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3rd grade Women's History Month earth sciences laboratories
Rock Cycle Lab Activity (with Starbursts)
Rock Cycle: Modeling the Rock Cycle with StarburstsThis activity is a perfect follow up for a class who has just been introduced to the rock cycle. You will need starbursts (or other fruit chews of multiple colors) and plastic sandwich bags. Students begin with 'sediments' which they turn into a sedimentary rock, apply heat and pressure to turn it into a metamorphic rock, and then you (the teacher) will need to take them home to turn them into igneous rocks. All teacher directions, with photo
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Rock BUNDLE: Types of Rocks and the Rock Cycle
Hands-on Science Vocabulary Instruction
Tired of having students copy definitions for science vocabulary? Do your students not have the background experiences to relate to the terms when they're introduced? This guide is an opportunity to introduce new science vocabulary using hands-on experiences!There are four parts to each lesson:Part 1: The teacher leads the students in an activity for 10-15 minutes. They draw and record what they did in their notebook.Part 2: Use direct instruction to teach students the new terms using motions
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Weather & Climate Third Grade Science Unit NGSS
This third grade weather and climate unit is a comprehensive science resource carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach NGSS, TEKS, and many state science standards for weather and climate. This unit is also available in a money-saving bundle with digital activities and audio lessons CLICK HERE.Each ready-to-teach lesson comes with an instructional PowerPoint, detailed, scripted lesson plans, response journal activities, differentiated quizzes, hands-on investigations and si
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Grades:
3rd
NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-ESS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-ESS2-2
...
Also included in: Weather and Climate Third Grade Science NGSS BUNDLE | Print + Digital
Modeling the Rock Cycle with Starburst Science Lab Experiment PRINT and DIGITAL
In this hands-on science lab experiment, students use Starburst candies to model how rocks can change between sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks in the rock cycle. Students will use scissors, hot water, and an iron to simulate weathering and erosion into sediment, melting and cooling, heat and pressure. This resource includes: Teacher directions, discussion questions, and extension activities 5 pages of background information about the rock cycle 11 pages of directions that walk student
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-1
, 4-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS2-1
Interactive Cookie Weathering and Erosion Experiment!
This is an activity that my students loved! I created it to use with the Georgia Performance Standard S3E1. Students will investigate the physical attributes of rocks and soils: d. Determine how water and wind can change rocks and soil over time using observation and research. Included are step-by-step instructions to lead the experiment as well as a recording sheet for students.
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2nd - 5th
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Weather and Climate Third Grade Science NGSS BUNDLE | Print + Digital
This third grade weather and climate bundle is a comprehensive science resource carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach NGSS, TEKS, and many state science standards for weather and climate. Each ready-to-teach lesson comes with an instructional PowerPoint, detailed, scripted lesson plans, response journal activities, differentiated quizzes, hands-on investigations, and simple lab activities that are actually do-able in your classroom. The lessons also include vocabulary po
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Grades:
3rd
Types:
NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-ESS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-ESS2-2
...
3rd Grade Science Curriculum for NGSS Full Year Lessons Bundle
Do you teach 3rd grade science? Students will love these engaging third-grade science lessons. Each unit meets one or more of the NGSS third-grade standards. Are you looking for resources made by someone who understands NGSS? This bundle covers all the standards for NGSS 3rd grade for the entire year. Teachers Love This Resource!❤️❤️❤️❤️Shyan ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Extremely SatisfiedSuper helpful. I loved that a suggested schedule, materials list, and assessments were included. Lesson plans are easy t
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Grades:
3rd
Types:
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-ESS2-1
, 3-PS2-3
...
Three Types of Rocks Simulation Lab (Sedimentary, Igneous, Metamorphic)
Using a mini-size Snickers candy bar, students learn about the three types of rocks by simulating their formation. A great introductory activity for a Rocks & Soil unit!
Includes:
Three Informational Posters (one for each type of rock)
Lab Sheets (2 pages)
Teacher Directions page
A great hands-on way to introduce the three types of rocks and how each is formed! Requires only cheap and easy to find materials!
Enjoy!
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Weather and Climate Patterns & Weather Graphs and Charts 3-ESS2-1. & 3-ESS2-2.
Weather and Climate for Third Grade Students will learn about weather patterns and make weather graphs and weather charts. They will learn about forecasting the weather based on patterns. Students will design a solution to protect against natural hazards like floods or mudslides. This resource is designed to meet the NGSS for 3rd Grade Weather and Climate.This resource aligns with the NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas of Weather and Climate, Natural Hazards, and Earth's Systems. This NGSS unit is com
Grades:
3rd
NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 3-ESS2-1
, 3-ESS2-2
Earthquake Activities Analyzing Maps and Designing Solutions to Reduce Impact
Do you want to teach upper elementary students about earthquakes?Students will analyze maps to learn about Earth's features. Students will compare multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natural Earth processes on humans. Students will love learning about Earthquakes and the science behind them. Includes over 90 pages and slides!This Earthquake resource includes:hands-on activitieslab pagesmap workinteractive notebook flapsfive pages of informational text passagescomprehension pagesa slide s
Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
, 4-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS3-2
Skittles Weathering and Erosion Lab Activity
Great hands-on lab activity using Skittles to show weathering and erosion in action. My students (6th graders) have always loved this lab activity.
I have provided very simple instructions to follow and it is in the 3 Part Lesson format-Opening, Work Period, and Closing. Enjoy!
