6th grade environment homework

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-ESS2-3

, MS-ESS2-2

, MS-ESS2-1

Also included in: Plate Tectonics Activity BUNDLE 8 NGSS Earth Science Activities

Weather Instruments Worksheet Weather Tools Middle School PRINT and GOOGLE

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Includes print and Google versions! This weather activity supports NGSS MS-ESS2-5. The worksheet has two sections:Part One: Identify the name and the function of weather tools by looking at their image. Part Two: Students read quick real-world scenarios and decide which weather instrument would be used in that situation. ⭐Get this worksheet at a huge discount in our Weather Worksheet Bundle!Included Instruments: anemometer, barometer, windsock, hygrometer, thermometer, rain gauge, weather

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Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

NGSS:

MS-ESS2-6

, MS-ESS2-5

Also included in: NGSS Weather Worksheet Bundle Set of 4

Genetics Monohybrid Cross Punnett Square Practice 2

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Need MORE reinforcement for teaching monohybrid Punnett square crosses in your middle school Genetics class? Students will get plenty of practice using Punnett Squares with this enrichment lesson that reinforces vocabulary and challenges students at all levels with simple recall questions, word problems and multi-step problems for predicting the probability of inheritance. WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1 DAY LESSON:• NON-EDITABLE PDF handouts→ Student worksheet→ Answer KeySTUDENTS WILL:• Practice us

Subjects:

Biology, Environment, Math

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS3-2

NGSS Weather Worksheet Review with Weather Maps Middle School

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4 CONTENT-DENSE PAGES - 42 question standards-based weather worksheet for homework, test prep, or class review! This worksheet includes weather maps to analyze, prior standardized test questions from various tests, and multiple-choice questions that require a bit more analysis than a typical matching or vocabulary worksheet. Covers NGSS MS-ESS2-5. ⭐Get this worksheet at a huge discount in our Weather Worksheet Bundle!Topics covered include:Reading a weather mapCold/warm frontsAir pressureWea

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

NGSS:

MS-ESS2-6

, MS-ESS2-5

Also included in: NGSS Weather Worksheet Bundle Set of 4

Genetics Monohybrid Cross Punnett Square Practice 1

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Need some solid reinforcement for teaching monohybrid Punnett square crosses in your middle school Genetics class? This scaffolded Punnett square practice lesson is perfect for helping your kiddos feel successful at predicting the probability of inheritance. With multiple methods of assessing their knowledge, this lesson is great for all levels of learners and is differentiated throughout. WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1 DAY LESSON:• NON-EDITABLE PDF handouts→ Student worksheet→ Answer KeySTUDENTS WIL

Subjects:

Biology, Environment, Math

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS3-2

NGSS Weather Worksheet Bundle Set of 4

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SAVE MORE THAN 35% OFF LIST PRICES! Review and reinforce middle school NGSS weather concepts.Included Worksheets:Weather Review Weather InstrumentsWeather Fronts/MapsRelative HumidityIndividual Descriptions:Weather Review: 4 CONTENT-DENSE PAGES - 42 question standards-based weather worksheet for homework, test prep, or class review! This worksheet includes weather maps to analyze, prior standardized test questions from various tests, and multiple-choice questions that require a bit more analys

Subjects:

Worksheets, Assessment, Homework

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-ESS2-5

Weather Fronts Weather Maps Worksheet Middle School MS-ESS2-5

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Give students extra practice with this weather map activity! This worksheet includes two parts:Part One - Students look at a weather map and answer questions about the weather fronts shown on it. Part Two - Students follow directions to create their own weather map. Included Terms: warm front, cold front, occluded front, stationary front, high pressure area, low pressure area⭐Get this worksheet at a huge discount in our Weather Worksheet Bundle!Teacher Notes:INCLUDES ANSWER KEY.Please note t

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-ESS2-6

, MS-ESS2-5

Also included in: NGSS Weather Worksheet Bundle Set of 4

Natural Selection Worksheet Evolution NGSS MS-LS4-6 PRINT and DIGITAL versions

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Simple and straightforward review of natural selection basics. Includes both PRINT and GOOGLE SLIDES versions!This worksheet reviews the principles of natural selection, including overproduction, variation, competition, and selection. Students evaluate two different pictures and are asked basic analysis questions. Great for a homework review worksheet!Teacher Notes:INCLUDES ANSWER KEY.Please note that this resource is not editable.We have lots of related resources in the EVOLUTION SECTION OF

