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3rd grade science task cards for homeschool
Science Unit Activities Solar System, Weather, Plants, Force and Motion, Light
Looking for a comprehensive collection of science lessons and activities that will engage and excite your third through fifth-grade students? Look no further than this GROWING elementary science units bundle!With a full year of lessons and activities, this bundle covers a range of topics, including the water cycle, plants, scientific method, weather, sound and light, human body systems, solar eclipses, and more! Plus, as this is a GROWING bundle, it will include future science units as they are
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3rd - 5th
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Cup Stacking Challenge Cards
Grab these Cup Stacking Challenge Cards for endless classroom fun and engagement.Indoor Recess? perfect!Relay Race in P.E.? you bet!S.T.E.M. Activity? for sure!Need to boost student problem solving? you know it!What's Included:• 50 Illustrated Challenge Cards• Interactive PDF Full Page CardsEXTRA: Valentine Heart Cup Stacking ChallengesHow To Use:These challenge cards can be used several different ways. Ultimately, use these cards in a way that works best in your classroom and for your students.
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K - 3rd
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Cell Organelles Card Sort Game
This printable or digital resource is a Cell Organelles Mix-n-Match Card Sort Game used to reinforce and review the structures found in plant and animal cells. The set includes organelles found in both plant and animal cells: Nucleus, cell membrane, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, mitochondria, ribosome, vacuole, cytoskeleton, centrioles, lysosome, peroxisome, cilia, flagella, cell wall, plastids, chloroplast, chromoplast, leucoplast, extracellular matrix (ECM), intercellular junctions
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7th - 10th
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MS-LS1-2
LEGO Challenge Task Cards {Great for STEM or fun building!}
I am really excited to show you some cute, older-kid friendly LEGO Challenge Task Cards! These are bright, colorful, and can appeal to older students without looking too primary. Don’t’ have LEGOs? That’s okay! These can be used for any building materials you may have—unifix cubes, plastic Flake Discs (Amazon), Bunchems (Amazon or Target), Wiki Stix, pipe cleaners, play-dough, etc. Get those kids engineering and manipulating. They work great as an independent station for special education, a STE
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PreK - 8th
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Circulatory System Exhibition Stations
Check out this set of human body systems exhibition stations- your students will love the "Circulatory Exhibition Lab"- exhibition style! Students can travel from station to station - OR- you can print smaller versions and have the students use the cards as independent centers. Their task is to analyze the cards in different ways and write the answers on the sheet provided (see preview). Inspired by the Bodies Exhibit, my exhibition labs always go above and beyond- exploring interesting facts, m
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: Human Body Systems Stations BUNDLE
Scientific Method Task Cards
This set of 45 task cards is designed to teach, review, and reinforce the APPLICATION of the scientific method. Students will write hypotheses, identify independent and dependent variables, describe experimental and control groups, read tables and graphs, form conclusions, make predictions, and more. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Both Google Slides and Google Forms versions are included.This resource is perfect for distance lea
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Graphing Stations: Middle School Science NGSS Aligned Graphing Activities
This student-centered NGSS-aligned graphing lesson is fun and interactive! My class gave it a thumbs up! It was created specifically for Middle School grades 6-8 NGSS Practice 4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data. These graphing stations are a great way to get students to interact with different forms of data. The graphing stations include:⭐ A Graphing Notes Printable - The notes explain the different types of graphs and how they are most commonly used. This is a great resource for students to ref
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6th - 8th
STEM Starters Task Cards Building Activities Morning Bins or Early Finishers
Bring the excitement of STEM to your classroom! These STEM Starter task cards are perfect for 1st grade, kindergarten, preschool, and 2nd grade classrooms. Students will be encouraged to think critically and creatively as they work hard to create the object from the "I can" statement included on each card. With the help of these STEM Starter cards, your students will be motivated to explore the world of STEM and have fun while doing it!These task cards are the simplest way to add more STEM activ
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K - 2nd
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Human Body Systems Stations BUNDLE
