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6th grade science Common Core RF.4.4 resources
The Solar System and Planets Activities Unit - Outer Space - Solar Eclipse 2024
This 130+ page complete solar system unit for elementary contains everything you need to complete an engaging space interactive notebook. It contains a variety of solar system activities for your upcoming space unit, including solar system reading comprehension passages and questions, solar system worksheets, planet and solar system projects, and more! It includes information on astronauts, planets, phases of the moon, eclipses, tides, and more.⭐⭐⭐Makes a great addition to your Solar Eclipse 202
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3rd - 6th
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Esperanza Rising Novel Study Supplement - Nonfiction Close Reading Passages
Increase the rigor of any Esperanza Rising Novel Study Unit with this Close Reading Supplement!The Close Reading Passages let students dive deep into a close read, make annotations, and practice comprehension skills like using text evidence, identifying main idea and details, developing inferences, and using context clues to determine the meaning of vocabulary. Plus, students practice citing evidence from multiple sources while making text-to-text connections with the Literature Connection essa
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4th - 6th
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Ocean Animals Reading Passages | Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Unit
Spark your students' interest with these Deadly Ocean Animals reading comprehension passages and informational text dependent questions! Includes BOTH printable AND digital versions. Either print and go or simply share the link, have your students complete the questions in the provided google forms, and open the responses for easy grading. Easy and NO PREP!Please click the PREVIEW button above to see everything included.This packet has everything you need for a complete, successful informational
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3rd - 6th
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Alternative Energy: 7 Partner Play Scripts with a Comprehension Check Worksheet
These seven alternative energy partner plays are intended to be used as fluency-building activities that upper elementary students can complete with a partner. This set of seven scripts focuses on renewable resources, nonrenewable resources, and alternative energy options. They can certainly be used at any time of the year, but they would be an excellent activity for Earth Day!It also includes a BONUS comprehension worksheet. After reading each script, students answer two or three comprehension
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4th - 6th
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Snow Science - How Snow Crystals Form - Making 6-Point Snowflakes
A fun and informative unit about snow that combines science, reading and art. Students learn how ice crystals form, read and answer questions about snow and then engage in a 6-point snowflake-making craft. Includes PowerPoint and digital Google Slides™ versions for blended learning. --- RESOURCE DETAILS ---Includes both PowerPoint and digital Google Slides™ for distance learning. How do snow crystals form? What does a real snowflake look like? How can I make a realistic snowflake out of pap
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: 4th Grade TOP 25 Math, Language, Science, Social Skills Variety Pack
Reptiles Reading Passages | Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Unit
Spark your students' interest with these Amazing Reptiles reading comprehension passages and informational text dependent questions! Includes BOTH printable AND digital versions. Either print and go or simply share the link, have your students complete the questions in the provided google forms, and open the responses for easy grading. Easy and NO PREP!Please see the PREVIEW above for an idea of everything included!This packet has everything you need for a complete, successful informational text
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3rd - 6th
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Endangered Species Unit: Primate Lesson Plan
HUGE endangered species unit with science, readings, math, geography, masks, power points, take action posters, info chart, and more!