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS4-4

Also included in: NGSS Aligned Middle School LIFE SCIENCE Curriculum Bundle

Plate Tectonics Activity Convection in the Mantle Worksheet Diagram Coloring

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Reinforce your convection lesson with this convection activity!⭐ Get this activity at a discount in our Plate Tectonics ACTIVITIES BUNDLE!In this activity, students will:COLOR a diagram of convection in the mantle based on instructions in the document.ANSWER analysis questions about the diagram. Students will be asked about rising/sinking magma, subduction, the location of the mid-ocean ridge, etc.⭐⭐⭐Click here to get 5 FREE EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE lessons!⭐⭐⭐

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Earth Sciences, Environment

NGSS:

MS-ESS2-2

, MS-ESS2-1

Also included in: Plate Tectonics Activity BUNDLE 8 NGSS Earth Science Activities

The pH Scale - Acids and Bases

Created by

True Education

The worksheet gives a visual diagram of the pH Scale and 15 questions based on the scale. Students are required to answer literal questions, make comparisons and draw inferences. It is great to use as a follow up to a class discussion, classwork or to assign for homework.

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Centers

Soil Layers Model: Diggin' Deep in the Soil - 3D Paper Foldable

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Activities to Teach from Dr Yemothy

A constructivist approach to learning science concepts and systems. Designed with classroom teachers in mind, this easy to use creation project is great for class work, homework, and mini assessments. Please view the preview to see full activity and the option for differentiation on model construction (guided panels with horizon component images vs fully student designed panels). Click here to save 22% on this model with our Super Saver Earth Science Bundle of 8 different earth science activitie

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Science

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Activities to Teach from Dr Yemothy

Also included in: Earth Science 3D Model Bundle: Earth Model, Volcano Model, & Soil

Middle School Earth Science: Volcanoes: 3D Foldable Model

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**Includes E-learning Terms of Use Addendum..... You CAN use with your students during Distant Learning through secured E-platforms and student emails.****A constructivist approach to learning science concepts and systems. Designed with classroom teachers in mind, this easy to use creation project is great for class work, homework, and mini assessments. Click here to save 22% on this model with our Super Saver Earth Science Bundle of 8 different earth science activities.Model explores the 3 type

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Science

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Also included in: Earth Science 3D Model Bundle: Earth Model, Volcano Model, & Soil

Natural Selection Activity Worksheet Middle School Evolution NGSS MS-LS4-6

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Effective for true comprehension of natural selection!This worksheet instructs students to design organisms with favorable and unfavorable mutations for their environment. Students will demonstrate understanding of:VariationCompetitionSelectionReproduceSelection forSelection againstHow mutations lead to changes in populationsTeacher Notes:A student work example is included for reference. Please note that this resource is not editable.Also check out our popular NGSS-Aligned Natural Selection and

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS4-4

, MS-LS4-6

Also included in: NGSS Aligned Middle School LIFE SCIENCE Curriculum Bundle

Plate Tectonics Project Choice Activity

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Highly flexible take-home choice project! Kids LOVE this earth science project because they can choose from a variety of ways to show what they have learned about plate tectonics. Many options are listed, from art projects and models to videos and presentations (and more!). ⭐ You may also be interested in our Plate Tectonics Activity Bundle! ⭐Students are given the concepts that must be included in their project, including topics in the following categories: Plate boundary typesCrust typesLa

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-ESS2-3

, MS-ESS3-2

, MS-ESS2-2

, MS-ESS2-1

Also included in: NGSS Aligned Middle School EARTH SCIENCE Curriculum Bundle with ASTRONOMY

Food Webs and Energy Pyramid Project Activity

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Not just a food web poster - there's much more to this activity! Students create a poster that illustrates AND ANALYZES a food web of their own creation. Supports NGSS MS-LS2-3 and MS-LS2-4.Students must include 10 organisms in the food web, 2 additional decomposers, the sun, a corresponding energy pyramid and answers to analysis questions. The analysis section includes questions about the particular importance of producers and decomposers and the effect of abiotic factors and the removal/add

Subjects:

Activities, Homework, Posters

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS2-3

, MS-LS2-4

Also included in: NGSS Aligned Middle School LIFE SCIENCE Curriculum Bundle

Ecological Succession Worksheet - Reading Comprehension

Created by

Windham Science

This worksheet starts with a reading passage with pictures included that explains the stages of both primary and secondary succession. Your students will be able to complete the accompanying questions without any outside sources. Perfect for take-home work or distance learning!Included in the downloadA page and half of detailed explanation of the stages of ecological succession16 short answer questionsAll answers can be found in the reading passage8 pictures to be matched with descriptions of th

