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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
Carbon Footprint Dice Lab Simulation 6th-8th Science | Analyze Data Graphing
Carbon Footprint • Climate Change • Sustainability • Probability • Graphing • Data AnalysisBring environmental science, probability, and graphing together with this highly engaging Carbon Footprint Dice Lab Simulation! Students roll dice to model how everyday household choices can increase or reduce a carbon footprint, record carbon unit changes, graph their results, and analyze how transportation, energy use, food choices, waste, and random events affect environmental impact over time. Using d
5th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Graphing
NGSS
MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-3
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
Yellowstone in Balance: Wolves and the Ecosystem (Interactive Station)
Bring your 7th grade science stations to life with this interactive Google Slides activity! This digital student station resource is ready to assign and perfect for independent work, small groups, or a full station rotation day. Students work directly in the Slides with clear directions, built‑in response spaces, and interactive tasks that keep them engaged and on track. Use this versatile activity for practice, review, or formative assessment. It’s ideal for 1:1 devices, blended learning, or su
7th
Biology, Environment, General Science
Dissolved Oxygen, Biologic Oxygen Demand and Dissolved Carbon Dioxide
This activity examines the water quality of 3 different saltwater aquariums (control variables of volume, light and temperature) with different amounts of dead fish in them (differing amounts of decomposing biomass, and the biological oxygen demand, BOD, created by increased decomposer populations). Over a 22-day trial, the quantities, levels, of dissolved oxygen, DO, and dissolved carbon dioxide, DIC, and pH levels are collected. The students graph the data, analyze trends and patterns and answ
9th - 12th
Biology, Environment, Marine Science
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
Evolution Review Activity: Hands-On Fun Survival of the Fittest Simulation Game
Bring evolution to life in your classroom with this hands-on Survivor Evolution Activity! Designed for middle school life science, this activity helps students understand natural selection, adaptation, and survival of the fittest through an engaging, interactive simulation.Students will manipulate traits, face environmental challenges, and make survival decisions, seeing firsthand how certain traits increase an organism's chances of survival. Perfect for NGSS-aligned lessons, this resou
6th - 8th
Biology, Environment, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-6
Environmental Science Final Assignment: Learn to Time Travel
This is a reading and writing activity designed to increase agency and imagination around possible climate futures. It is based on Jane McGonigal's book 'Imaginable'.
11th - 12th
Environment, Science, Writing
NGSS
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
+3
Climate Change Data Analysis Worksheet | Graphs, CO2, Temperature
Make climate change meaningful, engaging, and data-driven in your classroom with this Climate Change Data Analysis Worksheet Bundle! 🌍📊 This ready-to-use resource helps students analyze real-world climate data, interpret graphs, and develop critical thinking skills through structured, standards-aligned activities. 📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED ✔ Cover Page (clean, professional design) ✔ Page 2: Questions (Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blanks, Matching) ✔ Page 3: Real-World Application Scenario wi
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
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
Carbon Tradeoff Simulation Game
Students explore the dynamic components of the carbon cycle. The game is played using an exchange of task cards related to the roles of producers, consumers, decomposers, and the processes that simulate carbon exchange. Human impact through the combustion of fossil fuels and release of CO2 into the air supply is factored into the higher levels of play. The Carbon Tradeoff game is leveled to guide students to explore and question how different conditions and actions impact the carbon cycle. Ea
4th - 8th
Environment, Science
NGSS
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
+4
Leaky Faucet Activity- Proportions and Unit Rates
In this hands-on activity, students will use unit rates and proportional relationships to understand an increasingly important topic - the water crisis. In the documents are ways to introduce the activity and increase student buy in. Students will set up, collect data, complete calculations, and interpret.
6th - 9th
Applied Math, Environment, Measurement
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
Human Impact and Environmental Sustainability Overfishing Simulation Activity
Overview:Hit the point home on sustainability with this overfishing simulation activity. In this activity, students will play the role of fisherman removing fish (paper clips) from a pond. They will explore how sustainable fishing practices strengthen ecosystems and increase the amount of useable resources. Why You'll Love It:Easy to implement (few supplies required)Engaging and hands-onGenerates discussion with a real world exampleStudents Will:Work in pairs to simulate unregulated and regulate
6th - 9th
Biology, Environment, Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Matter and Energy in Ecosystems Ecology Unit Growing Resource Bundle
Virtual Urchin Ocean Acidification Lab
🌊 Virtual Urchin Ocean Acidification LabEngage your students in a real-world, data-driven investigation of ocean acidification with this interactive Virtual Urchin Lab, based on an authentic research experience from The University of Washington. In this high-interest virtual lab, students explore how decreasing ocean pH impacts sea urchin larval development by measuring larval arm length under different carbon dioxide conditions. This simulation allows students to collect quantitative data,
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Biology, Environment, Marine Science
Also included in: Unit 3: Ocean Chemistry FULL BUNDLE Lessons/Activities/Project/Lab
Population Ecology Lab - Estimating Population Size - Ecology Lab Activity
This population ecology lab uses a mark and recapture simulation to teach estimating population size. This hands-on ecology lab allows students to collect data, perform calculations, and analyze results in a classroom activity that is easy to run and highly engaging. Students compare their estimated population size from lab data to the actual population size and calculate percent error. This population ecology lab gives you a complete, no prep way to teach estimating population size using the ma
9th - 12th
Biology, Environment, Science
CCSS
RST.9-10.3
Earth Day 2026 Math Activity & Worksheet: Plastic Water Bottle Math 5th 6th 7th
Here’s a no-prep plastic water bottle math activity and worksheet for students in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade for Earth Day 2026. Your students will use intermediate math skills to calculate how many plastic water bottles are used on Earth each day. This is a great way to talk about reducing single-use plastic items and increasing recycling- key ideas for Earth Day! Students use their knowledge of:Large numbers (to the billions)RoundingMultiplication and division with large numbersUnit conversio
5th - 7th
Environment, Measurement, Place Value
CCSS
5.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.C.3
, 5.MD.C.3b
+5
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
Frogs in a Pond Ecosystem Simulation
Students are assigned a starting population of frogs from one of 11 different ponds in the Central Florida area. They track the health of their population over a 10-year simulated timespan (10 rolls of the dice). Each time they roll, something happens to their frogs that year that impacts the population. Sometimes an alligator moves into their pond and starts eating frogs. Sometimes a hurricane hits increasing the size of their pond and the number of insects their frogs eat (resulting in a p
4th - 12th
Biology, Environment, General Science
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