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Food Web Simulation Activity| Ecosystem Disruptions| Energy Flow & Interactions
Bring ecosystems to life with this hands-on, interactive food web activity! Students build their own food web using species cards, then test how environmental changes impact ecosystem stability through a dynamic simulation. In this activity, students don’t just learn about food webs — they experience how ecosystems respond to disruption. By applying real-world scenarios like disease, habitat loss, and invasive species, students analyze how changes ripple through an interconnected system. What St
7th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
Keystone Species Ecosystem Collapse Activity | Environmental Science Simulation
Bring ecosystems to life with this hands-on, interactive keystone species simulation! Students explore what happens when a single species is removed from an ecosystem and analyze how those changes ripple through the system. In this activity, students don’t just learn about keystone species — they experience how ecosystems respond to disruption. By modeling real-word scenarios, students predict, analyze, and explain trophic cascades and ecosystem stability. What Students Will Do:Analyze an eco
7th - 12th
Biology, Environment, General Science
Observing Natural Selection in Action - Middle School NGSS STEM Lessons and Unit
MS-ETS1-3 Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success. MS-LS4-6 Use mathematical representations to support explanations of how natural selection may lead to increases and decreases of specific traits in populations over time. Students will learn more about Darwin and his theory of Natural Selection by observing a pheno
6th - 9th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-6
, MS-ETS1-3
The Virtual Biodiversity Game
Students can use this Google form to make choices that determine how many species survive or go extinct in their ecosystem. Through 5 rounds, students are exposed to concepts such as biodiversity, biomes, climate, niches, pollution, and human impact. Students make choices and can see the impact it has on biodiversity (the number of species) This interactive activity is a great introduction to biodiversity. It is a great tool to get students thinking about what contributes to increased or decreas
6th - 12th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS4-6
+3
Groundwater Unit - Water Cycle, Activity, Notes, Quiz, Lesson Plan, Worksheets
Immerse your students in a comprehensive exploration of groundwater with this no-prep, high-quality unit designed to answer the essential question: “How do we characterize the groundwater found on planet Earth?”From the hydrologic cycle to aquifers and wells, students will dive deep into the critical role groundwater plays in sustaining life on our planet. This engaging, ready-to-use unit makes complex groundwater concepts accessible, interactive, and unforgettable.Why Teachers Love This R
8th - 11th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
NGSS
HS-ESS2-5
, HS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS3-1
+3
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Tammie
Climate Feedback Loops Card Sort & Systems Thinking Activity | NGSS Earth Lab
Climate Feedback Loops: Hands-On Systems Modeling ActivityHelp your students move beyond "cause and effect" and into true systems thinking! Climate change is often taught as a linear process, but the real science lies in the complex feedback loops that either stabilize our planet or accelerate warming. This hands-on card-sorting activity challenges students to model Earth’s systems by sequencing and classifying 15 different feedback loops. What’s Included?60 Climate Event Cards: Beautifully des
6th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-ESS2-4
, HS-ESS2-6
, HS-ESS2-2
HS-ESS3 Earth Day with Reflection Quiz
Students * Explore song lyrics with a schema of "Earth Day" * Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of Drip Irrigation as a group * Explore one of four websites related to Earth Day * Share thinking with class from their exploration * Play https://www.calacademy.org/cornucopia * Write a CER on drip irrigation * Complete a Google Form reflecting on the lesson Literacy, Science, and Collaboration support individual learning and understanding.
