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Space Exploration Project - Week-Long, End of the Year, Emergency Sub Plans
Looking for an engaging, low-prep activity that works across grade levels? This week-long, self-guided, cross-curricular space exploration project is PERFECT to keep on hand for emergency sub plans or to use as a beginning-of-the-year or end-of-the-year unit! Students imagine themselves as part of a NASA mission to a newly discovered planet, Novus, and must make decisions, solve problems, and build a new society from scratch. Just like my best-selling zombie apocalypse unit, this packet is pac
4th - 12th
Creative Writing, Earth Sciences, General Science
Also included in: Cross-Curricular BUNDLE: Three Engaging, Week-Long, Self-Guided Units
Good News AP Environmental Science End of Year Project
My fellow APES teachers,If you're anything like me, the end of the year sneaks up FAST and suddenly you need something meaningful, positive, and low-prep for your students right now. This resource is fresh off the presses—I literally rolled it out to my own APES class today (5/20/2025). Because it’s brand new and not fully polished, you’re getting it at a discounted price before the final version drops. Teacher instructions are coming soon, but the student directions are ready to go and easy to
12th
Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-ESS3-4
Middle School Density Bundle: Project-Based Labs Math Graphing Print & Digital
6-resource Middle School Density Bundle for grades 6-8 Physical Science & STEM. Includes 2 NGSS-aligned project-based hands-on labs, leveled math word problems, graphing activities, and 2 auto-grading digital interactive sets with complete answer keys.This Middle School STEM Density Bundle includes 6 scaffolded resources that teach density through project-based labs, mathematical calculations, graphing, and digital activities. It contains the Density Inquiry Lab Project-Based STEM Activity with
7th - 10th, Adult Education
Earth Sciences, Math, Science
CCSS, NGSS
6.EE.B.6
, 8.EE.B.5
, HSA-CED.A.4
+7
ESS with A.I.-Science project bundle using a variety of A.I. skills + Creativity
Lots of different A.I. Literacy Skills in this STEM bundle, perfect for implementing different activities throughout the year to keep students engaged AND current on modern artificial intelligence skills. Students won't just read about A.I., they will use it in novel applications to accomplish a variety of tasks and learn in a variety of ways, but always with expectations of doing their own work first, using their critical thinking skills, answering reflection and discussion questions
6th - 12th
Earth Sciences, General Science
Eight-Week INDEPENDENT STUDY project for Advanced Science (TOOLKIT)
This structured eight-week Middle School Honors Science Capstone empowers students to design and complete a rigorous independent research project with clear checkpoints and accountability. This project-based learning experience encourages students to pursue their interests while providing structured opportunities for meaningful choice.This resource provides the structure and accountability tools for an 8-week independent project. It is not a daily in-class curriculum (although periodic project
7th - 10th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Physical Science
Also included in: Eight-Week INDEPENDENT STUDY project for Advanced Science (BUNDLE)
Layers of the Earth Research Project Fact File - Earth Layers worksheet
Want a fun way to hold your research findings? This layers of the Earth research fact file is just that! Perfect for your Earth science studies and for encouraging students to complete independent research. Guided by 4 simple sections: Depth, temperature, facts and composition, students simply fill in each of the pages in the booklet. Once complete, Arrange and staple into a beautiful fact file, which can be used for display or revision purposes. Including: 1 Layers of the Earth informational p
3rd - 9th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
Human Impact on Earth Systems: A Scientific Study Through WALL-E Project MS/HS
In this project, students will use the movie WALL-E as a scientific case study to explore human behavior, technology, and environmental systems interact over time. While WALL-E is a work of fiction, the science behind the story connects directly to real- world environmental challenges, engineering solutions, and human impact on Earth systems. 📦 What’s Included✔️ Student Performance Task Packet Movie-based questions tied to specific scenes Higher-order questions aligned to NGSS, Virginia SOLs,
6th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Project-Based Ecology Summative | Ecosystem Model | NGSS SEP 2 + HS-LS2-6
