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Do you have an End-of-the Year activity? Check out my Geology & Earth Science Bucket List Trading Cards, Dinosaur, Fossil, Topographic Map & Volcano Activities! The Bucket Lists pair well with testing days and final exam.
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Topographic Map UNIT- Interpreting Contour Lines & Profiles- Geology
Are you looking for Hands-On Activities that combat the use of AI? Hands-on activities found in this UNIT increase critical thinking for students.Do you want to add topographic maps into your curriculum, but are lacking introduction material and practice maps? Look no further.... This UNIT contains everything you need to effectively teach topographic maps. This bundle includes 4-5 weeks of teaching material! Each lesson and activity has been extensively used and tweaked over many years! Thi
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Earth Sciences, Geography
Volcano UNIT: Earth Science & Geology
Are you looking for Hands-On Activities that combat students using AI?Are you looking to make your life easier? Duration: 3 weeks! Are you wanting quality lessons and activities for your high school classes? THIS UNIT BUNDLE IS FOR YOU!Intended Use:· This product is designed for the high school level. What's Included:· These lessons and Labs are tried and true after many years of tweaking. *Detailed teacher notes *Instructional notes presentation *Interactive note gui
10th - 12th
Earth Sciences
Mineral, Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic and Fossils UNITS Bundle
Are you looking for Hands-On Activities that combat the use of AI?Are you looking to make your life easier? Are you wanting quality lessons for your high school classes? THIS BUNDLE IS FOR YOU! · It includes the following: Detailed teacher notesInstructional Notes and Note Guides for: Minerals, Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rock IdentificationStudent log sheets and common rock and mineral answer keysClassification charts/dichotomous keysReference page for mineral identificationStation
10th - 12th
Earth Sciences, General Science
Seismology UNIT: Earthquakes, Earth's Layers, Faulting- Earth Science & Geology
Are you looking for Hands-On Activities that combat students using AI?Are you looking to make your life easier? Duration: ONE FULL MONTH! Are you wanting quality lessons and labs for your high school classes? THIS UNIT BUNDLE IS FOR YOU!Intended Use:· This product is designed for the high school level. What's Included:· These lessons and Labs are tried and true after many years of tweaking. *Detailed teacher notes *Instructional notes presentation *Interactive note gu
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Earth Sciences
Design an Island Using Contour Lines--End of the Year Activity
Are you looking for a Check for Understanding on Topographic Maps? Take a look at this Activity and Lesson! This is a Great Homeschool Activity!Students create their own island using contour lines. Detailed instructions are given about the topography of the island and the features on the island. I Do/ We Do/ You Do lesson instructs students on how to draw contour lines from a written description of the topography leading up to the construction of The Island. Two options of islands are offe
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Earth Sciences, Geography
CCSS
HSN-Q.A.1
, HSF-IF.B.4
, HSF-IF.C.7
+3
Also included in: Activities Bundle: High School Geology
Earthquake Lesson/Lab Bundle- Mercalli, Triangulation, Magnitude and Escape Room
This bundle includes three lessons with labs as well as a competitive check for understanding. This bundle provides 6-7 hours of activities. These hands-on activities do not require technology. Reduce the need for cell phones in your classroom! Combat AI $ Bundle and Save $
10th - 12th
Earth Sciences
Seismic Waves and Earth's Interior Lesson- High School Level
Are you looking to combat AI use in your classroom?? This Hands-on, Collaborative Seismic Wave and Earth's Layers lesson is just for you. Students learn how seismic waves have told scientists about the layers of Earth. This lesson includes: Direct instruction notes and note guide on the types of seismic waves and how they behave.A station lab that serves as inquiry-based notes. An answer key is included.One slide of the P-wave shadow zone and one slide of the S-wave shadow zone with a script for
10th - 12th
Earth Sciences, General Science
The Ultimate Earth Science- End of the Year Activity- High School Level
Are you looking for a Great end of the year or end of the semester activity that engages your students in Earth Science?Are you looking for ways to reduce the use of AI? This project allows students to immerse themselves into the spectacular scientific forces that are on display everywhere! A Pdf presentation displays the top 100 earth science features/events seen from Earth. Students then select up to 10 specific features to research and design trading cards. Activate the following in your cl
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Earth Sciences, Science
CCSS
RST.9-10.1
, RST.9-10.2
, RST.9-10.7
+7
Activities Bundle: High School Geology
