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8th grade earth sciences projects
STEM Oil Spill Challenge - Earth Day STEM Activity
Oil Spill STEM Activity - Great for Earth Day! Learn about the effects of an oil spill on the environment through a hands-on engineering challenge! The goal of this challenge is to clean up all of the oil from the feathers and from the water in the time provided. Students will work in teams to devise a plan to get the oil spill cleaned up in a specified time of work. Distance learning update: Activity has been updated to accommodate distance learning including instructions on creating a material
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2nd - 9th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ESS3-3
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Also included in: Year-Round STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle (Middle School STEM)
Types of Volcanoes Activity
Students will erupt with excitement when they work on this fun and flashy circlebook activity that examines three types of volcanoes! Fifteen mix-n-match templates feature ready-to-color illustrations of a Cinder Cone, a Composite Cone, and a Shield Volcano, complete with keys. For longer circle books, students can fill in additional templates with vocabulary words, create pages of volcano facts, research types of lava or the formation of volcanoes, or write a creative story about exploring a vo
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3rd - 8th
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Design A "Green" Island: Climate Change Project PBL (NGSS Aligned, Editable)
It is the year 2100 and climate change has become a more serious problem than ever. Global temperatures have risen higher than they have ever been in the past. A new island has been found that has been untouched by humans. In this project, students will compete to be the group to colonize that island. Their goal is to create an island that is desirable to live upon but also has a small carbon footprint. Students will be required to perform calculations and make choices about what types of food/a
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5th - 12th
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Causes of Seasons Rotation and Revolution Activity Earth's Movement
If you need a creative, student-centered activity to reinforce or assess the day and night cycle and the cause of seasons, keep reading! This Earth's movement storyboard activity is a great way for students to demonstrate knowledge and practice scientific drawings. Your students will love using their artistic abilities and summarization skills to complete this seasons storyboard activity. After reading short descriptions about day and night and rotation and revolution, students will create and
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Global Warming Climate Change Activity Bundle NGSS MS-ESS3-5 ESS3-4
SAVE MORE THAN 30% on this bundle PACKED with high-quality, rigorous climate change activities that are NO PREP and EASY TO IMPLEMENT. This activity bundle has a little bit of everything! Resources Included:Two Truths and a Lie Critical Thinking ActivityClimate Read and Respond CER ActivityAnalyze Climate Graphs WorksheetGraphing Climate Data ActivityMapping Carbon Emissions ActivityIndividual Descriptions:Climate Read and Respond CER Activity: Stimulate CRITICAL THINKING with this read and res
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-4
Rock Cycle Project - Comic Strip Activity
Students of all ages love comics. In this project, students will create a comic strip that demonstrates their understanding of the rock cycle. After this lesson, students will have their own unique model of the rock cycle. The comics look great on a bulletin board or inside a binder or science interactive notebook.NGSS Alignment: MS-ESS2-1. Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth's materials and the flow of energy that drives this process. What is included?★ Student direction page (PDF
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4th - 8th
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Inside the Earth: 3D Earth Structure Model Exploring the Layers
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. Includes samples of student work to see concept and ideas, images are not answer keys.Click here to save 22% on this model with our Super Saver Earth Science Bundle of 8 different earth science activities.Model explores the layers of the EARTH and it's components. Finished size is 7 inch in diamete
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Earth Science 3D Model Bundle: Earth Model, Volcano Model, & Soil
Natural Resources Activity Bundle - Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy
You can save over 30% by purchasing my renewable and nonrenewable resources activity bundle. This download contains four ecology activities that are great for reinforcement or review. Below, you will see an outline of what you will get with your purchase. Included in the BundleNatural Resources Doodle NotesNatural Resources Foldable - Renewable vs NonrenewableRenewable and Nonrenewable Resources - Color by NumberRenewable and Nonrenewable Resources - Card Sort Natural Resources Domino ReviewYou