Bring ecology to life with this creative, standards-aligned Keystone Species & Trophic Cascades Model Project. The perfect summative assessment for your ecology unit! Students deepen their understanding of ecosystem interactions by analyzing how a single species can shape an entire biome. In this research-based, hands-on project, students choose one of three ecologically significant species and investigate its impact on ecosystem stability: 🐺 Gray Wolves – Yellowstone National Park🐠 Parrot
9th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-6
Also included in: Biology Summative Models Bundle (3 units) | NGSS Aligned | Grades 9 - 12
7 Continents Escape Room Geography Activity and Worksheets | Continents Project
🌍 Escape from the Clay Globe! A Geography Mission for Young Explorers 🌍 Transform your geography unit into an unforgettable adventure! Are you looking for a way to engage your students with the 7 continents and 5 oceans that goes beyond a standard worksheet? Meet Globey, the mischievous clay sprite! He has locked your students inside the Magical Geography Lab, and the only way out is to solve 10 challenging geographical riddles to crack the secret 10-digit escape code. 🎨 UNRIVALED VISUAL E
4th - 12th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science
Project-Based Evolution Summative | NGSS SEP 2, HS-LS4-2, HS-LS4 | Grades 9 - 12
Bring evolution to life with this engaging, standards-aligned Evolution Final Model Project! Designed as a powerful summative assessment, this project challenges students to apply their understanding of adaptations, natural selection, mutations, variation, and fitness to explain how organisms evolve. Students create a detailed scientific model by hand or digitally that combines scientific explanations, diagrams, vocabulary, and creativity to answer an essential question about evolution. Perf
9th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-4
Also included in: Biology Summative Models Bundle (3 units) | NGSS Aligned | Grades 9 - 12
California Ecosystems Project + Slides Templates for 10 ecosystems
An Ecology project with student templates focusing on 10 specific California ecosystems (e.g., Redwood, Coastal Wetlands, Kelp Forest, etc.) Students may work in groups or be assigned locations. Each ecosystem template includes student instructions on each slide, a template to create a trophic triangle and food web, and a list of organisms specific to the ecosystem. Great ecology project to check for understanding.
7th - 10th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.4
, RST.9-10.4
, HS-LS2-7
+8
Ecosystem Infographic Poster Project + Exam | Middle School Assessment | 6th-8th
Skip the boring test and give students a creative ecosystem project they’ll actually enjoy!This 23-page Ecosystem Infographic Project + Alternative Assessment Toolkit gives your students a meaningful Unit 5 test replacement while keeping them accountable for ecosystem mastery. Students create a one-page ecosystem infographic poster that demonstrates understanding of: abiotic and biotic factors food chains symbiotic relationships biodiversity ecosystem balance cause and effect in food we
5th - 9th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
Halloween Adaptation, Extinction & Survival Science Research Poster Project
Looking for a creative way to teach ecosystems, extinction, and species survival this October? Bring a spooky twist to your science classroom with Creatures from the Crypt! This ready-to-use, no-prep project helps students explore how animals go extinct, adapt, or fight to survive — all while designing Halloween-themed research posters that make science come alive. Students will dive into the stories of three haunting categories — 💀 Gravestone Creatures (Extinct) 👻 Ghost Creatures (Endan
5th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
AP Biology Extinction Case Study Project
Natural Selection & Evolution Unit 7 Project | Slides + Rubrics + ExampleThis is a Bundled Project! (Access this project, and 3 others, for a discounted price here) Grade Levels 11th–12th Grade | AP Biology Subject Areas Biology | Evolution | Natural Selection | Population Genetics Resource Type Project-Based Learning | Research Project | Rubrics | Student Handouts Description Engage your AP Biology students in a rigorous, real-world application of evolution with this Extinction Cas
9th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-1
, HS-LS4-6
+3
Also included in: AP Biology Natural Selection Unit Bundle
Renewable Energy Shark Tank Project (APES Unit 6)
Have your students become the experts on renewable energy sources! In this activity, I split students up into pairs (or small groups) where they researched one renewable energy source and had to come up with a pitch to a panel of "investors" as seen on Shark Tank. My panel was made up of teachers, admin, paras, etc! This project mirrors real-world energy decision-making: imperfect choices, competing priorities, and evidence-based persuasion.APES CED ALIGNMENTContent Areas Unit 6: Energy Resourc
