Earth Sciences Resources

Ecosystems Lesson for Ecology | Abiotic and Biotic Factors, Sustainability Types

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TWFScience

Teach ecosystems in your ecology unit with a no-prep lesson on abiotic and biotic factors, describing ecosystems, populations & communities, and sustainability—Google & Office versions included, student notes + 4-question auto-graded exit ticket.✅ Covers Key Ecology Topics: Ecosystems, abio...

6th - 9th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

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

Also included in: Ecosystems & Food Webs Unit: Energy Flow, Succession & Human Impact

Energy Flow in Ecosystems Lesson | Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration Food Web

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TWFScience

Energy Flow in Ecosystems Lesson. This TWO-THREE DAY package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions), a Food Web Activity/Assignment, a video worksheet (includes answer key), a student lesson handout as a document, and a 4-question Exit Ticket to assess student understanding. The lesson i

6th - 9th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS MS-LS1-6, MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2+3

Also included in: Ecosystems & Food Webs Unit: Energy Flow, Succession & Human Impact

Human Impact on Ecosystems Assignment | Urban Sprawl, Pollution Ecology Activity

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TWFScience

Allow your students to learn through inquiry with this research based, partner assignment. They will study the impact of a factor related to human activity that threatens the sustainability of a terrestrial or aquatic ecosystem in your area. The activity is in word and is fully customization.✅ Inq...

5th - 9th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-4

Also included in: Ecosystems & Food Webs Unit: Energy Flow, Succession & Human Impact

Water Cycle and Carbon Cycle Diagram Activity | Cycling of Matter + 7 Bonuses

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TWFScience

This package is broken into a water cycle and a carbon cycle assignment. Usually, what I do is use the water cycle as a practice run (more formative assessment), then the carbon cycle as graded work but the tasks can be used however you like. Your students will use their varied learning styles to co

5th - Adult Education Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS MS-LS2-3, MS-LS2-4, MS-ESS2-1+1

Also included in: Water Complete Unit Bundle - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Bundle | Clouds, Water Table

Cycling of Matter in Ecosystems Lesson | Earth Science Curriculum

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TWFScience

The Water Cycle, The Carbon Cycle, The Nitrogen Cycle, and The Phosphorus Cycle lesson package. This 2-3 DAY package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions), a video and worksheet, a student lesson handout, and a 4-question Exit Ticket to assess student understanding. This cycling of matt

6th - 9th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS MS-LS1-6, MS-LS1-7, MS-LS2-1+2

Also included in: Water Complete Unit Bundle - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Bundle | Clouds, Water Table

Biotic and Abiotic Population Influences Lesson | Biotic Factors, Ecosystems

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TWFScience

Biotic and Abiotic Population Influences. This resource includes the lesson (student and teacher versions), a student lesson handout as a document, and a 4-question exit ticket to assess student understanding. The presentation is fun and applicable with a video embedded into the presentation.➡️ Clic...

6th - 9th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

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

Also included in: Ontario Grade 9 Science Course Curriculum | 1 Full Semester | SNC1D | 9th Grade

Ecological Succession Lesson - Primary and Secondary | Ecosystems

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TWFScience

A complete Ecological Succession lesson: diagrams, primary/secondary comparisons, student handouts, and an editable exit ticket in Google Slides/Docs and PowerPoint/Word.Students will learn: pioneer species, climax community, disturbance/recovery, sequence of stages, examples (lava flow → lichens →

7th - 10th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-3

Also included in: Ecosystems & Food Webs Unit: Energy Flow, Succession & Human Impact

Biomass and Fossil Fuels Lesson | Fossil Fuels and the Greenhouse Effect

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TWFScience

Biomass, Fossil Fuels, and Acid Precipitation. This package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions), a student lesson handout as a document, and a 4-question Exit Ticket to assess student understanding. The resource is fun and applicable with a video embedded into the presentation.➡️ Clic...

6th - 9th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS MS-LS1-6, MS-LS1-7, MS-LS2-3+3

Also included in: Ontario Grade 9 Science Course Curriculum | 1 Full Semester | SNC1D | 9th Grade

Importance of Biodiversity Lesson — Threatened and Keystone Species, Extinction

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TWFScience

Biodiversity made clear for middle & high school: a visual, discussion-driven lesson on why biodiversity matters, how species risk levels are classified, keystone species, and human vs natural causes of extinction. Students will: define biodiversity, explain why it matters (ecosystem stability/s

6th - 9th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS MS-LS1-7, MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2+3

Also included in: Ontario Grade 9 Science Course Curriculum | 1 Full Semester | SNC1D | 9th Grade

Ecology Unit Bundle | Ecosystems Lessons, Worksheets | Ecological Relationships

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TWFScience

Ecology and Sustainable Ecosystems. This FIVE Week Ecology unit looks at ecological relationships and includes digital and print versions of all resources.No prep needed: Ready-to-go Daily Teaching Timeline — Open & TeachPreview shows exactly how the unit runs, day-to-day.My Promise to YouI know

6th - 9th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS MS-LS1-6, MS-LS1-7, MS-LS2-1+7

The Seasons and Earth's Tilt Lesson | Earth’s Rotation, Tilt, & Revolution

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TWFScience

The Seasons and Earth's Tilt Lesson Package. This lesson package and includes the lesson (student and teacher versions of the presentation), an auto-graded Exit Ticket to check for student understanding, Four Seasons Data Graphing Lab Bundle, a video and worksheet (includes answer key), and a studen

6th - 9th Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

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

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

The Moon Lesson | Phases of the Moon, Worksheets, Tides, The Moon Illusion

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TWFScience

The Moon - This lesson package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions of the presentation), an auto-graded Exit Ticket to check student understanding, 2 student-led activities, and a student lesson handout as a document. The presentation is fun and applicable with FIVE videos embedded int

