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Free 3rd grade science independent work packets
Germs Reading Comprehension - Bacteria and Viruses - Distance Learning Freebie
Germs are everywhere! Kid-friendly reading comprehension passages and questions about bacteria and viruses. A cut and paste compare and contrast page is also included. You will also get digital access via Google Slides! Let’s try to stop the spread of germs and promote the importance of hand washing! You might also love: · Natural Resources Pack· Earth’s Rotation and Revolution · Electricity Unit · Volcanoes Pack · Rocks and Minerals Pack · Fossils Pack · Biomes Unit Pack · Food Chains and Food
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3rd - 6th
Nonfiction Reading Passages and Reading Comprehension Questions - Animals
This a free sample from my A-Z Animals Reading & Comprehension Packet! This download includes 2 of the animal reading passages included in the packet (American alligator & Quokka). The reading passages are nonfiction and include comprehension questions (answer key is provided). If you enjoy the sample reading passages, click HERE to check out the full packet! :) If you were able to use this free resource in your classroom, I would really appreciate if you left a review! It really hel
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3rd - 5th
Pumpkin Life Cycle Worksheet with Differentiated Activities
Looking for a pumpkin life cycle worksheet activity with lots of differentiated options? How about one that guides students through a sequencing activity through art?In this lesson plan packet, you'll get written and visual instructions, differentiated activities between age levels (Ages 3-10), and printable worksheets. Ages:3-4 years old | color a pumpkin and talk about the pumpkin life cycle with the teacher's Guided Notes.5-6 years old | draw and color a pumpkin; learn the pumpkin life cycle
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1st - 4th
NGSS:
1-LS3-1
Also included in: Pumpkin Themed Unit for Elementary - Math, ELA, STEAM, and More!
FREE Intro to Insects Differentiated Reading Comprehension Passages - Digital
This “Introduction to Insects” pack makes it possible to differentiate instruction in distance learning or at home learning. These differentiated reading passages (2 levels) help teachers to meet the needs of all students and ensure complete understanding of the content! Included are all the activities needed to work on vocabulary and comprehension skills with your students while helping them to gain content area knowledge at the same time. This intro comes from our Digital and Paper Insects
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2nd - 5th
FREE World Bee Day Printable Activities, Templates and Worksheets
This activity pack is perfect for teachers looking to mark World Bee Day with their students on May 20th. It would also be ideal for thematic learning about bees, with elements of science, writing and sequencing included in this activity pack. These activities are also perfect for anyone teaching 'Ethical Education' or 'Learn Together' in their classroom.Product includes:'World Bee Day' colouring sheets x2'Bees can/have/are' graphic organiser'Lifecycle of a Bee' template'How Bees Help Flowers'
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PreK - 4th
Free ANTS Science Morning Work 2nd 3rd Grade Vocabulary Homework Spring Summer
You will download a free science morning work worksheets packet for your 2nd and 3rd grade students to practice ant life cycle science vocabulary words. This packet works well with your spring or summer school science curriculum.This fun ant themed 2nd and 3rd grade science vocabulary activities packet will work well for your early finishers, morning work, bell ringers, review homework, station or center activities, formative assessments, independent work packet, emergency sub plans, and as extr
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2nd - 3rd
FREE Weather Hurricanes Worksheets 4th 5th Grade Science Centers Digital Easel
You will download four free hurricane worksheets for your 4th grade, 5th grade, and special education science students to analyze a hurricane diagram to discover how hurricanes form. They will also read a hurricane "recipe" to review the conditions needed for a hurricane to develop. For your convenience, you will download both TPT digital EASEL and printable PDF resource formats.You will receive the following four worksheets:How do hurricanes form science diagramFill in the blanks on the diagram
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3rd - 5th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
FREE Intro to Biomes Reading Comprehension Passage - Digital Distance Learning
This “Introduction to Biomes” freebie gives students a brief introduction to the five major biomes. It can be used for a nonfiction reading activity during guided reading, practice finding text evidence, or when working on understanding academic vocabulary in context.WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS FREEBIE:Introductory Reading Passage: "All About Biomes" Vocabulary Preview Charts: Students drag and drop the definition for 5 words next to a word and an accompanying visual.Finding Text Evidence: -First,
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3rd - 5th
Farm Help Wanted {Project Based Learning Unit} Grades 3 & 4
I have teamed up with Manitoba Canola Growers and Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba to create this FREE unit for teachers! Use this PBL unit with your students to introduce and explore the world of agriculture in your classroom. The unit contains outcomes from ELA, science, and math for grades 3 & 4. (Aligned to the Manitoba curriculum)
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2nd - 5th
Build a Catapult Game STEM Challenge with just PAPER, TAPE & SCISSORS
Explore forces & motion, simple machines, trajectories, projectile motion, potential and kinetic energy, energy transfer, inertia, gravitational forces, and more with this versatile catapult STEM challenge. AMAZING RESULTS WITH JUST PAPER, TAPE & SCISSORS! You can follow all instructions on-screen or print them. This step by step project is a sampler of my more in-depth, open-ended project packets. All projects teach hands-on skills that empower students to explore and create. Start by m
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K - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-PS2-4
, MS-ETS1-4
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Sun and Moon activity pack
Teach young students about the characteristics of our sun and moon, including shadows and moon phases. 9 page activity pack is perfect for reinforcing learning. Cut out and assemble moon phase manipulative. Pack also includes moon phase quiz and answer key. Ready made, no prep packet.
