Middle School Earth Sciences Resources

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

The Classification of Living Things Lab Station Activity | 7 Hands-on Activities

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TWFScience

This fully editable Lab Station Activity on the Classification of Living Things 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 read

7th - Higher Education Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

Also included in: Classification of Living Things 5E Lesson Bundle | 6 Kingdoms, Dichotomous Key

Climate Change Lab Station Activity | 7 Hands-on Activities | Global Warming

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TWFScience

This fully editable Lab Station Activity on Climate Change 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, etc.), but

6th - Higher Education Science, Earth Sciences, Environment

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

Also included in: Climate Change and Global Warming Unit: Lessons, Lab Stations, and Activities

Fossil Fuels - A Science Reading Comprehension Resource - Grade 8 and Up

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Fossil Fuels Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions. Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting and open-ended varieties.This resource covers the following top

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

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

Earthquakes Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions | Grades 8 and above

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Earthquakes: Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis resource covers the following topics:- History- How earthquakes work- Current applicability- Human impact- Environmental impact- The future and prevention-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

Also included in: Emergency Sub Plans Science | 11th, 12th Grade Reading Comprehension & Questions

Tsunamis Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions | Grades 8 and above

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Tsunamis: Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions. This reading is meant for a grade 8 and up class. This resource covers the following topics:- History- How tsunamis work- What makes them so destructive?- Current applicability- Human impact- Environmental impact- Being prepared----------------

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

Also included in: Emergency Sub Plans Science | 11th, 12th Grade Reading Comprehension & Questions

Tornadoes Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article about Tornadoes. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended varieties.Buyer Comments: - "Great Resource!" - "Saved me on a sub day, than

6th - 8th Balanced Literacy, Science, Earth Sciences

Also included in: Emergency Science Sub Plans | 6th, 7th, 8th | Reading Comprehension Questions

The Effects of Pollution Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions 6th, 7th, 8th

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Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article about the Effects of Pollution. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- What is pollution?- The dang

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

NGSS MS-ESS3-3, MS-ESS3-4, MS-ESS3-5

Also included in: MS-ESS3 California 8th Grade Science Preferred Integrated Model BUNDLE | Earth

Lightning Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article about Lightning. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended varieties.The reading looks at:- What causes lightning?- Lightning and Thund

6th - 8th Balanced Literacy, Science, Earth Sciences

Also included in: Natural Disasters & Weather Reading Comprehension & Questions 6th, 7th, 8th

Biodiversity Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article about Biodiversity. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- What is biodiversity- The effects of bio

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

Also included in: Biodiversity Unit Bundle | Species Resilience, Invasive Species | 6th, 7th, 8th

The Water Cycle Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions | 6th, 7th, 8th Grade

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Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article about the Water Cycle. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- What is the water cycle?- Why Does Wa

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

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

Why The Wind Blows Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions | 6th, 7th, 8th

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Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article about Why The Wind Blows. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended varieties.The reading looks at:- What is wind?- Why does the wind b

6th - 8th Science, Earth Sciences

NGSS MS-ESS2-6

Also included in: Natural Disasters & Weather Reading Comprehension & Questions 6th, 7th, 8th

The Seasons and What Causes Them Reading Passage & Questions | 6th, 7th, 8th

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Tackle literacy and science by having your students read and answer questions from a scientific article about the Seasons and What Causes Them. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, application, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:What is a season?Why d

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

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