided reading groups. They completed the packet as they read the story "I Survived: The Japanese Tsunami, 2011" by Lauren Tarshis. If they finished they could choose from the extra activities. Answer key is included!

Lexile: 650L

Guided Reading Level: R

AR Level: 4.6

AR Quiz Number: 162034

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Do you want to make learning about Earth Day engaging? Do you want your students to improve their research skills? Then download this Earth Day Activity WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore a variety of topics such as climate change, biodiversity, endangered animals, pollution, and more.

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

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Are you looking for a hands-on, inquiry-based lab for your middle school students that covers watersheds and human impact on water supply? Then check this out! In this lab, students will crumple a piece of paper, use markers to draw various landmarks and landforms on the paper, and then spray water over the paper to simulate rain flowing through a watershed. Students will be able to observe how water travels from areas of higher elevation to lower elevation due to gravity. Additionally, students will learn how humans impact the environment by leaving pollution on Earth's surface, which gets transported into the water supply. This lab also includes detailed step by step instructions and post-lab questions.

An answer key is included.

Materials needed: markers, plain paper, spray bottles, and water.

Your students will:

• Apply knowledge
• Practice concepts 
• Use observation skills
• Demonstrate understanding
• Analyze data
• Apply key terms and definitions
• Engage in visual and hands-on learning
• Explore real world problems