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2nd grade astronomy Common Core RI.3.1 resources
Phases of the Moon Cut and Paste, Moon Calendar, Experiment, Moon Facts Book
Are you looking for an easy way to explain facts about the moon and the moon phases? Students are naturally curious about the moon. These high-interest, low prep activities will explain the moon and the moon phases in a way in which students can easily make connections and understand. You can also use this as a digital resource for your students in Google Classroom for remote learning. As students learn about the phases of the moon they can follow up with this wide variety of differentiated act
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1st - 4th
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NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, 2-ESS1-1
, 3-ESS2-2
Solar System Activities Reading Passages Worksheets Project Phases of the Moon
This complete unit about the Solar System is designed to help kids learn about the planets, phases of the moon, and two famous astronauts: Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride. With our kid-friendly reading passages and activities, your students will have hours of astronomical fun!It has leveled reading passages, comprehension questions, hands-on activities, a pacing guide, video links, a flip book, fact flaps, vocabulary posters, character studies on Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride, a unit test, answer
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2nd - 4th
Space Close Reading
Close Reading: Space- This 54 page product contains 12 space-themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group reading. The articles are about the following topics:-the moon-the sun-stars-space shuttles-Mercury-Venus-Earth-Mars-Jupiter-Saturn-Uranus-NeptuneAnchor charts to better explain close reading are also included.I introduce the product with examples of how I use the articles in my person
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1st - 3rd
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Solar System BUNDLE | Print and Digital
Looking to incorporate the Solar System into several subject areas? This complete no-prep BUNDLE can be used in your Science and Reading/LA block. Students will stay engaged while completing the hands-on activities. Needing something for Google Classroom? This also contains interactive activities.This now contains activities for Google Classroom. There is a link on page 2 of the PDF that allows you to make a copy. There are text boxes that allow students to complete the activities.This unit cont
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1st - 4th
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Solar System No Prep Unit | Print and Digital
Looking to incorporate the Solar System into several subject areas? This complete no-prep unit can be used in your Science and Reading/LA block. Students will stay engaged while completing the hands-on activities. Needing something for Google Classroom? This also contains interactive activities.This now contains activities for Google Classroom. There is a link on page 2 of the PDF that allows you to make a copy. There are text boxes that allow students to complete the activities.This unit contai
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Solar System BUNDLE | Print and Digital
The Solar System: The Sun, Moon and Earth Research Unit BUNDLE with PowerPoints
Integrate Science and ELA and get your students engaged with informational text by teaching 3 units on the Sun, Moon and the Earth! The materials in this unit are interactive and utilize multimodal strategies to increase student engagement and outcomes. Each of the 3 week-long units integrate technology, vocabulary, writing, art, reading strategies and more! Students will respond to informational text by answering questions in a student booklet in a variety of formats. Students will learn vocabu
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1st - 3rd
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Discovering the Solar System & Planets Research Unit with 10 PowerPoints BUNDLE
***SAVE OVER 40% OFF WITH THE SOLAR SYSTEM BUNDLE!*** {10 weeks of solar system and planet lesson plans} This comprehensive mega unit on the Solar System and Planets provides students with multiple opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge of all 8 planets plus the Sun and the Moon across 10 separate unit plans. It provides all the materials students will need for a systematic, organized method to produce an interactive pocket book , with a separate pocket for each of the 10 elements of t
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1st - 3rd
Solar System and Planets Bundle
Get six weeks of lessons for teaching about our solar system and planets with this bundle! I've included a pacing guide with simple activities for 30 days! I've also included many vocabulary words, definitions, and bonus activities. Each topic includes a PowerPoint, interactive notebook pieces, vocabulary, reading passages, and task cards. I've also included STEAM activities to get your students engaged in learning! Topics include: Our Solar SystemFacts About PlanetsEarth as a PlanetShadows (Ear
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2nd - 4th
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Solar System and Planets PowerPoint Presentations
Use this bundle of PowerPoint presentations of all 8 planets plus the sun and moon to teach the key facts and features about our fascinating solar system. There are 80 slides altogether and they can be easily presented on a Smart Board or tablet. Planet, Sun and Moon Categories on the PowerPoints include:*Distance from the sun and order from the sun*Length of orbit*Special characteristics of the planet*Vocabulary words in bold letters and defined*Fun FactsPlease Note: This Resource is ONLY Power
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K - 3rd
Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System Comprehension Questions
This product includes a 15 question and short answer activity to accompany the reading of The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System book. This book is a common core exemplar text and these questions are a great way to introduce the idea of proving answers based on text evidence. I have also included an answer key for easier grading! Please rate and enjoy this product!
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2nd - 4th
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National Geographic Kids Planets {Nonfiction Comprehension Guide}
The nonfiction lesson activities provided throughout this comprehension guide along with the text, will provide students with a range of meaningful and deliberate practices to improve learning. Each of these lessons can be given as classroom work, homework, or can work great as center activities. The nonfiction text will engage the student and the lessons are created so scaffolding can be addressed as needed.
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Every student enjoys reading these Nat
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2nd - 4th
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Space Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Printable and Digital Activities
Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are a great way to incorporate more nonfiction in the classroom. This book companion includes comprehension and vocabulary activities along with graphic organizers to help guide your students through the text.When you download this .zip file, you will find three resources:Original File - this is a printable packet for students with teacher answer keysGoogle Slides Link - copy and assign the student pages in Google ClassroomStudent PDF - this is a fillable PDF that
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Space Magic Tree House Bundle Printable and Digital Activities
Planet Info Sheets
Planet Informational sheets for elementary school!
We used it for an informational search at the beginning of our Solar System unit in 3rd grade.
Please rate if you decide to download this resource. :)
ONE FACT SHEET EACH FOR:
~*Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune*~
Each fact sheet includes:
- Distance from Sun
- Order from the Sun
- Diameter of the planet
- Fun facts about the planet!