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Air Masses Weather Fronts & Weather Maps|Weather Map Activity |Weather Worksheet
Do you feel overwhelmed when it's time to teach weather fronts and air masses? This resource will help you confidently teach students to read and understand weather maps, and how weather fronts and air masses move through Earth's atmosphere and affect our weather patterns. This comprehensive, no-prep weather resource breaks down information in an easy-to-understand, visual format. It includes a variety of weather map activities to help students master weather-related skills. Inside you'll find
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-5
Newton's Laws of Motion Foldable - Great for Science Interactive Notebooks
Students will create a Frayer model foldable which will help them understand Newton's three laws of motion. The Frayer model foldable will require students to define the target vocabulary word, draw a picture, and apply the information by generating examples and non-examples for each vocabulary term. The foldable is designed to fit on a standard 8.5 x 11 paper and requires printing two pages (double-sided). The foldable makes a great interactive notebook entry or classroom wall display. Complete
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Grades:
5th - 8th
States of Matter Foldable - Phase Change Activity - Use in Interactive Notebooks
Students will create a Frayer model foldable which will help them understand the six different changes of state (melting, freezing, vaporization, condensation, sublimation, and deposition). The foldable will require students to define the target vocabulary word, draw a picture, and apply the information by generating examples and non-examples for each vocabulary term. The foldable is designed to fit in a standard 8.5 x 11 paper and requires printing two pages (double-sided). This resource makes
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: States of Matter Activity Bundle - Doodle Notes, Lab, Project, and More!
Water Cycle Project - Comic Strip Activity - Fun Assessment
Students of all ages love comics. In this project, students will create a comic strip that will take readers on a fun, but informative, journey through the main steps of the water cycle. After this lesson, students will have their own unique version of the water cycle diagram. The comics look great on a bulletin board or inside a binder or science interactive notebook.What is included?★ Student direction page (PDF + Editable PowerPoint Doc)★ Grading rubric (PDF + Editable PowerPoint Doc)★ Five d
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
Also included in: Water Cycle Activities Bundle - Doodle Notes, Color By Number, Project
Life Cycle of a Star Project - Comic Strip Activity - Fun Assessment
Students of all ages love comics. In this project, students will create a comic strip that showcases the life cycle of a star. The students may choose to create a comic following the lifecycle of either a high mass star or an average mass star. This astronomy project blends art and science to help students gain a deeper understanding of the concept. The comics will look great on a bulletin board or inside a binder or science interactive notebook.What is included?★ Student direction page (PDF + E
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Earth and Space Science Activities - Mega Bundle
NATURAL DISASTERS - 13 Agamographs (Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Floods, and more)
Natural disasters are naturally exciting for students. Compound that excitement with these intriguing agamograph activities that will have students rocking back-and-forth to watch the images morph from one to the other.13 sets of templates focus on a variety of natural disasters—avalanche, blizzard, drought, earthquake, flood, hurricane, landslide, meteor, pestilence, tornado, tsunami, volcano, and wildfire. Plus there are two BONUS agamographs that depict Cyclones and Bush Fires (which is what
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3rd - 8th
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Solar System Activity: Scaled Down Size & Distance Model of Our Solar System
Bring the Solar System down to Earth with this activity that scales down the sun, planets, and distances between them! An excellent out-of-the-classroom group activity for your inquisitive students!Watch your students' eyes widen as preconceptions are challenged and misconceptions are swept away.Then watch their eyes light up while they work together to measure distances and hold up planets, fusing math and science together into one unforgettable experience.This activity is not only fun, but i
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Layers of the Earth Activities Bundle | Doodle Notes, Foldable, Project, Review
You can save 30% by purchasing this bundle. This resource includes four fun activities regarding Earth's Layers. Included in this Bundle:★ Layers of the Earth - Doodle Notes★ Layers of the Earth - Foldable★ Layers of the Earth Worksheet - Color by Number★ Layers of the Earth Project - Comic Strip•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••You might also like:Rock Cycle - Color by NumberMinerals Color By NumberVolcanoes - Color by NumberStarburst Rock Cycle Lab - CER EDITION -
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
