Higher Education Earth Day Resources

This Earth Day Chalk Talk is a great no-prep activity that you can use to celebrate the planet's special day. This engaging lesson is completed individually and reviewed as a whole group. You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to collaborate with each other interactively, as students are at their devices working on the same file. If you prefer, students can also complete this activity on paper using the included printable PDFs, as they move around the room! A Google Slides version is included, as well as a printable Reflection sheet that will allow them to reflect on the ideas presented.

A Chalk Talk is a way to have a silent discussion about a question.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

• 4 Digital Chalk Talk fully-editable slide options with the following prompts:

1. What is something that makes you happy when you see it in nature?
2. What is a pledge you can make to take better care of our planet?
3. Why is it so important to save the earth?
4. Name one thing you or your family do to protect the earth.

• Student Reflection Sheet

Note: This resource can be completed as a classroom activity on chart paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teacher's Guide includes access to the link that will allow you to make your own copy of the resource for use in Google Classroom/Google Drive.

IDEAS FOR USING THIS RESOURCE:

• Collaborative Digital Activity: Students answer the question in their group, then read through their classmate's answers in other groups. The best part of this activity is that ALL the students in your class work SIMULTANEOUSLY on the same file as you supervise!  Only one file to have to open and grade!  

• Collaborative Print Activity:  A printable version of the questions is also included so that the Chalk Talk activity can be conducted in the classroom using chart paper. Simply print the slides and paste them on chart paper and allow students to travel to each poster in groups and leave answers/comments using post-its and/or markers. 

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15 critical thinking group or individual Earth Day debates, discussions, and writing prompts. Includes visually stimulating graphics and thought provoking prompts, such as:

Earth's changes over the years

Alternative energy

Barren neighborhoods

Create a timeline

Compare and Contrast

Global Warming

Environmental Pollution

Invitation for Earth Day Celebration

Newspaper Advertisement writing for Earth Advocate

Water conservation

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Excellent for assessment purposes or stimulating debates and discussions on Earth Day issues.

Unveiling Our Thriving Planet: A Deep Dive into the Biosphere

Embark on a captivating exploration of our vibrant planet!
This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet delves into the wonders of the biosphere, Earth's life-sustaining zone. Students will discover the importance of biodiversity, explore the intricate web of ecosystems, and unravel the fascinating flow of energy through food chains and nutrient cycles. A compelling case study (The Amazon Rainforest) ignites critical thinking about human impact and conservation efforts.
Deeper Learning, Less Planning:

• Engaging Text & Real-World Case Study: A captivating exploration with a case study to spark discussion and connect science concepts to real-world challenges.
• Sub-Plan Savior: A high-quality, ready-made resource that requires minimal prep, freeing you for other tasks.
• Common Core Aligned: Addresses core Environmental Science concepts.

What's Included:

• Informative Text Passage: Packed with essential information about the biosphere, its components, and their interconnectedness.
• Varied Assessment Activities:
  • Multiple Choice & Matching: Test comprehension of key concepts.
  • Fill-in-the-Blanks: Reinforce vocabulary and understanding.
  • Short Answer Questions: Encourage critical thinking and analysis of real-world issues.
• Answer Key: Save valuable time with a readily available answer key for easy grading.

Target Audience:

• Middle and High School Environmental Science Classes
• Biology Students
• Teachers Seeking Engaging Sub-Plan Activities

Learning Objectives:

• Students will define the biosphere and explain its importance for life.
• Students will differentiate between biodiversity and ecosystems, understanding their roles in maintaining a healthy planet.
• Students will analyze the flow of energy through food chains and nutrient cycles, recognizing their interconnectedness.
• Students will evaluate the impact of human activities on the biosphere and explore strategies for conservation, using the Amazon Rainforest as a case study.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• MS-LS1-A: (or HS-LS2-C) Middle/High School: Structure and Function - Construct an argument supported by evidence that all organisms must maintain a dynamic equilibrium between taking in nutrients and energy and releasing waste products.
• SS-ESS3-C: (or HS-ESS3-D) High School: Earth and Human Activity - Model the Earth system and its response to human activities, focusing on Earth's major systems and feedback loops.

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