Earth Day Worksheets

Students will cut out images of a butterfly in every stage of its life and paste the images in the correct order. This is a simple science lesson that will offer a visual to pair with a lesson on the life cycle. It could also be used as an assessment at the end of the lesson.

Bring reading, writing, and a love of vocabulary to your students! Introduce fun, new, thematic vocabulary words with this packet of Earth Day themed vocabulary/spelling word work worksheets. These make a great supplement to Earth Day activities or as a fun and educational way to countdown to the holiday!

This no-prep word work packet includes 1 sets of worksheets featuring words from our Spring Holiday Vocabulary/Word Wall Cards. The worksheet set comes with 9 different types of worksheets and more than 25 worksheets! There are a few tracing versions of the worksheets included as a bonus for students who need review or for homeschooling families where younger siblings want to play along!

Words in this packet include recyle, compost, plastic, aluminum, can, recycling bin, Earth, and sapling.

What's Included?

-Write the Words - includes five versions to meet students where they are

-Alphabetical Order - includes four versions, one is a cut & paste

-Word Search

-Syllable Sort - includes two versions, one is a cut & paste

-Unscramble the Words

-Write and Draw - includes two versions

-Spinner Games - includes three versions

-Dice Games - includes three versions

-Write It 3 Ways - includes two versions for students to write with pencil, pen, and marker

Check out the preview above for visuals of each type of worksheet!

**Purchase of the Spring Holiday Vocabulary/Word Wall Cards is not required for this packet. The packet works as a stand alone product, but the Word Wall Cards are a nice addition to the packet and a great way to introduce the words used in the packet**

Look for other word work sets that match our word wall cards coming soon!

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Bring reading, writing, and a love of vocabulary to your students! Introduce fun, new, thematic vocabulary words with this bundle of holiday vocabulary word wall cards and spelling word work worksheets. Includes all major holidays to cover an entire year of learning! These make a great supplement to holiday activities or as a fun and educational way to count down to the holiday breaks!

This is a growing bundle and sets will be added as they are completed. Each set will be finished and added by the promised date. Purchase now for the lowest price and biggest savings! As each set is added, the price will go up but purchases made now get all future sets for free. The finished bundle has a $51.50 value.

Full list of included resources:

Fall Holiday Word Wall Cards

Winter Holiday Word Wall Cards

Spring Holiday Word Wall Cards

Summer Holiday Word Wall Cards

Halloween Word Work Pack

Thanksgiving Word Work Pack

Christmas Word Work Pack

Hanukkah Word Work Pack

Kwanzaa Word Work Pack

Chinese New Year Word Work Pack

Valentine's Day Word Work Pack

St. Patrick's Day Word Work Pack

Easter Word Work Pack

Earth Day Word Work Pack

Ramadan Word Work Pack - will be added by 3/31/20

Independence Day Word Work Pack - will be added by 3/31/20

Canada Day Word Work Pack - will be added by 3/31/20

Each of the no-prep word work packets includes 1 set of worksheets, except the Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas packets which include 2 sets of worksheets**.** Each worksheet set comes with 10 different types of worksheets (except the Earth Day set, which only comes with 9), most in differentiated levels. This gives you more than 400 worksheets once the bundle is complete! There are a few tracing versions of the worksheets included as a bonus for students who need review or for homeschooling families where younger siblings want to play along!

*All words used in the word work packs are in the word wall card sets that are included in this bundle.*

What's Included in each set of worksheets?

-Write the Words - includes five versions to meet students where they are

-Alphabetical Order - includes four versions, one is a cut & paste

-Word Search

-Syllable Sort - includes two versions, one is a cut & paste

-Write the Plural

-Unscramble the Words

-Write and Draw - includes two versions

-Spinner Games - includes three versions

-Dice Games - includes three versions

-Write It 3 Ways - includes two versions for students to write with pencil, pen, and marker

Check out the preview above for visuals of each type of worksheet and the word wall cards!

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Looking for other vocabulary word cards or worksheets?

Check out all of our vocabulary sets below. Need vocab words that you don't see below? Click here to let me know what you're looking for and I'll add it to my to do list!

