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Exploring the Biosphere Research Using QR Codes or Links
If you like this assignment but want students to complete it digitally, check out my new Understanding the Biosphere Digital Notebook. This research assignment is perfect for teachers who want their students to take charge of their learning to allow them to facilitate. Great for 1:1 classes or blended learning classes. Upload the assignment to Google Classroom and edit the pdf using a variety of chrome add-ons (Kami, for instance) or simply scan the QR code. Students will learn about the follow
6th - 12th
Biology, Environment
Oceanography Unit-Exploration, Pollution, Technology,Benefits/Disadvantage,Floor
This complete 5 lesson unit covers the basics of oceanography. Included are handouts, photos of final products, QR codes, and foldable. Students will create a large booklet using a folder or large construction paper. After each lesson, they will place their product in the folder. At the end of the unit, students will have a folder full of information about oceanography. Students will use technology and QR codes to research information and perform experiments.
Lesson 1- The Benefits and Disadvant
3rd - 6th
Environment, Science
Climate Solution Model Engineering Project HS Systems Thinking
NGSS standard HS-ESS3-4 asks for modeling, and higher level modeling includes "systems thinking!" Includes step by step guide and rubric for: Project Goal Design, model, and propose an innovative solution that reduces human impact on the environment. Include a model that explains how your solution works and why it is effective.
8th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
NGSS
HS-ESS3-4
Reptiles of the Wild
This compilation includes the following books: • The alligator • The anaconda • The cobra • The crocodile • The gecko • The iguana • The komodo dragon • The lizard • The python • The snake • The turtle The World Explained in Pictures – Animals is a structured educational series designed to help children understand the animal world through clear explanations and visually guided learning. Each volume focuses on one animal and explores it through ten carefully organized questions that build knowled
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Environment, Reading
Modifying the Environment Activity
This is a review and create-your-own breaking news on human modification of the environment. Students review pros and cons of various environmental modifications, and then do the creative piece! Answer keys and a rubric is included! Students can work in a group for the review or teachers can lead the class through the review. My students enjoyed this and loved the creative piece! Let me know how it goes in your own classroom.
3rd - 6th
Environment, Writing
Habitat Peek Box
This habitat peek box project can be used as a culminating activity after habitat or animal research. I have also used it as a nonfiction book project. Students will be creating habitats inside a box that the viewer can see through a “peek” hole on the side. Used in science and language arts.
Rubric and student checklist is included.
This is a student favorite!
3rd - 6th
Environment, Informational Text, Science
Animal and Plant Cell Model
Have your middle school student immerse themselves into either a plant or animal cell. Students will explore cell structure and function through their own creation/model of an animal or plant cell. The project includes: - Outline of project - Materials that can be used - Timeline (that can be adjusted to fit your calendar needs) - Rubric - Presentation expectations
6th - 10th
Biology, Environment, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-6
Animal Adaptations: Complete Research Project for Students (Print and Go!)
Complete Research Project for Students: Animal Adaptations.
Offers background into types of adaptations and identifies examples. Outlines student responsibilities in completing individual research project on animals of their choice. Great for reinforcement after introduction of topic or as enrichment for students ready to take their science-know-how to the next level!
Includes:
-Cover Sheet
-Introduction to Physical and Behavioral Adaptations
-Outline for Research Paper (Expectations | Rubric
3rd - 6th
Biology, Environment
SCIENCE/ ENGINEERING/DESIGN: CONTEST TO DESIGN AN ARTIFICIAL MOON
Principals, Coaches, Teachers, Mentors: This is a fun and exciting project for science or engineering students. Ask students to research what it would be like to design an artificial moon. Then, design one of their own, with creativity and concepts. A certificate of participation is attached. Perhaps, a small prize can be awarded, if feasible, or a luncheon for the students who participate. Teachers can create their own rubric for judging. Have a wonderful year of achievement. Excelsior! Th
4th - 8th
Engineering, Environment
Earth Day Extension Project- Chemistry and Our Environment
Great Earth Day connection and extension opportunity! This extension research project has students focus on different environmental problems such as acid rain, air pollution, ozone depletion etc. that are related to chemistry. The students conduct research using the graphic organizer and complete an extension project such as a service announcement, PowerPoint or narrative account that shows the effects on the environment and possible solutions. Also included is a rubric for assessing. Great
5th - 8th
Chemistry, Environment
R&D Simulation: Water Conservation
Help your students learn collaboration skills in this true-to-life simulation. In a team of five, your kids will work together to create a proposal for sustainable water conservation efforts. Each student has a unique role based on real-life research and development (R&D) roles. Every student is responsible for one piece of the final product, but everyone must work together to find success. Includes QR Codes for relevant articles. Designed for middle school students but also works with gifted up
4th - 8th
Economics , Environment, Other (Math)
Also included in: R&D Simulation Bundle
R&D Simulation: Parks and Pollination
Help your students learn collaboration skills in this true-to-life simulation. In a team of five, your kids will work together to create a proposal for an eco-friendly, accessible playground. Each student has a unique role based on real-life research and development (R&D) roles. Every student is responsible for one piece of the final product, but everyone must work together to find success. Includes QR Codes for relevant articles. Designed for middle school students but also works with gifted up
4th - 8th
Business, Environment, Other (Math)
Also included in: R&D Simulation Bundle
Digital Eco-Explorers: A Local Environmental Advocacy Project
Engage students in real-world learning with this project-based unit! Digital Eco-Explorers empowers students to research a local environmental issue and create a digital advocacy campaign using tools like Google My Maps, Audacity, and Canva. Students will: Investigate and map local data Record a 5–10 min podcast Write a persuasive blog post Present their campaign in a class fair or showcase Includes a one-page project brief, tech tools, rubrics, and role descriptions. Perfect for grades 5–8
