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 complete this assignment. Those who love art will enjoy the chance to really get creative and design something fantastic. Others will enjoy the way the task is set out step-wise with easy to follow instructions. Both will create something they can be proud of and at the same time, they will be learning about the water and carbon cycle. Great for upper elementary, middle and high school classes. These activities can easily be adapted for lower elementary by simplifying some wording and reducing the task requirements. Included in the activity package is: A full overview of both tasks An itemized list of all required items The water cycle contains a graded checklist for the required components The carbon cycle contains two different rubrics depending on the depth you want to go into Exemplary student examples for both assignments

Climate Change - This fully editable Science Comprehension Reading Activity for Grades 5-7 (ages 10-12) is perfect for distance learning, substitute plans, an activity to supplement your lesson, or for scientific literacy practice. Each page highlights and explains key terms for student reference. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, and open-ended varieties. The Reading Looks at: What is Climate? What’s the big deal? The Greenhouse Effect What’s causing all this carbon dioxide? Why are we so concerned about 1.4◦F? What can we do? Buyer Comment: Used this resource as an activity for my early-finishers. It was perfect! It gave them something to do after finishing early, but wasn’t too extremely challenging. Many students expressed that the reading was actually quite interesting as well!" Google Classroom and Distance Learning Ready This resource is perfect for in-class or distance learning and integrates seamlessly with Google Classroom. Automatically creates a copy of the reading and puts it directly into your Google Drive with a single click. Purchase --> Open --> Click --> Assign to your students The reading also includes a Microsoft Word and PDF version. Having all three options allow you to assign the reading to your students without worrying about formatting issues as all the work has already been done for you. It also allows you, as well as your students, to access everything no matter where you are or what kind of equipment is being used. This resource will take your students between 40-60 minutes to complete and includes a variety of questions. An answer key is also included for your reference. The Problems You Face Not having the time to properly teach scientific literacy (disciplinary literacy) or improve your students reading comprehension and analysis skills. Some students work faster than others and you would like an interesting extension activity for your faster-moving students to keep them learning and engaged. The Solution This fully editable, NO PREP reading comprehension article is composed of relevant, applicable, and engaging reading activities which can be used to: • introduce your topic • improve your students literacy skills • improve your students reading comprehension and scientific literacy skills • improve your students’ analysis skills • provide an extension activity to students who move at a faster pace • provide extra credit to students in need • measure your students literacy skills Furthermore, this resource works very well as an emergency substitute plan as it will keep your students on task and focused while you are away. This resource will take your students between 30-60 minutes to complete and includes a variety of questions. An answer key is also included for your reference.

Introduce or review the Scientific Method in a fun way with this simple activity. Your students will create various planes in order to test a single variable effect on flying distance. Great for inquiry, collaboration, and developing research skills. Fully editable Word document which can be altered to fit your students’ needs. It can be as complicated or simple as you like and works great for students with learning difficulties. This lab is meant to be done after learning/reviewing the scientific method. It is a 6-8 day lesson package that includes a Unit Test, 4 videos embedded into the power point, 6 worksheets, 3 additional handouts, and a student lesson handout and covers: Scientific Literacy Science Lab Safety WHMIS, MSDS, HHPS Observations vs. Inferences Significant Digits/Figures Scientific Notation The Scientific Method Metric Conversions