Vocabulary/Word Wall Cards Endless Bundle with FREE Updates for Life *ALL sets for 30% or more off*

Weather Vocabulary Cards

Four Seasons Vocabulary Cards

Fall Vocabulary Cards

Fall Holiday Vocabulary Cards

Year Long Holiday Vocabulary Cards Bundle

More coming soon...

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Perfect for young explorers eager to learn about the underwater world, this comprehensive activity pack offers a unique blend of creativity, education, and fun. Designed to spark the imagination and foster a love for the ocean and its mysteries, our resource is ideal for teachers, parents, and educators looking to enrich their curriculum or spend quality educational time with children.

Key Features of Scuba Diver Activity Crafts:

• Cut and Paste Scuba Diver Craft: A hands-on activity that allows children to create their very own scuba diver. This craft not only enhances fine motor skills but also encourages creativity and imagination.
• Draw Yourself as a Scuba Diver: An imaginative drawing activity where learners can envision themselves exploring the ocean depths. It's a fantastic way to engage children's artistic talents while connecting them personally to the marine environment.
• Scuba Diver's Essentials Worksheet: A thought-provoking activity that challenges learners to think critically about what items a scuba diver needs. This exercise helps develop planning and reasoning skills, as well as introduces children to basic scuba diving equipment.
• Discover the Ocean Worksheet: Dive deeper with a worksheet that encourages learners to write about the incredible things they can find beneath the waves. From coral reefs to exotic fish, this activity expands knowledge of marine life and ecosystems.
• Ocean Facts Reflective Worksheet: A reflective exercise that presents fascinating facts about the ocean, prompting learners to think about the importance of this vast ecosystem. It's a great tool for starting discussions on ocean conservation and environmental stewardship.

Our "Scuba Diver Activity Crafts" resource is a treasure trove for any educational setting, offering a multidisciplinary approach to learning that covers art, science, environmental education, and literacy. It's perfectly suited for classroom activities, homeschooling lessons, or as engaging tasks for children at home.

Embark on an underwater adventure and inspire a deep appreciation for the ocean and its wonders. Download the "Scuba Diver Activity Crafts" today and set sail on a journey of discovery, creativity, and learning!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

Celebrate Earth Day with these vibrant and engaging coloring pages! Perfect for children of all ages, these 30 adorable illustrations feature joyful scenes of kids embracing the planet and spreading eco-friendly messages. From planting trees to recycling, each page is designed to inspire creativity and environmental awareness in a fun and playful way. Let your child's imagination soar as they color in these charming images and learn the importance of protecting our beautiful planet. Join the celebration and make every day Earth Day with these delightful coloring sheets!

Earth Day coloring pages

Fun coloring sheets for kids

Cute Earth Day illustrations

Children celebrating Earth Day

Eco-friendly coloring activities

Environmental awareness for children

Planet Earth coloring book

Sustainable living for kids

Coloring pages with globe theme

Earth Day crafts for kids

Make fine motor skill enhancement fun with these Earth Day Cut and Paste Worksheets Fine Motor Puzzles! Students cut out the puzzle pieces and paste them on the paste mats to reveal a fun Earth Day picture. Once they're done, they can color the picture.

Apart from improving fine motor skills, this activity also offers a range of educational benefits. Students will learn about different Earth Day themed objects, cultivate their visual and spatial reasoning skills, and practice their cutting and pasting skills, which are fundamental for their overall development.

⭐What's included:

• 12 Earth Day puzzle pieces pages

• 2 different puzzle paste mats (name line options)

• Picture keys

⭐Note:

• These Earth Day Cut and Paste Worksheets Fine Motor Puzzles require no prep - simply print and use!
• Each activity consists of TWO pages: one puzzle paste mat and the puzzle pieces page.
• The picture keys can be used as placemats for children who need more support.

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Make fine motor skill enhancement fun with these Earth Day Animals Cut and Paste Worksheets Fine Motor Puzzles! Students cut out the puzzle pieces and paste them on the paste mats to reveal a fun Earth Day themed animal picture. Once they're done, they can color the picture.

Apart from improving fine motor skills, this activity also offers a range of educational benefits. Students will cultivate their visual and spatial reasoning skills, and practice their cutting and pasting skills, which are fundamental for their overall development.

