8th Grade Earth Sciences Resources

Algae Bloom at Lake Greenwood | Environmental Data Investigation - Graphing, CER

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In this Environmental Science Data Investigation, students analyze real-world style datasets to determine why a thick green algae bloom suddenly appeared in Lake Greenwood.Through graphing, trend analysis, and structured evidence evaluation, students uncover the most likely cause of the bloom.This i

6th - 9th Biology, Earth Sciences, Marine Science

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-4+1

Also included in: Environmental Science Data Investigation Bundle | Case Studies & Graphing

The Cloudy Reservoir | Environmental Science Data Investigation - Graphing, CER

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TWFScience

Turn your classroom into a water quality investigation lab.In this Environmental Science Data Investigation, students analyze real-world style datasets to determine why the city’s drinking water reservoir has become unusually cloudy.Through graphing, trend analysis, and structured evidence evaluatio

6th - 9th Biology, Earth Sciences, Marine Science

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-4+1

Also included in: Environmental Science Data Investigation Bundle | Case Studies & Graphing

The Dying Wetland Plants | Environmental Data Investigation - Graphing, CER

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TWFScience

Turn your classroom into a land ecosystem investigation lab.In this Environmental Science Data Investigation, students analyze real-world style datasets to determine why native plants in a local wetland are declining. Through graphing, trend analysis, and structured evidence evaluation, students unc

6th - 9th Biology, Earth Sciences, Marine Science

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-4+1

Also included in: Environmental Science Data Investigation Bundle | Case Studies & Graphing

Fish Kill at Riverbend Creek | Environmental Data Investigation | Graphing, CER

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TWFScience

Turn your classroom into a freshwater ecosystem investigation lab.In this Environmental Science Data Investigation, students analyze real-world style datasets to determine why fish suddenly died overnight near Riverbend Creek.Through graphing, trend analysis, and structured evidence evaluation, stud

6th - 9th Biology, Earth Sciences, Marine Science

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-4+1

Also included in: Environmental Science Data Investigation Bundle | Case Studies & Graphing

Energy and Resource Use Investigation Graphing Labs | 6th, 7th 8th Grade Science

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TWFScience

These three energy and resource use data graphing activities will help your students understand how energy production, carbon emissions, and resource extraction impact the environment while building strong graphing and data analysis skills. This bundle gives teachers an easy, NO PREP way to have stu

6th - 9th Graphing, Earth Sciences, Environment

NGSS MS-ESS3-1, MS-ESS3-2, MS-ESS3-3+2

Also included in: Middle School Science Graphing & Data Analysis Bundle | Real-World Data 6, 7, 8

Renewable Energy Unit Bundle | Solar, Wind, Hydro, Tidal, Biomass, Fusion

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TWFScience

This NO-PREP, comprehensive Renewable Energy Bundle guides students through the science of renewable energy production by exploring how energy is generated from wind, solar, hydroelectric, biomass, tidal, and fusion sources—and how renewable energy can be stored and used to power our world—through e

7th - 10th Earth Sciences, Environment, Physical Science

NGSS MS-LS2-4, MS-ESS3-1, MS-ESS3-3+2

Resource Depletion & Mining Reading | Ore Extraction, Tailings | 6th, 7th, 8th

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TWFScience

Resource Depletion & Mining is topic that helps students explore how natural resources are used, why mining is necessary for modern life, and how resource depletion affects ecosystems, communities, and economies. This reading comprehension article and questions introduces the science and environ

6th - 8th Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS3-1, MS-ESS3-3

Also included in: Human Impact & Sustainability - 13 Reading Article Bundle - 6th 7th 8th Grade

Middle School Science Graphing & Data Analysis Bundle | Real-World Data 6, 7, 8

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TWFScience

This growing bundle of science data graphing investigations helps students explore major middle school science concepts while building strong graphing and data analysis skills. Each investigation uses real-world or real-world style datasets so students can analyze patterns, identify trends, and expl

6th - 9th Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-PS1-2, MS-PS2-1, MS-PS2-2+22

Agriculture & Fertilizer Runoff Reading | Grade 8 & Up | Nutrient Cycles, Urban

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TWFScience

Agriculture & Fertilizer Runoff: Causes, Ecological Impacts, and Solutions Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis reading explores the real-world environmental issue of fertilizer runoff and how human activities on land can impact water systems far beyond where they begin. It is a high-

8th - 12th Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science

Also included in: Human Impact & Sustainability - 13 Reading Comprehension Bundle | Grade 8 and Up

Rare Earth Elements and Technology Reading | Grade 8 & Up | Mining, Resources

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TWFScience

Rare Earth Elements and Technology: Uses, Supply Risks, and Sustainable Solutions Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis reading explores the critical role rare earth elements play in modern technology and the growing challenges tied to their supply and environmental impact. It is a high-in

8th - 12th Chemistry, Earth Sciences, General Science

Natural Resource Depletion & Mining Reading | Grade 8 & Up | Nonrenewable

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TWFScience

Natural Resource Depletion & Mining: Causes, Impacts, and Sustainable Solutions Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis reading explores the real-world science behind natural resource depletion and mining, helping students understand how human demand for materials impacts the environment

8th - 12th Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS3-1, MS-ESS3-2, MS-ESS3-3+2

Also included in: Human Impact & Sustainability - 13 Reading Comprehension Bundle | Grade 8 and Up

The Carbon Cycle Reading | Grade 8 & Up | Carbon Sinks and Reservoirs

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TWFScience

The Carbon Cycle Processes, Human Impacts, and Solutions Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis reading explores the real-world science behind the carbon cycle and why it matters for Earth’s climate, ecosystems, and human society. It is a high-interest topic that helps students understand h

8th - 12th Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS3-1, MS-ESS3-2, MS-ESS3-3+2