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1st - 4th
Brain twisters - The best brain teasers and logic puzzles - All about PIZZA
All kids love riddles and puzzles. This resource will challenge your students with great brain teasers and amazing facts.Your students are sure to love these engaging, brain teasers, puzzles, riddles and more! These are also great for early finishers.3 pages of riddles, puzzles, brain teasers and activities all about Pizza!answer sheet attached!Checkout MY STORE for more STEM and FOLLOW ME for more deals to come!!You are also invited to JOIN MY MAILING LIST and get great freebies and information
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Brain twisters - the best brain teasers and logic puzzles - MEGA bundle
Parts of a Plant (Flowers, Leaves, Stem and Roots)
Plants are living organisms that cover much of the land of planet Earth. You see them everywhere. They include grass, trees, flowers, bushes, ferns, mosses, and more. Living things need plants to live - they eat them and live in them. Plants help to clean water too. A plant is made up of many different parts. The four main parts are: the flower, leaves, stem and roots. Each part of a plant has a set of jobs to do to keep the plant healthy. The roots absorb water and minerals from the soil and an
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Plants - Introduction Biology/Science: 6-Lesson Bundle (Superb Value!)
What is a scientist? Self-Guided Digital Lesson | Distance Learning
About this ProductThis is a FREE self-guided digital science lesson designed to give students a "First Look" at scientific inquiry and engineering design. It is part of the First Look with Junior Scientist Jack Elkowitz Series. Lessons are made specifically for primary grade students. This lesson includes:• One reading passage with text-dependent comprehension questions• Embedded video with a graphic organizer activity (also hosted on SafeShare.TV) • Supplemental videos for enrichment (hosted o
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Scientific Inquiry and Engineering Lesson Bundle | Independent Learning
Upper Elementary: Animal and Plant Cells Text Structure Nonfiction Reading
Promote implement interdisciplinary learning with a great set of Life Science nonfiction reading comprehension passages. This activity will expose student to text structure as well as GMAS Science standards.Included:Animal & Plant Cell TextConstructed Response3 Multi leveled graphic organizersThe questions to follow utilize standardized language for Fifth Grade Milestone ELA and Science. PYP Aligned. More themes to come! Thank You.
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3rd - 5th
NGSS:
5-LS2-1
Rollercoaster Design Thinking Challenge | Distance Learning Packet
DESIGN THINKING CHALLENGEDesign your own roller coasterWalks students step-by-step through the design thinking processStructure provided to help guide their thinkingNO PREP! Independent worksheetThis packet is great for distance learning. Students can take a deep-dive into design thinking using this packet as a one-day activity, or you can spread it out over the course of one week.* Pre-Readers will need some guidance *Like this activity? Check out this five-week design thinking bundleI would lo
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K - 5th
Also included in: STEAM Design Thinking Lessons BUNDLE | Distance Learning
States of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas Reading Passage and Questions Worksheet
Discover an easy-to-use educational tool - "State of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas Reading Passage and Questions Worksheet". Included:1 Page Reader1 Page Comprehension Multiple Choice Questions1 Page Answer KeyWhy It's Great:Simple and easy to teach and handoutEasy to Download and PrintIdeal For:Great for sub plans or exit ticketBest used for 3rd-5th GradersHow To Use It:Have students read the passage.Then answer questions based on the reading.Thanks for checking out the "State of Matter: Solid, Li
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K - 5th
Also included in: Physical Science Bundle Reading Passages and Questions Worksheets
Farm Animal Themed Independent Activity Fun Packet Morning Work Early Finishers
This Dragons Themed Independent Activity Packet is great to use for early finishers, for morning work, indoor recess or for themed days! The packet has 11 pages of activities that can be used across a range of ages and abilities and would be best used in first grade, second grade, third grade and fourth grade Packed with Variety: The packet features a mix of activities, including spot the difference, finish the scene, coloring, mazes and more! Unlock Creativity: Students can unleash their artist
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1st - 4th
Marine Biology Student Journal (K-3)
Teaching marine biology studies? This is a student journal for marine biology unit study for students in grades K-3. This document contains journal pages for coloring, tracing, developing, and exploring writing. It can be used with any unit study curriculum.Journal Page Topics:- Oceans- Ocean Zones- Tides- Marine Life- Coral Reefs- Invertebrates- Mollusks- Marine Reptiles- Fish- Sharks- Marine Mammals- Whales- Marine Birds- Ocean Exploration
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K - 3rd
A Closer Look at the Science of Snowflakes-Science, Level 3 Print (Plus Digital)