⭐What's included:

• 12 Earth Day animals puzzle pieces pages

• 2 different puzzle paste mats (name line options)

• Picture keys

⭐Note:

• These Earth Day Animals Cut and Paste Worksheets Fine Motor Puzzles require no prep - simply print and use!
• Each activity consists of TWO pages: one puzzle paste mat and the puzzle pieces page.
• The picture keys can be used as placemats for children who need more support.

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Golden State Kinders

Celebrate Earth Day with these Earth Day Kids Coloring Pages! Engaging in coloring activities like these not only fosters mindfulness about Earth Day but also enhances your students' motor skills. These Earth Day coloring pages are great for early finishers, and they can also provide a visually attractive addition to your bulletin board.

⭐What's included:

• 20 coloring pages

⭐Images included:

• Happy Earth Day (4 kids - boys & girls)
• Every Day is Earth Day (16 kids - boys & girls)

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Celebrate Earth Day with these Earth Day Animals Coloring Pages! Engaging in coloring activities like these not only fosters mindfulness about Earth Day but also enhances your students' motor skills. These Earth Day coloring pages are great for early finishers, and they can also provide a visually attractive addition to your bulletin board.

⭐What's included:

• 12 coloring pages

⭐Images included:

• Alligator holding Earth
• Bear holding Earth
• Elephant holding Earth
• Koala holding Earth
• Lion holding Earth
• Owl holding Earth
• Panda holding Earth
• Penguin holding Earth
• Rhino holding Earth
• Toucan holding Earth
• Shark holding Earth
• Whale holding Earth

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Golden State Kinders

Celebrate Earth Day with this Earth Day Directed Drawing and Writing Activity! Engage students in a fun and creative directed drawing activity that not only boosts their drawing skills but also enhances fine motor skills, encourages following instructions, improves handwriting, and helps apply vocabulary in context. Elevate your centers by seamlessly integrating these Earth Day themed directed drawing worksheets, and provide your students with valuable hands-on learning opportunities.

⭐What's included:

• Cover page in b&w + color
• 12 Earth Day directed drawing images with 8 simple steps
• 6 differentiated template options to meet the needs of all learners
• Line options (regular and primary handwriting lines)
• Word bank option

⭐Perfect for:

• Writing Centers
• Reading Centers
• Early finishers
• Art lessons
• Morning work
• Homework

Total of 74 pages

Here are the links to all of my Directed Drawings and Writing Activities:

• Valentine's Day Directed Drawing and Writing Activity
• St. Patrick's Day Directed Drawing and Writing Activity
• Ramadan Directed Drawing and Writing Activity
• Easter Directed Drawing and Writing Activity
• Earth Day Directed Drawing and Writing Activity
• Cinco De Mayo Activity Directed Drawing and Writing
• Independence Day Directed Drawing and Writing Activity
• Back to School Activity Directed Drawing and Writing
• Halloween Directed Drawing and Writing Activity
• Thanksgiving Directed Drawing and Writing Activity
• Christmas Directed Drawing and Writing Activity
• Chinese New Year Directed Drawing and Writing Activity

Save with the bundle!

• Seasonal Holiday Directed Drawing and Writing Activities Bundle

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Golden State Kinders

Make fine motor skill enhancement fun with these Seasonal Holiday Cut and Paste Worksheets Fine Motor Puzzles! Students cut out the puzzle pieces and paste them on the paste mats to reveal a fun holiday picture. Once they're done, they can color the picture.

Apart from improving fine motor skills, this activity also offers a range of educational benefits. Students will learn about different holiday themed objects, cultivate their visual and spatial reasoning skills, and practice their cutting and pasting skills, which are fundamental for their overall development.

⭐This bundle includes all of my seasonal holiday fine motor cut and paste puzzles for the whole year:

• Valentine's Day Cut and Paste Worksheets Fine Motor Puzzles
• St. Patrick's Day Cut and Paste Worksheets Fine Motor Puzzles
• Ramadan Cut and Paste Worksheets Fine Motor Puzzles
• Easter Cut and Paste Worksheets Fine Motor Puzzles
• Earth Day Cut and Paste Worksheets Fine Motor Puzzles
• Cinco De Mayo Cut and Paste Worksheets Fine Motor Puzzles
• Summer Cut and Paste Worksheets Fine Motor Puzzles
• Back to School Cut and Paste Worksheets Fine Motor Puzzles
• Halloween Cut and Paste Worksheets Fine Motor Puzzles
• Thanksgiving Cut and Paste Worksheets Fine Motor Puzzles
• Christmas Cut and Paste Worksheets Fine Motor Puzzles
• Chinese New Year Cut and Paste Worksheets Fine Motor Puzzles

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Seasonal Holiday Directed Drawing and Writing Activities Bundle

Help your students develop their drawing skills with this fun set of Seasonal Holiday Directed Drawing and Writing Activities. Your students will love drawing and writing with this enjoyable low pressure activity. Elevate your centers by seamlessly integrating these directed drawing worksheets and providing your students with hands on learning opportunities.

