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This comprehensive presentation explains Grade 8 mass extinction concepts through structured lesson slides and visual learning materials. Students will explore the causes, patterns, and impacts of major extinction events throughout Earth's history using clear instructional content.
12 questions
5 Mass Extinctions
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8th Grade
26 questions
Mass Extinction
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6th - 8th Grade

20 questions
Lesson 3 Mass Extinctions
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6th - 8th Grade
27 questions
12/9/25 Mass extinction Notes
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8th Grade
32 questions
6.1.5: Mass Extinctions
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8th Grade
26 questions
Mass Extinction
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6th - 8th Grade
26 questions
Mass Extinctions
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6th - 8th Grade
26 questions
Mass Extinction Events
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6th - 8th Grade
22 questions
What is mass extinction and are we facing a 6th one?
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8th Grade
26 questions
Mass Extinctions
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8th Grade
11 questions
Mass Extinction Events
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7th - 8th Grade
Mass extinction events represent some of the most dramatic chapters in Earth's history, and Grade 8 students can explore these pivotal moments through comprehensive presentations available on Wayground. These educational presentations deliver structured instruction on the five major extinction events, examining the geological and biological evidence that scientists use to understand these catastrophic periods. Through visual learning materials that combine concept explanation with real-world examples, students develop critical thinking skills about deep time, cause-and-effect relationships in Earth systems, and the interconnectedness of life and environmental change. The presentations guide learners through complex topics like the Permian-Triassic extinction, the asteroid impact theory for dinosaur extinction, and how mass extinctions have shaped the evolution of life on Earth. Wayground supports science educators with millions of teacher-created presentation resources that can be easily discovered through robust search and filtering capabilities, allowing teachers to find materials specifically aligned to Earth and space science standards and grade-level expectations. The platform's differentiation tools enable teachers to customize presentations for diverse learning needs, while flexible digital delivery formats make it simple to incorporate these resources into classroom instruction, remote learning, or hybrid teaching environments. These presentation collections serve multiple instructional purposes, from introducing new concepts during initial lessons to providing visual support for remediation sessions with struggling learners, and can be seamlessly integrated into unit planning for comprehensive coverage of extinction events and their role in Earth's geological timeline.

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