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Vertebrates/Invertebrates Printable Sorting Work w/ Recording Sheets&instruction
Vertebrates & Invertebrates Sorting Activity – Montessori-Inspired Science WorkHelp your students explore the animal kingdom with this hands-on vertebrates vs. invertebrates sorting activity! With real-life printable pictures and recording options, this resource builds science knowledge, vocabulary, and classification skills in an engaging way. What’s Included: Sorting Cards with realistic animal images Category Labels: Vertebrates / InvertebratesInformation Labels: Definition of each with ex
PreK - 1st
Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science)
Environmental Action- Creative Problem Solving Task
This activity is the perfect culminating activity for your unit about environmental awareness. Students need to have some prior knowledge about ecological issues such as deforestation, poaching, over-exploitation, and pollution, as well as potential solutions such as renewable resources and alternative energy sources. Once your unit has been taught, this activity allows students to go further into the topic and do independent research about one of the issues facing the environment and work to cr
3rd - 8th
Creative Writing, Environment
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
Environmental Change PBL Project | Critical Thinking & Persuasive Writing | 4th
Bring real-world problem solving to your classroom with this Environmental Change Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Project!Designed for 4th grade high ability learners (and easily adaptable for grades 3–6), this 5-day project challenges students to evaluate environmental, economic, and ethical perspectives as they propose a plan for redeveloping an abandoned factory site. Students work collaboratively to research, analyze, and present their recommendations to a simulated City-County Council, appl
3rd - 6th
Environment, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.2
, CCRA.SL.3
Design Thinking SPRINT Challenge
Students will have the opportunity to work in groups Students will need to choose a Team that is being represented in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Students will research the team’s current facilities and complete each scenario within the handout, the handout will focus on: Sustainability AccessibilityCommunity Use Fan Engagement Technology
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Engineering, Environment, Speaking & Listening
Depth and Complexity Science PBL: Honeybee Colony System | GT Enrichment & TPSP
Product Description Stop giving your advanced learners “more” work—give them deeper thinking.This Depth and Complexity Honeybee Colony System Investigation is designed specifically for Gifted and Talented (GT/GATE) students who need meaningful rigor, not repetitive facts. This isn't a "parts of a bee" worksheet—it is a comprehensive system analysis that pushes students to think like professional Historians, Judges, Architects, and Data Analysts.Using Sandra Kaplan’s Depth and Complexity icons,
2nd - 12th
Environment, Informational Text, Reading
Population Growth Worksheet — NGSS HS-LS2-1 & HS-LS2-2 Aligned
This worksheet provides high school biology students with targeted practice solving exponential and logistic population growth problems using real-world scenarios. It reinforces key concepts from population dynamics and helps students apply mathematical models to understand how populations change over time. Includes:10 carefully crafted problems covering:Exponential growth calculations using Nt+1=Nt+rNtNt+1=Nt+rNtLogistic growth calculations using Nt+1=Nt+rNt(1−NtK)Nt+1=Nt+rNt(1−KNt)Inte
9th - 12th
Biology, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-2
Irrigation System STEM Activity | Design a System to Water Plants Efficiently
💧 Irrigation System STEM Activity | Design a System to Water Plants Efficiently (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Bring real-world problem solving into your classroom with this hands-on Irrigation System STEM activity! Students explore how water moves and design their own system to deliver water efficiently to plants—just like real engineers and farmers. This engaging resource guides learners through the engineering design process as they plan, build, test, and improve a working irrigation system using si
1st - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
Earth day Maze logic puzzle Math Game brain breaks Activities middle 7th 8th 6th
Earth Day Maze logic puzzle game, no prep, low prep ACTIVITY, easy, medium and hard/ challenging levels, challenging activity, problem-solving, early finisher tasks, brain breaks, critical thinking and logic puzzle, Morning work, Sub plans, Homeroom or advisory, Classroom Icebreaker game ...helped class gain a more concrete understanding of the assignment.❄️ Need a fun, low-prep, no-prep holiday and seasonal activity to keep your students engaged during the colder months? This printable season
4th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Math)
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
Snow Shovel Re-design | Ice Storm STEM | Winter Storm Fun
Bring real engineering into your classroom with a winter-themed STEM design challenge built for Grades 8–12. This resource is a print-and-go engineering design worksheet that works with a wide range of winter challenges, materials, and lab setups, making it perfect for Physics, Engineering, STEM, and Project-Based Learning (PBL) units. Students follow a structured version of the Engineering Design Process to plan, prototype, test, analyze data, and improve their design. The worksheet prompt
8th - 12th
Engineering, Environment, Physics
NGSS
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
+1
Engineer a Snowshoe | Load Distribution Lab | Physics Lab | Ice Storm STEM
Bring real engineering into your classroom with a winter-themed STEM design challenge built for Grades 8–12. This resource is a print-and-go engineering design worksheet that works with a wide range of winter challenges, materials, and lab setups, making it perfect for Physics, Engineering, STEM, and Project-Based Learning (PBL) units. Students follow a structured version of the Engineering Design Process to plan, prototype, test, analyze data, and improve their design. The worksheet prompt
8th - 12th
Engineering, Environment, Physics
NGSS
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
+1
Ice Storm Wind Resistant Tower Build | Winter STEM | High School Engineering
Bring real engineering into your classroom with a winter-themed STEM design challenge built for Grades 8–12. This resource is a print-and-go engineering design worksheet that works with a wide range of winter challenges, materials, and lab setups, making it perfect for Physics, Engineering, STEM, and Project-Based Learning (PBL) units. Students follow a structured version of the Engineering Design Process to plan, prototype, test, analyze data, and improve their design. The worksheet prompt