⭐This bundle includes all of my holiday directed drawings for the whole year:

• Valentine's Day Directed Drawing and Writing Activity
• St. Patrick's Day Directed Drawing and Writing Activity
• Ramadan Directed Drawing and Writing Activity
• Easter Directed Drawing and Writing Activity
• Earth Day Directed Drawing and Writing Activity
• Cinco De Mayo Activity Directed Drawing and Writing
• Independence Day Directed Drawing and Writing Activity
• Back to School Activity Directed Drawing and Writing
• Halloween Directed Drawing and Writing Activity
• Thanksgiving Directed Drawing and Writing Activity
• Christmas Directed Drawing and Writing Activity
• Chinese New Year Directed Drawing and Writing Activity

⭐These worksheets are easy to print and are perfect for:

• Writing Centers
• Reading Centers
• Early finishers
• Art lessons
• Morning work
• Homework

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Golden State Kinders

Looking for an interactive activity for Earth Day? This activity and worksheet takes the students on a tour of numerous ecosystems using Google's 3D Expeditions. It can be self-paced with students answering questions along the way or teacher-led with you in the front acting as the tour guide. Perfect for a sub plans or a last minute Earth Day lesson plan.

This activity includes...

• Teacher notes and instructions
• Brief history of Earth Day
• Suggested activities for students to do at home for Earth Day
• Student worksheet featuring instructions and 24 short answer questions
• Bonus activity at the end

Tennessee State Standards

• 6.LS2.1: Evaluate and communicate the impact of environmental variables on population size.
• 6.LS2.4: Using evidence from climate data, draw conclusions about the patterns of abiotic and biotic factors in different biomes.
• 6.LS2.6: Research the ways in which an ecosystem has changed over time in response to changes in physical conditions, population balances, human interactions, and natural catastrophes.
• 6.LS4.1: Explain how changes in biodiversity would impact ecosystem stability and natural resources.

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-LS2-1: Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
• MS-LS2-3: Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.
• MS-LS2-4: Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.

Looking for a worksheet for students to complete while watching the documentary "Kiss the Ground"? This is perfect for sub plans and days where student do not have devices, like the end of the year! It features 18 short answers questions and the key. Directions on how to get the movie for free for teachers are also included!

Movie info: "Kiss the Ground" is a documentary that explores the importance of healthy soil for the planet. The film explains how modern agricultural practices have led to soil degradation and environmental issues such as climate change. Most students know very little about the soil even though they interact with it directly or indirectly every day. This activity is perfect for Earth Day or sub plans if your sub has access to the computer (or your favorite partner teacher can set it up for them!)

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-LS2-3: Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.
• MS-LS2-5: Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.
• MS-ESS3-1: Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth's mineral, energy, and groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes.

TN State Standards

• 6.LS2.6: Research the ways in which an ecosystem has changed over time in response to changes in physical conditions, population balances, human interactions, and natural catastrophes.
• 6.LS4.1: Explain how changes in biodiversity would impact ecosystem stability and natural resources.

Looking for a simple worksheet for students to complete while watching episode 4 of Our Planet: Coastal Seas (my favorite episode)?

Our Planet is a British nature documentary series made for Netflix. The series is narrated by David Attenborough and produced by Silverback Films, led by Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey, who also created BBC documentary series Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and The Blue Planet, in collaboration with the conservation charity World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Netflix has the free episodes of their Our Planet series on YouTube. Each episode is between 49 to 51 minutes long. I usually have students vote on which one they want to watch. You do NOT have to watch them in order.

These episodes are great for sub plans and for days where the students just need to chill, such as after field days or any weird schedule days. Make sure to read the questions to the students beforehand so that they know what information they are looking for.

