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3rd grade science independent work packets under $5
Fossils Reading Comprehension Passages Paired 3rd 4th 5th Grade ELA Test Prep
Reading comprehension passages and questions about fossils like these will engage and help build comprehension skills and help them learn science content, too! Each reading comprehension passage includes close reading activities that require students to return to the text to find the answers.Close reading anchor charts are also included to help your students understand the text more deeply.Included are 3, high-interest two-page articles on the same topic to help your students understand how diff
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3rd - 5th
NGSS:
3-LS4-1
All About Bats Halloween Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Autumn is a great time of the school year to learn all about bats with a bat unit, Stellaluna book study, or as part of your Halloween or fall festival activities. Your 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, ESL, and special education reading students will discover bat facts with the following questions:What is unique about bats?What are some interesting facts about bats?Are bats mammals?How many bat species are there?Where do bats live?What do bats eat?What is echolocation?What is a newborn bat calle
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Science Sub Plans Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 5th Grade
Dinosaur Pattern Block Mat Printables & Worksheets
These Dinosaur Pattern Block Puzzles and Worksheets offer an engaging and educational experience, integrating math, science, and writing for students. With a focus on popular dinosaurs like T-Rex, pterodactyl, stegosaurus, apatosaurus (brontosaurus), and velociraptor, these resources are designed to accommodate various grade levels and learning needs. Here's a detailed breakdown of what you can expect:Dinosaur Puzzles:Easy Puzzles: Ideal for Pre-K and Kindergarten students, these puzzles provide
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PreK - 3rd
NGSS:
2-LS4-1
Polar Bears Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 1st 2nd Grade
This polar bears themed main idea and details resource includes 10 polar bear themed reading passages for primary grades in two different versions. Each passage includes a simplified multiple choice version and an expanded writing response version for differentiated learning.Polar Bear Passages Include:- Polar Bears Adapt- Keeping Warm- Sea Bears- Polar Bears as Hunters- New Born Cubs- Growing Cubs- Leaving the Den- Learning to Survive- On Their Own- Polar Bear HabitatAll content is in black an
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Primary Reading Comprehension Passages & Activities Bundle
Dinosaur Coloring Pages | Coloring Sheets | Dinosaur Coloring Book
This pack of Dinosaur coloring sheets is full of over 40 beautiful, clean, and fun images for children to enjoy expressing their creativity and perfecting their fine motor skills! Coloring pages also provide a chance for kids to relax and have fun. These Dinosaur themed coloring pages are great for party activities, centers, Dinosaur units, extra practice work, early finishers, snack time, indoor recess and more! They require absolutely NO PREP. Just print and go!-40+ coloring book pages include
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Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Also included in: Dinosaur Activities and Centers - Coloring, Theme Day
Coloring Pages | Coloring Sheets | Animal Coloring Book
This pack of Animal themed coloring sheets is full of over 65 beautiful, clean, and fun images for children to enjoy expressing their creativity and perfecting their fine motor skills! Coloring pages also provide a chance for kids to relax and have fun. These animal coloring pages are great for back to school, animal units, extra practice work, end of the year fun, early finishers, snack time, indoor recess and more! They require absolutely NO PREP. Just print and go! -65+ coloring book pages in
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Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Also included in: Animal Activities and Centers - Coloring, Theme Day
Weather Informational Text Reading Comprehension Bundle Forecasts Precipitation
This bundle provides several articles on weather. The articles include: forecasts, precipitation, humidity, cloud cover, temperature, and severe weather. Each product has an article and comprehension questions (more details below). Click on the individual products for more information and previews of each assignment. There are 3 PDF files for each product: 1) the article and questions in color, the article and questions in black and white, and the answer key 2) Student Version in Color 3) Stud
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Earth Day Craft Project Coloring Writing Prompts Craftivity Activities Grade 2 3
