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4th grade science research for Easel Activities
Severe Weather Research Project | Nonfiction Reading, Google Slides & 3D Project
Students will research severe weather using these non-fiction articles and will answer text-based questions with this digital and printable resource. This research is perfect for in class or at home! My students absolutely love to research, so I wanted to share a class favorite with you!Before you buy: This research journal is included in a bundle! The bundle includes two options - my Severe Weather Research Project & Mammal Research Project (or) my growing bundle which includes ALL of my cu
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2nd - 5th
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Plant Adaptations Informational Reading Comprehension Passages NGSS 3-LS2
This resource contains five non-fiction texts about plant adaptations. It was createdfor NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. It is also available for use in Google Classroom ™.Are you having a hard time finding grade-appropriate reading passages about plantadaptations? Don't spend any more of your valuable time looking! There are passages about Cactus Seaweed Bearberry Water Lily Maple Tree A tips sheet provides you with ways to use t
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3rd - 6th
NGSS:
3-LS3-2
Also included in: Plant and Animal Adaptations Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE!
Planets of the Solar System Space Trifold Travel Brochure Research Activity
This is a set of brochures templates about each of the planets in our solar system (except Earth). They give students a structure to follow when doing research. Each tri-fold brochure covers:location (order, distance)characteristics (size, color, type, rings, moons, etc.)environment (atmosphere, length of day/year, temperature, wind, etc.)missionname originThe student will also calculate what their age and weight would be on the planet using calculators found online (with links provided).Include
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3rd - 5th
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Droughts and Floods | Natural Disasters
This kid-friendly drought and flood resource has activities and worksheets to help you teach your students all about these natural disasters. This resource is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys are provided.HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET…Text Evidence ActivitiesVocabulary Cards
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Natural Disasters Bundle
Biomes and Ecosystems Project Earth Science Interactive Notebook 4th 5th Grade
Types of Biomes and Ecosystems Project: You will download biomes and ecosystems accordion book craft project for your 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, and special education earth science students to research nine types of biomes and ecosystems. This biomes and ecosystems project works well as a stand alone earth science craftivity or in a 4th or 5th grade earth science interactive notebook.A completed biomes and ecosystems accordion book is also included as an answer key or for a modification fo
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4th - 6th
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MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-1
Forms of Energy (MELTS) Notes, Worksheets, and Research Project
This is ready to use and engaging set for teaching Forms Of Energy includes Mechanical, Electrical, Light, Thermal (Heat), and Sound (MELTS). It is very interactive and fun for the students in your class. Differentiated note sets, worksheets and project templates are included. This set has what need to teach different Forms of Energy to your students.Looking for easy print and go activities to strengthen your science lessons? This no prep product is designed to supplement your current Science cu
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Science Bundle - Worksheets, Notes, and Research Projects
The Planets of the Solar System Planet Research Project Activity Astronomy
You will download 30 astronomy task cards to help your students to research the planets of the solar system. This plant research project works well to supplement 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade science curriculum.You may use the printable planets of the solar system task cards in your centers or stations for fun practice or review games and activities, such as a scavenger hunt or SCOOT. They also work well for transition activities, as exit tickets, for morning work, homework, early finishers, test
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4th - 6th
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Facts About the Great Lakes Research Project, Graphs, and Maps
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 with collaborative groups or for independent study. Additional pages ask students to compare, graph depths and volumes, and label a map. Open the preview to take a closer look.First, students research the Great Lakes to create infographics. They can
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4th - 6th
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Hurricanes Unit | Natural Disasters
This kid-friendly hurricane resource has activities and worksheets to help you teach your students all about this natural disaster. This resource is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys are provided.HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET…Text Evidence ActivitiesVocabulary Cards and QuizG
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Natural Disasters Bundle
4th Grade Science Projects, Weekly Research All Year, PDF and Digital!
No-Prep! Thirty-two science weekly enrichment projects in which students research engaging topics and then answer the follow-up questions. The questions, not only provide an authentic way for students to broaden their depth of science knowledge in a natural way, but they reinforce basic science grade level standards. For example: when studying a rainforest; the students will research the climate, habitat, natural resources and other attributes to research the answers to interesting hot topic que
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4th
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Animal Adaptations Informational Reading Comprehension Passages
Are you looking for an NGSS-aligned resource to teach about animal adaptation? This best-selling resource contains five informational reading passages about animal adaptations. It is also available for use in the Google Classroom™.☀️ Animal Adaptations Non-Fiction Texts and Activities for Use with Google Slides™ This highly engaging resource was made for the NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. It covers the following animals in the following ecosystems: Colla
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3rd - 5th
NGSS:
3-LS3-2
Also included in: Plant and Animal Adaptations Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE!
Solar System Project Research Template Graphic Organizers
Is your class learning and researching about the Solar System and Planets? These Solar System organizers are the perfect tool! You could use them at the end of your unit of study, to review before a unit test, or for guided research projects. This packet includes 11 one-page graphic organizers. There is one for each of the 8 planets, plus one for Pluto, the Sun, and the Moon. There are two versions of each graphic organizer in this pack. One organizer allows students to illustrate the planet.