The product includes...

• Teacher notes
• Student worksheet (15 short answer questions)
• Answer key

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-LS2-4: Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.
• MS-LS2-5: Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.
• MS-ESS3-5: Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
• MS-ESS3-3: Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.
• MS-ESS3-4: Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth's systems.

TN State Standards

• 6.LS2.1: Evaluate and communicate the impact of environmental variables on population size
• 6.LS2.2: Determine the impact of competitive, symbiotic, and predatory interactions in an ecosystem
• 6.LS2.6: Research the ways in which an ecosystem has changed over time in response to changes in physical conditions, population balances, human interactions, and natural catastrophes
• 6.LS4.1: Explain how changes in biodiversity would impact ecosystem stability and natural resources
• 6.LS4.2: Design a possible solution for maintaining biodiversity of ecosystems while still providing necessary human resources without disrupting environmental equilibrium
• 6.ESS3.3: Assess the impacts of human activities on the biosphere including conservation, habitat management, species endangerment, and extinction

Looking for a simple worksheet for students to complete while watching episode 5 of Our Planet: From Deserts of Grasslands?

Our Planet is a British nature documentary series made for Netflix. The series is narrated by David Attenborough and produced by Silverback Films, led by Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey, who also created BBC documentary series Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and The Blue Planet, in collaboration with the conservation charity World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Netflix has the free episodes of their Our Planet series on YouTube. Each episode is between 49 to 51 minutes long. I usually have students vote on which one they want to watch. You do NOT have to watch them in order.

These episodes are great for sub plans and for days where the students just need to chill, such as after field days or any weird schedule days. Make sure to read the questions to the students beforehand so that they know what information they are looking for.

The product includes...

• Teacher notes
• Student worksheet (15 short answer questions)
• Answer key

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-LS2-4: Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.
• MS-LS2-5: Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.
• MS-ESS3-5: Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
• MS-ESS3-3: Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.
• MS-ESS3-4: Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth's systems.

TN State Standards

• 6.LS2.1: Evaluate and communicate the impact of environmental variables on population size
• 6.LS2.2: Determine the impact of competitive, symbiotic, and predatory interactions in an ecosystem
• 6.LS2.6: Research the ways in which an ecosystem has changed over time in response to changes in physical conditions, population balances, human interactions, and natural catastrophes
• 6.LS4.1: Explain how changes in biodiversity would impact ecosystem stability and natural resources
• 6.LS4.2: Design a possible solution for maintaining biodiversity of ecosystems while still providing necessary human resources without disrupting environmental equilibrium
• 6.ESS3.3: Assess the impacts of human activities on the biosphere including conservation, habitat management, species endangerment, and extinction

Looking for a worksheet for students to complete while watching the documentary "Kiss the Ground"? This is perfect for sub plans and days where student do not have devices, like the end of the year! It features 18 short answers questions and the key. Directions on how to get the movie for free for teachers are also included!

Movie info: "Kiss the Ground" is a documentary that explores the importance of healthy soil for the planet. The film explains how modern agricultural practices have led to soil degradation and environmental issues such as climate change. Most students know very little about the soil even though they interact with it directly or indirectly every day. This activity is perfect for Earth Day or sub plans if your sub has access to the computer (or your favorite partner teacher can set it up for them!)

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-LS2-3: Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.
• MS-LS2-5: Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.
• MS-ESS3-1: Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth's mineral, energy, and groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes.

TN State Standards

• 6.LS2.6: Research the ways in which an ecosystem has changed over time in response to changes in physical conditions, population balances, human interactions, and natural catastrophes.
• 6.LS4.1: Explain how changes in biodiversity would impact ecosystem stability and natural resources.

Looking for a simple worksheet for students to complete while watching the last episode, episode 8 of Our Planet: Forests?

Our Planet is a British nature documentary series made for Netflix. The series is narrated by David Attenborough and produced by Silverback Films, led by Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey, who also created BBC documentary series Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and The Blue Planet, in collaboration with the conservation charity World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Netflix has the free episodes of their Our Planet series on YouTube. Each episode is between 49 to 51 minutes long. I usually have students vote on which one they want to watch. You do NOT have to watch them in order.

These episodes are great for sub plans and for days where the students just need to chill, such as after field days or any weird schedule days. Make sure to read the questions to the students beforehand so that they know what information they are looking for.

