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Project for Earth Science to create a composite, cinder cone, or shield volcano. Students learn the major parts of the volcano and model an eruption. Rubric included.

In this scavenger hunt, students will practice using the new 2024 Earth & Space Science New York Reference Tables to complete a search for information. Each section is divided by page number from the new reference tables covering all pages 1-20. ** Note - these are for the new 2024 Earth & Space Science Reference Tables, not the 2011 Earth Science Reference Tables.

This can be used for either US History or Physics/Physical Science. Questions go along with the movie "October Sky" (1999). Questions focus more on analysis and less on laundry-list facts.

Looking for an engaging way to teach students about microplastics and environmental pollution?This ready-to-use worksheet introduces students to the growing problem of microplastics through an informational reading, visual models, food chain analysis, reflection questions, and real-world solutions. Students will learn how microplastics enter ecosystems, impact wildlife, and what actions individuals and communities can take to reduce pollution.Perfect for Environmental Science, Earth Science, Bio

Students create a poster for one of the major ocean currents showing its location, temperature, and impacts. Best if done with groups where each group is given a different current to research.

These NGSS-aligned guided notes follow the Geologic History of Earth with a focus on fossil evidence and laws of geology. It walks through the history of the rock record with quick takeaways from major Eons and Eras. Includes fill-in-the-blank cloze notes as well as a slideshow. Note - portions of this product have been designed using A l and have been teacher-tested for accuracy.

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Looking for a way to make organic chemistry feel less like a "black box" and more like the secret code of the universe? This NGSS-Aligned Organic Chemistry Essentials Bundle is designed to take the intimidation factor out of carbon chemistry by rooting it in real-world phenomena—like the science of your morning coffee! This product is a "plug-and-play" solution for busy high school chemistry teachers who want to hit the standards with depth, wit, and clarity. What’s Inside?A Dynamic Slide Prese

Transform your Weathering and Erosion unit from "rock identification" into a high-stakes geological investigation!In this NGSS-aligned project, students take on the role of Geomorphic Consultants to investigate how the relentless forces of water, wind, and chemistry are "demolishing" famous landmarks across the globe. Move beyond simple definitions and challenge your high school students to analyze the microscopic properties of water and their macroscopic effects on the Earth’s crust. This pr

In this article, students will learn about what causes a blizzard and how to be prepared for this extreme winter event. They will read about historical blizzards and learn effective safety measures to stay safe during a blizzard or snowstorm. This article is in a dyslexia-friendly font to make it accessible to more audiences. Note - This is an A l generated article that has been teacher tested.

In this set of guided notes, students will learn about acids and bases looking at the Bronsted Lowry model. Includes images and information about H+ donation, neutralization, titrations, and ocean acidity/blood buffers examples. NGSS-aligned. Note - portions of this product have been developed using A l and have been teacher-tested for accuracy.

These are equations to practice Coulomb's Law for physics. Students solve for Coulomb's, distance, or electric force. Practice also with scientific notation.

Students will analyze data of elements present in stars and the universe. They will make conclusion about the abundance of hydrogen and helium in stars. Using these conclusions they will model the star life cycle, representing the process of nuclear fusion. This includes a short reading, analysis questions, instructions for model creation, and an answer key and rubric for the model. Note: This is an A l generated and teacher approved activity.

In this article, students read about the biodiversity of the tropical rainforest as well as learning about the benefits and challenges of human interactions to the local ecology. This article includes five multiple questions and five short-response questions. An answer key is included. Note this is an A l generated article which has been teacher-tested for accuracy.

Students create a poster or collage detailing temperature, pressure, and other important features of each layer of the atmosphere. Groups can make one poster for all layers or I have each 5 groups doing a different layer - troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere, then present and take notes in their interactive notebooks. Includes rubric for grading.

In this project, students will research specialized topics in Environmental Science--a list of topic ideas are included or students may choose their own. They will then create a hand-drawn or digital poster with information and pictures about their topic and present it to the class. Includes a rubric for the final product. Note - Elements of this project have been developed using A l tools and it has been teacher-tested for accuracy.

In this article, students will read about how red shift is used to explore the early history of the universe and the Big Bang. Students will explore how shifting light spectra can be used to calculate the distance of stars and galaxies, and how these have evolved over time. Note - this is an A l generated article which has been teacher tested and approved.

Students read about four environmental case studies affecting water resources around the world. Through each station they must identify the problem, then synthesize a solution on their notes handout. Each case study includes a map to show where this problem is happening.

This Scavenger Hunt is for the NEW Physical Science: Chemistry (2025) Reference Tables in New York State, NOT the 2011 edition.In this activity, students will practice with finding information in the reference tables as a scavenger hunt. There is a set of short-answer questions tied to each page of the Physical Science: Chemistry reference tables. Students will need a copy of the Physical Science: Chemistry 2025 Reference Tables (available online) to complete this activity. This activity was

I this packet, students will read about homeostasis in the body and the role each cell organelle plays in maintaining homeostasis in the cell. They will practice with a vocabulary match and then answer critical thinking questions. Note - Portions of this activity have been developed using A l and have been teacher-tested for accuracy.