Also included in: Science Reading Comprehension Article Mega Bundle | Grade 8 and Up

Overfishing and Marine Ecosystem Destruction Reading | Grade 8 & Up | Bycatch

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TWFScience

Overfishing and Marine Ecosystem Destruction Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis reading explores the real-world science behind overfishing and how it impacts marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and human communities. It is a high-interest topic that helps students understand how human acti

8th - 12th Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science

NGSS HS-ESS3-1, HS-ESS3-2, HS-ESS3-3+2

Also included in: Human Impact & Sustainability - 13 Reading Comprehension Bundle | Grade 8 and Up

The Water Cycle Data Graphing Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade | Precipitation

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TWFScience

These three water cycle data graphing activities will help your students understand how precipitation varies by season and location, how temperature affects evaporation, condensation, and cloud formation, and how rainfall, soil type, and infiltration affect runoff and river flow while building stron

6th - 9th Graphing, Earth Sciences, Environment

NGSS MS-ESS2-1, MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS3-1+1

Also included in: Middle School Science Graphing & Data Analysis Bundle | Real-World Data 6, 7, 8

Design a Habitat & Ecosystem Project | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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TWFScience

In this project, your students will explore how habitats support life and how organisms are specially adapted to survive in different environments. Students will design their own habitat, create 10 unique organisms with specific adaptations, and investigate how living and non-living factors interact

7th - 9th Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment

NGSS MS-PS2-1, MS-PS2-3

Building a Moon Base Reading: Artemis I & II and What Comes Next | 6th, 7th, 8th

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TWFScience

Building a Moon Base: Why We Go, How We Live, and What Comes Next Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis middle school reading introduces students to the science and engineering behind building a moon base and why humans want to live and work on the Moon. Students learn how space agencies l

6th - 8th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Environment

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3

Also included in: Artemis Missions, Moon Bases, and Future Space Colonization Unit Bundle

From Apollo to Artemis Reading: Exploring the Moon | 6th, 7th, 8th

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From Apollo to Artemis: Exploring the Moon Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis middle school reading introduces students to the history and future of human space exploration, from the Apollo Moon landings to NASA’s modern Artemis program. Students learn how astronauts first reached the M

6th - 8th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3

Also included in: Artemis Missions, Moon Bases, and Future Space Colonization Unit Bundle

Exploring Mars - Past, Present, and Future | Mars Missions | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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TWFScience

Exploring Mars: Past, Present, and Future Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis grade 6–8 reading introduces students to the exploration of Mars and the ongoing search for life beyond Earth. Students learn what Mars is like today, why scientists believe it may have once supported life, and

6th - 8th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Article & Question Mega Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

Water Pollution and Public Health Reading | Grade 8 & Up | Ecosystem Damage

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TWFScience

Water Pollution: Sources, Health Risks, Ecosystem Damage, and Solutions Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis reading explores the real-world science behind water pollution and how it affects ecosystems, human health, and society. It helps students understand how pollutants enter water sys

8th - 12th Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4, MS-ESS3-1+7

Also included in: Human Impact & Sustainability - 13 Reading Comprehension Bundle | Grade 8 and Up

Deforestation and Habitat Destruction Reading | Grade 8 & Up | Biodiversity

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TWFScience

Deforestation and Habitat Destruction Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis reading explores the real-world science behind deforestation and habitat destruction and how they affect biodiversity, climate, water systems, and human communities. It helps students understand why forests and oth

8th - 12th Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4, MS-ESS3-1+7

Also included in: Human Impact & Sustainability - 13 Reading Comprehension Bundle | Grade 8 and Up

Water Pollution Reading | Causes and Effects of Water Pollution | 6th, 7th, 8th

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TWFScience

Water Pollution: Causes, Effects, and Solutions Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis middle school reading introduces students to the causes and effects of water pollution and why clean water matters for people, animals, and ecosystems. Students learn how pollution enters rivers, lakes, o

6th - 8th Earth Sciences, Environment, Marine Science

NGSS MS-ESS3-1, MS-ESS3-3, MS-ESS3-4

Also included in: Human Impact & Sustainability - 13 Reading Article Bundle - 6th 7th 8th Grade

The Search for Life on Mars Reading | Mars Rover, Future Missions | Grade 8 & Up

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TWFScience

This reading explores the real-world science behind the search for life on Mars and how decades of space missions have changed what scientists know about the Red Planet. It helps students understand why Mars is one of the most important places to search for life beyond Earth, how evidence of ancient

8th - 12th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

NGSS HS-PS2-1, HS-PS3-3, HS-ETS1-1+3

Also included in: Science Reading Comprehension Article Mega Bundle | Grade 8 and Up

Landfill & Global Waste Crisis Reading | The Impacts of Landfills | Grade 8 & Up

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TWFScience

Landfill and the Waste Crisis: Environmental, Health, and Global Solutions Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis reading explores the real-world science behind the global waste crisis and how landfills impact human health, the environment, and climate systems. It helps students understand

8th - 12th Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science

NGSS HS-ESS3-1, HS-ESS3-2, HS-ESS3-3+3

Also included in: Human Impact & Sustainability - 13 Reading Comprehension Bundle | Grade 8 and Up

Deep Sea Mining for Critical Minerals Reading - Human Impact | Grade 8 & Up

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TWFScience

Deep Sea Mining for Critical Minerals: Why It’s Done and the Environmental Consequences Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis reading introduces students to the growing debate around deep sea mining and the environmental consequences tied to extracting critical minerals from the ocean floo

8th - 12th Earth Sciences, Environment, Marine Science

NGSS HS-ESS3-1, HS-ESS3-2, HS-ESS3-3+2

Also included in: Science Reading Comprehension Article Mega Bundle | Grade 8 and Up