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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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Following Directions Puzzles Beginning or End of Year Activity with Easel
Following directions puzzles are a fun way to teach critical thinking. Great for back to school at the beginning of the year or at the end of the year as standardized test preparation. Five challenging puzzles that gifted and talented students enjoy, too! In the first puzzle, cross words off a table according to the directions provided to reveal an inspirational quote about life. In the next puzzle, follow directions to travel the world to catch a thief. In the third puzzle, rearrange letters to
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6th - 8th
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Would You Rather Sampler - Fun Questions for Discussion, Writing Prompts, & More
Dive into writing prompts, classroom discussion, and more with our exclusive sampler from Would You Rather Questions!!These 18 digital or print Would You Rather questions are great for discussion, class polls, writing prompts, language building, facilitating higher-level thinking, brain breaks, building community, and more! This sampler gives you a taste of our comprehensive Would You Rather resource that promises to make learning engaging and effective.Try before you buy!Purchase this sampler f
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2nd - 9th
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Math Logic Puzzles BUNDLE: 1st & 2nd Grade Algebraic Thinking & Math Enrichment
Algebraic thinking is a skill that begins EARLY. Use these addition and subtraction within 20 math puzzlers to challenge your students. Get them talking about numbers, reason abstractly and quantitatively, and build mental math skills.So often it seems that finding just-right resources for all of our learners is a full time job, especially for my highest group of mathematicians. These are the friends that are working a grade-level (or two) above 1st grade and the ones who sometimes struggle to s
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
Vocabulary Activities & Templates - Paperless Any List Word Work for Big Kids
Struggling to find challenging vocabulary practice for your upper elementary students? These paperless vocabulary activities are the perfect upper elementary word work for any list of words. Students will love choosing a new vocabulary activity each day to practice their vocabulary words. With these no-prep vocabulary activities, just print, laminate, and place in your Word Work center for easy student instructions. Students then complete the vocabulary activities or create their own vocabulary
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2nd - 6th
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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
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
Paper Chair: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge:Can you create a chair that can hold a stuffed animal using paper and tape?Paper Chair ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per individual, pair, or team)- Copy paper (3-5 sheets per chair)- Ruler- Masking tape- Stuffed animal (small to medium sized)- ScissorsThis packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and cheap materia
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in: Personalized STEM Pack #19 - 10 Engineering Challenges
Hop Scotch Coding® (Hour of Code) - Interactive Unplugged Coding / Google Slides
Perfect for the Hour of Code and introducing Coding to your students!Now includes PAPERLESS Google Slides Hop Scotch coding! Students can build and act out their own their own codes in either a slideshow format or a board format! Love Hop Scotch Coding?! Save BIG with the Bundle! Check out my other special editions!Hop Scotch Coding Dance PartyBasic Facts Hop Scotch CodingSpelling Hop Scotch CodingHalloween Hop Scotch CodingThanksgiving Hop Scotch CodingHoliday/Winter Hop Scotch CodingValentines
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K - 3rd
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States of Matter (Solid, Liquid, Gas) Activities, Printables, Sorting Pictures
Show your students that solids, liquids and gases really do "MATTER" with these States of Matter real pictures to sort, printables and activities! ⭐️ Prep is quick and easy... This is a great addition to your science safety curriculum and will add discovery and excitement to your Science Center!These Science printables are perfect for centers, stations, morning work, small groups, literacy tubs, independent practice, homework, early finishers, 5-minute fillers or sub plans. Lots of hands-on prac
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: PHYSICAL SCIENCE Bundle (**Includes BONUS Product**)
The Wild Robot Activities ⭐ STEM Challenges Hands-on Novel Study ⭐
Get ready for STEM activities with The Wild Robot by Peter Brown! In this set of challenges, students follow the adventures of Roz the robot on an island where she must adapt in order to survive. Along the way, Roz encounters many challenges which she must overcome. Your students will overcome the challenges right alongside Roz as they complete the STEM challenges that go along with this engaging read aloud. ✅ What You'll Get ✅3 Main STEM ChallengesCamouflage STEM Activity ChallengeShelter STEM
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Bundle of Activities and Challenges Read Aloud Books and Novels
Organisms in Ecosystem: Producer, Consumer, Decomposer Text, Review, Sort
This interactive and hands-on sort activity will allow your upper elementary students to show their knowledge of organisms in an ecosystems food chain in a kinesthetic way! It allows you to challenge your students to think critically when completing this cut and paste to show you what they know. Students can read about producers, consumers and decomposers then apply their knowledge in the sorting activity. This resource is great for teaching, practice or assessment of knowledge. Included in this
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3rd - 6th
