Earth Sciences Teacher Tools

Earth Science Middle School Unit - Lessons ONLY - Distance Learning Ready

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A complete teaching package for Middle School Earth Science. Your unit comes with 10 lessons. Everything you need to teach the unit over 4-5 weeks. These lessons are specifically made for the middle school science classroom. They include language that is appropriate and content that is easy to unde

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

Biomes of the Earth Lesson - Google Slides and Distance Learning Ready

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Biomes of the World Lesson. This lesson package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions), SIX embedded videos, a student lesson handout as a document, and a 4-question exit ticket. This ecology lesson is fun and applicable. In Order, the Lesson Covers:Biome BasicsMajor Biome TypesAquaticG

6th - 9th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

Also included in: South Carolina State Standards-Science: Gr 7 SC.7-4. Ecology: Biotic and Abiotic

Biomes of the Earth - 5E Lesson Bundle | Tundra, Desert, Grassland, Aquatic

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Biomes - Fully editable and Complete 5E Lesson. Lesson Objectives: Throughout this 5E lesson, students will learn about:The 5 Major Biomes and their Sub BiomesAquaticFreshwaterMarineGrasslandSavannaTemperate GrasslandsForestTropical RainforestTemperate RainforestBoreal / TaigaDesertHot DesertCold De

6th - 9th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

Biochemistry Introduction Biology Lesson | Organic Compounds, Macromolecules

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Biochemistry Introduction lesson. This senior biology lesson introduces the main aspects of biochemistry including what organic compounds are and how they play a role in the body. It then overviews the four main types of biochemical reactions - dehydration, hydrolysis, neutralization, and redox reac

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-6

Also included in: Macromolecules and Biomolecules 5E Lesson | Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins

Carbon Chemistry Biology Lesson | Organic Molecules, Functional Groups

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Carbon Chemistry lesson. This senior biology lesson overviews the importance and role of carbon in biochemistry. It discusses organic molecules, hydrocarbons, the functional groups used in reactions, acids and bases as well as providing examples of dehydration and hydrolysis reactions so that studen

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-6

Also included in: Macromolecules and Biomolecules 5E Lesson | Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins

Carbohydrates and Lipids Biology Lesson | Macromolecules, Polysaccharides

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Carbohydrates and Lipids lesson. This senior biology lesson covers the structure and function of both carbohydrates and lipids. Specifically, it teaches about isomers, mono, di, and polysaccharides, fatty acids, fats, phospholipids, steroids, and waxes. The lesson includes many pictures and structur

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-6

Also included in: Macromolecules and Biomolecules 5E Lesson | Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins

Proteins and Nucleic Acids Biology Lesson | Function of Proteins, Amino Acids

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Proteins and Nucleic Acids lesson. This senior biology lesson covers the structure and function of both proteins and nucleic acids. Regarding proteins, it teaches about primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structure as well as what amino are and the role they play in proteins. The second hal

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-6, HS-LS3-1

Also included in: Macromolecules and Biomolecules 5E Lesson | Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins

Enzymes Biology Lesson | Structure and Function of Enzymes, Cofactors & Coenzyme

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Enzymes lesson. This senior biology lesson covers the structure and function of enzymes. Specifically, it teaches about what catalysts are and why enzyme activity is a requirement for life. It cofactors, coenzymes, and enzyme inhibition. Lastly, the presentation discusses allosteric regulation, enzy

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-PS1-4, HS-PS1-5, HS-PS1-6+1

Also included in: Macromolecules and Biomolecules 5E Lesson | Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins

Cell Membrane and Transport - Google Slides and Distance Learning Ready

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Cell membrane and transport lesson. This senior biology lesson covers the structure and function of membranes. Specifically, it teaches about how membranes act as both a barrier as well as a transportation network for different substances coming into and leaving the cell. It discusses in detail the

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-LS1-2

Also included in: Cell Membrane and Transport 5E Lesson Bundle | Hypotonic, Hypertonic, Isotonic

Metabolism - Google Slides and Distance Learning Ready

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Metabolism lesson. This senior biology lesson covers how the body metabolizes food for energy. Specifically, it teaches energy and metabolism, thermodynamics, kinetic vs. potential energy, and bond energies. Lastly, the lesson compares and contrasts exothermic and endothermic reactions, shows how to

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-3, HS-PS3-4+3

Also included in: Biology Curriculum | Fully Editable Biology Activities, Lessons, Assessments

ATP - Energy Currency of the Cell Lesson | ATP Synthesis, ATP Cycle, Biology

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ATP introduction lesson. This brief, senior biology lesson describes what ATP is, its structure, how it provides energy for the cell, and how it is regenerated. The lesson includes many pictures and diagrams so that your students will gain a better understanding of the concepts. This lesson package

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-PS1-4, HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-2+5

Also included in: Pennsylvania Keystone Biology Exam - Complete Curriculum Prep Bundle

Food as Fuel - Google Slides and Distance Learning Ready

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Food as Fuel. This senior biology lesson starts by describing and contrasting different types of fuels (proteins, carbohydrates, and fats) as well as the energy content of each. It then overviews what calories are and why we need them. Lastly, the lesson teaches about how energy is released from foo

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-PS1-4, HS-PS3-2, HS-LS1-2+4

Also included in: Biology Curriculum | Fully Editable Biology Activities, Lessons, Assessments