These activities work great in the traditional and homeschool classrooms. As more Activities are created, this Bundle will grow. This Bundle currently includes 18 Activities! Types of Activities Included in this Bundle:• Bell Ringers• Rock/Mineral Identification Lessons• Independent Research Activity• Creative Project• Topographic map activities• Laboratory Activities (Earthquake)• Substitute Lessons
10th - 12th
Earth Sciences, General Science
CCSS
RST.9-10.2
, RST.9-10.4
, RST.9-10.10
Topographic Maps and Profiles Bundle! 8 Differentiated Maps with Profiles
Are you looking for Hands-On Activities that combat the use of AI?This Amazing deal is for you! 8 Topographic maps with profiles from Midnight Star's at a discounted price! These activities provide an opportunity for students to label contour lines on a topographic map, draw a profile of the map, calculate vertical exaggeration for the profile as well as determine stream-flow direction. Difficulty levels vary from easy to very difficultThese maps can be used as practice activities or as asses
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Earth Sciences, Geography
CCSS
HSN-Q.A.1
, HSF-IF.B.4
, HSF-IF.C.7
+2
Viscosity and Volcanic Explosivity Lesson- High School Level
Are you looking to combat AI use in your classroom?? This Hands-on, Graphing Volcano lesson is just for you. Students learn the impact of lava's viscosity on volcanic eruptions. This lesson includes: Introduction Notes and Note GuidesGraphing activities (differentiated versions)Time line activityQuestions to check for understandingAnswer keysThis is a great Homeschool Activity! This lesson takes 90-120 minutes to complete. This lesson pairs perfectly with: Notorious Volcanic EruptionsVolcano Typ
10th - 12th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
HSF-IF.B.4
, HSS-ID.A.1
, HSS-ID.B.6
+3
Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic Rock Identification and Formation Bundle
Are you looking for Hands-On Activities that combat the use of AI?Are you looking to make your life easier? Are you wanting quality lessons for your high school classes? THIS BUNDLE IS FOR YOU!Intended Use:· This product is designed for the high school level. · This BUNDLE includes the following for Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks: Detailed teacher notesInstructional Notes (Igneous Rock Identification and Igneous Rock Formation)Note guides with answer keysStudent log sheet and com
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Earth Sciences, General Science
Dinosaur Dig- End of the Year Activity- High School Level
Give your high school students an opportunity to study dinosaurs. Create a hook! Activate curiosity! Spark creativity! A GREAT end of the year or end of the semester activity!Are you looking for ways to reduce the use of AI? Included in the project:36 Dinosaurs12 pages of dinosaur bones (3 animals each).Reference page for each dinosaur.Answer key for each of the 12 pages of bones.PowerPoint with student examples of completed work.PowerPoint with instructions on how to draw the skin.Student in
10th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Science
Also included in: Dinosaur Bundle #1: Bone Dig Activity & Bell Ringers
Types of Volcanoes and Their Eruptions Lesson- High School Level
Are you looking to combat AI use in your classroom?? This Hands-on, Volcano Types lesson is just for you. Students learn the types of volcanoes and the eruptions they produce. This lesson includes: Cinder Cone, Shield Volcano, Stratovolcano and Caldera Notes and Note GuidesGraphing, Concept map, and Claim/Evidence/Reasoning activitiesPuzzle and Google Earth Web Quest activitiesQuestions to check for understandingAnswer keysThis is a great Homeschool Activity! This lesson takes 120-150 minutes to
10th - 12th
Earth Sciences, General Science
CCSS
RST.9-10.3
, RST.9-10.7
, RST.11-12.2
+6
Intrusive and Extrusive Volcanism Lesson- High School Level
Are you looking to combat AI use in your classroom?? This Inquiry-Based Intrusive/Extrusive Volcanism lesson is just for you. Students learn the features of molten rocks. This lesson includes: Intrusive features inquiry lessonExtrusive features inquiry lessonIntrusive features concept mapExtrusive features concept mapDiagram of intrusive and extrusive featuresBowen's Reaction Series Detailed Explanation and Note GuideAnswer keysThis is a great Homeschool Activity! This lesson takes 2 hours to c
10th - 12th
Earth Sciences, General Science
CCSS
RST.9-10.4
, RST.9-10.7
, RST.11-12.2
+3
Earthquake Station Labs: Earth Science and Geology
Are you looking for Hands-On Activities that combat the use of AI?Allow students to learn the information in collaborative teams.Teach your students about earthquakes:TWO inquiry-based station labs! Each Lab: 60-90 minute activity.Can be used as substitute activities!Intended Use:· These Station Labs are designed for high school Earth Science and Geology classes. Grades 10-12. What's Included?:· Teacher notes · Lab 1: 16 stations · Lab 2: 16 stations · Student question page (pdf file) · A
10th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Science
Weathering, Erosion & Mass Wasting Lesson- High School Geology
