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4th 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
Earth Day ELA Activities Word Search Crossword Environmental Science Worksheets
You will download an Earth Day ELA activities packet for your 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, and 7th grade students to practice environmental science vocabulary words. The fun Earth Day ELA activities include a word search, crossword puzzle, word scramble, writing definitions and matching, and crack the code worksheets. You will also receive a bonus crossword puzzle with a different word bank for easy differentiation. These Earth Day ELA activities work well for your environmental science earl
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4th - 6th
Dichotomous Classification Key Activity
This printable or digital resource is a classification key to a "crazy" animal kingdom of cartoon animals and is perfect for the younger scientists! The simple pictures and key are designed for students learning to use a dichotomous key for the first time. Students are given pictures of some mixed up "animals" and will use the key to find out the name of the animal. There are follow up and analysis questions. Finally, students will write and construct their own classification key to classify
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
Dichotomous Classification Key for Insects and Arthropods
Science students of all ages love to use a classification key to identify organisms. Students begin this activity by using the included dichotomous key to determine the scientific names of 12 insects. In the second part of the activity, students must designed their own key to identity 5 different arthropods. Analysis and follow up questions are included. This activity is suited for scientists in grades 4 - 7. Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student hand
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4th - 7th
Geology Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Earth Science
This bundle provides several articles on the different topics on geology. The articles include: Fossils, Erosion, Minerals, Rocks, Layers of the Earth, and Water Cycle. There is a bonus file on Rainbows. Each product has an article and comprehension questions (more details below). INCLUDES:-Fossils- 20 Total Questions- Identify and Multiple Choice-Erosion- 22 Total Questions- Identify and Short Answer-Minerals- 21 Total Questions- Identify and Multiple Choice-Rocks- 21 Total Questions- Identify
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4th - 6th
Fossils Virtual Field Trip Rock Cycle Earth Science Digital Version
Don't just teach about rocks in Earth Science, the rock cycle, with fossils, how they are formed, and earth science- EXPERIENCE IT with this interactive Virtual Field Trip! Students can explore all about fossils and how they are formed and learn all about them with different ready to go tasks and activities.Take a Virtual Field trip with:360 VR Tour of fossil museumVideo to learn all about fossilsExplore different types of fossils up close with website linksRead about the fossilsWatch a video ab
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Geology and Rock Cycle Virtual Field Trip discount Bundle digital
My World Culture and Geography Project | FUN Cultural PBL Activity | Microsoft
Students showcase their own unique cultures and geography with this fun “My World” project. First, a brainstorm activity challenges them to consider how cultural influences and geographical factors have shaped their lives. Then, they design creative and informative posters all about their WORLDS! Guided slides help you explain the project and a fill-in rubric makes grading easy. This project-based learning activity promotes cross-cultural understanding and students love decorating their globes w
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4th - 10th
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Phases of the Moon Activity Earth Science Crossword Puzzle Worksheet Astronomy
Phases of the Moon Activity: You will download a moon phrases crossword puzzle worksheet packet for your 4th grade, 5th grade, and special education earth science students. It also makes a great supplement for an astronomy unit. As a bonus, you will also download a moon phase 8.5"x11" poster that may also be used as an anchor chart.This phases of the moon activity worksheet works well for a science bell ringer, early finishers, morning work, review homework, test prep, or extra vocabulary practi
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4th - 6th
Mars Virtual Field Trip Explore the Mars Rover
Take a virtual field trip to space and to Mars and explore the Mars Rover. Perfect activities, worksheets, and tasks for middle and high schoolers for Mars and Space Science. This PRINT and Go resource is perfect for distance learning or classroom use to help students explore and take a field trip without ever having to leave the classroom. All questions and activities can be answered from exploring the virtual field trip site. Rather than just look around using the 360 view, these tasks give
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4th - 12th
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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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: Science Sub Plans Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 5th Grade
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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3rd - 5th
Crystals Minerals and Gemstones Geology Virtual Field Trip digital
Don't just teach about rocks, the rock cycle, and minerals and gemstones- EXPERIENCE IT with this interactive Virtual Field Trip! Students can explore all about gemstones, learn what makes a gemstone and a mineral, and explore to learn all about them with different ready to go tasks and activities.Take a Virtual Field trip with:360 VR Museum Tour (Gem & Mineral Museum at the Smithsonian)Learning VideoInteractive Gemstone websiteWebsite readings to learn about gems and mineralsInteractive vir
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Geology and Rock Cycle Virtual Field Trip discount Bundle digital
FUN Latitude Longitude Practice Activity | Geography Location Clues | Google
Students & teachers LOVE this digital “What am I?” activity! Challenge your class to use latitude & longitude coordinates to plot the locations of mystery animals on a world map. Then, they read clues & try to guess what animal lives at each absolute location. This activity integrates science & social studies curriculum and keeps your students highly engaged. Your purchase has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or di
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4th - 8th
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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Grades:
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
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
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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3rd - 6th
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MS-ESS3-2
, 3-ESS3-1
, 3-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS3-2
The Water Cycle Diagram Worksheet Crossword Activity Packet Vocabulary Writing
You will download one water cycle worksheet packet with a crossword puzzle activity, clues, word bank, and answer key. You will also receive 10 writing papers for note taking or vocabulary practice. The water cycle diagram is included. This earth science 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 extra practice for your ESL and special educa
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4th - 6th
Chemistry Review Curriculum Elements Atoms Compounds Molecules Spanish Digital
This no prep, engaging chemistry review lesson will make your job easier and your students will know the difference between atoms, molecules, compounds and elements. And! They will learn some uses of common chemicals to put the vocabulary in context with this chemistry curriculum. AND! It includes a Spanish version!What students do: -Students read a one page passage on the differences between Elements, Atoms, Compounds and Molecules.-Students attempt to sort cards under “Molecules” and “Molecul
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4th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Life Cycle of a Plant Structure and Function All About Plants Growth Changes In
Life Cycle of a Plant: You will download an "All About Plants" worksheet packet for your students to review the life cycle of a plant structure and function and also growth and changes in plants. These no prep science reading comprehension passages and questions will work well in your 4th grade, 5th grade, or middle school science sub plans, for morning work, or even to supplement your spring or summer school curriculum.This all about plants packet included:life cycle of a plant reading passages
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4th - 6th
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
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
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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3rd - 8th
STEAM Project - Pre-made Paper circuit Design Cards with Video Instructions Fun!
Looking for a fun STEAM project that covers a basic circuit and parallel circuit combined with creative circuit design projects? This is the ultimate and my all-time favourite STEAM project. Students love seeing their designs light up.This MEGA resource includes:4 Pre-made paper circuit designs to follow along (colour and black and white)Application of concept activity cardsVideo instructionsVideo instructions QR Code and link handouts to be shared on Google ClassroomLED-Check up cards instructi
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Grades:
4th - 12th
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