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Free science Common Core 2.MD.A.1 resources
Prehistoric Animals Measuring Book FREEBIE | Measuring Dinosaurs & MORE!
This adorable Prehistoric Animals Measuring Book FREEBIE would make a terrific addition to your dinosaur studies or science activities. Your students will be measuring a T-Rex, an apatosaurus, a triceratops, a woolly mammoth and MORE! So fun!This set includes a book for standard measurement in "inches" (using a ruler to the nearest half-inch) and an additional book for non-standard measurement in "units" (using paper clips, Unifix cubes, etc...). If you download and love this little freebie, you
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K - 3rd
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Giraffe Length Sort, Math, STEM, Measurement, Estimate, Sizes, More/Less
Sort the giraffes by the different lengths of their necks. This is a fun way to introduce little ones to measurement! A great science and math integration. Pair with a fun text about giraffes to have a multi-disciplinary lesson. Students will compare and contrast the lengths of the giraffes necks and put them in order from smallest to largest or largest to smallest.
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PreK - 2nd
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Inch by Inch Scavenger Hunt!
Use your best measuring skills with an inch ruler to measure common classroom objects and document your data. In my blog https://teachingwithjane.com I have a set of procedures I list that help me have successful math engagement! Use inquiry skills to get creative! Find objects on your own to measure the room!
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1st - 3rd
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My Shadow Book: Groundhog
My Shadow Book is an easy to use booklet for students to record and measure the change in shadows during the day, using a picture of a groundhog. This book is printed with two pages of the booklet per sheet of paper, in black and white to save ink. It includes a cover page and two recording pages per book. Students will attach the groundhog picture to a stick to stand outside in the sunlight. During the day, the students will bring their My Shadow Book to draw, record, and then measure the c
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: My Shadow Mega Bundle
Edible Plant Parts: Google Slides
This unit allows students and teachers to examine the six basic plant parts--roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds--in a unique way. Through hands-on activities, students will learn about the different plant parts, as well as how to include fruits and vegetables into their daily meals as part of a healthy diet. Students will also learn about California agriculture and the people who produce our food.Lesson Plans: Lessons include inquiry-based, real life challenges that engage students
Pumpkin Day Investigation Stations and Journal
Everyone loves a Pumpkin Day around Halloween! My 1st Graders loved spending a day investigating everything about our pumpkins and they especially loved their Investigation Journal to track all of their learning. These stations work great if you have parent volunteers to help run each one but can be done with you flyin’ solo as well.
Download Includes:
*FIVE Page Investigation Journal
--Page 1: Observing Pumpkins and Counting Ridges (1 fill in the blank version, 1 write the words version)
--Pag
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K - 2nd
FunApple Investigation
This Apple Investigation is great to go along with your apple unit.
This unit is included in my SCIENCE WITH APPLES bundle
Science with Apples Bundle
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Encourage Inclusion with STEAM
This STEAM challenge is based on the heart-warming story Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev. Your students will construct treehouses that welcome all children and pets, just like the one in the story. Use this easy challenge to spark communication, collaboration, and creative thinking in your K-4th grade classroom! This resource includes a lesson outline and student sheet.
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K - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
Snowman Matter Science and STEM Pack
Teaching the three states of matter has never been so fun! Grab some snow or shaved ice and watch as your snowman melts away! This is also a great way to measurement and process writing!This mini science and STEM includes:Lesson plan, guiding questions, book connectionsvideo science connectionschanging states of matter postersnowman record sheetchanging states of matter connectionssolids/liquids/gas snowman connections sheetSTEM Activity: Build the tallest snowman out of paper and masking tapele
(Chick) Incubation Activities Inspired by Literature
Are you thinking about Incubating Chicken Eggs in your classroom? It's an eggs-perience your students will never forget!
Don't just set your eggs and forget them until 21 days later when they hatch. Bring the little creatures to life with activities before, during, and after the hatch that will engage your students in learning math and reading standards aligned to the Common Core.
In this FREE product, you will find...
* 7 Chicken related book suggestions that inspire reading or math activi
How to Use A Ruler Anchor Chart
This anchor chart poster is great for a measuring unit. It can easily be used on a math wall or on a bulletin board. There is a poster that can be used to teach the lesson and a blank poster that the students can fill in on their own.
