Aligned with TEKS 7.11B

This Human Dependence and Influence on Ocean Systems Unit Bundle covers 7th Grade TEKS 7.11B. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach human dependence and influence (positive and negative) on ocean systems (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 7.11B

Resources included in this unit bundle:

Ocean Systems Lesson Plan (TEKS 7.11B)

  • Complete set of daily plans
  • Learning objectives
  • Vertical alignments
  • Daily set of procedures
  • 504 and SPED differentiation suggestions
  • Extensions for each day


Ocean Systems - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 7.11B)

  • Importance of Oceans
  • Human Dependence on Oceans
  • Negative Human Impacts
  • Positive Human Impacts
  • Diagram
  • Checkpoint - 5 questions
  • 2 Versions of Student Notes Pages - Full Size and Interactive Notebook Format
  • Modified Student Notes Pages
  • Student Notes Pages Answer Key
  • Editable Text - PowerPoint and Notes Pages


Ocean Systems - Phenomenon and Guided Practice (TEKS 7.11B)

  • A hands-on activity where students will complete an investigation into research showing 4 ways that humans impact ocean systems
  • Student Record Sheet with analysis questions
  • Guided Practice with a two-part STAAR formatted question and CER
  • Complete Answer Keys


Ocean Systems Literacy Article (TEKS 7.11B)

  • 2 Versions of Article (Regular and Modified)
  • Student Question Companion Sheet
  • Answer Key
  • Suggestions for Use


Ocean Systems - Independent Practice (TEKS 7.11B)

  • 2 STAAR-formatted multiple choice questions
  • A STAAR-formatted two-part question
  • Key vocabulary and matching
  • Analyzing a graph with questions
  • Complete Answer Keys


Ocean Systems S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 7.11B)

  • Teacher Guide for implementing S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (PRINT and READ FIRST)
  • S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Station Signage
  • General Directions for students
  • Teacher Setup for specific stations
  • 7 station activities
  • Student recording sheet and answer key
  • Color and B&W options for all printable materials
  • Tutorial for assigning "Challenge" cards and creating a PIN (video and written)


Ocean Systems - Task Cards (TEKS 7.11B)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. ocean systems, habitat destruction, pollution, runoff, artificial reefs, marine protected areas, etc.)
  • Ocean system basics
  • Human dependence
  • Harmful human influences
  • Beneficial human influences
  • Matching practice
  • True/False practice
  • Multiple choice practice
  • Student recording sheets (PDF and editable version)
  • Answer Key for teacher reference (PDF and editable version)
  • Editable task card template to add your own questions


Ocean Systems - Small Group Activity (TEKS 7.11B)

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Discussion/Guiding Questions
  • Human Dependence on Oceans matching
  • Human Impact on Oceans - positive and negative
  • Complete Answer Key


Ocean Systems - Assessment (TEKS 7.11B)

  • 33 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 57 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Ocean Systems Warm-Up (TEKS 7.11B)

  • Human Dependence and Impact on Ocean Systems short answer question
  • Ocean Transportation - Pros and Cons "T" Chart
  • Analyzing a scenario with questions
  • Short answer practice
  • Multiple choice practice


Ocean Systems Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 7.11B)

  • Homework/Activity Sheet (editable and PDF)
  • Answer Key (editable and PDF)


Also included in the bundle:

  • Ocean Systems Exit Tickets (TEKS 7.11B)
  • Ocean Systems Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 7.11B)