You will download an Earth Day craft project for your first grade, second grade, grade 3, and speech therapy students. This Earth Day project allows your students to engage in Earth Day coloring and drawing. The Earth Day writing prompts further engage them in exploring Earth Day science concepts. This Earth Day project may be used as a stand alone craft project or as a 1st grade, 2nd grade, or third grade science interactive notebook craftivity. This Earth Day craft also works well to supplemen
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2nd - 5th
Summer Reading Passages Honey Bees Life Cycle and Informational Text Passages
Are you looking for summer reading passages with comprehension questions? Students will learn all about honey bees with these reading comprehension passages and questions. Honey bees are so important and have interesting life cycles! Students will learn about why honeybees are important, how the hive works, the life cycle of bees, the importance of bees as pollinators, why bees are at risk, and what we can do to help bees. Science Reading Comprehension and Great for Earth Day! ✅This resource inc
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 4-LS1-2
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS1-1
Also included in: 4th Grade Science NGSS PLUS Reading Informational Text Passages CCSS
NO PREP Natural Disasters Research Project | Research | Science Project |
*NO PREP* Natural Disasters Research ProjectStudents will have so much fun researching natural disasters! Your students will choose one natural disaster to research, conduct their research, and then choose 1 of 4 options as a final research project to wrap up your unit! A rubric is included, and it can be used for any of the 4 project options! I also put two copies of the rubric on one page for you for easy printing and cutting.This science project has been a popular product of mine. I, myself,
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, 3-ESS3-1
, 3-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS3-2
Solar System Reading Passages: Earth & Mars Compare & Contrast
These engaging Earth & Mars informational reading passages and follow-up activities are perfect for working on reading and comprehending informational text. Please check out the preview to see the entire product!Do not buy these if you have already bought Differentiated Solar System Reading with Common Core aligned activities. This resource is a snapshot of this larger product that contains 3 leveled passages per planet and tons of great comprehension & vocabulary follow-up activities.W
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3rd - 6th
Create a Torn World Map Project | Continents Oceans Lines on a Globe | Microsoft
Students LOVE the challenge of creating a “torn” world map using only their hands, 2 sheets of paper & glue. They must tear out the shape of each continent without drawing outlines or using scissors or other tools. Then they must properly label the continents, oceans, and lines on a map. This fun & engaging exercise helps students memorize the world map by really thinking about the shape of each continents & the map’s scale; the goal is NOT to create a perfect replica. A fill-in rubr
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3rd - 8th
Spring STEM Challenges and Activities
This Spring STEM challenge is perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second-grade engineers working together or alone in centers this April and May. This resource uses the engineering design process to solve problems all spring. Your kids will have fun building a nest, a bird’s house, and a birdbath. Each challenge has a bonus challenge to help differentiate. Make this spring season fun with hands-on STEM activities. STEM is the perfect way to build critical thinking skills and cooperative l
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Solar Eclipse Activities | Student Packet and Teacher Slides
Are you looking to teach your students about solar eclipses? This resource includes a student packet and editable teacher slides to teach your students about what solar eclipses are, why and how they happen, and safety tips for when looking at one. Students will complete a bell ringer, reading, writing, math, and art activities to learn about solar eclipses.-Bell ringer/early finisher: solar eclipse word search-Reading: nonfiction passage about solar eclipses along with 6 comprehension questions
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3rd - 6th
Penguins Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 2nd Grade
This penguins main idea and details resource includes 10 penguin themed reading comprehension passages for primary grades in two different versions. Each reading comprehension passage includes a simplified multiple choice version and an expanded writing response version for differentiated learning.Penguin Reading Comprehension Passages Include:- Below the Equator- Not a Flyer- Camouflaged- Molting- Large and Small- Nesting- Next Generation- Incubating the Eggs- The Chicks- PredatorsAll content
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Primary Reading Comprehension Passages & Activities Bundle
Bacteria vs Virus - And what are coronaviruses?