Are you looking to combat AI use in your classroom??This Hands-on, Weathering, Erosion and Mass Wasting lesson is just for you. Students learn the types of Mechanical and Chemical weathering as well as the types of Mass Wasting. This lesson includes: Notes and Note Guides (Mechanical and Chemical Weathering, Mass Wasting)Reading passages and answer pages (Mechanical and Chemical Weathering)Mass Wasting Video Analysis ActivityAnswer keysThis is a great Homeschool Activity! This lesson takes 150-1
10th - 12th
Earth Sciences, General Science
CCSS
RST.9-10.4
, RST.9-10.7
, RST.11-12.4
+1
Play Dough Topographic Island- Extension Activity
Are you looking for Hands-On Activities that combat the use of AI?This is a FUN extension activity for students to demonstrate their understanding of topographic maps. Great for Homeschool classrooms!Students work in pairs (or individually) to build an island based on basic outlined requirements. Then, students draw a topographic map of their island. A simple and a more complex activity are included so that students have a choice. Three examples of islands and their corresponding topographic
9th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Geography
CCSS
HSF-IF.B.4
, HSF-IF.C.7
, RST.9-10.3
+2
Landform Profiles From Topographic Maps- Interpreting Contour Lines
Are you looking for an application product for topographic maps?This Activity is for YOU!Intended Use: · This Lesson is designed for the high school-level student who is familiar with interpreting topographic maps and drawing profiles. · This lesson is perfect for the homeschool classroom! · This lesson works well as a substitute lesson. What's Included?:· Detailed teacher instructions · 21 Profile "Minis" for students to complete. (These are small profiles of specific landforms found on topo
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Earth Sciences, General Science, Geography
CCSS
HSN-Q.A.1
, HSF-IF.B.4
, HSF-IF.C.7
+2
Also included in: Activities Bundle: High School Geology
Topographic Maps: Interpretation & Drawing Profiles --Lake Glass
This product allows you to discover whether your students understand topographic maps!This activity provides an opportunity for students to label contour lines on a topographic map, draw a profile of the map, calculate vertical exaggeration for the profile as well as determine stream-flow direction. Difficulty level on Glass Lake Map is easy to moderate.This map can be used as a practice activity or as an assessment. Differentiated versions are included. Answer keys are provided for each versio
10th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Geography
CCSS
HSN-Q.A.1
, HSF-IF.B.4
, HSF-IF.C.7
+2
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Do you have an End-of-the Year activity? Check out my Geology & Earth Science Bucket List Trading Cards, Dinosaur, Fossil, Topographic Map & Volcano Activities! The Bucket Lists pair well with testing days and final exam.
Teaching style
I have taught high school Geology and Astronomy for 30 years.
Teaching these subjects is my passion and I have spent decades creating and improving activities and assessments in these fields. In addition, I have served on multiple committees in my district that have been designed to help other teachers in my district become better educators.
I believe in getting students to think things through. I am known for saying "I am not going to give you the answer, but I will give you a hint."
My motto: be passionate, strict, fair and goofy! Many might find this to be contradictory, but if you set your behavioral expectations high, and are consistent, you can be the goofiest and most passionate teacher possible. This is how you "win over" students!
Awards & shining teacher moments
I have had the honor of being selected "Teacher of the Year" by the graduating class five times in my career, and selected favorite teacher by the AVID Senior Class at least a dozen times. There are many amazing teachers in my building and I consider these honors the highest I have had as an educator. In addition, I have traveled abroad with students to study geology in the field. Many came with me and were thrilled to learn more about the amazing field I love so much. This may not be considered to be an award, but it was absolutely an honor for me to be able to share such an incredible experience with so many spectacular students!
My own education history
I have a bachelor's degree in Earth Science, Secondary Education, and a master's degree in Geology.
Additional biographical information
Welcome to the world of MidnightStar; where passion meets creativity and rigor. I start off the school year with a very challenging topic—Topographic Maps! This topic has many real-world applications and is used in many fields of study. Few of my juniors over the years have worked much with topographic maps and find it to be a challenge. Starting the year with such a topic tends to focus their attention in class and has the added side effect of eliminating negative or distracting behavior. They simply do not have time to get in trouble!
This unit starts off with very basic information and builds quickly to complex critical thinking activities and application of the skills they have learned. I end the unit with the “Design and Island” project that gives students a hands-on approach to demonstrating their understanding. This activity is differentiated so that students can choose their difficulty level.
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