Info worksheet for sale at store for $1!
Full lesson plan and bundle available a
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2nd - 6th
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Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Slideshow + Quiz + Worksheets, No Prep Print & Digital
Are your students ready for the Total Solar Eclipse happening April 8, 2024? Do you live within or near the path of totality? This resource, geared towards 3rd-6th, includes both PPT and Google Slides options of an informative presentation on just what exactly is the Total Solar Eclipse. It allows for a whole group or individual multiple choice quiz, and includes 4 additional worksheet activities surrounding vocabulary, question generating, journaling, notetaking, and word searching! Includes:
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2nd - 6th
El Sol, Nuestra Estrella
This is a little printable book written in Spanish about the Sun and the role it plays in the day/night cycle and the Moon phases. It helps students make the connection between both cycles and understand the importance of the Sun in the Earth, Moon, Sun system. It includes bold-faced vocabulary words with a glossary at the end so that teachers can have students practice with nonfiction text features for reference skills. At the bottom of each page, in addition, there is a comprehension questi
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2nd - 4th
Solar System and Planets Worksheets Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions
Get your students excited about the Solar System and the planets with these 62 engaging Worksheets and Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions.If you're tired of boring Solar System lessons and feel disheartened by your students' lack of engagement, this activity offers a refreshing change! ⭐The texts are engaging, easy to understand, and really grab the children's attention: they'll be eagerly hooked as they learn about the fascinating facts about the planets! The worksheets are present
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1st - 4th
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What is an Eclipse? 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Shared Reader Booklet - No Prep
"What is an Eclipse?" is a fact-packed shared reading/decodable reading resource for 2nd and 3rd grade Earth and Space Science. Students will learn interesting facts about solar and lunar eclipses, including what causes them and facts about recent and upcoming solar eclipse events.The printable booklet includes:A map of the United States featuring the path of the totality.Interesting facts about eclipses, including what you might expect to see and how rare these events are.An explanation of the
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2nd - 4th
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1-ESS1-1
, 2-ESS1-1
Solar System Close Reading and Paired Passages Set
This set includes ten passages about our solar system, along with a close reading handout for each passage and four paired passages handouts.Passages and close reading handouts include:MercuryVenusEarthMarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptuneSunEarth's MoonPaired passage handouts include:Mercury and VenusEarth and MarsJupiter and SaturnUranus and NeptuneUse these passages as part of your reading instruction to integrate science concepts and build critical reading skills with nonfiction text and/or as part
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2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
5-ESS1-1
Solar Eclipse Reading & Questions | Centers | Science | Informational 2nd-5th
⭐️A no-prep informational study about the solar eclipse! This science resource includes a Lexile range 810-1000 passage that supports comprehension, academic and domain-specific vocabulary acquisition, and is a great addition to any astronomy study. Great for a sub-binder, centers, or early finisher/enrichment. Non-fiction Text (Lexile Range 3rd-5th grade independent readers, 2nd grade advanced readers)5 Multiple choice comprehension questions that support finding evidence in a text4 written re
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2nd - 4th
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Solar Eclipse (Nonfiction Passage, Writing Prompts, & Comprehension Check) Space
Unlock the mysteries of the celestial dance between the Sun, Moon, and Earth with this "Solar Eclipse" Educational Resource. Tailored for elementary students, this resource combines an engaging nonfiction passage, 2 diferentiated writing prompts, and a comprehension check to help young learners discover the awe-inspiring world of solar eclipses.What's Included:Nonfiction Passage - "The Amazing Solar Eclipse: When the Sun Takes a Short Nap": Take your students on an exciting journey into the sky
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K - 4th
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NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
Solar System | Close Reading Comprehension | Space | Centers | Science
⭐️Engage students with a no-prep study of the solar system! This resource includes a Lexile range 810-1000 passage that supports comprehension, academic and domain-specific vocabulary acquisition and is a great addition to any study of space, astronomy, or the planets. Great for a sub-binder, centers, or early finisher/enrichment.Non-fiction Text (Lexile Range 810-1000, perfect for strong 2nd grade-4th grade independent readers)5 Multiple choice comprehension questions that support finding evide
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2nd - 5th
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Space Mini Unit The Sun 3rd Grade Science Activity Pack Adventure with Aly
Make teaching your space unit fun with these engaging Sun mini-unit space activities! This mini-unit includes a space virtual field trip and question sheets to learn about the Sun and its place in our solar system. It includes 16 pages of engaging, cross-curricula extension activities and posters including color and black-and-white options. These done-for-you, print-and-go resources are perfect for substitute days too!Guide your students on a digital adventure to learn about the place of the Su
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, 5-ESS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-ESS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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Solar Eclipse 2024 Passages ~ Reading Comprehension Worksheets ~ Activities
Solar Eclipse 2024 Passages ~ Reading Comprehension Worksheets ~ Activities. These quick and easy informational text worksheets allow you to effectively teach your students about solar eclipses. This science-based resource is great as an introductory lesson, review, homework and as sub plans.Includes:Solar Eclipse 2024 reading comprehension nonfiction text with reading comprehension questions Solar Eclipse 2024 word search puzzleTeacher answer pagesNo bells or whistles. Just a practical resource
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2nd - 7th, Adult Education
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Phases of the Moon Interactive Oreo Activity
This creative, fun product can be used to reinforce the phases of the moon and the study of eclipses. It includes a song your students can learn to master knowing each phase of the moon, plus directions on how to complete the oreo activity. There are tons of interactive questions inside to ensure your students have a deep understanding of each phase of the moon as well as an answer key for teachers to use for quick checks.Connect with Us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/limitlesslearningt/Con
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2nd - 5th
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