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BOTANY DETECTIVE MYSTERY PROJECT: MG, GIFTED & TALENTED, GRS. 3-7
This is a cross curricular project in Botany. Students do art work, and research science facts to solve the mystery plants. There are 20 plants to solve. The plants are diverse. The students draw the plant, its leaves, or fruit in each box. They write the name of each plant on the lines provided. A certificate is available for all who do an excellent job. Excelsior! An answer key is provided, too. Botany is an amazing branch of science!
3rd - 7th
Environment, Science
Biome Travel Brochure
Biome Travel Brochure | Ecosystem Research Project Take your students on a global adventure—without ever leaving the classroom! This Biome Travel Brochure project is the perfect way to wrap up your biomes, ecosystems, or habitats unit. Students research a biome of their choice and turn their findings into a creative, persuasive trifold travel brochure. What’s Included: ✈️ Printable tri-fold brochure template (print double-sided & fold along dotted lines) Lined sections for student writi
2nd - 4th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Writing
Electricity Unit
Bring electricity to life in your classroom with this engaging, hands‑on Electricity Booklet and Lab Activity Pack designed for Grades 5–7. This resource helps students build a strong understanding of electrical energy through clear explanations, guided investigations, and real scientific inquiry. This booklet includes step‑by‑step labs, student recording sheets, and teacher‑friendly instructions that make teaching electricity simple, interactive, and meaningful. What’s Included: Student Ele
5th - 7th
Environment, General Science, Other (Science)
Globalization Inquiry Unit | Grade 5 | Sustainability Project | IBPYP Compatible
Bring real-world global learning into your classroom with this engaging 5-week Globalization Inquiry Unit!Students investigate global trade systems, supply chains, and environmental impacts through hands-on activities, collaborative investigations, and a supply chain simulation. Throughout the unit, learners explore how everyday products move through global systems and examine the responsibilities people have within an interconnected world. Designed for Grade 5 inquiry classrooms, this resour
5th
Economics , Environment, Writing
CCSS, NGSS
5.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.B.2
, 5.OA.A.1
+10
Ecosystem Collapse & Carrying Capacity Project | NGSS Lion King Ecology Activity
🦁 Ecosystem Collapse & Carrying Capacity: A Systems Analysis of the Pride Lands Performance Task Project In this project, students will use the world of The Lion King as a scientific case study to explore how ecosystems collapse when populations exceed available resources. While the Pride Lands are fictional, the science behind the story connects directly to real-world ecological concepts such as carrying capacity, limiting factors, population dynamics, and environmental stability. 📦 WHA
5th - 12th
Biology, Environment, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
+3
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
Engaging Biodiversity Project| Inspiring Ecosystem Activities
Biodiversity & Ecosystems: Project-Based Learning for Grades 1-3 Need an engaging way to help your 1st-3rd graders understand ecosystems, conservation, and environmental problem-solving? This comprehensive biodiversity project-based learning resource makes science meaningful and empowering while teaching students how they can protect nature! What if your students could design solutions to protect endangered species in their own neighborhood? What if they understood why every butterfly, beetle,
1st - 3rd
Environment
NGSS
K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS3-3
Also included in: Increase Understanding with Engaging Environment Activities Bundle
APES Unit 8.14: Short Film Project - Pollution and Human Health
This resource is a Short Film Project for AP Environmental Science Unit 8.14 (Pollution and Human Health).AP Environmental Science: EIN-3.C Identify sources of human health issues that are linked to pollution.The Learners’ Goal: Create a short film of the listed APES topic:Pollution and Human Health (Units 8.14)Introduce various types of harmful substances or energy into the environmentHuman Health ImpactsList 2-3 types of pollutantsLevels of exposurePathway of exposure Individual susceptibili
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Biology, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
+1
Also included in: AP Environmental Science Unit 8 Bundle | Aquatic & Terrestrial Pollution
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
Ethical Questions in Science Inquiry Project | Inquiry-Based Research Project
Should Science Have Limits?In this week-long inquiry-based project, students investigate real ethical dilemmas facing today’s scientific community. Inquiry questions range from artificial intelligence to genetics to environmental decision-making. Students will consider competing perspectives and real-world consequences, making this a powerful way to build research, critical thinking, and reasoning skills. Perfect for Science, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, Social Studies, and Current
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Environment, General Science, Not Subject Specific
Oil Spill Cleanup | STEM Challenge | Engineering Design Project
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM challenge your students will love? This printable hands-on engineering activity is part of a 30-challenge STEM series designed to help students explore science, engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking through meaningful design tasks. In this challenge, students plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. This STEM activity encourages creativity, perseverance, collaboration, and real-world appli
Not Specific
Engineering, Environment, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+12
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Water Filtration Project | STEM Challenge | Engineering Design Project
