Description: Spring is the perfect season to go on a Nature Walk. The air is crisp, the trees are changing, the animals are active, and it is the perfect temperature to be outside. It’s the optimal opportunity to take learning outside and get

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science)

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Homework

$2.22

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Nature Education: Fall Scavenger Hunt Activities

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Description: Fall is the perfect season to go on a Nature Walk. The air is crisp, the trees are changing, the animals are active, and it is the perfect temperature to be outside. It’s the optimal opportunity to take learning outside and get

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Homework, Printables

$2.25

Digital Download PDF (4.40 MB)

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Nature Education: Cloud Type Identifier Visual Aid Viewer

By Teaching Terakoya

A lovely cloud identifier visual aid; simply laminate and have available for when children are identifying clouds. Students will be able to hold the viewers up to the sky and identify cloud types. Print this out and cut out the blank middle section

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

$1.50

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Layers of Soil

By Teaching Terakoya

Who knew there were so many layers of soil? It’s not all just dirt! Perfect for second graders, this science worksheet introduces students to the different horizontal layers in soil, from topsoil to bedrock. Soon, your little diggers will know all

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets

$1.75

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Life Cycle of a Lizards & Reptiles (Unit for Grades 1-5)

By Teaching Terakoya

Description:Lizards are one of the biggest groups of reptiles found on Earth!This 2-week unit was created from a student simply bringing in a lizard he found in the playground one day. We investigated the little guy simply from the questions that

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

$3.30

Digital Download PDF (10.16 MB)

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Camp Fire Games: Who Am I? An Animal Guessing Game for OLDER KIDS!

By Teaching Terakoya

DescriptionThere are few better ways to spend your time outdoors than with your family and friends around a campfire. This amazing campfire game is for everyone to enjoy, bond and spend quality time together!To play the guessing game, readers are

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Summer

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homework, Games

$4.00

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Mason Jar Soil Test

By Teaching Terakoya

Description Spring is a perfect time to do a mason jar soil test to see the soil structure in your garden. This is a simple and easy test to take if you are creating a new garden you’ve recently moved, or you want to do a cool experiment with your

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets

$1.75

Digital Download PDF (0.74 MB)

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Summer Nature Homework (Nature Bingo and Scavenger Hunt)

By Teaching Terakoya

Description: Summer is the perfect season to go on a Nature Walk. The air is hot, the trees are changing, the animals are active, and it is the perfect temperature to be outside. It’s the optimal opportunity to take learning outside and get

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Homework, Printables

$2.22

Digital Download PDF (1.78 MB)

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Nature Education: Moon Phase Identifier Visual Aid Viewer

By Teaching Terakoya

A lovely Moon Phase identifier visual aid; simply laminate and have available for when children are identifying the phases of the moon. Students will be able to hold the viewers up to the sky and identify moon type. Print this out and cut out the

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Homework

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (2.03 MB)

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Northern Hemisphere Constellation Identifier Visual Aid Viewer (Summer Camp)

By Teaching Terakoya

A lovely Constellation identifier visual aid; simply laminate and have available for when children are identifying the constellation. Students will be able to hold the viewers up to the sky and identify the different star type. Print this out and

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Summer

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Printables

$1.75

Digital Download PDF (1.96 MB)

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Cloud spotting: A cloud watchers journal

By Teaching Terakoya

Description:This is a great notebook for anyone who wats to record their thoughts and observations while cloud watching. Have students go out and explore the many types of clouds that surround us on a daily basis. Also a great assignment to be given

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Printables

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (1.07 MB)

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Life Cycle of Plants - Worksheets, Activities and Field Trips

By Teaching Terakoya

DescriptionThis science unit will allow students to learn about the life cycle of plants but also develop hands-on experience with plants. It is my goal for students to nurture their curiosity about plants by using their immediate environment to

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Earth Day

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

$2.75

Digital Download PDF (6.89 MB)

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Nature Games: Who Am I? An Animal Guessing Game for OLDER KIDS!

By Teaching Terakoya

DescriptionThere are a lot of these ”Who I am” games. But many are catered towards younger students. So, I made one for the older grades! The cards purposely uses terms that are specific to animal studies, making it age appropriate. The phrases and

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Summer

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homework, Printables, Games

$4.00

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Nature Education: My Woodland Nature Journal

By Teaching Terakoya

Description My Woodland Nature Journal was created to help children connect with nature. The journal is designed for children ages 6 and up and allows students to take their time to observe the nature and capture their experiences by writing their

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Earth Day

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Games

$2.25

Digital Download PDF (2.66 MB)

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Nature Education: Winter Scavenger Hunt Activities & Homework

By Teaching Terakoya

Description: Brrr! It’s cold and snowy outside, so that means one thing…winter is officially here! The short days and cold weather usually mean that kids aren’t spending as much time outside. We’re hoping to change that! Kids need time outside in

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Homework, Printables

$2.25

Digital Download PDF (29.07 MB)

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Nature Games- Summer Color Matching (Environmental Studies)

By Teaching Terakoya

DescriptionSummer is a perfect time to go out in nature and explore the unique colors it offers us. Use this game card to go and identify the colors that you are specific to Summer. The colors were carefully selected by my colleagues at the Nature

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Summer

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$2.20

Digital Download PDF (4.88 MB)

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Earth Day Tic Tac Toe Inquiry Board

By Teaching Terakoya

Earth day inquiries raise awareness as the children work through these inquiry based activities, either independently or collaboratively. The activities are cross curricular and require a little bit of research. Perfect for homework or in-class

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Earth Day

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Activities, Homework

$2.22

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Forest Color Bingo (Forest color matching)

By Teaching Terakoya

Description Nature is full of so many wonderful colors. It is an activity to go out to find such a wonderful color. You can easily do it anytime, anywhere. Forest color matching allows students to work together with others.

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, ...

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$1.45

Digital Download PDF (0.34 MB)

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Nature Games- Spring Color Matching (Environmental Studies)

By Teaching Terakoya

DescriptionSpring is a perfect time to go out in nature and explore the unique colors it offers us. Use this game card to go and identify the colors that you are specific to Spring. The colors were carefully selected by my colleagues at the Nature

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Spring

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$2.20

Digital Download PDF (4.59 MB)

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Nature Games- Winter Color Matching (Environmental Studies)

By Teaching Terakoya

DescriptionWinter is a perfect time to go out in nature and explore the unique colors it offers us. Use this game card to go and identify the colors that you are specific to Winter. The colors were carefully selected by my colleagues at the Nature

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Winter

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

$2.20

Digital Download PDF (5.89 MB)

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Takemi Iwasawa is an educator of 15 years and is currently in his third year as curriculum coordinator at Shonan International School. He is an advocate of peace education and has heavily worked with the Atrium Society to promote the values, the knowledge, the attitudes, the skills, and behaviors to live in harmony with oneself, with others, and with the natural environment. He received a bachelor`s degree in education from California State University, Chico and a master`s degree in International Education from the University of Tsukuba, Japan. He is currently working with teachers in his local district to developing teachers` pedagogical identities through the use of a student-centered inquiry as a curriculum approach.

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GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, U.S. History, World History, World Languages, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Other (World Language), Arts & Music, Other (Art), Physical Education, Computer Science, Special Education, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, Other (Specialty), Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, International Baccalaureate, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Economics , Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, Test Preparation, School Psychology, End of Year, Engineering, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning