9th Grade Earth Sciences Resources

The Forever Chemicals Mystery – Detective SUB PLAN | Human Impact, PFAS

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this engaging, real-world investigation focused on forever chemicals (PFAS) and environmental contamination. In this case file activity, students analyze evidence, track chemical pathways, interrogate suspects, and build a scientific case to solve the

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

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-5+3

Also included in: Science Detective Mystery Bundle | Chemistry, Human Body, Environmental Science

The Light Pollution Mystery – Detective SUB PLAN | Human Impact on Ecosystems

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this engaging, real-world investigation focused on light pollution and artificial nighttime lighting. In this case file activity, students analyze evidence, track environmental pathways, interrogate suspects, and build a scientific case to solve the my

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

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-5+3

Also included in: Science Detective Mystery Bundle | Chemistry, Human Body, Environmental Science

The Urban Heat Island Mystery – Detective SUB PLAN | Human Impact

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TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this engaging, real-world investigation focused on the urban heat island effect and rising city temperatures. In this case file activity, students analyze evidence, track environmental pathways, interrogate suspects, and build a scientific case to solv

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

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-5+3

Also included in: Science Detective Mystery Bundle | Chemistry, Human Body, Environmental Science

Winter Weather Adaptations Ecology Research Project - Structural and Behavioral

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TWFScience

In this project, your students will explore how animals survive extreme winter conditions through specialized structural and behavioral adaptations. Students investigate how cold temperatures, snow, wind, and limited food shape animal survival strategies, and how these adaptations help organisms rem

6th - 9th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS MS-LS1-4, MS-LS1-5, MS-LS4-4

Also included in: Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

Snow Day Science Activity Bundle - Snow, Snowflakes, Winter | 6th 7th 8th Grade

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TWFScience

The NO-PREP bundle includes a two readings (The Science of Snow, Snowflakes, and Frost / Winter Animal Survival Adaptations and Strategies), two simple at-home investigations (Snow Density and Volume Investigation / Snow vs Ice Activity - Which Melts Faster), and my Winter Weather Adaptations Projec

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

Winter Weather & Snow Bundle - Lessons, Project, Activities | 6th 7th 8th Grade

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TWFScience

This NO-PREP, comprehensive Winter Weather and Snow Bundle guides students through the science of winter by exploring how snow forms, how winter weather works, how animals survive cold environments, and how physical science concepts—such as states of matter, heat transfer, density, freezing point de

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

NGSS MS-LS4-2, MS-LS4-4, MS-ESS2-1+4

Earth Day Countdown | 22 Environmental Science Starter Slides | Earth Day Warmup

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Earth Day Countdown – Class Starter Discussion Slides & Teacher Guide. 22 Days of Discussion and Collaboration. Fully editable.Looking for an engaging way to spark meaningful conversations about environmental issues leading up to Earth Day or just how humans impact the environment? This Earth Da

6th - 11th Biology, Earth Sciences, Marine Science

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4, MS-ESS3-1+9

Earth Day Countdown | Environmental Class Starter 3-DAY SAMPLE

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Earth Day Countdown SAMPLE – Class Starter Discussion Slides & Teacher Guide. 3 Days of Discussion and Collaboration. The full version - Earth Day Countdown | 22 Environmental Class Starter Slides for Discussion and Collaboration can be found by clicking here.The full version contains 22, fully

6th - 11th Biology, Earth Sciences, Marine Science

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4, MS-ESS3-1+9

Air Pollution Reading | High School | Sources, Pollutants, Smog Chemistry

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TWFScience

Air Pollution - Sources, Pollutants, Smog Chemistry, AQI, and Solutions Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions. This high school reading introduces students to the science of air pollution, explaining how pollutants are released, how they change in the atmosphere, and how they affect human heal

9th - 12th Science, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

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

Space Science Emergency Sub Plans | 2 Days | Middle School | No Prep Worksheets

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2-Day, Emergency Space Science Introduction Sub Plans – No Prep 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Astronomy Activities and Worksheets.Need to be away from your classroom but still want your students to continue learning meaningful science content? This print-and-go AND fully digital 2-day Emergency Sub Plan allow

5th - 9th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3, MS-ETS1-1

Our Solar System Emergency Sub Plans | 2 Days | Middle School | No Prep Space

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TWFScience

2-Day, Emergency Solar System Sub Plans – No Prep 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Astronomy Activities and Worksheets.Need to be away from your classroom but still want your students to continue learning meaningful science content?This print-and-go AND fully digital 2-day Emergency Sub Plan allows your students

5th - 9th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3, MS-ETS1-1

Stars Emergency Sub Plans | 2 Days | Middle School | The Sun No Prep Activities

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TWFScience

2-Day, Emergency Stars Sub Plans – No Prep 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Astronomy Activities and Worksheets.Need to be away from your classroom but still want your students to continue learning meaningful science content?This print-and-go AND fully digital 2-day Emergency Sub Plan allows your students to con

5th - 9th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

The Seasons Emergency Sub Plans | 2 Days | Middle School | No Prep Activities

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TWFScience

2-Day, Emergency Seasons and Earth's Tilt Sub Plans – No Prep 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Earth Science and Astronomy Activities and Worksheets.Need to be away from your classroom but still want your students to continue learning meaningful science content?This print-and-go AND fully digital 2-day Emergency

5th - 9th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1

Four Seasons Data Graphing Lab Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade | Sun Angle Daylight

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TWFScience

These three seasonal data and graphing activities will help your students understand seasonal changes while building graphing and data analysis skills. This bundle gives teachers an easy, NO PREP way to have students work with real-world environmental data to explore how seasons affect Earth’s syste

6th - 9th Graphing, Earth Sciences, Environment

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2+1

Also included in: Earth, Sun, & Moon Patterns - 5E Lesson Bundle | Seasons, Moon Phases, Eclipses

Climate Change & Long-Term Trends Graphing Labs | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Science

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TWFScience

These three climate change and long-term weather data graphing activities that will help your students understand climate change while building graphing and data analysis skills. This bundle gives teachers an easy, NO PREP way to have students work with real-world environmental data to explore how E

6th - 9th Graphing, Earth Sciences, Environment

NGSS MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS3-3+1

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

Environmental Science Data Investigation Bundle | Case Studies & Graphing

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TWFScience

Turn your classroom into an environmental investigation lab.This growing bundle of Environmental Case Files gives students authentic, data-driven ecosystem challenges where they analyze trends, evaluate evidence, and determine the most likely cause of environmental change.These are not simple readin

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

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

Coral Reef Bleaching | Environmental Science Data Investigation - Graphing & CER

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TWFScience

Turn your classroom into a marine science investigation lab.In this Environmental Science Data Investigation, students analyze real-world style datasets to determine why corals in a reef ecosystem are turning white. Through graphing, trend analysis, and structured evidence evaluation, students uncov

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

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

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TWFScience

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

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