Is there more to snow than meets the eye? What is the difference between a snow crystal and a snowflake? Dive into this earth science unit to discover these answers and many more. Learn how a snowflake begins with water vapor and cools until it forms a delicate snow crystal. Take a closer look at some of the shapes of snow crystals including stellar plate, sectored plate, simple star, branched star, stellar dendrite, triangular crystal, column, needle, and needle cluster. Students can personaliz
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Learning About Science Collection, Level 3-Print Version (Bundle)
Fill in the Blank Life Cycles Graphic Organizer
A Life Cycle graphic organizer that can be used for ANY animal, insect, or plant! The Fill in the Blank allows student's to write in what they are learning about that day, and the sheet has a place for pictures and words to encourage differentiation.
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K - 3rd
Interactions of Living and Nonliving things in an Ecosystem
Students can apply their knowledge learned about the interactions of living and nonliving things in an ecosystem. They can describe organisms in an ecosystem and how they can change their environment and the roles that they have in their ecosystem. This is a great open ended activity which allow the student to focus on what they know about the topic. You can copy and print the activity or upload it to your LMS!I hope you enjoy this activity!Other products that you may be interested in that ar
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Life Science Ecosystem Growing Bundle
Carlsbad Caverns National Park Activity Pages: Bat Science, Caves, Wildlife
Engage your students with this activity packet on Carlsbad Caverns National Park. This 16-page download includes:Background info on Carlsbad CavernsLand Acknowledgement of Tribes that lived in the area before the park was establishedCarlsbad Caverns Word SearchAcrostic Poem ActivityFlora and Fauna Word Puzzle2 Cavern MazesDecoding Activity on Bat Conservation and White Nose SyndromeBat Name Word Jumble1 Cavern Coloring PageAnswer KeyFor 4th-grade classrooms, this could be shared with information
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3rd - 5th
Playground Design Thinking Challenge | Distance Learning Packet
DESIGN THINKING CHALLENGEDesign your dream playgroundWalks students step-by-step through the design thinking processStructure provided to help guide their thinkingNO PREP! Independent worksheetThis packet is great for distance learning. Students can take a deep-dive into design thinking using this packet as a one-day activity, or you can spread it out over the course of one week.* Pre-Readers will need some guidance *Like this activity? Check out this five-week design thinking bundleI would love
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K - 5th
Also included in: STEAM Design Thinking Lessons BUNDLE | Distance Learning
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Importance of learning science
Learning science is particularly important for students as it equips them with the essential knowledge and skills to make sense of the world around them. Science education is not just about memorizing facts. It fosters critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving abilities. These skills are not only useful in school but also in everyday life beyond the classroom.
Benefits of learning science
Learning science offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. In fact, it helps students:
- Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
- Cultivate their ability to observe, experiment, and analyze data
- Nurture a sense of curiosity, awe, and wonder about the natural world
- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
With a solid foundation in science, teachers can help empower students to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.
Teaching with science resources
One of the best parts about science class is all of the possibilities for hands-on, collaborative learning! Think: labs, experiments, inquiry-based activities, and design challenges. These activities encourage students to explore scientific concepts by observing, asking questions, and conducting investigations. Additionally, with small group centers, students can engage in group experiments, discussions, and projects that require them to collaborate, share ideas, and solve problems together.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital science resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you're learning about plant parts or butterfly life cycles, or exploring advanced topics like the anatomy of a cell or Newton’s laws of motion, we've got you covered.
On TPT, science resources come in various forms: from labs and worksheets to craftivities and doodle notes. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of science concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning science will be so much easier. Plus, you can expand students’ knowledge even further by exploring TPT math resources, which are frequently paired with science lessons.
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How can I make my science lessons fun and engaging?
Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your science lessons and make them feel like real scientists by investigating everyday objects, exploring the world outside the classroom, and doing hands-on and collaborative experiments and design challenges.
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