We have developed this Common Core aligned complete Ecology Unit with CLOSE Reading passages, text dependent questions, and essential questions that contains everything needed to teach a rigorous unit on ecology. Original CLOSE Reading nonfiction passages were created to help teach your students about all aspects of ecology. CLOSE reading instructions and an anchor chart are included to help you incorporate this skill into your teaching. There are text dependent questions aligned with each passage, a set of vocabulary cards with definitions to accompany each nonfiction text, a research report, Common Core Essential Questions, performance tasks, and RAFTS. A variety of other graphic organizers and activities are included. This unit emphasizes "Depth of Knowledge" (D.O.K.) throughout. We do encourage you to supplement with any other books, videos, and websites that you already use; they will blend nicely with our CLOSE reading passages. You can use this unit in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the components to meet the needs of your students. This unit contains the following elements: • CLOSE reading nonfiction passages: 1. An Introduction to Ecology, page 1 2. Habitats, Biomes, and Ecosystems, page 2 3. Food Chains and Food Webs, pages 3 and 4 4. Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers page 5 5. Species, Populations, Communities page 6 • Vocabulary cards with definitions, one for each CLOSE reading passage topic-( provided for vocabulary support to scaffold for students who need more support). • CLOSE Reading Instructions (PowerPoint or handout) explaining the steps of CLOSE Reading. • Anchor Chart for student annotation and Discussion Topics for CLOSE Reading. • Student Bookmarks with annotation rules so they have a smaller version of the anchor chart at their desk while they read • “Text Dependent Questions” • Common Core Essential questions • Ecology Research Report • Cognitive Content Dictionary • KWL Chart • Venn Diagram • A Tree Map Graphic Organizer • CLOZE worksheets (a fill-in the blank) worksheet and answer sheet to assess vocabulary attainment and your students’ ability to utilize context clues. If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. You can send us a “Question” through our store or email us at theteacherteam@gmail.com Thank you! The Teacher Team

Google Drive Earth Science- Going Paperless? These interactive Google slides contain vocabulary words and writing activities perfect Chromebooks, HP Streams, and other devices in a 1:1 classroom. "Earth as a System"- Students will use their devices to review, practice, apply or assess vocabulary words in your Earth Science class. They will take vocabulary and concepts and apply what they've learned, or "show what they know". Here are the terms covered in this product: crust – mantle – core – lithosphere – asthenosphere – mesosphere – system – atmosphere – hydrosphere – geosphere – biosphere – ecosystem – carrying capacity – food web - Earth’s Four Spheres You can use these templates in their entirety, or “pick and choose” the exercises you wish to use and tailor it to your students’ needs. This package contains the following vocabulary exercises: 1. In Your Own Words: Students will write the meaning of the terms in their own words. 2. Matching: Students will match the term with the correct definition.INCLUDES MOVABLE PIECES! 3. Term - Definition - Analogy - Sentence: For each term students will give the definition, an example, and use each term in a sentence. 4. Definition - Sentence - Picture: For each term students will give the definition, use each term in a sentence, and insert a picture (actual picture or example) 5. Short Answer Writing: Earth’s Four Spheres- Students will identify each sphere and label it, then write a short answer regarding things that are contained in each sphere. Answer keys provided where applicable. This resource uses file sharing with Google or Microsoft OneDrive. Use these activities to engage students in a whole class, small group, or independent environment. This resource is also perfect for Homeschool students. This original product is provided through web-based Google file sharing, contained on the Internet 'cloud' and allows you and your students to access, edit, and print files from any computer or device. Students work on their template directly in the file on their device or computer. This product will also work with Microsoft OneDrive (instructions included!) If you like this product please check back soon as we will be posting more in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns about any part of one of our products please let us know and we will be happy to work with you. If you have any questions or concerns about any part of one of our products please let us know and we will be happy to work with you. The Teacher Team

