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7th grade environment dbqs
Transfer of Energy In Ecosystem: Reading, Food Web and Analysis
This EDITABLE activity asks students to pull information from text to build a food web for organisms in Yellowstone National Park, analyze their food webs, create a trophic pyramid, and determine how both the removal and reintroduction of wolves created a trophic cascade, affecting several other species in the ecosystem.The reading summarizes energy flow in an ecosystem, and gives a brief history of wolves in Yellowstone. Students are provided with a fact sheet for the major organisms found in
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-4
, HS-LS2-2
Also included in:Â Ecology, Populations and Biodiversity Bundle
Climate Change and Global Warming Webquest Earth Day Activity
This webquest makes learning about climate and environmental change easy and engaging! Students will learn about: The causes of anthropogenic and natural climate change, in the past and presentRising sea levels The carbon cycle Changes in climate and climate indicators over time Carbon footprintsStudents will access subject matter and student appropriate digital resources, including videos and interactive activities, and complete seven worksheets with fill-in-the blank and free response questio
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-4
Emergency Sub Plans: Climate Change 101
This 4 page, No-Prep assignment is meant to be completed individually and is perfect for an emergency sub plan in any science class. Each page asks students to analyze text and graphs. Print it out, and you're ready to go. This assignment provides a broad outline for the causes, effects and solutions to climate change and requires students to: 1. examine the differences between weather (short term trends) and climate (long term trends).2. connect human activities (carbon emissions) to climat
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-6
Also included in:Â Emergency Sub Plans Bundle (Set of 5)
Environmental Science Webquest Growing Bundle | Human Impact on the Environment
This webquest value growing bundle makes learning about climate change and the human impact on the environment easy and engaging! New resources will be created and added free of charge!Students will learn about:Primary human impacts on the environment and services provide by natureThe causes of anthropogenic and natural climate change, in the past and presentThe carbon cycleThe Anthropocene and how long impacts will lastBiodiversity lossChanges in climate and climate indicators over timePopulati
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-4
Claim Evidence Reasoning ESS3.C Human Impacts Climate Change Melting Arctic
Students learn that the Arctic Sea Ice is melting rapidly due to Climate Change and it’s having a major impact on the Arctic Ecosystem through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, d
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Grades:
4th - 12th
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Population Problems: Four Demographic Case Studies
This EDITABLE, No-Prep assignment is meant to be completed individually and is perfect for an emergency sub plan in any environmental science class. Print it out, and you're ready to go! This assignment asks students to read and analyze four different countries with different population problems:Iran trying to balance a baby boomIndia trying to slow population growthItaly trying to stimulate population growthNigeria bucking the worldwide trend of slower growthIncluded in this file is a PDF and
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Population Ecology and Demographics: Unit Bundle
Ecology Resource Availability Populations Activity Claim Evidence Reasoning NGSS
This activity is engaging, challenging and NO PREP! This 90-minute activity covers NGSS LS2.A:  Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Growth of organisms and population increases are limited by access to resources. (MS-LS2-1)Spanish versions included!What Students Do:1.Students explore multiple habitats of rattlesnakes and analyze data related to their population densities based on resource availability. 2. Students answer questions related to the data to deepen their understanding of the
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Human Impacts NGSS MS-ESS3 Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER)
-Students learn about a variety of current events regarding Human Impacts on Earth through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for scaffolding content, sub plan, independent work, homework, review or distance learning. What Students do:The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article. Students then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section and draw visual evidence Students then explain why the evidence supports the claim in the "Reasoni
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Great Lakes Pollution Investigation
The project involves students researching and presenting on various pollution concerns affecting the Great Lakes, such as agricultural runoff, industrial pollution, invasive species, and more. They'll delve deep into these environmental issues, understand their impacts, and propose solutions. It's a hands-on way for them to learn about real-world environmental challenges and develop critical thinking skills. This activity can be used in science or social studies. I use it when we learn about C
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5th - 8th
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Population & Trade in Southwest Asia (the Middle East)
Aligned with the NEW GEORGIA STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE:SS7G7 Explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southwest Asia (Middle East).a. Describe how the deserts and rivers of Southwest Asia (Middle East) impact trade and affect where people live.Through classroom discussion and following the directions step by step, this activity should take the entire class period. Students will "Power Read" the passage. Mea
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4th - 9th
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Environmental issues of Europe stations clue hunt
This is a wonderful resource for any Social Studies classroom. It covers the Georgia standard SS6G8 : Explain environmental issues in Europe. It can also be used for Earth Day. I created this station activity for my own social studies classroom. Our district is focusing on incorporating literacy standards in all subject areas. This is a great way to get students reading for information.My students love this activity. I hope yours do too!CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.4CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7CCS
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4th - 12th
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Claim Evidence Reasoning Effects of Resource Availability in Ecosystems MS-LS2-1
