7th Grade Earth Sciences Independent Work Packet

Alberta Grade 6 Science Curriculum Podcast Bundle

Description:

Elevate your Grade 6 science instruction with this comprehensive podcast bundle aligned with the New Alberta Grade 6 Science curriculum! This resource pack includes 7 engaging podcasts, each accompanied by a detailed study guide, quiz, and glossary to reinforce key concepts and support diverse learning styles.

Complete Scientific Methods resource is attached & the podcast can be sampled here: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-xphm8-16f78af

What's Included:

1. Seven Grade 6 level podcasts covering essential Grade 6 science topics (.wav & .mp3 files)
2. Accompanying study guides for each podcast (Doc/Word/PDF)
3. Quizzes to assess student understanding
4. Glossaries of key terms for each unit

Units Covered:

1. Living Systems: Ecology and Ecosystems
2. Energy Resources: Renewable and Non-renewable Energy
3. Forces: Types of Forces and Their Effects
4. Matter: Particles and Temperature
5. Scientific Methods: The Process of Scientific Inquiry
6. Space: Our Solar System and Beyond
7. Computer Science: Applying Scientific Principles

Why You'll Love It:

• Aligns perfectly with the New Alberta Grade 6 Science curriculum
• Engages auditory learners with informative and interesting podcasts
• Reinforces learning with comprehensive study guides and quizzes
• Supports vocabulary development with topic-specific glossaries
• Saves you time with ready-to-use resources
• Adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or homework assignments
• Each podcast is between 8 and 15 minutes long

Perfect for:

• Grade 6 science teachers in Alberta
• Homeschool parents following the Alberta curriculum
• Resource teachers supporting Grade 6 science learners

Elevate your science instruction and engage your students with this comprehensive, curriculum-aligned resource pack. Download now and bring the New Alberta Grade 6 Science curriculum to life in your classroom!

Looking for a end of the year self-paced lesson for students to work on during those weird schedule days after testing? This lesson uses critical and creative thinking to create a story about surviving on a deserted island using what they have learned in science! It includes....

• All directions for students and teachers
• Google slides to go through with students
• Chance cards to print out
• Pacing guide
• Teacher and student tips
• Student packet with all the information they need
• Rubric for student AND teacher

This project is great for the end of the year. That weird time between end of course tests and the school year end is challenging. The project is mostly self-paced and great for those days that you only see some classes throughout the day.

Minimum materials are needed!

• 11x7 paper
• lined
• paper
• the packet
• yarn

Student will make a map, complete a packet, and write some journal entries on how they would survive if they were stranded on a deserted island.

Tennessee State Standards

• 6.PS3.1 - Analyze the properties and compare the sources of kinetic, elastic potential, gravitational potential, electric potential, chemical, and thermal energy.
• 6.LS2.4 - Using evidence from climate data, draw conclusions about the patterns of abiotic and biotic factors in different biomes, specifically the tundra, taiga, deciduous forest, desert, grasslands, rainforest, marine, and freshwater ecosystems
• 6.ESS2.5 - Analyze and interpret data from weather conditions, weather maps, satellites, and radar to predict probable local weather patterns and conditions.
• 6.ESS3.2 - Investigate and compare existing and developing technologies that will utilize renewable and alternative energy sources.

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-PS1-4: Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed.
• MS-ESS2-5: Collect data to provide evidence for how the motions and complex interactions of air masses results in changes in weather conditions.

Dive into the fascinating world of climate change with Dr. Brownstorm's engaging unit on the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA)!

This comprehensive package is designed for Grade 6 students, with a focus on English Language Learners (ELL), making complex climate concepts accessible and fun.

What's Included:

1. Detailed lesson plan with clear objectives and main ideas
2. Colorful, informative PowerPoint presentation
3. Student handout with questions (regular and ELL versions)
4. Answer key for teachers
5. Engaging analogies to explain complex concepts (e.g., the marble jar for return periods)
6. Data analysis activities using real climate graphs
7. Discussion prompts for class engagement

Key Features:

• ELL-friendly language and explanations
• Visual aids to support learning
• Interactive elements to keep students engaged
• Real-world data from the GBA region
• Connections to students' daily lives

This unit covers:

• Temperature changes in the GBA
• Rainfall patterns and extreme weather events
• Future climate predictions
• Impacts of climate change on communities

Perfect for:

• Science classes studying climate and weather
• Geography units on regional climate patterns
• Interdisciplinary studies linking science and social studies
• ESL/ELL classrooms focusing on scientific vocabulary

Aligned with Grade 6 curriculum standards, this unit will turn your students into climate detectives, exploring the mysteries of our changing planet!

Get ready to inspire the next generation of climate scientists with Dr. Brownstorm's exciting journey through the Greater Bay Area's changing climate!

Energy Production and Consumption Analysis: China, Macau, Hong Kong, and Canada

This comprehensive set of worksheets is designed for Grade 6 students to analyze and compare energy production and consumption patterns across different regions, focusing on China, Macau, Hong Kong, and Canada. The package includes three engaging activities & address outcomes related to energy resources and climate change.

What's Included:

1. Analyzing Energy Consumption across China, Macau & Hong Kong
2. Analyzing China's Electricity Production
3. Analyzing Canada's Electricity Production

Key Features:

• Encourages critical thinking and data analysis skills
• Promotes understanding of global energy trends and environmental issues
• Develops comparison and contrast abilities
• Introduces concepts of renewable and non-renewable energy sources
• Includes mini-dictionaries and translators to support vocabulary development
• Integrates cross-cultural perspectives on energy production and consumption

These activities support students in:

• Identifying trends in electricity consumption and production
• Comparing seasonal patterns and regional differences
• Analyzing the impact of various factors on energy use and production
• Exploring the relationship between energy policies and production trends
• Discussing potential solutions for energy conservation

Perfect for:

• Units on energy and environmental issues
• Supplementary materials for science and social studies classes
• Cross-curricular projects combining data analysis and environmental studies
• Developing research and critical thinking skills

By engaging with these worksheets, students will gain a deeper understanding of global energy issues, develop their analytical skills, and be better prepared to discuss and propose solutions for sustainable energy use in the future.