8th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Informational Text
NGSS
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-6
+1
pH Scale PhET - Google Form Worksheet (distance learning)
This pH Scale PhET - Google Form Worksheet is used to guide and assess students as they learn about solutions. Students will experiment with the PhET simulation and see the relationship between acids, bases, and pH. Students experiment with common household substances to understand the basics of the pH scale. Then, they learn about hydronium and hydroxide ions at the micro-level. Finally, they learn simple pH calculations.The pH Scale PhET - Google Form Worksheet includes 26 multiple-choice qu
9th - 12th
Biology, Chemistry, Environment
CCSS
RST.9-10.3
, RST.9-10.5
, RST.9-10.7
Antibiotic Resistance Simulation Using Beads | Hands-On Biology Activity
A hands-on simulation that helps students understand how antibiotic resistance develops over time through mutation, plasmid transfer, and natural selection. Students model bacterial populations using colored beads and track how resistant bacteria survive and increase in frequency after antibiotic treatment. This activity works well during units on genetics, natural selection, evolution, or microbiology, and fits easily into a 45–60 minute class period. What students doModel resistant and no
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Biology, Environment, Other (Science)
Unit 3: Ocean Chemistry FULL BUNDLE Lessons/Activities/Project/Lab
🌊 Unit 3: Ocean Chemistry – FULL Unit Bundle Water Properties • Salinity • Water Quality Bring ocean chemistry to life with this comprehensive, NGSS-aligned FULL UNIT BUNDLE packed with engaging lessons, hands-on labs, simulations, video activities, and real-world case studies. This bundle goes far beyond notes — students actively investigate how ocean chemistry controls life, climate, and ecosystem health. 📦 What’s Included in This Full Unit Bundle: 📘 Complete Lessons (Each Includes):
6th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Marine Science
Energy Flow Simulation Activity | Trophic Levels & Energy Pyramid | Ecosystems
This hands-on energy flow simulation activity helps students understand trophic levels, energy pyramids, and how energy moves through a food chain. Students explore the 10% rule, ecosystem energy transfer, and the role of producers and consumers in an engaging, classroom-tested simulation. Looking for a way to make energy flow actually stick? This activity gets students moving, thinking, and seeing how energy decreases at each level of an ecosystem. This resource is included in my Ecosystems
5th - 8th
Biology, Environment, General Science
Natural Selection in Peppered Moths Lab: Reading, Color, and Camouflage Activity
This peppered moths camouflage lab sure to be a memorable and meaningful activity in your evolution unit! In this activity, students will learn about the natural selection of peppered moths, color in a paper moth to camouflage peppered moths in the classroom, and simulate natural selection by acting as a predator to find classmates' camouflaged moths. Low-prep, engaging, and super-fun! Your students will be introduced to the peppered moth, adaptations, and natural selection in a 1-page reading
7th - 12th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-6
, HS-LS4-3
+2
Also included in: Evolution Bundle - Growing Discount Bundle
Model the Carbon Cycle - Stations & Dice Game - Biogeochemical Cycles
Make the carbon cycle come alive with this interactive simulation! In this hands-on classroom activity, students take on the role of a carbon atom and journey through eight different carbon reservoirs - experiencing how carbon moves through Earth's systems. At each station, students roll a die to determine their carbon atom’s next destination and the process that moves them there. They’ll record each step of their journey on a tracking sheet. Students will then draw a visual diagram of their
7th - 12th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-4
, HS-ESS2-6
Also included in: Atmosphere and Air Pollution Activity Bundle | Environmental Science
Earth & Human Activity Virtual Field Trip, Sustainability, Pollution, Climate
This virtual field trip bundle is a great way to infuse technology, spark curiosity, and bring to light the complexities of the changes in the Earth, as well as various solutions to address sustainability. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about and explore Earth and human activities from various perspectives. Virtual field trips are great engaging supplemental activities to add to your thematic units! This Bun
5th - 7th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
CCSS, NGSS
RI.6.7
, RH.6-8.4
, RH.6-8.7
+4
Land Usage, Environmental Economics and Policy Bundle, Science Worksheets
Empower your students to critically analyze the complex relationship between human activities and the environment with this comprehensive Land Usage, Environmental Economics, and Policy Unit Bundle! This NGSS-aligned resource provides a structured and engaging approach to understanding sustainable land use, economic impacts, and environmental policy decisions at both national and global levels. Whether you're a seasoned educator or new to environmental science, this bundle equips you with
8th - 11th
Economics , Environment, Government
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ESS3-3
+8
Predator Prey Relationships and Populations Simulation Game with Graphing
Overview:Get your students out of their seats in this interactive predator/prey relationships simulation game! Students will take on the role of snowy owl predators and lemming prey, using whiteboards to determine if owls have successfully captured their prey. Throughout the game data is recorded for students to use in creating a double line graph of the predator and prey populations. My students LOVE this game and ask to play it all the time! Why You'll Love It:Low prepIncorporates graphingMove