Measurement & Data Activity & Worksheet | Kindergarten-Gr 2
Build those measurement skills with this hands-on nature activity that has students measure, compare, and order with found objects! Your K-2 students will participate in a nature walk and collect items to add to the measurement basket! Students can then use the printable worksheets to record their measurements!★ ACCESS FREE RESOURCE HERE ★★ WHAT’S INCLUDED ★Teacher Directions Materials ListPrintable Nature Objects2 Measuring WorksheetsPick the Level that Best Works for Your Class★ PRIMARY STAND
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K - 2nd
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Science & Math Worksheets | Measuring Plants Activity | K-2
In this measurement and data activity, your K-2 class will plant seeds and make observations about plant growth. Students will measure plant growth using standard and non-standard units of measurement and record their data in the printable Plant Growth Journal worksheets. After the seeds have sprouted and the students have collected their data, the class can decide whether to plant a garden or take the plants home!★ Access Free Resource Here ★★ What’s Included ★Plant Growth Journal2 Versions: P
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K - 2nd
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NGSS:
K-LS1-1
Solar Energy Lesson Plan | Hands-on Activities | K-2 | Free
In this lesson, students learn about the role the sun plays in our daily lives and how solar energy can be used.Step 1 - Inquire: Students listen and respond to the text Sun Up, Sun Down by Gail Gibbons.Step 2 - Investigate: Students investigate the different roles that the sun plays in our daily lives.Step 3 - Inspire: Students create a representation of learning and share the importance of renewable energy.This resource includes a detailed lesson plan, a teacher slideshow (Google Slides), a te
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K - 2nd
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NGSS:
K-PS3-1
, 1-ESS1-1
, 2-LS2-1
Hands-on Measurement & Data Activity for Kindergarten - Gr 2
In this center activity, K-2 students will design and create a tree using a variety of building materials. The class will explore all things trees, and even take a nature walk if possible, as they participate in this exploration and play activity. Then, use standard and nonstandard units of measurement to practice measuring and comparing skills as you build your own tree!★ Access Free Resource Here ★★ What’s Included ★Teacher Directions and Materials List3 Printable Color or B&W Leaf Cutout
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K - 2nd
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STEAM Challenge - Roller Coaster Design using Simple Machines
This quick start activity begins with a story to set the scene and get instant student interest in order to save one of the trolls from Frozen! My students found creative ways to use at least one simple machine to save Pebble the Troll! The activity includes a Backstory, a Mission, Rules, and a list of low-cost supplies needed.
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1st - 6th
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Also included in: The Scientific Method and FIVE STEAM CHALLENGES!
Simple and Complex Machines Used in Agriculture
In this unit, students will learn that machines are devices that make work easier, faster--more efficient. Students will examine the relationship between simple machines and the forces that move them. After learning about the six kinds of simple machines, they will perform activities which show that complex machines are actually a group of simple machines that work together. Numerous science investigations and writing assignments are included in this unit.The California Foundation for Agricultur
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2nd - 5th
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K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
, 2-PS1-3
, 5-PS2-1
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The Almost Incredibly True Snow Day Guide Supplement
Three snow day activities to get your students back to learning while they anticipate the upcoming snow fall. A science, writing, and math activity are each included in this resource. Resources are best suited to supplement The Almost Incredibly True Snow Day Guide available here. Science Lesson: Students build and measure ice towers then see how much water it takes to make that amount of ice. Topic: States of MatterWriting Lesson: Students are given a writing prompt to describe a snow day super
Winter Olympic STEM Challenges
Challenge your students to get creative using math and science while learning about the Winter Olympics. Your students will love this opportunity to get creative and continue learning about their favorite olympic sports!
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2nd - 3rd
Quantitative vs. Qualitative Data Sort FREEBIE
FREE SAMPLE of my differentiated sorting activity designed to help students distinguish between qualitative and quantitative data.Full version (just $1.50!) includes six different levels of differentiation aimed at grades K-2. Worksheets are differentiated by vocabulary (quantitative/qualitative vs. measured/described) and difficulty (6 picture sort, 10 picture sort, text description sort).
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K - 2nd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, K-ESS2-1
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
EDITABLE Force and Motion Catapult
Simple worksheet that will allow students to collect data on their catapults.
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1st - 3rd
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Measurement and Data | Kindergarten-Gr.2 | Plant Life Cycle
In this lesson, students investigate plant growth by measuring their own plants. Step 1 - Inquire: Students investigate a small portion of the school yard, such as a square foot, to discover what lives and grows there and then work together to answer the questions “Why are plants important for the Earth and for people?” and “What do plants need to grow?” Step 2 - Investigate: Students watch a video about what plants need to grow and read a book to learn how gardening can transform a community an
Grades:
K - 2nd
NGSS:
K-LS1-1
Edible Plant Parts
This unit allows students and teachers to examine the six basic plant parts--roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds--in a unique way. Through hands-on activities, students will learn about the different plant parts, as well as how to include fruits and vegetables into their daily meals as part of a healthy diet. Students will also learn about California agriculture and the people who produce our food.Lesson Plans: Lessons include inquiry-based, real life challenges that engage students
Common Core Guide for Yukon: Sled Dog
This guide contains several lessons that align with Common Core standards for grades 1-3. Lessons include Pre-reading questions, Alaska Background Discussion, Pre-reading Geography Lesson, Post-reading Geography Wrap-Up, Dog Sled Art/Dough lesson, My Pet Brainstorming/Writing Lesson, Science Lesson (Which is Warmer?) and definitions of all the Common Core standards these lessons align with.
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"The action is swift and the details interesting." - Booklist
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1st - 3rd
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