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1st grade science activities for Easel Assessments
Patterns & Shapes in Nature Activities | STEAM | Biomimicry Design| Nonfiction
Leopards' spots, zebras' stripes and sunflower spirals are not just pretty! Provide your students with skills and understanding behind patterns and shapes in nature with this biomimicry resource. This STEAM resource will make your science projects for younger kids, Grade 1 to 3, both engaging and educational. Provide your students with a learning experience that celebrates the beauty and ingenuity of nature's patterns and shapes. Immerse your classroom in the fascinating realm of biomimicry and
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
Architecture & Design Activities | Biomimicry Design Project | Nonfiction
Designing, building and making things capture children’s imagination. Explore the wonders of nature and architecture with these thought-provoking activities.Engage students with captivating Architecture & Design Activities through this Biomimicry Design Project. This comprehensive resource fosters a deep understanding of nature-inspired design principles, integrating STEAM concepts and nonfiction learning. Perfect for promoting critical thinking and creativity, these activities are designed
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Continents and Oceans Geography Interactive PowerPoint and Mini Book with Easel
Continents and Oceans PowerPoint. Useful for studying the seven continents of the Earth and the five oceans in your geography or Social Studies classes. Includes examples of some major features of each continent of the world and some animals that are unique to each. Students will also see a visual about the equator and the hemispheres of the planet. Great supplemental activity for Earth Day, too. Has l interactive review slides and a printable for students to follow along. There are two Easel As
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Earth Day Activities Bundle
Life Cycle of a Butterfly Activities Unit Worksheets Reading Passages Flip Book
In this fun pack, students will learn all about butterflies including their life cycle! This unit includes comprehension passages about butterflies, butterfly life cycle, monarch migration, vocabulary posters, flip book, and a butterfly craft. This unit includes:✔Reading passages all about butterflies✔Comprehension questions✔Life Cycle of a Butterfly✔Parts of a ButterflyThere are several engaging student activities to complement this butterflies unit of study including:✔3-D Butterfly Craft✔Cut-n
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1st - 3rd
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Endangered Animals Research | Nonfiction | Biomimicry Design Project | Activity
This unique and engaging project-based learning resource focuses on exploring possibilities and solutions to help protect endangered animals. A range of animals are used as examples and some little cards inspire storytelling as well as research. Ideal for promoting critical thinking and environmental awareness, these activities inspire students to research and analyze endangered animals, fostering a deeper understanding of the natural world.By focusing their attention on possibilities and solut
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Giraffes Activities Freebie | PBL | STEAM | Biomimicry | Nonfiction
Looking for exciting activities for a project-based learning unit? Here is a biomimicry Freebie to make your science project for younger students, Kindergarten to Grade 3, both fun and educational. By incorporating elements of biomimicry, students will be inspired to draw parallels between nature's marvels and innovative design solutions, nurturing creativity and critical thinking. If you've never used biomimicry before this lesson plan will guide you through the process of using biomimicry and
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Design Moon City Activities | Space | Recycle | Environment | Solar | Nonfiction
What could be more thrilling and inspiring than designing a Moon base complete with recycling stations? Engage your students with captivating and educational moon city activities that explore the fascinating fields of space, recycling, environmental sustainability, and solar energy in this comprehensive nonfiction resource. Elevate your classroom with this Environment & Astronomy Challenge and inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts and environmental advocates.The idea of building a
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Ants Project | Life Cycle | STEAM | Biomimicry Design Activities | Nonfiction
Your students will love learning about the fascinating world of ants, from those with green metallic bodies to those with small eyes, adapted for life in the darkness. The aim of this project-based learning unit is to inspire students to ask questions, study ants, and use creative thinking to explore ideas. This unique resource offers an opportunity for students to focus on the distinctive features and ingenious strategies that ants have evolved to thrive. By drawing inspiration from nature's st
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
Sunflower Project | Life Cycle | Biomimicry Design Activities | Nonfiction
Make learning engaging by adding design challenges to your Sunflower Life Cycle unit. Designing a school inspired by sunflowers is a wonderful biomimicry challenge. Explore the intricate life cycle of sunflowers through a nonfiction lens and engage in hands-on biomimicry design activities. This resource extends the life cycle learning and shows students how careful observations of plants can be not only exciting but also lead to important and useful insights. Elevate your classroom with this eng
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
...
4 Seasons Activities & Poster! Four Seasons of the Year
Four Seasons Activities and Poster (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall / Autumn)6 Writing, Drawing, and Sorting Activities1 Poster with Definitions and ExamplesThe poster is great for a mini lesson as it shows examples, names of the four seasons (Summer, Winter, Spring, Fall), and the months that they fall in. The poster is also a great resource and reference for students to use and refer back to with the corresponding activities. The activities can be done whole group, small group, with a partner, or
Living and Nonliving Things Sorting Activity
Assess students knowledge of living and nonliving things with this sorting activity that includes real photographs. Students will sort pictures of living and non-living things on sorting mats. Photographs are included of a variety of living plants, animals and nonliving objects.What is included?Sorting Cards for Living and NonlivingSorting Mats for living and NonlivingTwelve cards for each categoryWhen to UseInformal AssessmentScience CenterSmall Group ActivityRelated ProductsNocturnal and Diur
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
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CCSS:
Also included in: Science Sort Bundle
Giraffe Project | Life Cycle | Biomimicry Design Activities | Nonfiction
Here is a giraffe life cycle unit that your students will love. Students are more engaged and interested when they are provided with a chance to use their creative thinking skills to explore a topic. A biomimicry approach provides students with opportunities to use their learning to create things and solve design problems. Enhance your students' learning experience with this immersive giraffe project, encompassing the captivating life cycle of giraffes and stimulating biomimicry design activitie
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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Sources of Heat Bingo and Memory Games
A useful resource for primary science teachers or homeschool moms. Low Prep. All you need to do is print and cut them, and your students are all set to play.You may set them to work in a small group as well. While they are playing, observe their interaction using the "Small Group Activity Rubric." It's editable! You can adjust the criteria based on your needs.This package includes:A Set of Bingo Heat GamesA set of Heat Memory GamesA set of Heat I-Spy GamesHeat Vocabulary Post-Games Review Worksh
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1st - 6th
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CCSS:
Interactive Animal Atlas: 150+ Animals, Classification, Reproduction, Habitats
Journey through the Animal Kingdom with this captivating PowerPoint presentation! Join me aboard my plane and explore over 150 animals in their natural habitats and ecosystems. Discover their unique characteristics and classification within the animal world. Each animal has its own dedicated file, featuring an image, classification, and a 3 to 5-minute video about their fascinating lives. By clicking on different features, you'll be transported to new tabs that enhance your understanding of this
Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in: Interactive Animal Atlas and Ecologic Passport
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Easy Art Lesson Gnome Environment Art Project Directed Draw
Engaging and unique Earth Day art project includes a video and printable. Use for Earth Day or any day for teaching conservation or environmental science. Standards align with fourth grade, but first grade on up will have fun creating their own directed draw gnome with an open ended environmental message. Gnomes are fun to draw, and when students learn how to incorporate a "Save the Planet" message, it also makes for a meaningful project. Students will use simple shapes to draw their gnomes, lea
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Grades:
1st - 6th
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NGSS:
4-ESS3-1
Atlas Animal Interactivo: 150+ Animales, Clasificación, Reproducción, Hábitats
Atlas animal interactivo en español¡Explora el fascinante mundo de los animales con esta completa interactiva presentación de PowerPoint! Súbete a mí en mi avión y prepárate a conocer más de 150 animales en sus respectivos hábitats y ecosistemas. Descubre sus características principales y su clasificación dentro del reino animal.Cada animal cuenta con su propia ficha informativa, que incluye una imagen, clasificación y un video de 3 a 5 minutos que destaca sus cualidades únicas. Al hacer clic en
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Atlas animal interactivo y Pasaporte Ecológico
Leo Lionni's Swimmy Tier 2 Vocabulary (Visual for ELL)
