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Environment Common Core RI.4.8 resources
Biomes Unit Differentiated Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
Explore the world’s 5 major biomes with these biomes reading passages that include everything you need to work on vocabulary and comprehension skills with your students! These printables work great to send home for at home learning or distance learning for both Science or ELA. Differentiated reading passages (3 levels) allow you to meet the needs of all students to ensure complete understanding of the content! Take a look at the product preview for a closer look at each biome. All follow-up ac
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Reasons & Evidence Support Author's Points Earth Day Reading Escape Room 4th 5th
⭐ This no-prep save the planet Earth Day themed reading comprehension escape room is perfect for practicing how authors use reasons and evidence to support points. 4th and 5th grade students work through standard-aligned reading comprehension challenges as they navigate a post-apocalyptic Earth and collect resources to help save the planet for Earth Day."Let's save our future! File an exposé on the state of the planet, and report where we went wrong. Hopefully, the people who see it will be able
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Grades:
4th - 5th
Florida's Geography Paired Passages, Reading Comprehension Questions & Writing
Florida's Geography: How do people affect Florida's environment? Paired Passages & Informative/Explanatory Writing - Digital & PDFThis is a set of three leveled paired passages or texts with multiple choice and short answer or response comprehension questions, as well as an extended writing prompt. The included texts are non-fiction. These texts can be used as:close readingsocial studies lessonsreading comprehensionpaired passages with an extended writing piece.The extended writing promp
Grades:
4th - 6th
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STEM: Plants and Food Waste
In this HUGE project based learning unit, you will receive lessons on composting, plants, gardening, food waste, pollution, and community service. The first unit is on the effects of food waste, the largest contributor to our landfills, then your students will grow their own garden using food scraps for the second unit. If you'd like to see these activities in action, check us out on Instagram @thebrainybee. With this bundle you will receive the following activities and more!
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Green City by Allan Drummond Lesson Plan and Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the STEM / environmental science mentor text book Green City by Allan Drummond. A great read for Earth Day, sustainability, renewable and nonrenewable resources or problem-solving! Lessons and activities focus on:communitySummarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)close reading nonfiction text featuresauthor's message / lessonMain idea and detailsComparing and contra
Grades:
1st - 5th
Also included in: 5th Grade Earth Day Read Alouds and Activities Mega Bundle
Survival Traits of Plants and Animals - Structure and Function - Grade 4 NGSS
This bundle includes 17 age-appropriate resources about Structure and Function of Plants and Animals including: Reading, Color Diagrams, Activities, Performance Tasks and Assessment (36 pages total):Resources included in this Next Generation Science Standards Bundle include:• Structure and Function of Organisms and Next Generation Science Standards - Primer for Educators • Rubric Building Resource 1) Structure and Function of Porcupines - Reading, Short Answer Quiz and Answer Sheet (3 pages)2)
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
Shark Tracking
What kid doesn't love sharks?!? In this 1 hour (modifiable) activity students will learn the basics behind shark tracking and tagging. They will then track a shark on their own using Ocearch's digital tracking website. After selecting a shark students will complete the "My Shark Summer Road Trip" activity which allows them to display their shark's journey and create a "Twitter" account for their shark! Who doesn't love sharing their travels on social media for the world to see! This activity con
Grades:
1st - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-5
, 2-LS4-1
, MS-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-4
Coal Vs. Wind Energy Text Passages and Comprehension Questions
A close read of two informational text passages regarding wind and coal energy. Students read both texts, underlining words that they are unfamiliar with. Next, students choose two words from each passage to find the definition for and write in the margins of the passages. Next students complete a graphic organizer comparing and contrasting the two energy sources before evaluating which source is more beneficial. This product is aligned is part of a full NGSS aligned unit Earth and Human Acti
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Grades:
4th - 7th
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, 4-ESS3-1
Save the Bees - Project Based Learning for Google Slides-Distance Learning
Save the Bees for Google Slides is a complete project-based learning unit that covers all your standards and NGSS correlated!!! So MANY NGSS covered in one unit!!! Study the ecosystem that bees are part of and learn about conservation at the same time!Save the Bees for Google slides is vibrant, ELA infused, STEAM focused with project-based learning, and will completely satisfy your in person or remote learning lessons for an ENTIRE unit!!!Students will read and use tech tools for understanding,
Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
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Ocean Exploration: Interactive Flashcards & Worksheets for 3rd & 4th graders
Dive into the depths of the ocean with this engaging and educational resource for 3rd and 4th-grade students. Designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love for marine life, this comprehensive package includes interactive flashcards, worksheets, and mindmaps that cater to various learning styles.Explore the wonders of the ocean through vivid illustrations and captivating activities that cover a wide range of topics, from marine creatures to ocean conservation. Students will embark on a journey o
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-ESS3-1
, 4-LS1-2
, 3-LS1-1
, 4-ESS3-2
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Water Conservation Toolkit for Elementary: Engaging Activities & Mind Maps
Embark on an educational journey with the "Water Conservation Toolkit," designed specifically for elementary school students! This valuable resource offers an array of engaging activities, including mind maps, reading comprehension worksheets, and interactive exercises aimed at promoting awareness about the importance of saving water. Perfect for grades 1-5, this toolkit not only educates on why we cannot drink seawater and where our home water comes from but also emphasizes the critical role of
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Grades:
1st - 5th
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NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 5-ESS3-1
, 2-ESS1-1
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Green City by Allan Drummond Lesson Plan and Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the STEM / environmental science mentor text book Green City by Allan Drummond. A great read for Earth Day, sustainability, renewable and nonrenewable resources or problem-solving! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on:communitySummarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)close reading nonfiction text feature
Grades:
1st - 5th
Also included in: Fifth Grade Earth Day Read Alouds and Google Activities Bundle
Coral Reefs: Close Read
This packet contains articles that can be used for close reads, or to support science and environmental units. It would also be a great companion to Coral Reefs by Gail Gibbons. In addition, I have also provided several pages of challenging text-dependent questions and graphic organizers.
