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Free 4th grade science research
Newspaper Template Freebie
This simple newspaper template is versatile and can be used with any research project.
Features:
The background of the template is locked so that students can only edit the pictures and text.
Text boxes will automatically resize text as students type.
Inserted pictures will automatically fill in box, so no resizing is needed by students.
I have used this template with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade when they completed different research topics in social studies and in science. Since the concept is
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3rd - 9th
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Bridge Building STEM Challenge FREE
NGSS: 3-5ETS1-1 Are you interested in learning more about using the design cycle with STEM? Check out this FREE STEAM CHALLENGE! The science research project guides students through engineering design process to create a bridge model, test strength and report findings. If you enjoy the format of this FREEBIE, check out the bundle!☝ Click HERE to Save over 30% on the Money Savings ALL STEM and STEAM Challenges BUNDLE! ☝(Currently: 16 NGSS Aligned Projects) ❤ All STEM Projects are OPEN ENDED, allo
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
Also included in: STEM Activities STEM Challenges
Animal Research Project
Zebra research FREEBIE: Animal Flip Book - This flip book is hands-on, easy to assemble and fun! It includes :Flip book with categories- Habitat- Food- Appearance - Interesting facts and a cover pageThis FREEBIE sample is included in the complete resource. If you love it and would like more animals to choose from, click here: ANIMAL RESEARCH FLIP BOOKYou may also like:Parts of Speech FLIP BOOKFigurative Language and Parts of Speech FLIP BOOK BUNDLEParts of Speech POSTERSReading Comprehension Pa
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1st - 5th
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Animal Adaptation Adventure
This project is both a writing and science project geared for 3rd and 4th graders. It can be used as a final assessment after an ecosystem, habitat, animal adaptation, or life science unit. Is nice to have the support of your school librarian for research time slots, but can easily be done in the classroom by collecting sources for students to research in their homeroom.Even if you are in a hybrid or online setting, a variety of options are available to use this activity in your classroom.
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3rd - 4th
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Vertebrates & Invertebrate Doodle Sheet Lesson Plans
TWO free lesson plans and doodle sheets to be used as a supplement for your teaching on backbones!I hope you enjoy. Please rate your thoughts!These lessons can be seen in my year long science pacing guide that you can find here: Year Long Science Pacing Guide
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2nd - 10th
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Ecosystem Research Project
Ecosystem Research Project includes:*Parent introduction letter with expectations (2 pages)*Note taking sheet (2 pages)*Grading rubric (1 page)*Photos of student example projects (1 page)This project addresses Tennessee 3rd grade social studies (geography) and science standards. Students research and create a diorama box or poster to represent a specific ecosystem around the world: Ocean- Great Barrier Reef, Grassland- African Savannah, Tundra- Arctic Circle, Temperate Deciduous Forest- Appalach
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2nd - 4th
PebbleGO Research It: Plant Life Cycles
Students will use this companion recording sheet to conduct research on the life cycles of plants using PebbleGO as a digital resource. (Articles Covered: What Are Plants?, Fruits & Seeds, Spreading Seeds, Seeds Grow)
NEW 2nd Grade Science Georgia Performance Standards:
S2L1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the life cycles of different living organisms.
b. Plan and carry out an investigation of the life cycle of a plant by growing a plant from a seed and by recording
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1st - 4th
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Extreme Weather Research: Graphic Organizer Freebie
I use this in my classroom at the end of our Weather Unit when I ask my students to work in collaborative groups to research 1 type of extreme weather.
Head on over to my blog to read more about how I use this resource.
http://primaryteacherhood.blogspot.com/2013/09/love-me-some-extreme-weather-come-grab.html
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1st - 5th
The Planets Digital Research Templates - Google Slides (Distance Learning)
This Google Slides Presentation includes eight digital templates for students to record their research on the planets in our solar system. Perfect for in class or distance learning! Assign students a planet(s) to research and students can type their research into the text boxes in the template. Note: The titles and headers can not be edited. ***Looking for more resources for your planet/solar system unit? These templates are part my Planets and Other Objects in Space Digital Activities (Google S
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3rd - 6th
FREE 5th Grade Ecosystems Research Project Questions Earth Science Centers
You will download 6 free sampler earth science task cards for your 4th grade, 5th grade, or special education students to review ecosystem vocabulary and facts. For your convenience, you will download both TPT digital EASEL and printable PDF resource formats.For 30 additional ecosystems task cards, please click here:Ecosystems Task Card Set of 30NOTE: Students will need to use classroom resources or conduct their own research to answer the questions.You may use the printable task cards in math c
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4th - 6th
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Dolphin Research Freebie: Informational Reading and Writing Pages
This resource includes everything your students need to study and write research reports about dolphins. The nonfiction passages allow students to learn interesting facts about their dolphin's size, weight, life span, top speed, habitat, diet, and fun facts. 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 also a fantastic way to tie in common core standards for informational readi
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Animal Research Bundle: Informational Reading and Writing Pages
Water Pollution Observation Science Experiment - Free Lesson
Learn about water pollution with your kids with our FREE Water Pollution Science Experiment Lesson Plan! Pair it up with our Earth Day Learning Pack and Sharks in the Ocean for more connections to the ocean, and the world around us. Stay tuned for our Hawaiian Adventures and tropical fruit life cycle series coming soon!What’s included:Lesson with observation guide, book list and QR CodeScan our QR Code to access read aloud videos, book links, plus a 20% off your next order code, that you cannot
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PreK - 5th
Penguin Writing Freebie (Metric Version) Read & write about 6 penguin species
This freebie features information pages about these penguin species: Emperor, King, Gentoo, Adelie, Macaroni and Little.
