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Nutrient Reduction Strategy CER | Iowa Ecology | Case Study
📘 Full Length National Standard-Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Nutrient Reduction Strategy Case Study Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Iowa Wildlife & Forestry, with this Full Length DBQ CER Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying a
9th - 12th
Biology, Environment, Reading
Nutrient Reduction Strategy CER | Iowa Ecology | GATE Middle School
📘 Full Length Standard Aligned DBQ CER Style Worksheet - Claim Evidence Reasoning | Nutrient Reduction Strategy Case Study Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Iowa Wildlife & Forestry, with this Full Length DBQ CER Style Worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible
3rd - 6th
Biology, Environment, Informational Text
Climate Strategies Mini DBQ | Environmental Science | Evidence-Based Reading
📘 Mini DBQ - Document Based Questions | Climate Strategies Worksheet | Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Environmental Science, with this Mini-DBQ (Document-Based Question) worksheet. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers with evidence—all while staying accessible for high school learners. 🎯 WHAT STUDENTS WILL DOStudent
9th - 12th
Biology, Environment, Reading
Climate Strategies Mini DBQ | Environmental Science | GATE Middle School
📘 Mini DBQ - Data Based Questions | Climate Strategies Worksheet | Advanced Middle School Evidence-Based Reading Engage your students in high-level critical thinking and evidence-based analysis on the subject of Environmental Science, with this Mini-DBQ (Document-Based Question) worksheet written at an advanced level perfect for gifted & talented middle school learners. This resource is designed to help students analyze real-world topics, interpret informational texts, and support answers w
3rd - 6th
Biology, Environment, Informational Text
Ecological Conservation Strategies GATE Differentiated Worksheet & Organizer
Reading Passage focused on the Ecological Conservation Strategies Lesson written at a 7th grade level for Gifted & Talented Elementary or Middle School Wildlife & Forestry. See Thumbnails for more details. Simply purchase, download and copy! 10x multiple choice questions based on the readingGraphic Organizer to help students pick out the main idea and supporting detailsDifferentiation for elementary students at a higher reading level.Great for close reading and review!Unlike other teacher's reso
4th - 7th
Biology, Environment, Reading
FREE APES Unit 6 Energy Resources Activity – Comparison Chart & Guided Notes
🧰 FREE resource with answer key! There are many AP Environmental Science energy resource charts available, but this version reflects how I customize and use an energy resources comparison chart in my own classroom. This comparison-focused notes organizer helps students analyze renewable and nonrenewable energy sources by location, extraction or production method, energy efficiency, advantages, and disadvantages, supporting FRQ-ready explanations and systems thinking aligned to the AP exa
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-4
TED Talk: What’s Worse than a Wasp’s Sting? Murder- Miles Zhang
Nature’s creepiest childcare strategy: parasitoid wasps. This TED-Ed companion resource investigates one of the most bizarre and brutal phenomena in the insect world— parasitoidism. Perfect for biology, zoology, or environmental science courses, this resource guides students through the intricate life cycles and mind-controlling methods of various parasitoid wasps. Includes: ✔️ 20 in-depth discussion questions ✔️ A structured, research-ready writing prompt ✔️ Debate activity exploring ethics
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Biology, Environment, Other (Science)
TED Talk: This is What Happens when You Hit the Gas?- Shannon Odell
Teach students about the science, strategy, and sustainability behind modern fuel efficiency! This comprehensive TED-Ed companion resource dives deep into the mechanics of internal combustion engines, the innovation behind electric vehicles, and the pulse-and-glide secrets of hypermilers. With 20 critical thinking questions, a thoughtful essay prompt, and a rich debate topic, this resource empowers learners to explore the intersection of physics, engineering, and environmental ethics. Ideal for
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Engineering, Environment, Physics
TED Talk: How you Survive the Coldest Place on Earth- Nadia Frontier
Explore the fascinating and fragile world beneath Antarctic ice with this TED-Ed companion resource. Students will dive into the seasonal rhythms, biological adaptations, and survival strategies of marine life in one of Earth’s most extreme environments. This resource includes 20 thoughtful discussion questions, a comprehensive writing prompt, and a balanced debate topic—perfect for biology, environmental science, or marine ecology classes at the high school or college level.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Biology, Environment, Marine Science
TED Talk: Why Don’t We Get Our Drinking Water From the Ocean?- Manish Kumar
This engaging resource explores the science behind seawater, hydration, and global water scarcity. It includes 15 thought-provoking questions, an expanded writing prompt, and a classroom debate topic. Students will examine how desalination and wastewater recycling work, compare their environmental impact, and explore survival strategies at sea. Great for high school and college-level courses in biology, environmental science, or global issues.
