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Plant Parts Unit - Structures & Functions Activities for Fourth & Fifth Grades

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Explore parts of a plant with hands-on biology activities. Students examine internal and external structures and functions of seeds, flowers, roots, stems, and leaves; conduct flower dissection and germination labs; explore dispersal and

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Light Energy Unit: Science Stations/Centers or Labs, Activities & Experiments

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This deluxe light energy unit includes five labs that can be set up as stations or centers, a full-blown experiment, extension activities, review, and assessment. Your kids will love the hands-on investigation – and you will too! This is the science

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Science, Physics, Physical Science

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

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse Science Activities for Fourth, Fifth, or Sixth Grade

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Ready to teach the 2024 total solar eclipse? A moveable model, teaching tips, reading passages and questions, map, and observation booklet let you teach science like a pro! Your fourth, fifth, or sixth grade students will love the hands-on

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Sound Energy Unit - Hands-on Science Activities - Stations/Centers/Labs & STEM

By Brenda Kovich

This engaging sound energy unit includes five labs that can be set up as stations or centers, a STEM activity, review, and assessment. Your kids will love the hands-on investigation – and you will too! Open the preview to take a closer look at the

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Science, Physics, Physical Science

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

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Thermal Energy Activities and Heat Transfer Lab - Science Unit for 3rd, 4th, 5th

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This complete unit includes eight sets of hands-on thermal energy activities, a heat transfer lab, video links, flash cards, review sheet, and assessment to help third, fourth, or fifth grade students understand key science concepts.Open the preview

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Science, Physics, Physical Science

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

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Mock Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Classroom Mystery/Detective Simulation Game

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Stage a mock crime scene investigation in your classroom! Kids solve the mystery through observation and science labs. They study crime scene photos, gather clues, analyze fingerprints, and experiment with powders and chromatography. Students love

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Reading, Science, Critical Thinking

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Simulations, Google Apps

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How to Read Weather Maps - Fronts, Forecasting & Meteorology - 4th & 5th Grade

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Yes, you can teach kids how to read weather maps! In this set of lessons and meteorology activities, kids in fourth or fifth grade identify symbols, analyze fronts, predict, and forecast. It includes printable pages in grayscale and color.Open the

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Science, Earth Sciences

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4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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The Hydrosphere - Distribution of Water on Earth Activities NGSS 5-ESS2-2

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Students learn about the hydrosphere and distribution of water on Earth. Activities include reading differentiated texts, graphing, answering questions, and practicing nonfiction text structure. As a culmination, students may create an infographic

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Science, Earth Sciences, Informational Text

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Internet Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.5

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Introduction to Microscopes and Cells Activities Bundle for Fourth, Fifth, Grade

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As an introduction to organelles, kids in fourth, fifth, or sixth grade work with microscopes, learn about cells, and create cute Organelle Trail posters. An informational text, study materials, and assessment are included in the activities. Open

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Science, Biology

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Facts About the Great Lakes Research Project, Graphs, and Maps

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This short research project results in a polished final product. Kids collect facts about the Great Lakes on specially designed maps to create their own infographics. Individual pages can be bound into a booklet or displayed. The activity works well

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Earth Sciences, Geography, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Research, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.4.7, W.5.7, W.6.7

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Light and Sound Energy Units - Science Activities for Labs, Centers, or Stations

By Brenda Kovich

Energize your study of sound and light with hands-on energy activities! Lesson plans, lab sheets, companion websites, flash cards, review sheet, and assessment are all included in these units. Third, fourth, or fifth grade students or homeschool

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Science, Physics, Physical Science

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

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Activities, Lesson, Centers

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Bird Beak Lab – Adaptations & Natural Selection Project – Fun Science Experiment

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In this science lab, kids simulate bird beak adaptations. They pick up organisms, record number caught, organize data, and answer questions. It’s a fun and educational natural selection experiment! Open the preview to take a closer look at parts of

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Science, Anatomy, Biology

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Laboratory, Centers

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Engineering Design Process Worksheets for 10 Simple STEM Challenge Activities

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Use engineering design challenges to get kids thinking! This STEM set offers graphic organizers that guide kids through the steps of the process. Worksheets support 10 specific projects. A blank template, review material, and a test are also

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Science, Critical Thinking, Engineering

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

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Activities, Laboratory, Printables

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Climate Zones Activities - Exploring Patterns Project with Map & Worksheets

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for a simple way to teach or reinforce climate? Try this! Third or fourth grade students color basic zones on a map of the world, consider additional factors, and complete a matching activity. Two versions of each worksheet are included:

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Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables

$4.00

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Famous African American Inventors Research Project: Black History Month Activity

By Brenda Kovich

Explore the lives of 27 famous African American inventors and their inventions. Four scaffolded research sheets control the depth of your project. Themed templates with photos make a great display or bulletin board. You can use the activities during

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Writing, Engineering

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Projects, Activities, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

W.4.7, W.4.8, W.5.7, W.5.8, W.6.7, W.6.8

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Rocks and Minerals Unit - 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade - Types, Fossils, Cycle

By Brenda Kovich

Geology rocks! If your third, fourth, or fifth grade class is into minerals, this unit is for you. It focuses on types, properties, identification, fossils, and cycle. Reading passages, worksheets, activities, games, video links, and assessment

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Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables

$5.00

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Four Seasons of the Year Science: Earth's Tilt, Climate & Weather Worksheets

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Students learn how Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun affect climate/weather and cause the four seasons of the year. They read passages, work on diagrams, and complete worksheets. Links to two videos reinforce the concepts. Finally, an open-ended

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Science, Astronomy, Social Studies - History

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables

$4.00

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Forms of Energy Activities & Experiments - Light, Sound, Heat, Electricity

By Brenda Kovich

Four complete units offer dozens of hands-on activities, stations, and science experiments. Kids explore forms of energy: light (radiant), sound (acoustic), heat (thermal), and electricity (electrical). Review, assessment, and video links are also

Subjects:

Science, Physical Science

Grades:

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

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Activities, Laboratory, Lesson

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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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Biology

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

$8.00

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Fossil Record & Evidence in Rock Layers Unit: Activities, Worksheets, Test

By Brenda Kovich

Students explore rock formations and fossil evidence to explain changes over time. Science activities, text with images, worksheets, and a test let kids explore fossil types, simulate records in the layers, and analyze organisms found in sedimentary

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Printables

$5.00

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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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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