This is a great no-prep reading and research activity that brings the REAL-WORLD into your classroom. First, students read about bacteria and viruses and create a venn diagram showing the differences and similarities. Next, students learn about "What are CORONAVIRUSES?" and are introduced to "COVID-19". Finally, students are asked to research about COVID-19 in comparison to MERS and SARS.This resource includes:• Reading activities: "What are Bacteria?" and "What is a Virus?"• Worksheet: Venn di
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
3rd Grade Vocabulary Journal (CKLA Amplify Aligned) Unit 3- Human Body
We all know that when students are exposed to new words they become stronger readers and writers! This supplemental resource will introduce and strengthen students' knowledge of dozens of new vocabulary words. Vocabulary words introduced follow the lessons in Unit 3- Human BodyStudents will be introduced to the word, then will complete activities that will help them gain a deeper understanding of the word and boost their vocabulary!Perfect for independent word work!This supplemental resource go
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3rd
Also included in: 3rd Grade Vocabulary Journal BUNDLE! (CKLA Aligned) Units 1-4
Marsupials Informational Text Reading Comprehension Bundle Animals Kangaroos
This bundle provides several articles on bears. The articles include: Kangaroos, Koalas, Wombats, Tasmanian Devils, and Opossums. Each product has an article and comprehension questions (more details below). Click on the individual products for more information and previews of each assignment. There are 3 PDF files for each product: 1) the article and questions in color, the article and questions in black and white, and the answer key 2) Student Version in Color 3) Student Version in black a
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3rd - 5th
Science Tools | Science Tools Matching | Science 2nd Grade
Students will love learning about the tools scientists use with this engaging product! Tools included are goggles, dropper, beaker, thermometer, scale, microscope, tweezers, journal, and ruler. Product includes a fun fact book and engaging activity pages ready for you to print and use right away! WHAT'S INCLUDED:Fact book: 10 page fact book includes tool name, picture of tool, and facts about its use.Color posters: 9 color posters, one for each science tool. These are great for bulletin boards o
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
I Survived THE JAPANESE TSUNAMI, 2011 - Comprehension (Answer Key Included)
One page per chapter plus answer keyRationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what they have read. (In
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2nd - 4th
All About Ants Life Bugs and Insects Printable Theme Study Camping Activities
You will download a printable all about ants activities packet to supplement your camping day theme activities or bugs and insects study. It is a perfect addition to your fun spring or summer school science activities.This ants activity packet contains the following:all about ants nonfiction reading comprehension passagesall about ants comprehension questionsgraphic organizers ant life cycle diagramant body parts diagramall about ants accordion bookall about ants task cardsall about ants scaven
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Living and Nonliving Things {Reading Passages, Worksheets, Sorting Activity}
Living vs. Nonliving Things Packet, Activities, and Research ProjectResource includesInformational reading passagesMultiple Choice WorksheetsShort Answer Reponses WorksheetsTrue or False WorksheetFill in the Blank WorksheetSorting Living and Nonliving thingsCreate a t-chart with pictures, drawings, and labelsMatching characteristicsResearch project - includes directions, research recording sheet, and rubricanswer keys included for most activities Great way to integrate Science and Nonfiction Rea
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2nd - 8th
Ocean Zones Activities & Mini Book Reader
Dive deep into the Ocean Zones with this informational Mini Reader, interactive Flip Book, visual Handout, and fun Word Search.Here's a breakdown of what's included:Mini Reader:The Mini Reader introduces students to the three primary Ocean Zones: Sunlight Zone, Twilight Zone, and Midnight Zone.It provides a concise and easy-to-understand overview of these ocean layers, making it a valuable tool for learning about the topic.The Mini Reader can be used in conjunction with other materials or sent h
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Life Science Reading Comprehension Life Cycles of Organisms Digital Resources
Whether you are introducing your students to science or looking for a simple reading comprehension pack, this no prep product is ideal. With colorful comprehension passages, these easy-to-use digital resources are ideal for homework or holiday work. The various types of life science questions and topics available will challenge each student in your class.Titles include: The Life Cycle of Plants, The Life Cycle of Animals, Heredity.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:Passages are especially des
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