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Environmental Science and Ecology Projects Topics included: keystone species, climate change, biomes, endangered species, environmental policies, human impacts, human health and toxic substances, invasive species, species adaptations/evolution, wildlife conservation, sustainable/green cities, and water pollution PLUS one outdoor lab included! Created for 11-12 grade, fully editable to fit your classroom needs!

Students research an endangered species of their choice, focusing on its habitat, role in its ecosystem, and the broader importance of biodiversity. Environmental science project that can be used as a formative or summative assessment. Editable in case you want to adjust the grading rubric. Here is a FREE Environmental Science resource!Check out my other Environmental Science and Ecology projects in my store Shelby's Science Shop!

In this project, students will research and present a wildlife conservation success story from anywhere in the world. The goal is to understand how human actions, scientific research, and environmental policies can work together to restore endangered species and ecosystems. Students will explore the causes of a species’ decline, the strategies used for recovery, and the long-term effects of conservation efforts. Perfect project for environmental science or ecology unit! Fully editable with gradi

In this project, students take on the role of an environmental scientist studying a real-world ecosystem. The task is to research an ecosystem, analyze the limiting factors that affect the populations living there, and design a management plan to help maintain a healthy and sustainable ecosystem. Fully editable document for you to adjust as you see fit. Plus an editable rubric included! Project is best suited to 11th and 12th grade students but can be adjusted for 9th or 10th grade. (the actual

Quick reinforcement worksheet, great for a sub plan or an easy day of practicing. Students distinguish between ionic and covalent bonds by analyzing the types of elements involved and the transfer or sharing of electrons by drawing the bond. Students will also demonstrate the ability to balance chemical equations by applying the law of conservation of mass. For physical science or basic chemistry! Need more resources? Check out by store Shelby's Science Shop!

This comprehensive worksheet explores the fundamental processes of life: photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Students will investigate the cycle of energy and matter, identify the chemical formula for each, compare and contrast both processes, and describe the relationship to the carbon cycle. Answer key included! 2 pages, mostly used with 9th and 10th grade. (More questions than in the preview) Need more science resources? Check out my store Shelby's Science Shop!

In this project, students research an environmental law or policy and investigate how it protects ecosystems, natural resources, and human communities. Students select one environmental law or policy and research its purpose, history, and impact. Perfect for ecology or environmental science class/unit. Grading rubric included! Completely editable to adjust to your own classroom! Check out this FREE environmental science resource! Need more environmental science resources? Check out my store

Students draw Lewis dot diagrams for individual elements in a formula, classify the chemical formula as covalent or ionic, determine if they share or transfer electrons, and draw the representation of the transfer or share of electrons. (actual document is more clear than the preview) Need more resources? Check out my store Shelby's Science Shop!

In this assignment, students investigate how toxic substances build up and move through food chains. They research a real-world case study where biomagnification has had significant environmental or health impacts. Examples include mercury in fish, DDT in birds of prey, or PCBs in marine mammals. 3 Ways to Use! Worksheet w/group discussion: have students complete the worksheet option on their own, discuss in small groups, then large group discussionWorksheet research: have students research all

Students research a type of technology that uses thermal energy to either produce, transfer, or convert heat. Students research how the technology works, its real-world applications, and the science behind the thermal energy involved. This project can be presented or used as a research assignment. Need more resources? Check out my store Shelby's Science Shop!

Students are tasked with designing a sustainable city that meets human needs while protecting the environment. Students research and plan features that make their city eco-friendly, efficient, and resilient. Their final product will include a visual design, a written plan, and a presentation explaining how their city balances environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Class topic: Conservation of resources and human impacts Includes grading rubric!Fully editable project overview and ru

This project will engage environmental science students in an exploration of the relationship between environmental health and human population dynamics. Through research, analysis, and creative expression, students will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of human activities on the environment and the reciprocal effects on human health. Students will choose a specific country to focus their research on. I have a free worksheet that connects with this topic of human health and environmenta

In this immersive project, students will research the intricate relationships within ecosystems by focusing on keystone species and their pivotal role in maintaining ecological balance. Keystone species, often overlooked but crucial, exert a disproportionate influence on their environment compared to their abundance. This project aims to illuminate their significance through the creation of a detailed food web. Includes Teacher Tips, Student Instructions, and point totals for easy grading!Check

This outdoor field study provides a unique and immersive experience for students to investigate the biodiversity of ecosystems through hands-on exploration and site mapping. Students get to explore the environment around them and discover the organisms that exist right in their "own backyard". Includes teacher tips/how to use and a grading rubric guide! Need more ecology resources? Check out my store Shelby's Science Shop!

Entire lesson for population ecology! Includes a slideshow with a matching assessment and guided notes, a project, and an outdoor lab! Covers topics such as: connection of natural selection to population growth, population density, demography, distribution patterns, limiting factors, density-dependent limiting factors, density-independent limiting factors, k-selected species, r-selected species, surviorship curves, exponential growth, and logistic growth Need more ecology resources? Check out my

Students are challenged to use the momentum equation p = mv to solve for momentum, velocity, and mass. The problems will challenge students to think critically and use their math skills to find the correct solutions. This activity helps reinforce the concept of momentum and its real-life applications. Includes answer key! **There was an error on the document - could not edit "preview" out - this has been fixed 9/17/25 Check out this FREE physical science resource! Looking for more physical scie

Get students up and moving around the room! Students will use a variety of skills to complete stations that reinforce their knowledge of ionic bonds, covalent bonds, and naming covalent bonds. Students will practice writing the chemical bond structure for a set of chemical formulas, name covalent compounds, and sort vocabulary words to demostrate their knowledge. Students will fill out a packet that follows along with each station. This provides a formative assessment for the teacher to use as

In this project, students will investigate toxic substances that were once commonly used in the United States but are now banned due to their harmful effects on human health and the environment. Each student will select a specific substance to research, such as DDT, leaded gasoline, asbestos, or PCBs. Students will explore the history of the substance, including its initial purpose, widespread use, and the scientific discoveries that led to its ban. They will analyze how the substance impacted h

From the smallest unit to the grandest scale, this slideshow will delve into the hierarchical levels of ecological organization. The Ecological Levels of Organization explain the topics studied in ecology. Includes the slideshow, a lesson check/mini-quiz at the end, and a guided notes worksheet! Worksheet can be used during instruction for students to follow along or after the instruction to check for understanding. Need more ecology resources? Check out my store, Shelby's Science Shop!

Give students a fun and challenging way to review chemistry concepts! This trivia quest includes the following chemistry concepts: covalent and ionic bonds, Lewis Dot structures, naming covalent compounds, drawing compound structures for ionic and covalent bonds, and balancing chemical equations. In a slideshow format that is EDITABLE Answer key included! Need another chemistry activity? Here is a FREE worksheet!Don't forget to check out my store for a variety of science activities and topics!