Dynamic Earth Learning

These Boom™ Learning cards introduce students to a system that turns the waste from fish into plant food for hydroponic plants.. The instructional video is embedded directly into the deck, and the deck is self-grading. Click here for a preview, which includes the full video and a few of the questions. (There are 20 questions in all) This environmental science lesson introduces aquaponics as a sustainable way of growing plants and fish together in a mini-ecosystem. The system works by utilizing

In this lesson students read a short article that introduces them to the concept of biodiversity and explains why it is essential for the health of ecosystems and for human survival. Students will learn about the three main types of biodiversity—species, genetic, and ecosystem diversity—and discover how each plays a role in keeping nature balanced. The article highlights the interconnectedness of life, showing how plants, animals, and microorganisms depend on one another in the “circle of lif

These Boom™ Learning cards introduce students to The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The instructional video lesson is embedded directly into the deck, and the deck is self-grading. There are 30 questions. Click here for a preview. This environmental earth science lesson explains that The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is the largest accumulation of floating trash in the Pacific Ocean. The garbage patch is not a solid mass, but a dispersed concentration of plastic particles influenced by ocean curre

These Boom™ Learning cards introduce students to the impact of an invasive species. The instructional video lesson is embedded directly into the deck, and the deck is self-grading. There are 30 questions. Click here for a preview. Students learn about the problem of invasive species and their impact on the environment. They will understand that invasive species are non-native plants, animals, or parasites that can rapidly spread and disrupt ecosystems. Invasive species outcompete native specie

These Boom™ Learning cards introduce students to urban farming. The instructional video is embedded directly into the deck, and the deck is self-grading. There are 30 questions. Click here for a preview. This environmental science lesson explores the concept of urban farming and the benefits it has on the environment, economy, health, education, and society. Urban farming is defined as the practice of growing food and raising animals in urban and suburban areas. It is a flexible farming practic

These Boom™ Learning cards introduce students to nutrient pollution covers its impact on aquatic ecosystems and human health. The instructional video lesson is embedded directly into the deck, and the deck is self-grading. There are 31 questions. Click here for a preview. Nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, contribute to the fertility of water and promote excessive algae growth, leading to eutrophication. Eutrophication can occur naturally or due to human activities, including sewage du

These Boom™ Learning cards introduce students to air pollution causes and effects. The instructional video is embedded directly into the deck, and the deck is self-grading. There are 30 questions. Click here for a preview. This environmental science lesson explains how air pollution affects human health. It discusses the composition of air pollution, including particulate matter, and how it can cause respiratory problems, heart disease, stroke, cancer, and lung damage. The lesson also explains

These Boom™ Learning cards introduce students to the idea of food security and sustainable agriculture practices. The instructional video lesson is embedded directly into the deck, and the deck is self-grading. There are 30 questions. Click here for a preview. This environmental earth science lesson covers the challenges we face in food production due to the growing population and the need for sustainability. It highlights the impact of farming on natural resources and climate change, including

These Boom™ Learning cards introduce students to the idea of a carbon footprint, which refers to an individual's contribution to carbon dioxide emissions through their activities and product usage. The instructional video lesson is embedded directly into the deck, and the deck is self-grading. There are 30 questions. Click here for a preview. This environmental earth science lesson explains how to calculate one's carbon footprint and emphasizes the importance of reducing it for the benefit of

These Boom™ Learning cards introduce students to soil conservation. The instructional video lesson is embedded directly into the deck, and the deck is self-grading. There are 30 questions. Click here for a preview. This environmental science lesson explains how soil conservation involves implementing farming practices and techniques to protect and improve soil quality. Various types of soil conservation methods are discussed, including terrace cultivation, cover cropping, no-till farming, crop

These Boom™ Learning cards introduce students to the issue of plastic pollution, focusing specifically on our society's addiction to plastic bottles. The instructional video lesson is embedded directly into the deck, and the deck is self-grading. There are 30 questions. Click here for a preview. This environmental earth science lesson discusses the increasing demand for plastic bottles due to urbanization and the challenges in recycling and collecting them. It emphasizes that a majority of pla

These Boom™ Learning cards introduce students to habitat conservation. The instructional video lesson is embedded directly into the deck, and the deck is self-grading. There are 31 questions. Click here for a preview. This environmental earth science lesson explains the importance of protecting habitats for the survival of animals, plants, and the environment. The lesson emphasizes the role of habitat conservation in promoting biodiversity, maintaining ecosystem stability, protecting wildlife,

These Boom™ Learning cards introduce students to Superfund sites. The instructional video lesson is embedded directly into the deck, and the deck is self-grading. There are 31 questions. Click here for a preview. This environmental science lesson explains that Superfund sites are areas with hazardous materials, often resulting from abandoned processing plants, mining sites, manufacturing plants, and landfills. This lesson explains the criteria for inclusion on the National Priorities List (NPL)

These Boom™ Learning cards introduce students to coral reefs. The instructional video lesson is embedded directly into the deck, and the deck is self-grading. There are 30 questions. Click here for a preview. This environmental science lesson explains that coral reefs are underwater habitats composed of coral polyps, which are animals that create a structure by attaching themselves to rocks on the ocean floor. Coral reefs support a diverse range of sea plants and animals, influencing the food c

These Boom™ Learning cards introduce students to sick building syndrome. The instructional video lesson is embedded directly into the deck, and the deck is self-grading. There are 30 questions. Click here for a preview. Sick building syndrome refers to a range of undefined symptoms experienced by individuals living in a "sick" building, such as headaches, dizziness, respiratory problems, and dry eyes. The exact cause of these symptoms is unknown, making it difficult to diagnose. Factors believ

These Boom™ Learning cards introduce students to biofuels. The instructional video lesson is embedded directly into the deck, and the deck is self-grading. There are 30 questions. Click here for a preview. This environmental earth science lesson explains the definition and sources of biofuels, including primary and secondary biofuels, and the processes involved in creating ethanol, biodiesel, and gasification. The lesson also compares the benefits and drawbacks of biofuels versus fossil fuels,

This Boom™ Cards set will introduce students to Forest Fragmentation and Habitat Loss. The instructional video lesson is embedded directly into the deck, and the deck is self-grading. There are 31 questions. Click here for a preview. This environmental earth science lesson explains what forest fragmentation is, its natural and human causes, and the impact it has on the environment. It also describes the various ways forest fragmentation can affect the ecosystem, including loss of habitat, chan

This Boom™ Cards set will introduce students to biomes. The instructional video lesson is embedded directly into the deck, and the deck is self-grading. There are 30 questions. Click here for a preview. This environmental earth science lesson covers the concept of biomes, which are large geographic regions characterized by specific climates, plants, and animals. It explains that biomes provide insights into how organisms adapt to their environment and interact within their natural habitats. Th

These Boom™ Learning cards introduce students to some of the drawbacks to solar panels. The instructional video lesson is embedded directly into the deck, and the deck is self-grading. There are 30 questions. Click here for a preview. This earth science lesson covers the environmental impact of solar panels, including the challenges of replacing and disposing of them. It discusses the high cost and energy requirements of recycling, as well as the harmful chemicals present in panels. Transporta

These Boom™ Learning cards introduce students to marine conservation. The instructional video lesson is embedded directly into the deck, and the deck is self-grading. There are 30 questions. Click here for a preview. This environmental earth science lesson highlights the importance of marine conservation for the environment and humans. Students will learn about the ocean's role in climate regulation, air quality improvement, food sources, and medical discoveries. The lesson covers the historic