Introduction to Cellular Respiration & Fermentation - Google & Classroom Ready

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Introduction to Cellular Respiration & Fermentation. This senior biology lesson starts by describing and contrasting aerobic respiration, glycolysis, pyruvate oxidation, and the electron transport chain in detail. It then discusses various applications including cyanide, rigor mortis, and lactic

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-2, HS-LS1-3+4

Also included in: Cellular Respiration Unit - SENIOR Biology Teaching Bundle

Glycolysis & Pyruvate Oxidation - Aerobic Respiration - Google & Classroom Ready

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Glycolysis and Pyruvate Oxidation - Aerobic Respiration. This senior biology lesson describes the purpose of cellular respiration then dives deep into the steps of glycolysis. Each step is outlined and includes diagrams and an explanation. The presentation concludes with a description of pyruvate ox

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-PS1-4, HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-2+5

Also included in: Biology Curriculum | Fully Editable Biology Activities, Lessons, Assessments

Krebs Cycle and the ETC - Aerobic Cellular Respiration -Google & Classroom Ready

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Krebs Cycle and the ETC - Aerobic Respiration. This senior biology lesson starts by reviewing Glycolysis and Pyruvate Oxidation. It then describes the Krebs Cycle and points out key points where energy is harvested, energy carriers are created, as well as when and where waste products are removed. T

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-PS1-4, HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-2+4

Also included in: Cellular Respiration Unit - SENIOR Biology Teaching Bundle

Efficiency and Regulation of Cellular Respiration - Google & Classroom Ready

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Efficiency and Regulation of Cellular Respiration. This senior biology lesson starts by reviewing what ATP is, how it's created, and how much we're able to make. It then shifts focus to discuss how efficient we are at making ATP, talks about metabolic rates, and how cellular respiration is regulated

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-PS1-4, HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-2+4

Also included in: Cellular Respiration Unit - SENIOR Biology Teaching Bundle

Photosynthesis - Comprehensive Senior Biology Resource- Google & Classroom Ready

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Photosynthesis - Senior Biology. This two or three-day, comprehensive senior biology lesson starts by reviewing what photosynthesis is and the photosynthesis equation. It then looks at chloroplasts and pigments, specifically, chlorophyll a and b as well as Carotenoids and Xanthophylls. The presentat

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-3, HS-LS1-5+4

Also included in: Photosynthesis Complete 5E Lesson Bundle | How Photosynthesis Works, RuBisCo

Earth and Space - Senior Earth Unit-Lessons & Activities-Distance Learning Ready

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This package includes the complete lesson set for an Earth and Space - Earth Unit. The 9 - 10 weeks of teaching material include 11 lessons, lab station activities, digital scavenger hunts, comprehension readings, as well as two quizzes and unit test with answer keys. You might also be interested in

10th - Adult Education Science, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

NGSS HS-ESS1-5, HS-ESS1-6, HS-ESS2-1+6

Animal and Plant Cells - 5E Lesson | Organelles, Photosynthesis, Cellular Resp

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Animal and Plant Cells - Fully editable and Complete 5E Lesson. Lesson Objectives: Throughout this 5E lesson, students will learn about:Function of CellsAnimal vs. Plant CellsCommon Cell OrganellesAnimal and Plant-Specific OrganellesPhotosynthesis IntroductionHow does the 5E model facilitate learnin

7th - 10th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

Types of Chemical Bonds and Intermolecular Forces Complete 5E Lesson Bundle

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Types of Chemical Bonds and Intermolecular Forces - Fully editable and Complete 5E Lesson. This bundle is designed for a grade 11 or 12 chemistry class.Lesson Objectives: Throughout this 5E lesson, students will learn about:Forces of Attraction Ionic vs. Covalent Bonds Ionic Bonds Overview Covalent

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

Water and its Properties - 5E Lesson | Groundwater, Water Table, Hydrosphere

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Water and its Properties - Fully editable and Complete 5E Lesson. This bundle is designed for a grade 6-9 Science class.Lesson Objectives: Throughout this 5E lesson, students will learn about:GroundwaterSaturated (Phreatic) and Unsaturated (Vadose) zonesWhat the water table isNatural and human impac

6th - 9th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

The Water Cycle Lesson | Hydrologic Cyclic, Phases of Water | 6th, 7th, 8th

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The Water Cycle Middle School - This earth science lesson is specifically designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science and covers the NGSS MS–ESS2-4 Standard. It is meant to be done over 1-2 day(s). The lesson overviews the water cycle and what we mean that water is cycled from location to location

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

NGSS MS-ESS2-4

Also included in: The Water Cycle Bundle - Lesson, Worksheets, & Activities | Hydrologic Cycle

Regional Climates Lesson - MS–ESS2-6 | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade | Weather, Coriolis

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Regional Climates Middle School - This earth science lesson is specifically designed for Middle School science and covers the NGSS MS – ESS2-6 Standard. It is meant to be done over 1-2 day(s). The lesson overviews regional climates and how they are impacted by latitude, altitude, and geographic land

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

NGSS MS-ESS2-6

Renewable Energy Sources Lesson - MS–ESS3-3 Google Slides & Office-Middle School

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Renewable Energy Middle School - This earth science lesson is specifically designed for Middle School science and covers the NGSS MS – ESS3-3 Standard. It is meant to be done over 1-2 day(s). The lesson overviews what renewable resources are and how they differ from nonrenewable. The lesson then dis

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

NGSS MS-ESS3-3