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Animal Report Research Project Template Informational Writing Graphic Organizers
These Animals Report Pennant Banners come with over 100 fun pennants for displaying your animal research project on the amazing animals of our world. Perfect for any time of the year, these pennants are a great way to supplement your science instruction as well as help your students organize their research. Save time by integrating your science and ELA instruction! In addition to being excellent informational organizers for your students, these animal pennant banners are great to use for bulle
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2nd - 5th
Water Bottle Flip STEM Challenge + STEM Activity
The ORIGINAL water bottle flip STEM activity and lab! Water bottle flip at school? Absolutely! Students will love this on-trend STEM challenge inspired by the popular YouTube water bottle flipping challenge where students toss a water bottle and attempt to land it straight up. Practice scientific method with some probability, fractions and data collection in the mix while having fun!This self-paced, low-prep, project based learning water bottle flip STEM challenge is print-and-go. Each activit
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3rd - 6th
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Plant and Animal Adaptations Reading Comprehension Paired Passages Close Reading
Looking for print and go science reading comprehension passages focused on plant and animal adaptations? This set of paired passages includes two nonfiction texts. The passages cover body adaptations, behavior adaptations, and adaptations of plants. With nine different close reading and text dependent activities, this engaging reading packet has enough activities for an entire week! These standards-based activities can be used as independent practice, small group instruction, and even homework!
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Science Reading Comprehension Paired Passages MEGA BUNDLE Close Reading
Water Cycle Experiments Activities Craft Project Worksheets Vocabulary Cards
Save time planning for your water cycle unit with these hands-on experiments, craft project, vocabulary cards, and activities.You receive:• step by step instructions for 3 water cycle experiments• coordinating pages for each experiment that test students' understanding• links to digital Seesaw recording pages for easy tech integration• 2 sets of vocabulary cards (hand-drawn pictures & real photographs) for the following water cycle words - evaporation, collection, precipitation, condensation
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K - 3rd
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STEM Bins® Speed Builds STEM Activities (Morning Work, Early Finishers, Centers)
STEM Bins Speed Builds Activities are ideal for hands-on morning work, early finishers, enrichment, and team building. They are designed to supplement my original STEM Bins pack. Challenge cards are compatible with the following 6 building materials:Pattern BlocksMini CupsLinking Cubes / Snap CubesBase Ten BlocksBuilding Bricks / LEGO bricksDominoesTwo different difficulty levels are provided: “Build it Flat” and “Build it Up” to accommodate a range of learning levels. "Build it Flat” cards are
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PreK - 6th
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Human Body Systems Unit - Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Digestive, Circulatory
Is your science textbook outdated and lacking? Make learning about the human body and the body systems engaging! This unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on the human body.These reading passages with comprehension questions are the perfect way to quickly check for understanding while providing the students with background information on each topic. It is also the
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Science Bundle
End of the Year and Summer STEM Challenges & Activities - Roller Coaster BUNDLE
These End of the Year, Spring, and Summer themed STEM & STEAM activities are perfect to engage your elementary engineers in May and June! Three STEM activities and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation.Includes the following LOW PREP STEM Challenges and Activities:Roller CoasterStraw RocketWaterproof Critter HouseBonus Brainbuilder: Pool Noodle PartyIncludes the following components for EACH CHALLENGE:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply
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K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Halloween STEM Challenges & Activities BUNDLE - Pumpkin Catapult, Candy Towers
These Halloween themed STEM/STEAM activities are perfect to engage your elementary engineers in October! Three STEM challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation.Check out my Video Tour and Demo of all components on YouTube below!LOW PREP HALLOWEEN STEM CHALLENGES VIDEOIncludes the following LOW PREP Halloween STEM Activities and Challenges:Pumpkin Catapult and 6 Pumpkin Catapult Games (Stations)Candy TowerSpider Web BridgeBonus Brainbuilder:
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K - 5th
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Solar System: Space Unit for Grades 1-3!
Take your students on a space adventure they will never forget! This solar system packet contains printables, crafts, hands-on activities and so much more! Included in this unit you will find:1. Recommended book list2. Word wall (3 pages)3. "Our Solar System" class book (in color; full pages) 4. "Our Solar System" mini book in black & white for students (Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune)5. KWL Chart 6. "Describe a Planet" poster7. Fascinating Facts (Sun, Ear
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Solar System: Space Print & Digital Activities BUNDLE
Solar System and Planets Research Project Activities Outer Space Bulletin Board
Enhance your students' knowledge about our solar system with these Solar System: Planets, Sun, Moon, and Solar Eclipse Research Teach-Go Pennants™. These templates are a fantastic resource that allows students to conduct research and showcase their findings on a bulletin board for all to learn from.INCLUDED:Print & digital options includedColor and BW options availableClickable Table of ContentsOptional: Planet, Sun, Moon, Eclipse Toppers in color and bw optionsGrading Rubrics includedExtra
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3rd - 5th
Solar Eclipse 2024 Activities - Great American Total Solar Eclipse Lessons
Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate the 2024 Great American Solar Eclipse with your students? Look no further! This solar eclipse mini unit includes a variety of activities for you to use to teach your students about the Great American Total Solar Eclipse happening on April 8, 2024. What's Included in This Solar Eclipse Unit:Link (simulation of the eclipse where you live)Eclipse themed writing paperKWL ChartUpper Grades Vocabulary Cards with Definitions (for pocket chart or matching)Lower
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1st - 4th
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Creativity Challenges and Activities Morning Work, Brain Breaks, STEM Warm Up
Unlock creativity in your classroom! Finish the Picture!The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique thoughts and ideas is known as divergent thinking. When students are thinking outside the box it results in creative solutions. In a creativity challenge, students are presented with a problem that they have to solve using their creativity. Typically these challenges are short lasting anywhere from 3-10 minutes. By implementing thes
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1st - 5th
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Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Have a classroom Thanksgiving Day Parade! Make learning fun with this Thanksgiving STEAM challenge in which students design their very own Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon! An excellent companion activity to the fall read aloud book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet.Not only do students design the balloon, but as an added challenge they must create a device to keep it floating in the air!Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is t
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K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
States of Matter Unit, Solids, Liquids, Gases, Mixtures and Solutions, Density
This matter science unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on matter. Please download the preview file to see all pages included in this unit!Pages included:Matter reading passage and comprehensioncrossword puzzlemultiple choice activitymind mappicture wordword sortSolids reading passage and comprehensionword search and fill in the blankgraphic organizerLiquids read
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Science Bundle
2024 Solar Eclipse Sequencing Craft and Solar Eclipse Posters
2024 Solar Eclipse* Meet your science standards with this solar eclipse sequencing craft and solar eclipse posters. This set will help you teach your students and children about solar eclipses. This solar eclipse resource contains 5 printable solar eclipse posters that illustrate First Contact, Second Contact, Totality, Third Contact, and Fourth Contact. There is also a safety poster for the eclipse viewing that tells students not to look directly into the sun. These are the same posters in my e
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2nd - 5th
Ecosystems & Biomes Foldable Accordion Activity
Ignite your students’ curiosity and fill the gaps in your science curriculum with this captivating ecosystems activity! Designed for upper elementary grades, this ecosystem project provides an easy-to-use tool for teaching about ecosystems, biomes, and more. Explore the types of ecosystems, engage in ecosystem reading passages, & grasp the concepts of biomes and ecosystems with a printable & digital version. Engage, educate, and empower your students with this interactive craftivity book
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Ecosystem BUNDLE
Human Body Systems Flip Book
My Human Body Systems Flip Book is the perfect place for students to record information they learn about the human body. There are three flip book options to best meet your students' needs. Option 1: Each page contains a labeled diagram of a body system, along with short text about the system with blanks for students to fill in. Option 2: Each page contains an unlabeled diagram for students to complete, as well short text about the system with blanks for students to fill in. Option 3: Each pag
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Human Body Systems Book Bundle
Sports End of the Year Activities | Science & Math Projects: 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Need end of the year activities that are fun? Add STEM challenges to your math and science review! These sports STEM challenges will engage your students with a little friendly competition.Students use their skills and creativity to compete with sports-themed STEM challenges. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make the end of the year a memorable and enriching experience for your students.Because each activity has recording sheet options, this pack is great for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade st
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3rd - 6th
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Natural Disasters Unit - Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Tsunamis
Do your students want to dig deeper into learning about natural disasters, but your science text is lacking? Make learning about natural disasters engaging! This unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on natural disasters.These reading passages with comprehension questions are the perfect way to quickly check for understanding while providing the students with backg
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Science Bundle
Life Cycle of a Chicken - Science and Literacy Activities
This Life Cycle of Chicken unit is packed with engaging, hands-on activities and fun information on the theme of the Chicken Life Cycle. This resource can be used to teach about the chicken’s life cycle even if you do not hatch chicks.If you have never hatched chicks in your classroom before I hope you will give it a try! Your students will LOVE every minute of it! And it will make all the work and planning you do so worth it as you watch your students filled with wonder. You will also see th
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K - 3rd
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Paper Chair: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:Can you create a chair that can hold a stuffed animal using paper and tape?Paper Chair ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per individual, pair, or team)- Copy paper (3-5 sheets per chair)- Ruler- Masking tape- Stuffed animal (small to medium sized)- ScissorsThis packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and cheap materia
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in: Personalized STEM Pack #19 - 10 Engineering Challenges
Solar Eclipse 2024 Reading Passages Comprehension Activities Sun Coloring Page
Solar eclipse 2024 made simple! Study the sun, compare solar and lunar eclipses, and find out about sun safety with this print and go close reading pack! These high-interest, informative, nonfiction close reading passages and activities will help your upper elementary students understand these science concepts while practicing reading strategies and celebrating the upcoming eclipse!Includes solar eclipse 2024 informational guide, reflection pages, and a map of the United States to have kids tra
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading Passages Comprehension Questions Science Solar Energy
Food Chain Links Activity Set
A fun activity set where students will create the order of two different food chains and show the transfer of energy. Great way to visualize the order of food chains for your students!
Bring art and creativity into your science lesson by having students create paper chain links that show the order of a food chain. This activity is great for English Language Learners because all the parts of the food chain have pictures and are labeled. There are two different sets that are differentiated so t
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2nd - 4th
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Landforms Activities, Map Skills, and Writing Project
Make your science lessons come alive with these landforms activities that include a landforms building and narrative writing project! Students explore 20 different landforms, build landform islands, practice map skills, and much more! Combining science, writing, and literacy activities, this highly engaging, hands-on unit includes ready-to-use lesson plans, mini-lessons, 20 full-page landforms posters, and a variety of printable landforms activities and assessments. Your students will love the
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1st - 3rd
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