Google Interactive Digital! City Research Report : We have developed this INTERACTIVE DIGITAL report template to engage students either in the classroom or at home using a 1:1 device environment. This original product is provided through web-based Google file sharing, contained on the Internet 'cloud' and allows you and your students to access, edit, and print files from any computer or device. Students work on their report template directly in the file on their device or computer. This product will also work with Microsoft OneDrive (instructions included!) Templates are included to create, develop, write, edit, present, and assess your students’ City Research Report. This report (or performance task) is also designed to not only to learn and explain the new information, but answer some higher level thinking questions (Common Core Essential Questions) to apply the knowledge they have learned. Students will do all of their research via the Internet and print media (this is not included in this product). Our product is designed to assess and show what your students have learned and share it with you, their parents, and perhaps the class if you’d like them to present it. A printable version of this report is also included in this product! A simple rubric and student checklist is included. You can use this report template in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the slides you wish to use and tailor it to your students’ needs. If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. Thank you! The Teacher Team Copyright 2016 The Teacher TeamTM All Rights Reserved by Author Permission to copy for single classroom use only Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. Not for public display. DISCLAIMER: These materials were prepared by The Teacher Team and have neither been developed, reviewed, nor endorsed by Google.

We have developed this Common Core aligned complete Ecology Unit with CLOSE Reading passages, text dependent questions, and essential questions that contains everything needed to teach a rigorous unit on ecology. Original CLOSE Reading nonfiction passages were created to help teach your students about all aspects of ecology. CLOSE reading instructions and an anchor chart are included to help you incorporate this skill into your teaching. There are text dependent questions aligned with each passage, a set of vocabulary cards with definitions to accompany each nonfiction text, a research report, Common Core Essential Questions, performance tasks, and RAFTS. A variety of other graphic organizers and activities are included. This unit emphasizes "Depth of Knowledge" (D.O.K.) throughout. We do encourage you to supplement with any other books, videos, and websites that you already use; they will blend nicely with our CLOSE reading passages. You can use this unit in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the components to meet the needs of your students. This unit contains the following elements: • CLOSE reading nonfiction passages: 1. An Introduction to Ecology, page 1 2. Habitats, Biomes, and Ecosystems, page 2 3. Food Chains and Food Webs, pages 3 and 4 4. Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers page 5 5. Species, Populations, Communities page 6 • Vocabulary cards with definitions, one for each CLOSE reading passage topic-( provided for vocabulary support to scaffold for students who need more support). • CLOSE Reading Instructions (PowerPoint or handout) explaining the steps of CLOSE Reading. • Anchor Chart for student annotation and Discussion Topics for CLOSE Reading. • Student Bookmarks with annotation rules so they have a smaller version of the anchor chart at their desk while they read • “Text Dependent Questions” • Common Core Essential questions • Ecology Research Report • Cognitive Content Dictionary • KWL Chart • Venn Diagram • A Tree Map Graphic Organizer • CLOZE worksheets (a fill-in the blank) worksheet and answer sheet to assess vocabulary attainment and your students’ ability to utilize context clues. If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. You can send us a “Question” through our store or email us at theteacherteam@gmail.com Thank you! The Teacher Team

Google Interactive Digital! Country Report : We have developed this INTERACTIVE DIGITAL report template to engage students either in the classroom or at home using a 1:1 device environment. This original product is provided through web-based Google file sharing, contained on the Internet 'cloud' and allows you and your students to access, edit, and print files from any computer or device. Students work on their report template directly in the file on their device or computer. This product will also work with Microsoft OneDrive (instructions included!) Templates are included to create, develop, write, edit, present, and assess your students’ Country Report. This report (or performance task) is also designed to not only to learn and explain the new information, but answer some higher level thinking questions (Common Core Essential Questions) to apply the knowledge they have learned. Students will do all of their research via the Internet and print media (this is not included in this product). Our product is designed to assess and show what your students have learned and share it with you, their parents, and perhaps the class if you’d like them to present it. A simple rubric and student checklist is included. You can use this report template in its entirety, or “pick and choose” the slides you wish to use and tailor it to your students’ needs. If you like this product, please check back soon as we will be posting new products in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will promptly help you. Thank you! The Teacher Team Copyright 2015 The Teacher TeamTM All Rights Reserved by Author Permission to copy for single classroom use only Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. Not for public display. DISCLAIMER: These materials were prepared by The Teacher Team and have neither been developed, reviewed, nor endorsed by Google.