Enhance language development and comprehension using Swimmy by Leo Lionni. Easily create a center with a Tier 2 Vocabulary Sort including words like fierce, marvel, midday, sway, and swift. Additionally, explore student thinking with an open-ended digital sort project. Dive into language enrichment today!Included in this packet:11 photograph vocabulary cards for SwimmyStory sequence with the marvelous things Swimmy saw (7 photographs)PDF and Digital Sort with three “fierce” images and three “cut
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Ocean Theme Bundle for STEAM Learning
Balloon and nut hummer science experiment
3 student activity sheets in total in A4 formatBackground information on the science experiment in regard to high and low-pitch sounds and their relation to wavelengthA list of the experiment materials needed (uses simple materials found in local shops, at home or in the classroom)The method on how to conduct the balloon and nut hummer science experimentReflection sheet with questions that determine student understandingStudent Activity sheets for your sound unit!Follow the Fizzics Education Te
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Grades:
1st - 6th
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NGSS:
4-PS4-1
, 1-PS4-1
Science Vocabulary for Sound
Understanding the academic vocabulary for Sound Energy can be challenging. This product provides pictures with the scientific academic terms. It also includes an Easel Assessment that can be given before starting the lesson to determine the level of prior knowledge of your students and as a summative assessment. The 25 vocabulary terms included are: absorption, acoustics, ambiance, amplifier, amplitude, decibel, ear drum, echo, frequency, hertz, loudness, medium, pinna, pitch, reflection, resona
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Grades:
K - 5th
NGSS:
1-PS4-4
, 4-PS4-1
, 1-PS4-1
, 4-PS4-3
Also included in: NGSS Sound Energy Unit (Bundle)
First Grade Matter Science Activities
Teach first grade Physical Science with this resource of integrated science and literacy activities. This resource helps you teach and review matter, solids, liquids, and gases. The activities were created to match Ohio's Standards for First Grade, which means they’re ready to be used as soon as you download them! This first grade unit has everything you need to teach on the topic of matter in Ohio.If you teach first grade science in Ohio, you’ll need these engaging activities that integrate sci
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
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Also included in: First Grade Science Bundle
Activity - Can you change the heat of water by adding food colour?
4 sheets in total in A4 formatBackground information on the science experimentA list of the experiment materials needed (uses simple materials found in local shops, at home or in the classroom)The method on how to conduct the science experiment safely in your classroomReflection sheet with questions that determine student understandingFollow the Fizzics Education Teachers Pay Teachers Store :)Going FurtherSchool incursion hot and cold!Have this award-winning school science incursion visit your s
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
K-PS3-1
, MS-PS3-4
, 2-PS1-4
, 4-PS3-2
Insect Inventory Collector Activity
5 student activity sheets in total in A4 formatBackground information on the science experiment in regards to the major parts of insects & safety when collecting insectsA list of the experiment materials needed (uses simple materials found in local shops, at home or in the classroom)The method on how to conduct the experimentActivity on a classification of arthropods (including an answer key for teachers)Reflection sheet with questions that determine student understandingIncludes both an Eas
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
2-LS4-1
Newton Colour Wheel Activity
3 student activity sheets in total in A4 formatA list of the experiment materials needed (uses simple materials found in local shops, at home or in the classroom)Detail on how to make a Newton colour wheel and how it worksReflection sheet with questions that determine student understandingActivities for your light & colour unit!Follow the Fizzics Education Teachers Pay Teachers Store :)Going FurtherLight & Colour school incursion!Have this award-winning school science incursion visit you
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1st - 6th
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Science Journal: 2-in-1 Hot Chocolate Science Experiments With Instructions
This experiment is not only fun but also easy to do with your learners! You can enhance the learning experience by downloading a 2-page science journal that provides step-by-step instructions for conducting the Hot Chocolate Science experiment. The journal includes two different science experiments that introduce terms such as "dissolve," "solution," "soluble," and "insoluble." By engaging in this experiment, your learners can practice the scientific method while having a great time. The journal
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Grades:
K - 5th
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