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM challenge your students will love? This printable hands-on engineering activity is part of a 30-challenge STEM series designed to help students explore science, engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking through meaningful design tasks. In this challenge, students plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. This STEM activity encourages creativity, perseverance, collaboration, and real-world appli
Not Specific
Engineering, Environment, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+11
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Animals noses that surprise. STEM project,
Noses That Surprise! is more than just a set of animal cards — it's a powerful educational tool designed to spark curiosity, expand vocabulary, and encourage critical thinking in young learners. This engaging resource introduces children to animals with unusual and fascinating noses — from the star-nosed mole to the sword-nosed bat. Each animal is carefully selected to highlight how nature’s adaptations serve important functions like digging, smelling, defense, or communication. Here’s how th
PreK - 1st
Biology, Environment, Vocabulary
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
Outdoor SPANISH Scavenger Hunt Nature Walk Búsqueda del Tesoro Outdoor Explorers
Outdoor Explorers – Project Based Learning | Activities for Observation, Discovery & Cross-Curricular Learning. SPANISH ONLY | No-Prep.This Spanish-language resource includes 44 pages of engaging and leveled activities designed to encourage active observation of the world around us — whether in nature or in more urban settings like towns, cities, schoolyards, or local parks. With a playful and educational approach, these activities invite children to explore, describe, measure, classify, and i
K - 2nd
Environment, Spanish
SCIENCE WRITING/ RESEARCH PROMPT: THE GRAND CANYON
This is good for an Earth Science center activity, a geology project, or a debate in science. Have a wonderful year of learning.
7th - 10th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Earth Sciences, Environment
Adopt a Rock- Rock Cycle Enrichment
Adopt-A-Rock: Rock Cycle Enrichment Activity | Earth Science | Geology | Fun STEM ProjectMake learning about the rock cycle unforgettable with this hands-on, high-engagement Adopt-A-Rock activity! Perfect for upper-elementary or middle school science classrooms, this creative project helps students build a personal connection to Earth science concepts as they “adopt” a rock and explore its characteristics, formation, and personality. Students will complete a Rock Adoption Certificate and a R
3rd - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
+2
APES Unit 5 Meat Production – Feedlot (CAFO) or Free-Range, Data Analysis, CER
Editable file included! Save prep time with a ready-to-use, high-impact project-based activity for APES Topic 5.7 Meat Production Methods! Students step into the role of Community Advisory Board members tasked with recommending whether a local agricultural cooperative should establish a 15,000-head CAFO or a 40,000-acre free-range cattle operation. Using data tables, calculations, and evidence-based reasoning, they evaluate land use, water quality, GHG emissions, economic trade-offs, and hum
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Environment
NGSS
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-LS2-1
+3
Sunflower Scissor Cutting Work
Child Friendly ✂️ Each child gets a strip of paper with bold-outlined sunflowers, spaced with straight cutting lines for easy scissor practice. They cut along the lines to make individual sunflower pieces, which they can either take home or glue onto paper to create a collage. The straight cuts build confidence, and the choice of what to do with the flowers makes the activity fun and independent.
PreK - 1st
Environment, Visual Arts, Writing
Earth Day Activity: Survey Task Cards | Human Impact on the Environment
Looking for a meaningful, hands-on way to teach sustainability, environmental awareness, and eco-friendly habits? Your students will LOVE this research project, where they can think like data scientists and ask questions about our planet. Sample Questions (all question offer answer responses to choose from):How often do you recycle?What endangered animal species are you most concerned about?Should pollution laws be more or less strict, or are they just right?How often do you or a family member
4th - 8th
Environment, General Science, Graphing
NGSS
5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-3
, 4-ESS3-1
Parts of a Tree – Match the Tree Parts to Their Functions | Cut & Draw Line
Help young learners explore the parts of a tree and what each part does with this simple, hands-on matching activity! 🌳 Students will draw lines to match each tree part to a visual that shows its purpose, making this an engaging and developmentally appropriate activity for Kindergarten and 1st grade. This resource is perfect for: Plant & life science units Whole-group instruction Small groups or centers Independent practice Early finishers What’s Included ✔ 1 printable worksheet ✔ Tree par
K - 1st
Environment
Engaging Climate Change Activities | Identify Effects and Explore Solutions
Empower Your Students to Make a Difference!Looking for engaging climate change activities to help your elementary students understand environmental science and explore real-world solutions? This comprehensive project-based learning unit empowers students to become Climate Change Detectives—identifying effects, analyzing causes, and developing innovative solutions to one of our planet's most urgent challenges! Perfect for teachers who want ready-to-use science activities that combine critical th
1st - 3rd
Environment, Other (Science)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Also included in: Increase Understanding with Engaging Environment Activities Bundle
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
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