Aligned with TEKS 8.11A

This Natural Events and Climate Bundle covers 8th Grade TEKS 8.11A. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach the impacts of natural events on climate (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 8.11A

Resources included in this bundle:

Natural Events and Climate Warm-Up (TEKS 8.11A)

  • Sketch and analyze impact of natural event on climate
  • Natural Events and Climate graphic organizer
  • Analyzing graphic with questions
  • Short answer practice
  • Multiple choice practice


Natural Events and Climate - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 8.11A)

  • Natural Events
  • Climate
  • Volcanic Eruptions
  • Meteor Impacts
  • Ocean Currents
  • Greenhouse Gases
  • Climate Impact of Greenhouse Gases
  • 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


Natural Events and Climate Literacy Article (TEKS 8.11A)

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


Natural Events and Climate S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 8.11A)

  • 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)


Natural Events and Climate - Task Cards (TEKS 8.11A)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. natural events, volcanic eruptions, meteor impacts, greenhouse gases, climate, weather, etc.)
  • Impacts of greenhouse gases, volcanic eruptions, ocean current changes, and meteor impacts on climate
  • Categorizing effects of greenhouse gases, volcanic eruptions, ocean current changes, and meteor impacts
  • 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


Natural Events and Climate Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 8.11A)

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


Natural Events and Climate Assessment (TEKS 8.11A)

  • 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


Also included in the bundle:

  • Natural Events and Climate Exit Tickets (TEKS 8.11A)
  • Natural Events and Climate Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 8.11A)