Description
Overview:
Celebrate the holidays while teaching middle school students about ecology, sustainability, and environmental responsibility! This festive bundle combines two engaging, student-friendly activities that make science meaningful and fun during the holiday season. 15 Pages worth of fun!
Included in the Bundle:
- "Festive or Invasive?" Holiday Plants Lesson Activities
- Explore which holiday plants are safe (Jolly) and which are invasive (Grinchy).
- Includes a student table activity for identifying and explaining plant impacts.
- Holiday-themed PSA card activity to creatively communicate eco-friendly choices.
- Perfect for hands-on learning, discussion, and critical thinking about ecosystems.
2. Christmas Carbon Footprint Activity
- Students calculate the carbon footprint of common holiday activities.
- Encourages reflection on energy use, travel, and consumption during the season.
- Promotes problem-solving and environmental stewardship.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify native vs. invasive plants and their effects on ecosystems.
- Understand human impacts on the environment during the holidays.
- Apply critical thinking, data analysis, and communication skills.
- Foster eco-friendly decision-making in everyday life.
Why Teachers Love It:
- Holiday-themed and student-engaging
- Easy to implement with minimal prep
- Integrates NGSS standards for ecosystems, biodiversity, and human impacts
- Combines science, STEM, and creative expression
Make your holiday science lessons fun, meaningful, and memorable while helping students learn to protect the environment!
Highlights
Description
Overview:
Celebrate the holidays while teaching middle school students about ecology, sustainability, and environmental responsibility! This festive bundle combines two engaging, student-friendly activities that make science meaningful and fun during the holiday season. 15 Pages worth of fun!
Included in the Bundle:
- "Festive or Invasive?" Holiday Plants Lesson Activities
- Explore which holiday plants are safe (Jolly) and which are invasive (Grinchy).
- Includes a student table activity for identifying and explaining plant impacts.
- Holiday-themed PSA card activity to creatively communicate eco-friendly choices.
- Perfect for hands-on learning, discussion, and critical thinking about ecosystems.
2. Christmas Carbon Footprint Activity
- Students calculate the carbon footprint of common holiday activities.
- Encourages reflection on energy use, travel, and consumption during the season.
- Promotes problem-solving and environmental stewardship.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify native vs. invasive plants and their effects on ecosystems.
- Understand human impacts on the environment during the holidays.
- Apply critical thinking, data analysis, and communication skills.
- Foster eco-friendly decision-making in everyday life.
Why Teachers Love It:
- Holiday-themed and student-engaging
- Easy to implement with minimal prep
- Integrates NGSS standards for ecosystems, biodiversity, and human impacts
- Combines science, STEM, and creative expression
Make your holiday science lessons fun, meaningful, and memorable while helping students learn to protect the environment!