11th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment
Energy Future Project | Renewable Energy Town Hall Simulation | APES Unit 6 |
Students research, write, and publicly defend a real energy transition plan in this engaging AP Environmental Science project. Groups are assigned one renewable energy source — solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, biomass, nuclear, or hydrogen — and must convince a simulated town board to adopt their proposal for a fictional coal-dependent community. 📋 What's Included ✅ Student-facing project packet (scenario, full instructions, all 8 components) ✅ Teacher overview guide (1-page TPT-ready ref
9th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
CCSS, NGSS
SL.11-12.1
, SL.11-12.4
, RST.11-12.1
+7
Water Cycle STEM Project |Explore How Water Moves Around Earth |Hands-On Science
💧 Water Cycle STEM Project | Explore How Water Moves Around Earth | Hands-On Science Activity Bring science to life with this engaging Water Cycle STEM Project where students explore how water moves through Earth’s systems while designing and building their own working model! This hands-on activity combines science concepts with the engineering design process, helping students understand the water cycle in a meaningful and interactive way. 🌍 What Students Will Learn Students will: Under
1st - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
Weather & Climate STEM Project | Explore Weather Patterns & Climate Systems
🌦️ Weather & Climate STEM Project | Explore Weather Patterns & Climate Systems | Hands-On Science Activity Engage your students with this interactive Weather & Climate STEM Project, where they investigate real-world weather conditions and design their own tools to measure and understand atmospheric changes! This resource blends science content with the engineering design process, helping students explore the difference between weather and climate while building meaningful, hands-on connectio
1st - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
Advanced Landforms Project | Create a 3D Salt Dough Topographic Map
Challenge students to think like geographers, cartographers, and Earth scientists with this engaging Topographic Salt Map Project! Students research a location within the United States, analyze elevation and relief maps, construct a three-dimensional topographic model using salt dough, and explain how geographic features shape Earth's surface.Unlike a traditional poster project, this multi-day performance task requires students to investigate real geographic data, apply mapping skills, model ele
7th - 10th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
High School Earthquake Engineering Project – STEM Challenge (Grades 9–12)
Looking for a powerful, real-world STEM project that gets your high schoolers thinking like real engineers? This week long, hands-on challenge engages students in structural design, physics, and the engineering design process as they build and test earthquake-resistant structures using classroom-safe materials and a DIY shake table. Aligned with NGSS engineering and physics standards, this project encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity—all while applying core concepts like f
9th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
HSN-Q.A.1
, HSN-Q.A.2
, HSG-MG.A.1
+16
A.I. STEM Project: ESS Science Podcast on The Space Race, Evaluate & Present
Looking for a safe way for your STEM students to work with A.I. technology in your Earth/Space Science class, but want your Intermediate, Middle School, and High School students to do their own work as well? Looking for Fun FrAIday (that's Friday with some A.I. in it 😉) project that is also a rigorous STEM lesson? You found it! Podcasts are awesome and they're great to learn from! In this project, students will learn from podcasts in a new approach....by using Artificial Intelligence to c
5th - 12th
Astronomy, Computer Science - Technology, Earth Sciences
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.4
+18
Wildlife Conservation Project | Design a Wildlife Corridor System
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
7th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-2
+10
Invasive Species project | Design a Population Balance Game
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
7th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-2
+10
Ecosystem Restoration Project | Ecosystems | Environmental Research Project
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
7th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-2
+10
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