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2nd - 5th
Dinosaurs Research Pages: Informational Reading and Writing Pages
This resource includes EVERYTHING your students need to read and write research reports about dinosaurs. No need to gather outside materials and books!Each nonfiction passage is written in an organized format that makes it simple for students to study and gather interesting information for their animal research reports independently. Students can read the nonfiction passage, record key facts on the graphic organizer, and then use all their information to write a research report. This resource is
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Dinosaur Activities Bundle - Posters, Scavenger Hunt, and Research Pages
Severe Weather and Natural Disasters Nonfiction Texts for Reading Comprehension
This resource is an introduction to natural disasters. It contains five informational reading passages about natural disasters. It was made for the NGSS 3-ESS3-1 and 4-ESS3-2 Earth and Human Activity Standards. It covers the following natural disasters: Earthquakes Floods Hurricanes Tornadoes Volcanoes The passages were written with third graders in mind, but the information is very interesting and complex and would be useful for upper grades as well. There is a tips s
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3rd - 5th
NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 4-ESS3-2
Also included in: Differentiated Science Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle
Endangered Animals Research: Informational Reading and Writing Pages
This resource includes EVERYTHING your students need to read and write research reports about endangered animals. No need to gather outside materials and books! Each nonfiction passage is written in an organized format that makes it easy for students to read and gather interesting information for their animal research reports independently. Students can read the nonfiction passage, record key facts on the graphic organizer, and then use all their information to write a research report. This reso
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Animal Research Bundle: Informational Reading and Writing Pages
The Planets of the Solar System Worksheet Science Crossword Puzzle Middle School
The Planets of the Solar System Worksheet: You will download one science crossword puzzle for your 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, or middle school science students to research and review facts about the planets of the solar system. Puzzle clues, a word bank, and answer key are provided. This planets of the solar system science crossword puzzle will work well for your early finishers, morning work, bell ringers, review homework, science stations or centers activities, formative assessments, ind
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4th - 6th
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Turkey Non-Fiction Resources | Close Reads & Informational Text
As I was on the hunt for resources to teach my students about turkeys, I realized that there aren't very many out there that include REAL pictures of the animal and their environment. To help my students reach the rigorous Common Core State Standards, I want to provide them with non-fiction resources that will connect them to the world around them. This is why I created this Turkey Non-Fiction pack loaded with REAL pictures of turkeys and true information about them.Here's what's included in thi
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K - 5th
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4th Grade Research Projects, Science and Social Studies Projects With a Twist!
PDF and Digital! Ready-to-Go Research Projects for Fourth Graders! With this resource, you'll find 40 engaging, creative and fun enrichment research projects about interesting science and social studies topics aligned to most 4th grade curricula. The projects allow students to think outside of the box when they research topics for specific answers. From creating awards for famous cowboys or explorers, to researching ways a hero has shown good citizenship or even researching ways that a that a
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4th
NGS 5-ESS2-2 Water on Earth
This product provides supplemental resources that address concepts related to describing and graphing the amounts and percentages of water and fresh water in various reservoirs to provide evidence about the distribution of water on Earth.The product includes the breakdown by percentages of the categories of water found on earth. It further breaks down each category into subcategories. For each, students are asked to graph the percentages. There is also a research opportunity related to drink
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
Also included in: Next Generation Science: Earth Science Bundle 5-ESS1-3
Inventions Unit & Enrichment Projects, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford
Fun "Inventions" Unit Your Students Will Love! This unit includes students handouts with the top 10 inventors of all time, the top ten inventions, inventions vocabulary, Henry Ford and Thomas Edison activities, poetry activities, brainstorming gadgets fun, and no-prep fun enrichment projects. Fun activities to encourage the future inventors in your classroom.Differentiated "Inventions" Unit to reinforce the higher level skill of innovative thinking. Students will learn about the greatest inve
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4th - 6th
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Hibernation Non-Fiction Resources | Close Reads & Informational Text
As I was on the hunt for resources to teach my students about hibernation, I realized that there aren't very many out there that include REAL pictures of the topic. To help my students reach the rigorous Common Core State Standards, I want to provide them with non-fiction resources that will connect them to the world around them. This is why I created this Hibernation Non-Fiction pack loaded with REAL pictures of hibernating animals and true information about them.Here's what's included in this
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K - 5th
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Animal Defenses Nonfiction Texts for Reading Comprehension
This resource contains eight non-fiction texts about animal defenses. There are two passages about animals that use camouflage, two about animals that use chemicals, two about animals that use mimicry, and two about animals that use another method of defense. The passages are written on different levels and are of different length making it easy to differentiate. There are corresponding recording sheets to help students show what they have read about.The passages were written with fourth grade
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3rd - 5th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-4
Also included in: Differentiated Science Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle
Pet Rock Research Project
Rock research with a fun twist! Your students will "adopt" a new pet, a rock! As any good pet owner would, your students will be tasked with learning everything they can about their new friend! Worksheets are included that will help guide students' research. For the final product, students are asked to create a poster, paper OR digital, to showcase their new pet rock! At the end of the project, have a pet show-and-tell and let your students teach their classmates all about their pet rocks!Rubric
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4th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Rocks and Minerals Project Bundle
Famous Scientist Wanted Research End of the School Year Project
Get your science students creating their own Famous Scientist "Wanted" poster with this ready-to-print-and-go exploratory assignment! This science project is great to use any time during the school year, especially as a end of the school year activity!This week long project provides two options for students to express their understanding besides a poster: create a slide presentation or make a model of what the scientists are known for. Challenge your students to recognize the connection between
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4th - 12th
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