The handouts tell your students exactly what to do each step of the way. (1 teacher page, 3 student pages)
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Grades:
K - 6th
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NGSS Earth Science Curriculum | Printable, Digital & Editable Components
SAVE $$$ by purchasing ALL my Earth Science Teaching Materials!Additional Notes• This curriculum includes FREE downloads of ALL FUTURE Earth Science products.• Vocab activities are being added - CHECK MY PROGRESS• This curriculum includes Nature of Science teaching materials. *********************************************************************************************************PAYMENT PLANS• My curricula offer the BEST value in my TpT store but are sold at the highest price point• I now offer
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, 5-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS3-2
, 3-ESS3-1
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Modeling Tectonic Plates with Graham Crackers Science Experiment PRINT & DIGITAL
In this hands on science lab experiment, students will use graham crackers, rice cakes, and cake frosting to model different types of tectonic plate boundaries including: 2 types of convergent boundaries (with and without subduction), divergent boundaries, and transform boundaries. This resource includes: teacher directions with suggested extension activities background information about tectonic plates and the different types of plate boundaries with illustrationsstudent directions with photos
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-1
, 4-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS2-1
Types of Clouds, Weather, & Water Cycle | Worksheet, Activity, Reading Passage
Can looking at clouds help you predict the weather? This science unit helps students investigate types of clouds, weather, and processes in the water cycle (evaporation, condensation, and precipitation).Phenomena-based Learning:This lesson will help you anchor student learning about weather predictions and changing water in explaining how observing clouds can help us predict the weather. Rather than learning about weather and clouds, students figure out how clouds give us hints to future weather
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3rd - 5th
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Plate Tectonics-Oreo Activity
A hands-on science experiment to demonstrate plate tectonics & how plates move. Using Oreos, students can show a convergent, divergent, & transform plate boundary. Included: Editable directions slideshow for each type of plate boundary Editable Oreo Tectonics observation sheet to document observations
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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The Sun, Earth & Moon Unit Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable Components
Save 40% by purchasing ALL my Sun, Earth, Moon and Celestial Cycles teaching materials!Important Notes:• Download a FREE Unit Bundle to learn more about all my products.• Save $$$ with the Earth Science Complete Curriculum• Save $$$$ with the Integrated Science Complete Curriculum• Consider Daily Lessons as an economical alternative to this unit bundle (see below)• This product includes FREE downloads of ALL future Earth, Moon and Celestial Cycles products.***************************************
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
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NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, 3-ESS2-1
, 5-PS2-1
, MS-ESS1-1
Rock Cycle Starburst Lab
This is a fantastic, engaging rock cycle lab. Using Starbursts, students will get hands-on experience with how the 3 types of rocks form. The lesson and Powerpoint walk you through the entire lab. The packet includes: - Complete lesson plan- 19 Teaching slides to walk you and your students through the lab- 2 Lab Options: one page or lab tri-fold worksheet, includes a focus area for vocabulary- 1 Exit Ticket
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1st - 6th
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Digging For Fossils - A Cookie Excavation Experiment
Students will love acting as an archaeologist as they dig for fossils during this experiment! Using simple materials such as toothpicks and cookies, students will learn what it's like to excavate fossils. Students will formulate a hypothesis, collect data, and develop conclusions using this experiment aligned with both Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Teaching tips included! A great resource and hands-on lesson for any fossil unit.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Weather Vs. Climate M&M Activity
Students compare and contrast weather and climate using a fun, hands-on approach with M&M's.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Environment, Survival & Fossil Evidence Activities Science Experiment 3rd Grade
This third grade Environment, Survival and Fossil Evidence resource is a comprehensive, 5-week science unit that is carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach NGSS and many state science standards all in one, in-depth resource. This unit is also available in a bundle with a digital version of the activities and narrated audio lesson slides. CLICK HERE.This resource aligns to 3rd grade NGSS standards 3-LS2-1, 3-LS4-1, 3-LS4-2, 3-LS4-3, 3-LS4-4. It includes 25 days of highly en
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Grades:
3rd
NGSS:
3-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS4-4
Living Things and the Environment! {A Science Unit}
This product is designed to show students how living things interact and affect their environment. There are QR codes with links to videos for students to see the living things causing changes in the environment. Then, students will draw and write about the changes they observe, and decide if it is a good change or a bad change. Students must support their thinking with reasoning. There is a page with video links in case you do not have access to a QR Reader. There is also a teacher page in
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
5-ESS2-1 Earth's Spheres Interactions Lab Activity | Printable & Digital
About SNAPs Lab Stations ActivitiesSNAPs Lab Stations Activities require students to use science, math, literacy, problem-solving and engineering skills. They are designed to enhance students' understanding of scientific concepts and help students apply scientific ideas to the real world. Each station activity promotes skills so to develop students into proficient and competent scientific thinkers.SNAPs lab activities have five components:• Science Skills Station to develop science skill profici
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS2-1
Also included in: Earth Science Lab Stations Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable
Make a Cast Fossil Paleontology Science Lab Experiment PRINT and DIGITAL
This hands-on science lab activity walks students through a science experiment to create a replica cast fossil using Plaster of Paris and small plastic organisms. This resource includes: teacher directions, discussion questions, and extension activities 3 slides of background information on what cast fossils are and how they form 10 slides of step by step instructions, with photos, to walk students through how to create their cast fossils. a student response worksheeta scoring rubrica force copy
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Fossils and Paleontology Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons
Mineral Lesson Plans (5E lessons that teach mineral properties & Mohs Scale)
Mineral Lesson Plans: Are you looking for kid-friendly lesson plans that explain what minerals are and how to identify them in a fun way? These engaging and hands-on lesson plans use the 5E model to teach students the properties of minerals and how geologists identify unknown minerals. These lessons have been classroom tested by me many times and are definitely student approved!LESSON #1 ALL ABOUT MINERALSThis lesson begins with an ENGAGING story about a boy named Rocky who finds an unknown mine
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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