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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
Winter STEM Activities and Challenges with Paper ❄️ Snowflakes ❄️
**BEST SELLER!** Winter STEM / Snowflake STEM activities! Create a variety of snowflakes with these 3 STEM engaging challenges. For these challenges, the only material that is necessary is plain paper. This is a great companion activity if you are reading about Snowflake Bentley (Wilson Bentley).✅ What You'll Get ✅Teacher Instructions and sample imagesWarm up activities: How snowflakes form in nature (1 page informational text)Cutting practice page (if your students need it, recommended!)Which f
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3rd - 8th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Literacy ELA Fast Early Finishers Activities Choice Boards Menu 3rd 4th Grade GT
Grow your students with this set of ELA Early Finishers & Extension Choice Boards! These activities are perfect in challenging your students in higher order thinking skills! These are great Early Finisher Extensions for students who complete work early or need the extra boost in Extension activities! Challenge your students with these activities! They work perfectly all year long! TAKE A PEEK AT ALL OUR CHOICE BOARDS HERE!INCLUDED:All in print and digital option (digital google link on page
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3rd - 5th
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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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1st Grade Early Finisher Packet Fast Finishers Fun Worksheets Activities (GATE)
Early Finishers MEGA PACK (150 Printables for First Grade Enrichment!) I'm Done, Now What?Need something to challenge your gifted and talented students who finish early? Are they always crying out for enrichment and saying, "I'm Done, Now What?" If so, then this packet of 150 printable activities is perfect for your classroom! The work is split into MATH (NUMBER AND OPERATIONS), MATH (MEASUREMENT, DATA & GEOMETRY), LANGUAGE ARTS, WRITING, CREATIVE THINKING and FUN STUFF. A cover page is incl
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1st - 2nd
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What is a Scientist?, Science Tools, Scientific Method
Hi friends, if you are just beginning to teach your little ones about science: What is a Scientist?, Scientific Method, Science Tools, and 5 Senses then this just might be the unit you need. Please note that all of the activity pages also include an interactive science journal version as well. Here is what is included: Posters “A Scientist …”Student version of “A Scientist...” – cut and pasteScientist – Can, Have, ArePosters – “Scientific Tools”Scientific Tools Sort to use in a pocket chart or
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Genius Hour Activity - Passion Project for Upper Elementary Students
This Genius Hour activity pack is perfect for upper elementary and middle school students. Teaching can be overwhelming with all the planning that you have to do. This Genius Hour activity will save you time and headaches as you plan and begin to implement this activity in your classroom. You can use this for passion projects or even enrichment for those high level students in your classroom too!This amazing Genius Hour resource includes:-Genius Hour Teacher Tips to help get you started-A slides
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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
Greek and Latin Roots Activity Pennant ✏️ 4th Grade 5th Grade Creative
Enhance your students' vocabulary with a creative and engaging Greek and Latin Roots Pennant Activity! In this hands-on morphology activity, students become active participants in their learning process. Students add words, definitions, or visuals to create their own unique representation of these 60 roots. Why learn root words?Root words are useful for strengthening vocabulary.They can help understand language (including when learning many foreign languages) and build reading skills.Roots are i
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Mastery Club Challenges for Fast Finishers Excellent Early Finisher Activities
Do you have fast finishers who need enrichment activities? Challenge your early finishers to get their name on your Wall of Fame! It's the perfect self-led free time activity that you will use every year with huge success! Students LOVE choosing their own independent tasks! Best yet, set it up for the year and you are ready for EVERY year!Mastery Club was one of my most powerful tools to provide challenges for early finishers. Classroom management was a breeze because students liked the freed
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3rd - 5th
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Mystery Theme Logic Puzzles
Challenge your students to improve their higher-order thinking skills with these mystery theme grid logic puzzles! There are 5 logic puzzles included: 1. Museum Mishaps, 2. Pet Mess, 3. Mystery Books, 4. Mystery Theater and 5. Hot on the Trail. Each puzzle includes a story and 5 clues or less. Each comes in color and black and white and includes an answer key. These are a great way to challenge students to work on skills such as deductive reasoning, critical thinking, making inferences, process
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Logic Puzzles MEGA Bundle
Music Escape Room #1 (Teams use music theory clues to solve codes)
This Music Escape Room is a twist on the "Escape Room Mania" that has hit the teen (and adult) world in the last few years. Students work as teams to solve mystery codes based using their knowledge of music theory.Students use:Note values (whole, half, quarter, eighth notes & rests)Musical symbols (such as time signature, natural, measure, accent, staff - see preview for details.)Note names (lines, spaces & ledger lines - shows in both treble clef & bass clef)Within the clues, studen
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Music Escape Rooms SUPER BUNDLE (Music History, Music Theory)
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