Students learn how drought is causing animals to seek refuge in urban areas due to limited resources in their habitats through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evide
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Reptile Unit CER Essay Assessment
Students will demonstrate what they have learned about retile characteristics, adaptations, and behaviors through a Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) formatted essay. Students are guided through the process to complete an essay of their understanding. Teachers are provided with grading criteria for the essay. This assignment can be used alone or as the Evaluate portion of a 5E lesson plan Designed for a Reptile unit.Unit Title: Exploring the World of Reptiles: Understanding the Class Reptilia thr
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, HS-LS4-2
, HS-ESS3-4
, HS-LS2-8
Also included in:Â Reptile Unit Bundle - 5E structure - Phenomenon Driven (Invasive Reptiles)
Social and Environmental Activism 5 DBQ Primary Sources Distance Learning
Social Activism, Social and Environmental Activism primary documents, Rachel Carson, Silent Spring, Betty Friedan, The Feminine Mystique, Cesar Chavez, United Farm Workers, Farm Laborers, Three Mile Island, Nuclear Power, Jimmy Carter, Jimmy Carter Speeches, Equal Rights Amendment, Shirley Chisholm. This is a PRIMARY SOURCE bundle for a Social and Environmental Activism Unit! There are 5 primary sources that students investigate having to do with Social and Environmental Activism. This is a GREA
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5th - 12th
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Climate Change Reading Worksheet Claim Evidence Reasoning Digital Resource
Students learn what Climate Change is, how do we know it’s real, how it’s changing climate, what the impacts are and can we reverse it through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, d
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
EMERGENCY SUB PLANS: Thwaites the "Doomsday Glacier"
This EDITABLE, No-Prep assignment is meant to be completed individually and is perfect for an emergency sub plan in any science class. Print it out, and you're ready to go! This assignment asks students to read, interpret models and analyze graphs for four different aspects of Thwaites (the Doomsday Glacier).What is a glacier and what's special about Thwaites?Stable vs. Unstable GlaciersGrounding lines and pinning pointsPossible consequences of Thwaites collapsing Included in this file is a PD
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7th - 12th
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GMOs Benefits and Drawbacks- DBQ
This DBQ can be used in any science course, but it is most appropriate for Biology, Environmental Science, Life Science, or Current Topics in Science course. It provides students with six document for them to analyze in order to generate an argument for whether to support GMOs or not.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Ecology Claim Evidence Reasoning CER NGSS MS-LS2-4 Non Native Species
Students learn how rats were successfully eradicated from an island, leading to the restoration of native species. This is a comprehensive lesson plan on Claim Evidence Reasoning (C.E.R)! This lesson comes complete with an engaging article, anchor charts, and a graphic organizers to help your students understand the importance of explaining phenomena in a meaningful way. Through this activity, students identify the "Claim" in the article, using relevant data to support their evidence, and provid
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Hurricane Ian Climate Change Claim Evidence Reasoning CER Graphic Organizer
Students learn why Florida has so many hurricanes and how Climate Change is making storms more intense through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then exp
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Science Literacy Lab - Rabies
Students will develop their science literacy skills through use of this product. They will be introduced to the topic of Rabies. They will read and analyze various newspaper articles about the topic, and then answer corresponding questions. This science literacy lab is designed to help students gain appreciation and understanding of real life science.Newspaper articles include:Rabies epidemic continues to spreadGirl diagnosed with rabiesRabid bat bites Hastings manRaccoon rabies - The need for p
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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Great Smoky Mountain National Park BUNDLE
Dive deep into Great Smoky Mountain National Park with this bundle!---Provide students with an understanding of Great Smoky Mountain National Park including important vocabulary such as ORNITHOLOGY and LOGGING. Highlight important park concepts with a graphic organizer spotlighting park designation, yearly visitors, acreage, location, history, flora, fauna, geology, interesting tidbits and a can't miss. A word search and crossword reinforces park vocabulary, while a writing reflection and stay s
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4th - 9th
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Finding Water In the Middle East Critical Thinking Lab
Finding Water in the Middle East CTL presents students with a short reading on the water issues (irrigation, water conservation, dams) in the region. Students then must take on the role of government planners in deciding issues like the best way to utilize irrigation.
This activity is based on the free teacher resource: www.gosocialstudiesgo.com
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6th - 12th
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The Mystery of the Vanishing Indiana Bat
Challenge your students to uncover three reasons why the endangered Indiana Bat is becoming more rare in this engaging ecology document study! Ten pieces of evidence will lead your students to attribute the decline on habitat disturbance, white nose syndrome, and media-enforced bad reputations, and will inspire them to discuss conservation issues surrounding the world's only flying mammal.
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4th - 8th
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Amazon Rainforest Document-Based Writing
The document-based writing assignments provides students with five documents including three text snippets, one image, and one chart to help them create and support a claim to answer the prompt on the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest. Included in addition to the 5 support documents is a graphic organizer, a final draft page, a rubric, a peer reviewing score card, and a self-reviewing score card. Feel free to print to use as a hard copy or use as a digital resource.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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