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Biology, Environment, Health
TED Talk: Where will you be able to Live in 20 Years?- Carol Farbotko and Ingrid
Explore the real-world consequences of climate change with this TED-Ed companion resource on climate mobility. Focused on coastal communities like Mohammadpur in Bangladesh and island nations like Tuvalu, this educational tool includes 20 high-level discussion questions, a formal essay prompt, and a structured debate topic that delves into climate displacement, adaptation strategies, and global responsibility. Ideal for high school or college courses in environmental science, human geography, or
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
TED Talk: Why do Bugs Swarm Over Water?- Luke M. Jacobus
Bring the fascinating world of mayflies and freshwater ecology into your classroom with this engaging companion resource! Perfect for high school and college-level biology classes, this packet includes 20 discussion questions, an expanded essay prompt, and a structured debate exploring mayflies as both ecological indicators and vital food sources. Students investigate life cycles, reproductive strategies, aquatic adaptations, biodiversity, ecosystem roles, and environmental monitoring. Ideal fo
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
TED Talk: Why is it so hard to get rid of Bed Bugs?- Gale E. Ridge
This engaging TED-Ed companion resource is designed for high school and college-level learners and explores the fascinating—and frustrating—world of bedbugs. Based on the TED-Ed video about the biology and history of bedbugs, this resource includes 20 critical thinking questions, an expanded essay prompt, and a thought-provoking debate topic. Topics covered include bedbug anatomy, environmental adaptation, pest control strategies, and the environmental and ethical dilemmas surrounding pesticide
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Biology, Environment, Health
TED Talk: The Strangest Summer in Recorded History- David Biello
This TED-Ed companion resource explores the science, history, and ethical dilemmas of geoengineering, with a special focus on solar radiation management and the 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora. Perfect for high school and college-level classes in environmental science, Earth science, ethics, or global studies, this resource dives into real-world climate policy debates through engaging, evidence-based analysis. Includes: 20 high-level discussion questions covering climate history, geoengineeri
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
UrbanSim! Design a Sustainable City: Urban Planning/Ecology Simulation Project
🌆 DESIGN YOUR SUSTAINABLE CITY: THE ULTIMATE URBAN PLANNING PROJECT 🌳 **Bring urban planning to life** with this engaging, standards-aligned project where students become city planners balancing human needs, environmental protection, and wildlife habitat! **WHAT STUDENTS DO:** - Design a complete city with 30+ required elements (CBD, suburbs, factories, schools, transportation, green spaces, etc.) - Test ideas using FREE SimCity alternatives (SimCity BuildIt, City Creator, Micropolis) - Write
8th - 12th
Engineering, Environment, Geography
September Science Bundle | Fall Equinox, Hurricanes, Literacy & Labor Day
Detailed Description Celebrate September’s key science connections with this all-in-one Science Bundle! Perfect for back-to-school season, this resource pack brings together five engaging, ready-to-use lessons that align with TEKS standards and are adaptable for Elementary, Middle, and High School classrooms. What’s Included: Fall Equinox Science – Students explore Earth’s tilt and orbit, investigate day/night balance, and connect astronomy to real-world seasonal changes. Includes hands
K - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
TED Talk: The Fish that Walk on Land- Noah R. Bressman
Dive into the fascinating world of amphibious fishes with this TED-Ed companion resource. Students will explore the unique adaptations that allow certain fish to breathe air, move across land, prevent dehydration, and locate water and prey. Featuring examples from walking catfish to mudskippers, this lesson challenges the idea of fish as exclusively aquatic creatures. Includes: 20 higher-order discussion questions for biology or environmental science classes A structured essay prompt exploring
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