Through extensive interdisciplinary activities, students raise their awareness of environmental issues and what they can do to spread awareness about endangered species. Using science, balanced literacy, math, geography, art, oral and written communication skills, students learn about real world problems involving endangered species—and how to find creative solut
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3rd - 6th
Snakes Reading Passages | Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Unit
Spark your students' interest with these Deadly Snakes reading comprehension passages and informational text dependent questions! Includes BOTH printable AND digital versions. Either print and go or simply share the link, have your students complete the questions in the provided google forms, and open the responses for easy grading. Easy and NO PREP!Please see the PREVIEW above for an idea of everything included!This packet has everything you need for a complete, successful informational text re
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3rd - 6th
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Types of Energy Causation Cards
These causation cards will prove to be a useful and engaging tool in your classroom! Your students will rave about how fun class was on the day you use these cards as an introduction or as review (or however you choose to use them)! The cards review many different types of energy for a thorough overview!Check out the preview for details!This Product Includes:✓ 28 causation cards✓ Work✓ Gravitational energy✓ Potential (stored) energy✓ Kinetic (moving) energy✓ Mechanical energy✓ Sound energy✓ Ligh
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Oral Reading Fluency Cards Bundle
Number the Stars Novel Study Supplement - Nonfiction Close Reading Passages
Increase the rigor of any Number the Stars Novel Study Unit with this Close Reading Supplement!The Close Reading Passages let students dive deep into a close read, make annotations, and practice comprehension skills like using text evidence, identifying main idea and details, developing inferences, and using context clues to determine the meaning of vocabulary. Plus, students practice citing evidence from multiple sources while making text-to-text connections with the Literature Connection essa
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4th - 6th
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Quick Read: "Food Webs and Energy Flow" Passage and Mini Quiz on Ecosystems
Teach your students the science of ecosystems while you check their reading skills! This short passage with food web infographic explores food webs and their role in an ecosystem. The passage serves as an introduction to the food web infographic, and students answer questions about how the sun's energy spreads through the ecosystem outlined in the food web.This resource is a great way to promote critical thinking, multi-mode reading skills (text and graphics), and science content knowledge with
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-LS2-1
, 5-PS3-1
, 5-ESS2-1
Also included in: ECOSYSTEMS Quick Read 5 Pack: SCIENCE and READING comprehension skills
Endangered Species Project: Guided Readings and Info Grid
Three detailed, non-fiction (science) reading passages about three separate endangered species: Silky Sifaka Lemur, Roloway Monkey, and Cotton-Top Tamarin. Students begin by engaging in a power point that covers important terms (endangered species, extinct, primate) and introduces the 3 endangered primates.
Next, they break into 3 groups, each with their own detailed reading passage. The students read it by themselves, and then with their group, filling out their column in the info grid. Infor
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3rd - 8th
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Ecosystem Fluency BUNDLE
Ecosystem Fluency BUNDLE These 8 passages are a remake of a previous Ecosystem bundle. Some passages have been moved to different bundles. For example, the Reptiles passage will be in the Animal Classification bundle now. If you purchased the bundle before, you may download again for new passages. Be sure to save an old copy as those will not be available any longer. These fluency passages were designed to practice science skills in reading class with older students who may struggle with readi
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3rd - 6th
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Electricity and Electromagnetism Oral Reading Fluency Task Cards
Are you getting charged up in your class? On electricity, that is! These causation cards are the perfect addition to your unit, and your students will love them--guaranteed! These cards provide the perfect opportunity for students to come out of their shells and show what they know!Check out the preview for details!This Product Includes:✓ Electricity✓ Static electricity✓ Current electricity✓ Cell✓ Load✓ Simple circuit✓ Series circuit✓ Parallel circuit✓ Insulator✓ Conductor✓ Open and closed circu
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Oral Reading Fluency Cards Bundle
Mae C Jemison || Women in STEM || Guided Reading Comprehension || Text & Qs
Celebrate Women in Science (STEM) with this 7-page Guided Reading Informational Text Study on Mae C Jemison and her career as the first African American woman in space! 9 Questions with answering sheet included. Grades 3-6. PDF & PPT.⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ Part of a full Feminism & Women in STEM Close Reading Unit ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆This workbook is perfect for teachers who want to:✎ Create an inclusive and supportive classroom✎ Celebrate the influential achievements of women in science✎ Include intersectional f
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3rd - 6th
Chemical and Physical Changes Causation Cards
