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Human Body Systems Unit - Projects, Models, Passages, Organizers & Assessment

By Brenda Kovich

Six models and projects simulate human body systems. Fourth or fifth grade students then read passages on the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, muscular, skeletal, and immune systems. Three graphic organizers are included for each. Flash

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English Language Arts, Science, Biology

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Indiana 4th Grade Science Curriculum Units: Full-Year Standards-Based Activities

By Brenda Kovich

25 engaging science modules address all new fourth grade Indiana Academic Standards for Science. A full year of curriculum units includes hands-on activities, experiments, engineering design, and more.This bundle addresses the intent of each

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Biology, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

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4^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

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Matter and Energy Flow in an Ecosystem – Scaffolded Activities for 4th/5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

This scaffolded science unit helps fourth and fifth grade students understand ecosystems. Projects and activities introduce cells and photosynthesis; producers, consumers, and decomposers. Then kids explore how matter and energy flow through the

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Science, Biology

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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Complete Plant and Animal Structures Unit – Life Science for 4th or 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for a thorough unit on plants and animals for your fourth or fifth grade class? This life science bundle scaffolds from cells to plants and animals. When you immerse your students in labs, activities, and reading passages, they truly

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Science, Biology

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

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Food Chain and Food Web Projects + Producers, Consumers, Decomposers Activity

By Brenda Kovich

Fourth and fifth grade students get plenty of biology practice with three food chain projects; three producers, consumers, and decomposers sorting activities; and two food web worksheets.Open the preview to take a closer look at the resources. Enjoy

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Science, Biology

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Lesson

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Acquired Traits - Influenced by the Environment – Science & Writing NGSS 3-LS3-2

By Brenda Kovich

Kids observe photos of traits influenced by the environment, establish cause-effect relationships for acquired characteristics, and write explanatory paragraphs or essays. This set of science activities addresses NGSS 3-LS3-2, as well as ELA

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Science, Biology, Writing

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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W.3.2, W.4.2, W.3.2c

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Hydroponics: What Plants Need Activities and STEM - NGSS 5-LS1-1

By Brenda Kovich

In this set of hydroponics activities, kids explore what plants need. They germinate seeds in baggies, learn about photosynthesis, review the engineering design process, participate in a STEM challenge, and write to support a claim that plants get

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Science, Biology, Engineering

Grades:

5^th, Homeschool

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Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

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W.5.2

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Butterfly Writing Project - Using Informational Text Structures

By Brenda Kovich

Kids love learning about butterflies - - - and you’ll love the way they write using five different informational text structures. The project fortifies your students’ understanding of purpose, organization, and key words.Open the preview to take a

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Biology, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

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W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2

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Free Indiana Fourth Grade Science Pacing Guide for New Standards

By Brenda Kovich

This free document addresses the new 2022 Indiana science standards for fourth grade. It includes objectives, pacing guides, suggested schedules, and links for curriculum units created by Brenda Kovich. You can use it to find classroom resources or

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Biology, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

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4^th, Homeschool

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Time flies when you're having fun! I taught fourth grade for more than 35 years and loved it. Today, my mission is to create enjoyable, engaging materials your classroom.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in student-centered learning that's seriously fun. In my store, you'll find engaging genre studies and hands-on science, as well as scaffolded ELA and math units that move kids to mastery.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I'm proud to be a National Board Certified Teacher (Middle Childhood Generalist) and have received three special awards: Lilly Teacher Creativity Fellow, Crystal Apple Award Winner, and Lake Central Teacher of the Year.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received a B.A. in Elementary Education, an M.S. in Elementary Education, a Gifted and Talented Endorsement - all from Purdue University.

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Social Studies, Elections - Voting, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Music, Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Statistics, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Engineering, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community