This is the metric version. Please click * here for one with imperial measurements (inches, pounds).
The pages are written in an easy-to-read format making it easier for young students to study these birds and write reports. They can read the information page, record key facts on the graphic organizer and then use this information to write a research paper. This product su
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K - 5th
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National Park Pennants Freebie
Do you teach using the National Parks? In this FREE resource, you will find 5 National Park pennants: Denali, Redwood, Haleakala, Acadia, and Zion. These pennants are perfect for a mini-research project or for your students to celebrate National Park Week in April. There are two versions of each pennant- one with a map and one without a map. There is also a "National Park Passport" cover if you would like to make the pennants into a booklet.Includes space for the following information:City &
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: National Parks Bundle
FREE-Differentiated Mini Life Cycle of a Butterfly- Booklet and Activities
Life Cycle of a ButterflyThese are two samples of the butterfly mini-booklets that I have made, which are differentiated.These are specifically on the life cycle and are good for the primary grades.The booklet is double sided. Pages 2 and 4 need to be printed together front and back, (2 pages to 1). or pages 3 and 4*The inside of the booklet consist of different activities: word search, label, coloring and writing.*I also have created interactive tri-chures (trifold brochures), mini booklets and
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K - 4th
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Animal Reports: Internet Research Worksheet
This worksheet is a form for students to fill out while using the internet to find information about an animal. The information can then be used to write a report about the given animal. This file contains two pages. The first page describes the intent of the worksheet and provides four websites for students to find information. The second page is the actual worksheet for students to complete. (Updated February 2021)
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3rd - 6th
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Solar System Reading Passage: Pluto |FREEBIE|
This freebie includes one reading passage on the Dwarf Planet-Pluto. It also includes follow-up comprehension questions, a blank fact sheet, and a research page. Enjoy!Can't get enough of this freebie? Check out our full Solar System pack!Solar System Reading Passages
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2nd - 5th
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Animal Research RAFT Task- Common Core ELA Informational Writing
I love to give my students writing tasks using RAFT and I are sure you will, too! It gives students an authentic reason to write and makes it more fun. Many of my students who were reluctant to write actually began to enjoy it because they were able to take on different roles for different purposes using a variety of formats.
This RAFT writing task has students researching a chosen animal and then taking on the role of a zoo keeper or aquarist to write a comic strip to give informational about
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K - 5th
Weather Reading Passage: Drought |FREEBIE|
This freebie includes one weather reading passage on droughts, follow-up comprehension questions, a blank fact sheet, and a vocabulary card. Enjoy!Can't get enough of this freebie? Check out our full weather pack that includes 12 passages!Weather Reading Passages
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2nd - 5th
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Scientist of the Week Forms and Ideas
These forms are used with experiments by the class "Scientist of the Week". This pack has been COMPLETELY updated and includes family letter, class journal cover, student journal cover, observation journal page (2 writing options), lab report, book recommendation, example of lab pictures.
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K - 4th
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Ecosystems JIGSAW
Using these recording sheets students research an ecosystem in groups of 2-4. After recording their findings on the research sheets, heterogeneous groups are created with 1 member from each ecosystem (thus creating a JIGSAW). Each student is an "expert" on their ecosystem, tasked with sharing their information with their group. The other group members record the presented info. on the "Ecosystems" sheet as well as labeling the ecosystem on the map with the help of the presenter. After all th
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2nd - 4th
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Free All About Insects and Bugs Task Cards Spring Science Digital Activities
You will download six free sampler task cards to supplement your bugs and insects unit. A word bank card is included for easy differentiation. For your convenience, you will download both TPT digital EASEL and printable PDF resource formats.Please click on the PREVIEW.NOTE: Your students will need to use classroom or online resources to research and learn about insects.You may use the printable task cards in your science centers or stations for fun practice and review games and activities, such
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4th - 6th
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*DISTANCE LEARNING* Adaptation Research Project Directions & Example
Looking for an activity for adaptations? This is a FREE resource that has students choose from 6 different environments to research the 3 plants and 3 animals that have adapted to live and survive within that specific environment. In this resource you will find directions on how to complete the research project, links students can use to get them started on their research, and a teacher example of the research project for the desert environment. This is a Google Slides resource that can easily b
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Grades:
4th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
Extreme Weather Tab Book
This listing is for an extreme weather tab book. The pages are completely blank (aside from the tabs) to allow for students to put whatever words/pictures/graphics they see fit for their books.
Here is how I used it:
I made this to use in conjunction with TCRWP Units of Study in Reading for 4th grade in the Reading the Weather, Reading the World unit. The students worked in groups to first research one type of extreme weather (droughts, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, etc.) and then re
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3rd - 5th
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