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4th grade basic principles pdfs
Scientific Method Activity - Easy Paper Airplane Science Experiment Lab
This easy scientific method activity will get your kids excited about following the steps of the scientific method! This interdisciplinary unit incorporates paper airplane science experiments, math, STEM, & writing to provide a fun hands on science experience. Click on the PREVIEW button to see more of what is included! ⭐ What is Included:information and outline for instructionsupply/materials listsample schedule for the activitiesvocabulary list and definitionsword wall cardsstudent vocab
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4th - 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
Rocks and Minerals Unit, Types of Rocks, Weathering and Erosion, Rock Cycle
Is your science textbook outdated and lacking? Make learning about rocks and minerals 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 rocks and minerals.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 perfect wa
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
Also included in: Science 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
Parts of a Plant Structure and Function Flower Craft Fun Science Activities
Parts of a Plant Flower Craft: Are you looking for fun science activities? You will download a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade science interactive notebook for your students to research, practice, and review the parts of a plant structure and function.This fun science activity also works well as a stand alone parts of a plant and flower craft activity, as a plant structure and function bulletin board display, or in your spring or summer school science sub plans.This parts of a plant interactive notebook
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2nd - 4th
Changing States of Matter SORT (Cut & Paste) Review or Assessment- NOW DIGITAL!
This interactive and hands-on card sort activity will allow your students to see how the atoms in matter change as they change states due to the amount of heat given to that matter. This is a great way to teach, practice and asses this tricky concept in a kinesthetic way! Use this for your upper elementary or middle school science class.Start by asking students the question: How can the states of matter can be changed from one form to another? [ex. " What happens to solid ice when heat is added?
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4th - 6th
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Physical and Chemical Changes Activity and Worksheets: Elephant's Toothpaste
This is definitely a favorite activity! In this experiment, students watch the chemical change that happens when hydrogen peroxide, yeast, and dish soap react to make ELEPHANT'S TOOTHPASTE - SO much foam! This lab is so exciting and has major wow factor! In this version, students learn about physical and chemical changes with this fun reaction! The activity can be done as a teacher demonstration, or working in lab groups. After completing the activity, students read about physical and chem
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
Force and Motion Unit, Simple Machines, Friction, Gravity, Laws of Motion
Do you want an easy way to teach topics on force and motion? What about simple machines? Make learning about force and motion 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 rocks and minerals.These reading passages with comprehension questions are the perfect way to quickly check for understanding while providing the students with background information o
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Science Bundle
Magic School Bus Rocks and Rolls - Erosion Worksheets
These worksheets were created to accompany the Magic School Bus episode on erosion (Magic School Bus Rocks and Rolls). These worksheets are a great supplement to any NGSS or science unit on rocks, erosion, or even habitats!Worksheets in this product are:• Fill-in-the-blank video guide with word bank• Comprehension check: Write a definition and Describe 3 ways• Extension activity: Draw the effects of erosionAnswer keys are included.This product is included in my Magic School Bus Video Worksheets
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Magic School Bus Video Worksheets *GROWING BUNDLE*
Physical and Chemical Changes Sort Cards | Print and Digital
Looking for a hands-on way to reinforce the concepts of physical and chemical changes? This resource was made to provide engaging activities to assess the concepts of physical and chemical changes. These sorts can be completed individually or as a whole group activity. They can be completed in the classroom or online. This contains:•Two sets of small sort cards for physical and chemical changes•Two sets of large sort cards for physical and chemical changes•Pocket pattern that can be used in inte
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2nd - 8th
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Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Reading Comprehension Passage
This easy to read, one page passage about heat transfer:defines heat as the transfer, or movement, of thermal energydescribes thermal energyexplains 3 different ways heat can move: radiation, conduction, and convection (with examples of each)It includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate black and white printing. The passage also has a compa
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4th - 7th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, MS-PS3-3
, 4-PS3-2
Also included in: Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Unit Bundle of 6 Science Lessons
Scientific Method Activity Pack
The Scientific Method can be a challenging process for younger students, so why not make it as fun and interesting as possible? With this pack you can do just that! Not only will you be teaching students the steps of the scientific method but you will be doing it with materials that are rich with vocabulary and offer engaging activities.Included:- Scientific Method binder sheet or mini anchor chart- Vocabulary Cards- Vocabulary crossword- Reading passage with comprehension questions- Scientific
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2nd - 5th
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Simple Machines Sort Cut & Paste Examples, Definitions & Application- DIGITAL!
This interactive and hands-on sort activity will allow your students to determine definitions and examples for the 6 different simple machines for your Upper Elementary Science Classroom. In this resource students first cut out pieces from a worksheet that have machines, definitions and examples on them. They then sort these pieces onto corresponding groups and glue them into place. It is a great way to teach, practice and asses this tricky concept in a kinesthetic way!This hands- on activity i
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3rd - 6th
Science Equipment End of the Year Reflection Activity- NOW DIGITAL!