Design an Efficient House - Renewable Energy Project - With Google Classroom
Now includes a Google Classroom version, perfect for distance learning!Great for Earth Day or as an end of the year project!In this problem-based learning activity, students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of renewable energy sources by designing their own EcoHouse. Students are provided with an invitation to become citizens of Energize City, which requires that they design a home with requirements related to energy efficiency, sustainability, and alternative energy. This activity w
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3rd - 8th
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MS-ESS2-6 Climate Project - Ocean Currents & Global Winds
Bring your weather and climate unit to life with this fun, 5-day project! With this resource, you will have everything you need to guide your students through this NGSS, student-centered investigation of a city of their choice. Students will gain a real-world perspective on how the latitude, global winds, and ocean currents affect the climate of a coastal area. This investigation is in 5 parts: Choose a city and determine its latitudeResearch and summarize the city's climateResearch and model (u
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
Also included in: Weather Activity Bundle
Heat Transfer Foldable - Conduction Convection Radiation
Students will create a Frayer model foldable to help them understand the three ways heat is transferred: conduction, convection, and radiation. This foldable will require students to define the target vocabulary word, write the essential characteristics of the vocabulary word, draw a picture, and generate non-examples. My foldables are designed to fit on a standard 8.5 x 11 paper and require printing two pages (double-sided). This resource makes a great interactive notebook entry or classroom wa
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Physical and Chemical Changes Foldable - Great for Interactive Notebooks
Students will create a Frayer model foldable which will help them understand the difference between a physical property, chemical property, physical change, and chemical change. The foldable will require students to define the target vocabulary word, draw a picture, and apply the information by generating examples and non-examples for each vocabulary term. The foldable is designed to fit on a standard 8.5 x 11 paper and requires printing two pages (double-sided). This resource makes a great inte
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Geologic Time Scale Research Project : Amazing Race
Just as in the T.V. show “The Amazing Race” for which contestants travel around the world on a giant scavenger hunt, in this Geologic Time Scale Amazing Race project, your students will be embarking on a journey through time as they choose time periods to visit along Earth's Geologic Time Scale and collect information and evidence from each that will be used in modern times to learn about the past. They will follow a Travel Map and complete 'Time Travel Tasks' along the way that include Speed Bu
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Earth Science Curriculum Middle School Science
Weathering, Erosion, Deposition Activity Bundle | Foldable, Card Sort, Review
You can save 30% by purchasing my Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition activities bundle.Included in this Bundle:Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition - FoldableWeathering, Erosion, and Deposition - Color By NumberWeathering, Erosion, and Deposition - Card Sort - CER FormatYou might also like the following Rock Cycle Activities:Rock Cycle Activity Bundle - Save 30% on all of my rock cycle activitiesRock Cycle Starburst LabTypes of Rock FoldableRock Cycle Color By NumberRock Cycle Comic ProjectOr, y
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Natural Disasters Hazards Research Project - PBL
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here! Great for differentiation!Engage your students in studying the natural disasters of the world!Natural disasters are naturally occurring events that negatively affect a large population of people. Natural disasters can unfortunately cause loss of life, as well as property, economic and environmental damage. Although by definition, natural disasters are ‘natural’, most scientists agree that human behavior also pla
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Grades:
4th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
Geologic Time Scale Project - Google Classroom Activity for Distance Learning
Science Google™ Classroom ProjectThis is a self-contained digital lesson that includes two parts.Part 1: Relative DatingThe project begins with a short reading that includes information on the geologic timescale, law of superposition, fossils, and relative dating. Next, students will analyze a rock strata diagram and use what they learned about relative dating to answer 10 questions. Key included. Part 2: Geologic Time Scale BrochureStudents will choose one geologic period and answer research qu
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
Also included in: Earth and Space Science Activities - Mega Bundle
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