Looking for a FUN and engaging way to teach your students about the body systems? Students can travel from station to station - OR- you can print smaller versions and have the students use the cards as independent centers. Their task is to analyze the cards in different ways and write the answers on the sheet provided (see preview). Inspired by the Bodies Exhibit, my exhibition labs always go above and beyond- exploring interesting facts, medical conditions, as well as the traditional classroom
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8th - 11th
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STEM Activities - Student Passport around the World
Complete STEM activities based on a famous landmarks AROUND the WORLD! Students travel through Australia, France, Italy, Sweden, Russia, Egypt and America earning passport stamps as they complete their challenges. This is a fantastic resource for team building activities. Click HERE to SAVE over 20% with our Travel the World STEM Bundle.These task cards allow flexibility with the teacher to either grab and go or build further lessons around each challenge. They lend themselves to Geography, Sci
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2nd - 6th
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3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: WORLD CONTINENTS STEM Activities and Challenges Travel Passport
Nervous System Exhibition Stations
Your students will love the "Nervous System Exhibition Lab"-exhibition style! Students travel from station to station analyzing the cards and writing answers on the sheet provided (see preview). My exhibition labs always go above and beyond- exploring interesting facts, medical conditions, as well as the traditional classroom knowledge. ____________________________________________________________THIS RESOURCE IS ALSO FOUND IN THIS DISCOUNTED BUNDLE:Body Systems Exhibition Stations Growing Bundle
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Human Body Systems Stations BUNDLE
Cells Exhibition Stations
Looking for a FUN and engaging way to teach your students about cells? The "CELLS EXHIBITION LAB" (easily used as task cards) is a great way to introduce your student to the informative world of all things cells. Students travel from station to station analyzing these HIGHLY VISUAL task cards and writing answers on the sheet provided (see preview). 20 stations (22 cards total) are included. Best of all, they are learning all on their own, this is a student-lead activity, which can give you a br
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6th - 10th
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The Fossil Record Analyzing Patterns and Evidence of Evolution Fossil Evidence
What does the fossil record tell us about life on Earth in the past? The Fossil Record: Students will analyze the patterns in the fossil record to see that the Earth’s surface has changed over time, some organisms are now extinct, and some organisms have changed over time. The fossil record provides evidence for evolution on Earth. Students will analyze this evidence and make inferences about life long ago. They will look for patterns in the fossil record. This is a huge unit with 66 pages and s
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS4-1
Ecosystems Activity Bundle with Reading Passages Biomes of the World Project
The biomes and ecosystems of the world captivate the attention and awe of our students like few other topics in science. This MASSIVE Bundled Ecosystems Unit gives you a wealth of fun, informational and engaging materials to help you present the Biomes and Ecosystems of our beautiful world to your kids! Use these close reading passages, writing activities, graphic organizers, task cards and projects to build excitement about the biomes and ecosystems with your students!Ecosystems Resources Incl
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2nd - 5th
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Macromolecules Biochemistry Card Sort Game
This printable or digital resource is an organic compounds Mix-n-Match Card Sort Game used to reinforce and review the four groups of macromolecules: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids. Students will match descriptions and pictures to the correct organic compound group. This resource is editable and is easily differentiated for students of different grade levels and ability levels. What is included in this product?4 Large Printable and Editable Compound Cards75 Printable and
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Biochemistry and Macromolecules Unit Bundle
STEAM and STEM No Prep Activities for End of the Year Middle School
This pack of 20 S.T.E.A.M. challenges are creative, open-ended tasks that make students think! These are a great way to keep students engaged at the end of the year! This resource will have students doing activities like...Creating 3D artwork using coordinatesModeling the sun and earth to scaleDesigning a pool to meet requirementsEstimating how many paper towels are left on a roll...and so much more! Minimal materials are required. Most tasks require no materials. Some do require everyday items
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: End of Year Math Fun Activities Pack
Respiratory System Exhibition Stations