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2nd - 5th
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Nonfiction Book Study: Rachel Carson - Pioneer of Ecology (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a 140+ page Common Core aligned NO PREP nonfiction book study for Rachel Carson: Pioneer of Ecology by Kathleen Kudlinski. This book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the book and has been designed for students in grades 4 – 5. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED.GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The student packet, vocabulary crossword puzzles, chapter quizzes, and comprehen
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4th - 5th
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K-5 EARTH DAY Reading Comprehension & Poster Activity! Printable & Digital
Help students learn about taking care of Earth with this engaging reading comprehension and poster activity! Buying one subscription gives you access to both a printable PDF version AND a digital version that is Google Slides compatible! Though this works perfectly as an Earth Day activity, use this resource any time of year when studying the environment and Earth!Inside you will find 4 differentiated reading passages with accompanying comprehension questions. At the end of the resource is a pos
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Grades:
K - 5th
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NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, K-ESS3-3
, 4-ESS3-2
Deserts Differentiated Activities
This desert resource includes 3 levels of an activity about this ecosystem. I have found that integrating whenever and wherever possible is a great way to make sure that I am addressing all of the Common Core Standards and giving my students enough practice to reach mastery in each skill. With outdated textbooks and lack of resources, I created close reading passages and differentiated reading passages based on important Social Studies and Science concepts. From that, I’ve also realized that som
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
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Into the Wild: Rhinos
Hey there, fellow educator!Thank you for your interest in my content:) This packet includes an article about rhinoceroses describing what they look like, what they eat, and where they live. Accompanying the article is a comprehension activity and answer key as well as an interactive activity where the students can measure their hand against a baby rhino's foot. The second passage in the packet is the story of Roger Rhino and his mission to save his own endangered species. At the end of the passa
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Into the Wild: Jaguars
Hey there, fellow educator!Thank you for your interest in my content:) This packet includes an article about jaguars describing what they look like, what they eat, and where they live. Accompanying the article is a comprehension activity and answer key as well as an interactive activity where the students can demonstrate what they've learned through art. The second passage in the packet is the story of Jess the Jaguar and a day in her life in the rainforest. At the end of the passage is a call t
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Endangered Animals on Parade
Children enjoy learning about animals. They love reading about, watching them, and acquiring knowledge about their habits: what they eat, where they live, their size, their babies and their survival strategies. Add an animal’s conservation status, and children become intrigued with humanity’s role in both endangering and improving that status.Connecting the topic of Endangered Animals with your Language Arts program, you will be able to instruct, provide learning experiences, and assess the s
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3rd - 6th
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"Where is the Amazon?" by Sarah Fabiny Unit
This book tells the history of the Amazon River and rain forest. It discusses the exploration of the area and then tells about the structure and animals/plants that call the Amazon home. It also describes why the Amazon region is so important and what can be done to help preserve the rain forest. This is a great way to combine language arts with history and science!This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified voc
Grades:
4th - 6th
Nonfiction Book Study: Who Was Rachel Carson? by Sarah Fabiny (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a 140+ page Common Core aligned NO PREP nonfiction book study for Who Was Rachel Carson? by Sarah Fabiny. This book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the book and has been designed for students in grades 4 – 6. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED.GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The student packet, vocabulary crossword puzzles, chapter quizzes, and final test are available a
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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NATIONAL POLAR BEAR DAY- COMPREHENSIVE SET OF LEARNING & FUN
NATIONAL POLAR BEAR DAY ACTIVITIES FOR THIRD, FOURTH, AND FIFTH GRADES!This is a collection of fun and learning for NATIONAL POLAR BEAR DAY!This set includes:*Polar Bear "Non-Fiction" Close Read comprehension passage of POLAR BEARS,*Polar Bear Comprehension Questions Set for the "Non-Fiction" Close Read Labeled with CCSS Standards,*Polar Bear Making Words Activity Fun Page in which the students make words from the letters in NATIONAL POLAR BEAR DAY (WORD WORK) *Polar Bear Directed Drawing page f
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Also included in: FEBRUARY BUNDLE!- GROUNDHOG, VALENTINE'S, PRESIDENT'S, &NAT. P BEAR
Pandas and Other Endangered Species-Magic Tree House:Common Core Reading/Writing
This is a differentiated unit using the Magic Treehouse non-fiction book Pandas and Other Endangered Species. This is an integrated reading and writing unit.
Students read Pandas and Other Endangered Species and take notes in order to learn and remember key facts from each chapter.
Then students create their own humorous diary modeled after the story The Diary of a Worm using the key facts and details from the non-fiction magic treehouse book.
All activities are tied to the Common Core Sta
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3rd - 5th
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Pedal Power by Allan Drummond Lesson Plan and Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the STEM / social justice mentor text book Pedal Power by Allan Drummond. This is a great lesson for Earth Day, talking about sustainability, or urban planning. Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on:communitySummarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)close reading for interpreting new vocabulary wordsauthor
Grades:
1st - 5th
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