International Literacy Day + Science | Scientific Discovery Through Reading K-12
Description: Celebrate International Literacy Day (September 8) by showing how reading fuels discovery. Students explore famous scientists’ breakthroughs through texts, connecting literacy to innovation. Elementary: Read short passages (Galileo, Newton, Curie), draw discoveries, and explain findings.Middle School: Analyze 1-page discovery readings (Marie Curie’s radioactivity, Darwin’s evolution).High School: Examine excerpts from scientific texts, write essays on
K - 12th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Environment
Labor Day Science | Inventions & Workers’ Impact on Science/Tech | K–12, TEKS
Description: Celebrate Labor Day with a science twist: connect workers and inventors to technological innovation and progress. Elementary: Read inventor stories (e.g., George Washington Carver), draw inventions, and explain their usefulness.Middle School: Research scientists like Marie Curie or Nikola Tesla and present findings.High School: Analyze major innovations (electricity, vaccines, space travel), evaluate labor’s role in breakthroughs, and connect to modern
K - 12th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Environment
Climate Data Analysis APES Unit 9 Keeling Curve + Temp Anomalies FRQ + Key
If your students can interpret the Keeling Curve and temperature anomaly graphs, they’re set up to score on the APES exam—because climate data interpretation shows up constantly. This Climate Data Analysis activity is a rigorous, AP-style worksheet/lab that uses real NOAA + NASA datasets to build exam-ready skills: rate calculations, trend interpretation, seasonal oscillation explanation, proxy data context, feedback loops, and IPCC pathway evaluation—ending with a full AP-style FRQ. ✅ A
9th - 12th
Environment
Also included in: APES Math & Data Analysis Bundle (5 Labs) FRQ Practice + Answer Keys
Patriot Day STEM Challenge | Engineering & Building Resilience | K–12, TEKS
Description: Honor Patriot Day (September 11) with a hands-on STEM challenge that explores resilience and engineering for safety. Elementary: Build and test simple paper towers, then reflect on what made them strong.Middle School: Design popsicle-stick bridges, test weight capacity, and connect to real rebuilding efforts.High School: Create blueprints or prototypes of disaster-resilient buildings, research real-world materials, and present designs with reflections.
K - 12th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Environment
Hurricane Season Science | Weather Patterns, Safety & Data | K–12, TEKS-Aligned
Description: Turn the peak of Hurricane Season (September) into a real-world science investigation. Students learn how hurricanes form, track storms, and build safety awareness. Elementary: Identify hurricane traits (wind, rain, flooding), draw safety kits, and share family preparedness plans.Middle School: Plot storm tracks, calculate distances traveled, and graph hurricanes by category.High School: Analyze NOAA data, compare storm intensity over decades, and eval
K - 12th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Environment
Farmer Speed Dating: AP Human Geography Agriculture Unit, Complete Activity
🌾 FARMER SPEED DATING: AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AGRICULTURE UNIT ⭐ 200+ 5-STAR REVIEWS ⭐ **LAUNCH YOUR AGRICULTURE UNIT WITH A BANG!** Transform dry agriculture content into the most MEMORABLE lesson of the year! Students become "farmers" researching their assigned farming type, then participate in fast-paced **speed dating** to learn about 10+ global agricultural systems. **✅ PERFECT FOR AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY UNIT 5 • NO PREP REQUIRED** **THIS COMPLETE LESSON INCLUDES:** ✨ **Student Handout** (4 page
9th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
Fall Equinox Science | Earth’s Tilt & Day/Night Balance | K–12, TEKS-Aligned
Description: Bring the Fall Equinox to life with this hands-on science lesson where students investigate why day and night are equal and how Earth’s tilt and orbit create seasonal changes. Elementary: Use a globe and flashlight to model sunlight, draw Earth during equinox, and record equal day/night hours.Middle School: Graph daylight hours across seasons and compare equinox vs. solstice.High School: Analyze latitude-based daylight data, calculate Earth’s tilt (23
K - 12th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Environment
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