6th - 9th Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

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

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

Solar and Lunar Eclipse Lesson Bundle | Earth, Sun, and Moon Activities

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TWFScience

Eclipse Lesson - Solar and Lunar - UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026 - This lesson package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions of the presentation), an auto-graded Exit Ticket to check student understanding, a comprehension reading, a lab station activity, a video worksheet, and a student lesson

6th - 9th Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

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

Also included in: Ontario Grade 9 Science Course Curriculum | 1 Full Semester | SNC1D | 9th Grade

Type of Galaxies, Other Objects, and the Universe Lesson | Asteroids, Meteors

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TWFScience

Galaxies, Other Objects, and the Universe - This lesson package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions of the presentation), SIX videos, a video worksheet with answer key, and a student lesson handout as a word document. The lesson is fun and applicable with many opportunities for inquiry

6th - 9th Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

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

Also included in: Ontario Grade 9 Science Course Curriculum | 1 Full Semester | SNC1D | 9th Grade

Climate Change and Global Warming Unit | Climate Change Worksheet and Lesson

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TWFScience

Climate Change and Global Warming Unit - This Unit will take place over 2-3 weeks and includes a MULTI-DAY lesson (student and teacher versions of the presentation), a Climate Change Bell Ringer activity, an Exit Ticket to check for student understanding, NINE videos, a Climate Change research activ

8th - Adult Education Science, Earth Sciences, Environment

NGSS MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS2-5, HS-ESS2-4+1

Also included in: Climate Change Bundle | 9th, 10th Grade | Project, Lessons, Workseet

Space Unit | Earth and Space Science Curriculum | Activities, Lessons Worksheets

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TWFScience

A complete Space Unit Curriculum. Your unit includes nine lessons, lab station activities, projects, bell ringers, activities, and more. Everything you need to teach the unit over 4-5 weeks. Your unit also contains my daily teaching schedule so you'll know what to teach and when as well as a unit qu

7th - 9th Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

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

Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis Lesson - 6th, 7th, 8th Grade | ATP

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TWFScience

Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis Middle School Lesson and ActivityCellular respiration - ATP made simple for 6th, 7th, 8th grades. Students are introduced to how cells make and use ATP (at the middle school level) and how photosynthesis & cellular respiration (ATP production) are linked a

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

NGSS MS-LS1-5, MS-LS1-6, MS-LS1-7+1

Also included in: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration 5E Lesson Bundle | 7th, 8th, 9th Grade

Life in Outer Space Lesson - How Humans Meet Their Needs | Eating, Sleeping

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TWFScience

Life in outer space - meeting how humans meet their needs. This lesson is a look at how humans are affected in outer space and what needs to be provided and done, to meet their basic needs. This lesson package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions of the presentation), an auto-graded Exi

6th - 9th Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences

Also included in: Ontario Grade 9 Science Course Curriculum | 1 Full Semester | SNC1D | 9th Grade

Invasive Species Lesson — Case Studies, Inquiry Project, Exit Ticket | Ecosystem

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TWFScience

Teach invasive species clearly: compare native vs invasive, analyze ecosystem effects, and evaluate control strategies through mini case studies and a graded inquiry task. Editable Google Slides/Docs + PowerPoint/Word and a quick exit ticket included.✅ Comprehensive Lesson Package – Covers invasive

6th - Adult Education Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS MS-LS1-7, MS-LS2-1, MS-LS2-2+3

Also included in: Ontario Grade 9 Science Course Curriculum | 1 Full Semester | SNC1D | 9th Grade

Jeopardy-Like Review Game - Ecology and Ecosystems - Uniquely Different

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TWFScience

Fully linked and ready to use Jeopardy-Like Review Game for the study of Ecology and Ecosystems. The resource is fully customizable so if you want to change a question, no problem. Very easy to use and alter to your preference.The topics include:1) The Spheres and Ecosystems2) Energy Flow in Ecosy

6th - Adult Education Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

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

Ecology Lesson Bundle - Ecosystems,Cycling of Matter and Ecological Succession

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TWFScience

Three of my most popular Ecology lessons: Ecosystems, Cycling of Matter and Ecological Succession. By purchasing this Mini Unit you will save 60% compared with buying each lesson individually.Buyer Comment: "I had taken off for four days with a large group of students for a field study at Mt. Rain

6th - 11th Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Ecology and Ecosystems Activities and Assessments Bundle | Biodiversity

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TWFScience

9 Ecology Activities and Assessment items including: Human Impact on Ecosystems Inquiry Lab Experiment, Ecology and Ecosystems Task Card Review Game, Bill Nye – Ecology Video Worksheet Collection, Human Impact on Ecosystems Assignment, Water and Carbon Cycle Assignments, Jeopardy – Ecology and Ecosy

6th - 11th Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

The Properties of Air Lesson | Atmospheric Pressure and Weather | 6th, 7th, 8th

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TWFScience

This lesson package on The Properties of Air and its relation to flight starts with an overview of the main characteristics of air including weight, its place in space, movement, and atmospheric pressure. It then looks at how moving air creates lift for flight, why we need air as well as some applic

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

NGSS MS-PS2-2, MS-LS4-4, MS-ESS2-5

Also included in: Flight Complete Bundle | Lessons, Worksheets, Activities | Flying, Aviation

The Moon and its Phases Lab Station Activity | 7 Hands-on Activities | Tides

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TWFScience

This fully editable Lab Station Activity on The Moon and its Phases is meant to get your students out of their seats and engaged in the content. Each station not only offers a unique opportunity to test your students' knowledge (offer an opinion, answer questions based on a video or reading, draw, e

5th - Higher Education Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Also included in: Space Activities Bundle - Lab Stations & Digital Scavenger Hunts