I am a science teacher passionate about teaching Earth Science, Geology, Geography and Oceanography and sharing my science material/products to a wider audience.
My main focus is middle and high school, but since ability levels and needs vary widely, materials found in my shop may be useful to students from other grade levels.
I am also selling my educational resources on TpT website but under a different name, so in case you see the same resources there, it doesn't mean that they were copied.
I am a science teacher passionate about teaching Earth Science, Geology, Geography and Oceanography and sharing my science material/products to a wider audience.
My main focus is middle and high school, but since ability levels and needs vary widely, materials found in my shop may be useful to students from other grade levels.
I am also selling my educational resources on TpT website but under a different name, so in case you see the same resources there, it doesn't mean that they were copied.
UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY INTERNET SCAVENGER HUNT
This internet scavenger hunt (webquest) is a great way for students to learn about the geography of United States (including physical landmarks, elevation (height), size, national/state boundaries and population), while enhancing their internet research skills.
An ANSWER KEY, student web links and teacher directions are provided. The Internet Scavenger Hunt can be done as a whole class, in small groups, individually and even at home as part of distance or remote learning.
This resource is not only google classroom friendly, but also includes printable and editable formats (PDF and Word). Choose the format that best fits your needs.
This internet scavenger hunt was designed specifically for middle school students but can be “scaled up or down” to suit other grade levels by simply amending the number of questions the students need to answer.
Include three separate scavenger hunts (of 15 questions each). Your students can do all three scavenger hunts or just do one or two, depending on the time available.
If you like this scavenger hunt, you may also like the following:
50 US STATE FACTS SCAVENGER HUNT (Webquest)
50 US FUN FACTS & TRIVIA SCAVENGER HUNT (Webquest)
Always NEW Internet Scavenger Hunt (Webquest)
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Tarsia Vocabulary Puzzle - NATURAL RESOURCES
This fun vocabulary puzzle helps students review some of the major Natural Resources related vocabulary. You will cut up the triangles and students will have to arrange them in order to match definitions with the vocabulary terms.
ANSWER KEY is provided!
This is a great activity for test review or can be glued into interactive notebooks. If you choose to use them multiple times (e.g. for different classrooms), be sure to laminate the cards so you can use them for years to come!
The 18 Terms Covered In This Puzzle:
Natural resources; Nuclear energy; Geothermal energy; Energy conservation; Biofuels; Renewable resources; Pollution; Solar energy; Oil/Petroleum; Coal; Fossil fuels; Hydroelectric energy; Recycle; Reuse; Reduce; Wind energy; Nonrenewable resources; Tidal energy.
Tarsia Puzzle: SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRIES AND FLAGS
In this activity, students will practice matching the names of 12 South American countries with their flags, as they piece together the pieces of each tarsia puzzle. Students will match their answers with a separate puzzle piece until all the countries have ‘found’ their capital and the puzzle is completed.
These GEOGRAPHY TARSIA PUZZLES are a FUN way for students to practice their multiplication facts that doesn’t involve a worksheet. The puzzle activity works well for individuals, as well as small groups. Alternatively, you can set up stations around the room, and have students or groups rotate to each station for a new math puzzle/game.
This resource includes:
1 tarsia puzzle 12 countries
1 answer key
Teacher directions
List of Countries Included:
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Suggestions for using this resource:
Print multiple copies of each tarsia puzzle and place the pieces in separate plastic bags for safekeeping.
Print the puzzles on colored paper if you find the black and white version too “dull”.
Print the puzzles on large sized paper, if you want the pieces to be extra large.
Laminate the puzzle pieces BEFORE your students cut them out. It will allow you to use them for years to come.
Code the backside of each puzzle piece, so it is easier to find which plastic bag they belong to in case they get mixed up with other pieces.
You might also be interested in these other resources:
Tarsia Puzzle Template (Triangles)
Tarsia Puzzle Template (Squares)
Tarsia Puzzle Template (Large Hexagon)
Tarsia Puzzle Template (Small Hexagon)
Tarsia Puzzle Template (Decagon)
Tarsia Puzzle Template (Domino)
Tarsia Puzzle Template (Square w. Triangles)
Tarsia Puzzle Template (Elongated HexagonSmall)
Tarsia Puzzle Template (Elongated HexagonLarge)
Tarsia Puzzle Template (Parallelogram)
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Tarsia Vocabulary Puzzle - MAPPING
This fun vocabulary puzzle helps students review some of the major** Mapping** related vocabulary. You will cut up the triangles and students will have to arrange them in order to match definitions with the vocabulary terms.
ANSWER KEY is provided!
This is a great activity for test review or can be glued into interactive notebooks. If you choose to use them multiple times (e.g. for different classrooms), be sure to laminate the cards so you can use them for years to come!
The 18 Terms Covered In This Puzzle:
Contour interval; Equator; Latitude; Map scale; Topographic map; Meridians; Tropic of Cancer; Elevation; Index contour; Parallel; Depression; Prime Meridian; Tropic of Cancer; Contour lines; Topographic profile; Map key; Longitude; International Date Line.