6th - 9th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Also included in: Life Science Biology Mega Resource Bundle
Mining Virtual Field Trip Activity Types of Mining Underground Mines & Minerals
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn all about mining! Using a combination of informational text, Google Earth exploration, videos, and visuals, your students will learn about different types of mining, methods, and the history of mining from multiple perspectives. This trip includes underground mining tours through Google Earth! Virtual field trips are great engaging supplemental activities to add to your thematic units! This virtual field trip covers::: What is mining? :: Differ
4th - 6th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.6.7
, W.5.9
, RH.6-8.4
+2
Model the Water Cycle Activity - Stations & Dice Game - Biogeochemical Cycles
Make the water cycle come alive with this interactive simulation! In this hands-on classroom activity, students take on the role of a water molecule and journey through ten different locations - experiencing how water moves through Earth's systems. At each station, students roll a die to determine their water molecule's next destination and the process that moves them there. They’ll record each step of their journey on a tracking sheet. Students will then draw a visual diagram of their unique
7th - 12th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
HS-ESS2-5
, HS-LS2-4
Also included in: Environmental Science Lab & Activity Bundle
Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy - Resources, Worksheets, Fossil Fuels, Labs
Bring energy to life in your classroom with the Sources and Uses of Energy Unit! This engaging, hands-on unit helps students dive into the world of energy—both renewable and nonrenewable—while answering big questions like: How does society use energy resources?Throughout this unit, students will explore how different energy sources impact the environment, what the future of fossil fuels looks like, and what challenges we face with them. They’ll even dive into real-world topics, like oil spills
8th - 11th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
NGSS
MS-ESS3-1
, HS-LS2-7
, HS-ETS1-3
+12
River & Stream Dynamics Unit - Erosion & Deposition, Landscapes & Landforms
Take your students on an exciting journey through flowing water systems with the River & Stream Dynamics Unit! This engaging, easy-to-implement resource explores the essential question: How do streams shape Earth's surface? Students will investigate the powerful processes of erosion, deposition, and transport—and how they work together to carve, build, and transform our landscapes. From watershed formation to meandering streams and deltas, this unit helps students connect the movement of water
8th - 11th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
NGSS
HS-ESS2-5
, MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ESS2-1
+7
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Tammie
Catch or Collapse: Overfishing and Sustainable Fishing Simulation Game
🎣 Catch or Collapse: Digital Overfishing & Sustainability Game | Environmental Science | Human Impact | Budgeting Simulation 🌊 Bring Real-World Oceans, Ecology, & Global Sustainability Into Your Classroom—With ZERO Prep!Catch or Collapse is a high-interest, interactive digital board game that places students in the middle of the global fishing industry. As they run their own fishing company, they must balance profit, sustainability, environmental responsibility, and financial decision-ma
6th - 10th
Environment, Marine Science, Other (ELA)
NGSS
MS-LS2-1
, MS-ESS3-3
Modeling Population Growth - Ecology Lab Simulation
This guided inquiry graphing activity (both printable and digital) involves the student in a study of the growth rate of a rabbit population. The student assumes the role of a scientist to determine the birth rate, mortality rate, growth rate, and total population size of the rabbit population over a 20 year period. The data is plotted on a graph where the student will clearly see the initial exponential growth of the population followed by logistic growth. The activity will reinforce the conc
8th - 12th
Biology, Environment, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.4
, RST.6-8.7
+9
Also included in: Population Ecology Bundle
Creature Clash: Animal Adaptation Survival Game (TEKS 6.13C, NGSS MS-LS4-4)
This adaptation simulation game will have your students hooked! In Creature Clash, students design a custom creature, then face off against wild environmental disasters. Will they freeze in the Ice Age or thrive during the Predator Boom? This low-prep, high-engagement activity is perfect for teaching adaptations, natural selection, and ecosystem survival in upper elementary and middle school science classrooms. What's Inside: Student worksheet with creature creation, data table, reflection
4th - 7th
Biology, Environment, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-4
Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World Virtual Field Trip - Disney Parks Disney Day
Incredibly detailed and exciting virtual field trip to Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World. You'll experience the sights and sounds of what it really feels like being at Animal Kingdom as you enjoy the rides, shows and experiences! This is a super fun, no prep activity that is truly immersive. *UPDATED 5/30/26* What else is included?2 types of supplemental handouts to accompany the virtual field trip!* Be sure to check out the video preview. NOTE: music clips are not available via the preview, b
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