History of the Earth- Mass Extinction

Mass Extinction Comic and Activities – Extinction and the History of the Earth

Explore the fascinating history of the Earth through the lens of mass extinction events with illustrated science. Leaners will examine what causes extinction, how it has shaped life on our planet, and why these events build on our understanding of Earth’s past and future.

This print-and-go activity includes an illustrated reading passage, guided doodle notes, and follow-up worksheets designed to build comprehension. Perfect for upper elementary, middle school, and homeschool science, this resource makes the content accessible for struggling readers, English language learners (ESL, ELL), graphic novel lovers, and visual learners.

Whether you’re teaching Earth’s history, life science, or environmental science, this is a fun and effective way to help students grasp the impact of mass extinctions.

This Mass Extinctions download includes-

Color Content

1. Great for projecting on the front board
2. Colorful and engaging
3. Serves as a great science anchor chart poster!

Black-line Version

1. Easy to print
2. Perfect for interactive notebooks
3. Fun science coloring sheet

Doodle Notes

1. Guided notes combined with cartoons
2. Students can follow along and fill in the blanks as you teach
3. Can be used as guided reading

Mini-Research Project

1. Students dive a little deeper into the topics by researching each of the mass extinctions in Earth’s history.
2. Introduce the Anthropocene

Easel Activity

1. Upload directly to your digital classroom
2. Allows students to easily work from home

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