Your students will love the "Respiratory System Exhibition Lab"- exhibition style! Students travel from station to station analyzing the cards and writing answers on the sheet provided (see preview). My exhibition labs always go above and beyond- exploring interesting facts, medical conditions, as well as the traditional classroom knowledge. ____________________________________________________________THIS RESOURCE IS ALSO FOUND IN THIS DISCOUNTED BUNDLE:Body Systems Exhibition Stations Growing B
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Human Body Systems Stations BUNDLE
DINOSAUR Play Dough Mats | 22 Picture Mats and 10 Counting Mats 1-10
This fun set of Play Dough Mats (DINOSAUR edition) features Brachiosaurus, T-Rex, Iguanodon, Stegosaurus and MORE! It's a perfect addition to your Dinosaur unit! You'll find 11 half-page picture mats with a colorized picture for your kiddos to recreate. You'll also find 11 full-page play dough mats with a large B/W picture so that students can create their dinosaurs ANY COLOR they like, PLUS 10 dinosaur nest play dough mats for counting dino eggs from 1-10. So fun! For a better look, just click
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PreK - 1st
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Reading a Thermometer & Measuring Temperature Worksheets Task Cards & Puzzles
Task cards, puzzles and worksheets, oh my! Are your students learning about measuring temperatures and reading a thermometer in both Celsius and Fahrenheit? Then this resource will help them master this skill as they practice reading thermometers with these engaging activities. Your students will love measuring temperature by reading a thermometer in Celcius and Fahrenheit with the task cards and puzzles. The temperature worksheets provide great practice and assessment for student learning. ✅
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2nd - 4th
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HUGE Rocks and Minerals Unit - 3 Types of Rocks - Rock Cycle - 5E Lesson Plans
This HUGE rocks and minerals unit begins by teaching students the difference between a rock and a mineral, and ends with teaching students the 3 types of rocks and the rock cycle. 5E lessons are included, along with a rocks and minerals review game, task cards, narrative writing activity, study guide, assessment, key, anchor charts/posters, and more! This resource will save you hours of work because everything is all planned out in my easy-to-follow, very detailed, lesson plans. Please click the
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3rd - 7th
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4-ESS1-1
Rocks and Minerals Scavenger Hunt + Free BOOM Cards
Three activities are included! This scavenger hunt introduces students to information and fun facts about Rocks and Minerals. Two new activities for use with the scavenger hunt cards have been added; a Rock Cycle Crossword Puzzle and a Rock Cycle Search and Find. A b/w version of the scavenger hunt cards is also now included. How to Use this Product1. Print the Rocks and Minerals Scavenger Hunt cards on card stock or brightly-colored paper and cut them apart along the dotted lines. 2. Make copie
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Science Scavenger Hunts Bundle
Energy Interactive Notebook BUNDLE by Science Doodles
This item is also found in thePhysical Science SET of 8 BUNDLES at 30% OFF!This whole unit BUNDLE is a great way to teach the forms of ENERGY.this BUNDLE includes:23 slide Energy Powerpoint with interactive quizFoldable about the forms of Energy with key"Cut and paste" energy foldable with keyPowerPoint to show keys to the foldablesVocabulary Set with colored key32 task cards with answer sheet and keyWeekly warm-up with keyEnergy Charades GAME with 35 game cards and directionsEverything I will l
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3rd - 6th
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Science Task Boxes - Set one
Science Task BoxesDownload Preview FilePlease make sure to download the preview file to ensure that it is appropriate for your grade level prior to purchasing.Description:Are you tired of boring worksheets! Looking for something new? Here are 16 Primary task boxes that are all related to some science standards, that can be used in small groups, independent centers, one on one instruction and take-home boxes for homework for that extra needed practice!! These tasks boxes, or task cards, help prom
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Academic Task Box Bundle
Food Chains and Food Webs Task Cards and Ecosystem Activities & Flow of Energy
Are you looking for an engaging way to learn about food webs? This resource includes 48 Food Web sorting cards with producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and decomposers. Animal and plant species are native to North America. Students will sort cards in 6 different Food Web and Food Chain tasks. Students will identify trophic levels, energy flow, producers and consumers, and more. This resource addresses the Disciplinary Core Ideas for NGSS Ecosystem: Interactions, Energy, and dynami
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2nd - 6th
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MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, 5-LS2-1
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