Subjects:

Biology, Environment, Science

Grades:

6th - 11th

Types:

Earth Day, Environment, Science

The Lorax (1972 film version) Class Discussion Questions

Created by

MissVhistory

This resource is intended for an upper elementary or middle school audience and contains 3 pre-viewing discussion questions, 4 questions to answer during the video and 3 post-viewing discussion questions. Great resource to use on Earth Day or as part of an environmental unit! The 1972 film version of "The Lorax" can easily be found for free online (check youtube!) To give you an idea of the resource, here are a few of the questions: Pre- In your opinion, whose responsibility is it to take c

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment

Cycles of Matter Science Sub Plan - Energy Flow (Homework or Enrichment)

Created by

S J Brull

NO PREP Sub lesson science article with text-dependent questions OR help align your lessons with Common Core informational text OR use as homework! Want more ecology focused homework or sub lessons? Save money with a bundle here: Ecology Homework/Sub Bundle Save money and time! This homework/sub article is bundled with: Labs, Lessons, Activities, Projects, Test, Sub, and Homework in my ecology unit! Check it out here: Ecology Bundle ==========================================================

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Handouts, Homework, Lesson

Also included in: Ecology Homework Bundle - Science Sub Lessons - Common Core Aligned

Mechanisms of Evolution - Natural Selection, Mutation, Gene Flow, Genetic Drift

Created by

S J Brull

NO PREP Sub lesson science article with probability questions OR help practice class content OR use as homework! Want more Evolution and Earth History focused homework or sub lessons? Save money with a bundle here: Evolution and Earth History Homework/Sub Bundle Save time and money! This homework/sub bundle is bundled with my Evolution & Earth History Unit! Check it out here: Evolution & Earth History Bundle ========================================================== Want a FULL

Subjects:

Handouts, Homework, Lesson

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Evolution Homework Bundle - NO PREP Sub - Common Core Literacy

Symbiosis CER Worksheet - The Cuckoo & The Warbler

Created by

Morpho Science

Students will watch a short and entertaining youtube video clip and complete a one-page claim, evidence, reasoning (CER) writeup. They will use the CER method to answer the question: What type of symbiotic relationship is occurring between a cuckoo bird and a warbler? I have included a guided PowerPoint that will aide with the lesson delivery. You could complete this lesson as a class activity, or as an independent science writing assessment. This lesson will require students to think beyond the

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Assessment, Homework

NGSS:

MS-LS2-2

Also included in: Symbiosis Activities Bundle - Doodle Notes, Foldable, Project, Worksheet

Ecosystem Project Photosynthesis Respiration Carbon Cycle Activity

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Support a deeper understanding of the cyclical nature of carbon in photosynthesis and respiration, as well as how each process contributes to the cycle of matter in ecosystems. Clear, simple instructions lead to GREAT carbon cycle ecology projects! ⭐ Get this project at a HUGE discount in our CELL ENERGY UNIT!While this assignment appears simple, the concepts are thoroughly based in NGSS science and are more complex than a simple food chain activity. Students are assigned to either make a dio

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Science

NGSS:

MS-LS2-2

, MS-LS2-3

, MS-LS1-6

Also included in: NGSS Aligned Middle School LIFE SCIENCE Curriculum Bundle

Sustainable Agriculture | Video Lesson, Handout, Worksheets | Earth Science

Created by

Dynamic Earth Learning

Sustainable farming encompasses economic, social, and environmental aspects, focusing on good stewardship of natural systems and resources. The practices of sustainable agriculture, also known as agroecology, include building healthy soil, wise water management, climate pollution reduction, and biodiversity promotion. The lesson clarifies that sustainable and organic farming are not the same, although organic practices often align with sustainability. Various sustainable agriculture practices ar

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Homework, Lesson

NGSS:

MS-ESS3-3

, HS-ESS3-4

Also included in: Topics About Sustainability - science worksheets printable or Google

What Catastrophic Event Am I?

Created by

Ms Mac

Great Introductory Activity or as a review to the unit. After teaching factors that affect the environment you can use this as an introductory activity or as a check for understanding or as an assessment on catastrophic events.

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