Your class is guaranteed to love these causation cards that explore physical changes and chemical changes! They'll learn more about topics like the reactions, changes, and properties of physical changes and chemical changes, all while practicing appropriate speaking and listening skills in the classroom!Check out the preview for details!This Product Includes:✓ Chemical reactions✓ Chemical changes✓ Physical changes✓ Physical propertiesWith This Product You'll Get:✓ Numbered cards for correct orde
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Oral Reading Fluency Cards Bundle
INTERNATIONAL DOT DAY | Reading Writing STEM Art Games Research Activities
This 29-page Dot Day Activity Kit includes LITERALLY EVERYTHING YOU NEED to celebrate Dot Day and have a Middle-Grades Fun Day in ELA with your students! Reading passage, CCSS-aligned questions with Answer Key, 2 informative writing prompts, Revising & editing checklists, Online research activity, Art Activity, (with rubric), a STEM Challenge, a Creativity Activity, a Coloring Sheet, Video Links, and Supply Request Letter are all included!What is Dot Day? International Dot Day is celebrated
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3rd - 12th
STEM Innovation Project Unit - Student Instruction Packet, Rubrics & Standards
This product is a complete 18-page unit packet called the STEM Innovation Project.During this 8-week project, students form teams (or work in pairs or alone if desired), research, design, draw, write paragraphs and present an oral presentation about a new product of their own invention. Science, reading, writing and oral language activities and concepts are included. Students are asked to design a new product that would make the world better. This project aligns well to the 4th grade CKLA "Stude
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3rd - 7th
Iceberg Nielsen Titanic Cross-Curricular Book Companion Novel Study
A Titanic Story - This interdisciplinary book companion and novel study includes comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts for studying the outstanding historical fiction novel, Iceberg, by award-winning author, Jennifer Nielsen. This book is an inspiring narrative account of the fateful maiden journey of the RMS Titanic. This interdisciplinary novel study opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within t
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4th - 8th
Crawfish: A Crustacean with Many Names -- Learning Ecosystems & Shellfish!
Crawfish might have many different names but that doesn't change how tasty they are! And there’s so much to learn about these shellfish that grow in streams and creeks or on farms! There are a lot of differences & similarities between the farm & wild, and the importance of understanding the ecosystems is a similarity for sure! With our unique podcast students will get to learn from a real crawfish farmer! What's inside: Teacher Resource page with embedded links:Podcast with a REAL Crawfi
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3rd - 7th
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Micro-organisms Oral Reading Fluency Cards Viruses, Fungi, Protists, Bacteria
Are you ready to dive into microbes, also known as microorganisms, with your class? These causation cards are the perfect resource to add to your toolkit for when you're ready for your students to review all that they've learned! Be prepared for them to beg to play again and again!Check out the preview for details!This Product Includes:✓ Microbes✓ Bacteria✓ Protists✓ Viruses✓ Fungus✓ Germs✓ Hand washing skills✓ MicroscopesWith This Product You'll Get:✓ Numbered cards for correct ordering✓ Notes
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Oral Reading Fluency Cards Bundle
Sunita Williams || Women in STEM || Guided Reading Comprehension || Text & Qs
Celebrate Women in Science with this 7-page Guided Reading Informational Text Study on Sunita Williams and her work with NASA on the ISS as a woman in STEM. 9 Questions with answering sheet included. Grades 3-6. PDF & PPT.⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ Part of a full Feminism & Women in STEM Close Reading Unit ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆This workbook is perfect for teachers who want to:✎ Create an inclusive and supportive classroom✎ Celebrate the influential achievements of women in science✎ Include intersectional feminism into
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3rd - 6th
Florence Wambugu || Women in STEM || Guided Reading Comprehension || Text & Qs
Celebrate Women in Science (STEM) with this 7-page Guided Reading Informational Text Study on Florence Wambugu, an agricultural scientist from Kenya, Africa! 9 Questions with answering sheet included. Grades 3-6. PDF & PPT.⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ Part of a full Feminism & Women in STEM Close Reading Unit ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆This workbook is perfect for teachers who want to:✎ Create an inclusive and supportive classroom✎ Celebrate the influential achievements of women in science✎ Include intersectional feminism int
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3rd - 6th
Katherine Johnson || Women in STEM || NASA || Reading Comprehension || Text & Qs
Celebrate Women in Science with this 7-page Guided Reading Informational Text Study on Katherine Johnson- her childhood, education, career with NASA and achievements as a woman in STEM. 9 Questions with answering sheet included. Grades 3-6. PDF & PPT.⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ Part of a full Feminism & Women in STEM Close Reading Unit ˚୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆This workbook is perfect for teachers who want to: Create an inclusive and supportive classroom Celebrate the influential achievements of women in science Include in
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3rd - 6th
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