Want your students to reflect on all the awesome things you've done this year? The growth they've made? The challenges they've overcome and the super science they have learned? This activity is perfect for the last days of school- to choose some of their favorite activities and celebrate the challenges they have overcome!Check out the options in this product for the students to choose from: A light bulb, flask or clipboard. NOW DIGITAL for distance learning!Also included in this product is a
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4th - 8th
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Magic School Bus Getting Energized - Energy Worksheets
These worksheets were created to accompany the Magic School Bus episode on sources of energy (Magic School Bus Getting Energized). These worksheets are a great supplement to any NGSS or science unit on energy, engineering, or forces!Worksheets in this product are:• Fill-in-the-blank video guide with word bank• Comprehension check: Graphic organizer and Draw to explain• Extension activity: Draw your own festival rideAnswer keys are included.This product is included in my Magic School Bus Video Wo
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Magic School Bus Video Worksheets *PHYSICS BUNDLE*
Water Cycle Unit - Freshwater, Saltwater, Precipitation, Pollution, Condensation
Make your life easy while enhancing your science unit on the water cycle with this no-prep unit. This unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on weather.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 perfect way to integrate literacy and
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Science Bundle
Forms of Energy Mini Book: definitions, examples, review, cut & paste
This stand-alone resource blends science and literacy for your Upper Elementary Science Classroom! Worksheets are ready to PRINT AND GO!The Forms of Energy Mini Book is an interactive way to teach the definitions of the different types of energy. Examples that are relevant to your students of each form of energy are included as well as a review lesson. This is a mini book for students to create and keep as a resource. It is designed to be copied, cut in 1/2 and stapled. You can choose the pages
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4th - 6th
Lab Safety Rules Search Activity | Seek and Find Science Doodle
Students will enjoy learning about Lab Safety with Seek & Find Science Doodles and have a blast finding correct and incorrect lab behaviors in this crazy classroom! Key terms include safety equipment and laboratory tools. Use the classic seek and find assignment or the bonus alternative seek and find scenario assignment. Great for student engagement and retention. Your students will love searching for science and will have a fun coloring sheet when they are done! This is a No Prep Activity!
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3rd - 8th
Complete and Incomplete Metamorphosis Foldable: Life Cycles Lesson
OverviewLooking for an engaging and interactive notes page to teach or review complete and incomplete metamorphosis? This interactive folding notes page is designed to teach students to differentiate between incomplete and complete metamorphosis. It also helps student compare and contrast various types of life cycles including: insects, frogs, birds, and plants. It is important that students understand that all living things have life cycles with distinct forms. The note portion under each t
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2nd - 6th
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Science Inquiry Lesson Plan | Observation and Inference Activity
Teach good observation and inference skills in this fun, easy to prep, inquiry science activity. Students use observation and inferences to solve the mystery of the broken pencils. Perfect for forensic and inquiry units, and the beginning of the school year.This is an exciting mini-inquiry lab that uses a common everyday classroom supply, pencils! In this inquiry lab activity students read a short newspaper article about a pencil thief who is sneaking into classrooms and breaking pencils. The
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Science Inquiry and Process Skills Lab Activity Bundle
Magic School Bus in the Haunted House - Sound Worksheets
These worksheets were created to accompany the Magic School Bus episode on sound (Magic School Bus in the Haunted House). These worksheets are a great supplement to any NGSS or science unit on sound, music, or Halloween.Worksheets in this product are:• Fill-in-the-blank video guide with word bank• Comprehension check: Vocabulary match-up and short answer question• Extension activity: Drawing the sounds in a noisy placeAnswer keys are included.This product is included in my Magic School Bus Video
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Magic School Bus Video Worksheets *PHYSICS BUNDLE*
States of Matter Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about states of matter explains:the 3 states of matter including solid, liquid, and gashow matter can change from one state to another properties we use to determine which state matter is in like shape, mass, and volumeThe passage comes with 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate black and white printing.The p
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
Also included in: Geeta's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
The Scientific Method Posters and Activities - Great for Science Notebooks too!
Teach The Scientific Method with this 20 page set of posters and activities. Make sure to download the FREE PREVIEW file to see everything that is included in this kit. This is perfect for getting ready for the first day or week of school!
This kit contains posters of each step of The Scientific Method in two sizes to fit any space in your classroom. It also contains a map for students to use to write out each step of The Scientific Method when conducting an experiment - from asking a questio
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K - 5th
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Light Energy Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to understand, one page passage explains what light energy is and how it moves. It describes concepts like electromagnetic waves, the speed of light, reflection, and refraction. The passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included for your convenience. The passage also has a companion YouTube video. Show the video before or after reading the p
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4th - 7th
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NGSS:
4-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-2
, 4-PS3-2
Also included in: Geeta's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
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