The product includes...

• Teacher notes
• Student worksheet (15 short answer questions)
• Answer key

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-LS2-4: Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.
• MS-LS2-5: Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.
• MS-ESS3-5: Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
• MS-ESS3-3: Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.
• MS-ESS3-4: Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth's systems.

TN State Standards

• 6.LS2.1: Evaluate and communicate the impact of environmental variables on population size
• 6.LS2.2: Determine the impact of competitive, symbiotic, and predatory interactions in an ecosystem
• 6.LS2.6: Research the ways in which an ecosystem has changed over time in response to changes in physical conditions, population balances, human interactions, and natural catastrophes
• 6.LS4.1: Explain how changes in biodiversity would impact ecosystem stability and natural resources
• 6.LS4.2: Design a possible solution for maintaining biodiversity of ecosystems while still providing necessary human resources without disrupting environmental equilibrium
• 6.ESS3.3: Assess the impacts of human activities on the biosphere including conservation, habitat management, species endangerment, and extinction

Looking for a simple worksheet for students to complete while watching episodes 1 of Our Planet: One Planet?

Our Planet is a British nature documentary series made for Netflix. The series is narrated by David Attenborough and produced by Silverback Films, led by Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey, who also created BBC documentary series Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and The Blue Planet, in collaboration with the conservation charity World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Netflix has the free episodes of their Our Planet series on YouTube. Each episode is between 49 to 51 minutes long. I usually have students vote on which one they want to watch. You do NOT have to watch them in order.

These episodes are great for sub plans and for days where the students just need to chill, such as after field days or any weird schedule days. Make sure to read the questions to the students beforehand so that they know what information they are looking for.

The product includes...

• Teacher notes
• Student worksheet (15 short answer questions)
• Answer key

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-LS2-4: Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.
• MS-LS2-5: Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.
• MS-ESS3-5: Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
• MS-ESS3-3: Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.
• MS-ESS3-4: Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth's systems.

TN State Standards

• 6.LS2.1: Evaluate and communicate the impact of environmental variables on population size
• 6.LS2.2: Determine the impact of competitive, symbiotic, and predatory interactions in an ecosystem
• 6.LS2.6: Research the ways in which an ecosystem has changed over time in response to changes in physical conditions, population balances, human interactions, and natural catastrophes
• 6.LS4.1: Explain how changes in biodiversity would impact ecosystem stability and natural resources
• 6.LS4.2: Design a possible solution for maintaining biodiversity of ecosystems while still providing necessary human resources without disrupting environmental equilibrium
• 6.ESS3.3: Assess the impacts of human activities on the biosphere including conservation, habitat management, species endangerment, and extinction

Looking for a simple worksheet for students to complete while watching episode 3 of Our Planet: Jungles?

Our Planet is a British nature documentary series made for Netflix. The series is narrated by David Attenborough and produced by Silverback Films, led by Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey, who also created BBC documentary series Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and The Blue Planet, in collaboration with the conservation charity World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

Netflix has the free episodes of their Our Planet series on YouTube. Each episode is between 49 to 51 minutes long. I usually have students vote on which one they want to watch. You do NOT have to watch them in order.

These episodes are great for sub plans and for days where the students just need to chill, such as after field days or any weird schedule days. Make sure to read the questions to the students beforehand so that they know what information they are looking for.

The product includes...

• Teacher notes
• Student worksheet (15 short answer questions)
• Answer key

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-LS2-4: Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.
• MS-LS2-5: Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.
• MS-ESS3-5: Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
• MS-ESS3-3: Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.
• MS-ESS3-4: Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth's systems.

TN State Standards

• 6.LS2.1: Evaluate and communicate the impact of environmental variables on population size
• 6.LS2.2: Determine the impact of competitive, symbiotic, and predatory interactions in an ecosystem
• 6.LS2.6: Research the ways in which an ecosystem has changed over time in response to changes in physical conditions, population balances, human interactions, and natural catastrophes
• 6.LS4.1: Explain how changes in biodiversity would impact ecosystem stability and natural resources
• 6.LS4.2: Design a possible solution for maintaining biodiversity of ecosystems while still providing necessary human resources without disrupting environmental equilibrium
• 6.ESS3.3: Assess the impacts of human activities on the biosphere including conservation, habitat management, species endangerment, and extinction