5th - 8th
Environment
Spanish Cultural Capsules with Audio | Hispanic Animals Series 1
Looking for engaging Spanish listening comprehension activities that combine authentic culture, critical thinking, and meaningful communication? These Spanish Cultural Capsules with Audio introduce students to five iconic animals from the Hispanic world through engaging audio storytelling, reading activities, cultural exploration, and creative projects. Students will learn about the Quetzal, Axolotl, Andean Condor, Monarch Butterfly, and Llama while developing listening, reading, speaking, and
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Environment, Spanish, Speaking & Listening
Creative Problem Solving Task / Includes TPT Digital Option Distant Learning
The Creative Problem Solving Task teaches students how to complete the beginning steps of the problem-solving model strategy. It may be used as a whole class lesson, daily journals, or as early finisher lessons. It is meant to be an activity for after students have learned the stages of the Creative Problem Solving Process. It includes a teacher’s guide, Creative Problem Solving Task Cards: Oceans and Continents, a handout for the Creative Problem Solving Process, student assignment sheet
4th - 12th
Environment
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-1
OpenSciEd 7.5 Ecosystem Dynamics | Depth & Complexity Progress Tracker
Keep your gifted learners thinking like scientists with this one-page Depth & Complexity Progress Tracker designed for the OpenSciEd 7.5 Ecosystem Dynamics unit. Instead of traditional notebook entries, students use this structured chart to track their thinking across the unit — choosing two D&C lenses to respond to after each lesson and labeling their own responses, a simple metacognitive move that makes the thinking visible. What's included: ✔ One print-ready PDF (letter size, designed to fit
6th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Extreme Weather: Complete Research Project for Students (Print and Go!)
Complete Research Project for Students: Severe Weather and Natural Disasters
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Offers background into types of severe weather and promotes higher level thinking as to "where" and "why." Proceeds to outline student responsibilities in completing their own individual research project on natural phenomena of their choice. Great for reinforcement after introduction of topic or as enrichment for students ready to take their science-know-how to the next level!
Includes:
-Cover Sheet
-Introduction t
4th - 6th
Earth Sciences, Environment
Wangari Maathai Project: Environmental Action Plan (Reading & Writing)
Help students explore how one person can create real change with this engaging, ready-to-use mini project inspired by Wangari Maathai and the Green Belt Movement. End the project with a gallery walk or short presentations so students can share their posters and action plans. This resource guides students through a clear progression: reading → understanding → planning → taking action → presenting, making it perfect for meaningful, real-world learning. What’s Included: Teacher Instructions Pag
3rd - 7th
African History, Environment, Reading
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+8
Design an Ecosystem Project
Are you looking for a fun project to apply learning about ecosystems? In this project, students design a unique ecosystem with its own organisms, organize the organisms in a food web, and identify ecological relationships. This was a popular project with my students who loved the creativity involved. Additionally this project can be adapted in different ways... It can be hand-drawn or designed on the computer.Student can use AI to generate pictures.There are options to simply or add to the proje
7th - 12th
Biology, Environment, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-1
Shoebox Biome Diorama Project | Student Led Differentiated Research Bio Project
Bring ecosystems and habitats to life with the Shoebox Biome Diorama Project! This differentiated project combines science, writing, and art into a single independent study that works beautifully in Montessori classrooms, homeschool environments, and micro schools. Students explore climate, plants, animals, and adaptations of one of Earth’s major biomes (rainforest, tundra, desert, grassland, wetland, or marine). They record their findings in a research paper and demonstrate understanding t
4th - 8th
Biology, Environment, General Science
PBL-Problem-Based Learning: Solve the Local Water Crisis
Water Crisis Warriors: A Project-Based Learning Challenge Inspire future problem-solvers with a real-world mission they can dive into—literally! Water Crisis Warriors is a high-impact PBL unit where students explore the causes and effects of a local water crisis and take on the challenge of designing creative, research-based solutions. With built-in critical thinking tools, collaborative tasks, and a final presentation, this unit is perfect for gifted enrichment, environmental science, or s
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Environment, General Science
Ecosystems & Environmental Concerns PBL | Science Project Based Learning
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach about different ecosystems and their environmental concerns? Interested in student driven learning? This Project Based Learning unit allows students to learn about ecosystems by examining an environmental issue within an ecosystem. Students act as environmentalists as they research the causes and effects as well as problems and solutions of an environmental issue by examining the different factors that make up an ecosystem. This is a student-centered w
4th - 8th
Environment, Science
Also included in: Science PBL | Project and Problem Based Learning Bundle
AP Environmental Science - Unit 1.1 Reading Activity - Relationships & Symbiosis
This activity was created for AP Environmental Science, but can be a great resource for all levels! In this activity, students are presented with a story about researchers exploring a coastline coral reef. They make notes and observations about the interactions being seen by the organisms in the area. At the end, students are asked to identify six relationships they see in the story. Students will then go on to do a research activity of their over an environment of their choosing! Included In
8th - 12th
Biology, Environment, Marine Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-2
, HS-LS2-8
Imaginary Island Independent Student Project | Upper Elementary
Bring creativity and critical thinking into your classroom with the Imaginary Island Independent Student Project! Students step into the role of explorers, geographers, and ecologists as they design their own island complete with culture, geography, and ecology. This bundle includes two difficulty levels (Level A and Level B), making it easy to differentiate for a range of learners while still uniting your class in a shared project. Level A – highly structured with guided checklists and step-
4th - 8th
Environment, Geography, Other (Social Studies)
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