8th - 12th
Engineering, Environment, Physics
NGSS
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
+1
Low Friction Sled Build | Ice Storm Engineering Activity | Winter STEM
Bring real engineering into your classroom with a winter-themed STEM design challenge built for Grades 8–12. This resource is a print-and-go engineering design worksheet that works with a wide range of winter challenges, materials, and lab setups, making it perfect for Physics, Engineering, STEM, and Project-Based Learning (PBL) units. Students follow a structured version of the Engineering Design Process to plan, prototype, test, analyze data, and improve their design. The worksheet prompt
8th - 12th
Engineering, Environment, Physics
NGSS
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
+1
Insulate an Ice Cube | Ice Storm Engineering Challenge | Winter STEM | 8 - 12
Bring real engineering into your classroom with a winter-themed STEM design challenge built for Grades 8–12. This resource is a print-and-go engineering design worksheet that works with a wide range of winter challenges, materials, and lab setups, making it perfect for Physics, Engineering, STEM, and Project-Based Learning (PBL) units. Students follow a structured version of the Engineering Design Process to plan, prototype, test, analyze data, and improve their design. The worksheet prompt
8th - 12th
Engineering, Environment, Physics
NGSS
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
+1
Designing for Sustainability - Circular Packaging Design Challenge
In this unit students will practice product life cycle thinking as they research a food packaging and track it's impacts from birth (extraction stage) to death ( end of life stage). Students will work through the Design Cycle and develop the thinking habits of a sustainable designer. They will learn about the Circular Economy and the Sustainable Development Goals. Curriculum Integrations: Applied Design Skills & Technology, Home Economics, Science, Design, Art, Sustainability, STEM SDG’s: #3,
9th - 12th
Environment
Earth Day STEM STEAM Challenge
In April learn how to reduce, reuse, and recycle! In this Spring STEM and STEAM project, students design and invent a product using reusable/recyclable materials. Students use the engineering design cycle to develop a model to solve a problem, then use observations to write a report. A leveled text and writing prompts round out this set! Next Generation Science Standard Alignment: K-ESS3-3, K-2-ETS1-1 ☝ Click HERE to Save over 25% on the Money Savings ALL STEM and STEAM BUNDLE! ☝ (Currently: 1
1st - 3rd
Environment
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.2
, W.1.7
, W.1.8
+5
Also included in: STEM Activities STEM Challenges
Earth Science STEM Bundle | Water Cycle, Weather & Climate, Desert Plants & Farm
🌍 Earth Science STEM Bundle | Water Cycle, Weather & Climate, Desert Plants & Sustainable Farming Transform your science lessons with this comprehensive Earth Science STEM Bundle! This engaging collection of hands-on projects helps students explore how Earth’s natural systems work while applying the engineering design process to real-world environmental challenges. Perfect for Grades 3–9, this bundle combines science, creativity, and problem-solving through meaningful, project-based learning
1st - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
APES Terrestrial & Aquatic Biomes Creative Activity with FRQ
This activity was created for AP Environmental Science but can be a great resource at any level! We all know learning the intricacies of each biome is important, but knowing how to apply that knowledge helps students to better problem solve! In this activity, students start with very familiar questions such as "where are the different biomes located," "how are they separated into terrestrial vs. aquatic," and "what key factors make the biomes unique?" Later in the activity, critical thinking q
9th - 12th
Biology, Environment, Physical Science
NGSS
HS-LS4-4
No Prep Sub Plans: Renewable Energy – Wind Power | STEM Design Project
No Prep Sub Plans: Renewable Energy – Wind Power | STEM Design Project (Grades 4–8)Need an engaging, zero-prep STEM lesson that gets students thinking like engineers? In this hands-on Research + Group Project, students explore how wind energy works and apply their learning to design a plan for powering a small town of 5,000 people using wind power. This real-world challenge builds critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills—all in one class period. What Students Will Do: Rese
4th - 8th
Environment, Other (Science)
IB ESS Topic 7: Natural Resources – Worksheet & Teaching Guide
📘 Prepare your IB ESS students for Topic 7 with confidence. This comprehensive Topic 7: Natural Resources worksheet and teaching guide is designed to build conceptual understanding and exam technique, using IB-style MCQs, FRQs, data-based questions, and fully worked solutions aligned to the IB ESS syllabus. Perfect for classwork, homework, revision, exam prep, or sub plans. What’s Included (17 pages total):✅ Part I – Teaching Guide Clear explanations of core ESS concepts (natural capital
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Environment
Also included in: IB Environmental Systems & Society Exhaustive Review Pakcet
FREE APES Unit 2 FRQ Practice Activity – Range of Tolerance & Ecosystem Services
Ready-to-go activity! Perfect for sub plans or quick prep! Help students master range of tolerance with a graph analysis activity that connects APES Unit 2 concepts of ecosystem services and adaptations. This free sample activity from the APES Unit 2 Comprehensive Review bundle works well as classroom practice, a review activity, or an introduction to ecological tolerance concepts in AP® Environmental Science. ✏️ FRQ & Skills Practice Includes scaffolded questions aligned to APES task ver
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Biology, Environment
UrbanSim: After Human Impact—Environmental Disaster Recovery Simulation
Seven communities. Seven human-caused disasters. One team of students to assess the damage, design the cleanup, and rebuild something better. UrbanSim: After Human Impact sends students into the field as members of the Environmental Recovery & Resilience Corps. Their assignment: work through seven real-world disaster types — an offshore oil spill, an industrial air pollution crisis, agricultural water contamination, a coal ash pond failure, a human-ignited wildfire, a plastic-choked marine bay,
9th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
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