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Science Common Core 3.MD.C.7a resources
Emergency Third Grade Sub Plans Entire Year BUNDLE | 3rd Grade Substitute Plans
Third Grade Emergency Substitute Lesson Plans! This substitute bundle includes 21 DETAILED third grade sub plans. These third grade sub plans are perfect for any emergency sub day or a day packed with engaging themed activities! These plans are no prep - just print and leave for your sub! Students and substitutes will love the activities included in each sub pack! These sub plans include reading, math, writing, social studies and science activities. These plans also include an editable PowerPoin
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2nd - 4th
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Bird Nest STEM Challenge (Biomimicry Engineering Activity)
Bird Nest Engineering Design Challenge Students will dive into the engineering design process with this hands-on STEM challenge building a nest to safely catch a falling egg. A follow-up activity teaches biomimicry by relating what was learned in building a bird nest and applying it to designing a landing pad for a space capsule. As a student-driven assignment, the purpose of the teacher is to act as a facilitator. You will provide the structure to the project, but students will take an active r
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Distance Learning: Digital STEM Activity Bundle
STEM Novel Activity: The One and Only Ivan
This project combines all four aspects of STEM.S: Animal HabitatsT: Zoo ResearchE: Planning a ZooM: Area and Perimeter Calculations for ZooDirections This project combines all 4 parts of STEM. It is separated into 2 lessons. Lesson 1 combines science and technology. Lesson 2 combines engineering and math. I like to do both lessons over the course of a day. I use Lesson 1 during my language arts block and then Lesson 2 during math. SuppliesLesson 1: letter to class (can be copied off or
Build a Model House STEAM Activity-Measure Area, Perimeter, Volume and More!
Turn your classroom into a construction zone with this fun STEM measurement project! Measure length, width, height, area, perimeter, and volume using both standard and metric units. Video tutorials are included for self-directed or teacher-directed learning!This product includes the following:Teacher Materials:• 3rd Grade Common Core State Standards (those used in project) Overview with "I CAN" Statements• 4th Grade Common Core State Standards (those used in project) Overview with "I CAN" Statem
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3rd - 5th
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Thanksgiving Turkey Nest Challenge Engineering Activity
Thanksgiving Turkey Nest STEM ChallengeStudents will practice the Engineering Design Process with this hands-on STEM challenge building a turkey nest to safely catch a falling egg. A fun twist on the classic egg-drop challenge, this activity is an exciting way to foster critical thinking and team-building skills! An included bonus activity adds an additional theoretical design challenge and writing topic. Students must brainstorm and design a device to protect the newly laid turkey eggs from pre
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3rd - 9th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Fall & Halloween STEM Challenges Activity Bundle
3rd Grade NGSS Science Unit Bundle
This bundle includes all 4 units for third grade! You will find:Resources for InputInquiry ChartsObservation ChartsBig Book (PPT and printable)Pictorial and Comparative Input Chart templates (16 total)SocialityContinental DriftGeologic Time ScaleNatural SelectionAdaptationsEcosystem DynamicsForces on a RocketBalanced vs Unbalanced ForcesPermanent Magnet vs ElectromagnetStatic ElectricityClimates Around the WorldWhat Affects Climate?Weather vs ClimateHurricanes vs TornadoesLife Cycles (comparativ
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Grades:
3rd
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-1
, 3-ESS2-1
, 3-PS2-3
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ixl Checklist - Third Grade BUNDLE
Introducing the perfect tool for 3rd-grade teachers who want to ensure that their students are mastering essential math skills: the 3rd Grade IXL.com Checklist. This comprehensive checklist is designed to help teachers keep track of their student's progress and ensure that they are meeting grade-level expectations.Using this checklist, teachers can assign specific skills for students to work on, track their progress over time, and identify areas where additional instruction may be needed. The ch
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3rd
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3rd Grade Common Core Standards Based Gradebook *NEWLY UPDATED with NGSS*
3rd Grade standards based gradebook aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics as well as Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Includes enough room for a class or grade-level wide gradebook. Includes page for tracking school and home independent reading. Standards Based Grading format for scoring from 1 to 4. Cells change colors when scores are entered: 1 - red, 2 - yellow, 3 - green, 4 - blue.
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3rd
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-ESS2-1
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Valentines Day Reading | Valentines Day Social Studies | Valentines Math
Valentine's Day activities for an entire day of engaging lessons are all planned out for you with this fun product! With activities for Valentines Day reading, Valentines Day social studies, Valentines math and more, your students will be engaged and learning all day long! Your students will LOVE all the hands-on activities. You will love having meaningful, standards-based activities AND an entire day of instruction planned out for you! This product is perfect to use on Valentine's Day or the su
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: Themed Day BUNDLE | Rock Your School Day Activities
STEAM Maker Challenge Bundle (A4 Size)
This bundle includes all you need for 6 STEAM explorations that can be used in a variety of ways, from 15-20 minute challenges to multiple-period explorations.Designed with emerging English language speakers in mind, these activities can be used in mainstream as well as bilingual classrooms, with learners from various backgrounds and levels of ability. They are also designed to introduce or reinforce different language objectives, such as the use ofComparative and superlative adjectivesSimple pr
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1st - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 2-PS1-2
...
STEAM Maker Challenge Bundle (8.5 x 11)
This bundle includes all you need for 6 STEAM explorations that can be used in a variety of ways, from 15-20 minute challenges to multiple-period explorations.Designed with emerging English language speakers in mind, these activities can be used in mainstream as well as bilingual classrooms, with learners from various backgrounds and levels of ability. They are also designed to introduce or reinforce different language objectives, such as the use ofComparative and superlative adjectivesSimple pr
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1st - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 2-PS1-2
...
3rd Grade NGSS Adaptations and Biodiversity Unit
Featured here are resources for providing scientific input, close readings, math activities, and science labs relating to 3rd grade NGSS standards about how adaptations and environments are related and can change over time. Resources for Input:- Unit essential question- Inquiry chart printable- 6 observation chart photos- Printable CCD and teacher samples- I Just Thought You Would Like to Know About Biodiversity and Ecosystems Big Book (1 title page, 5 content pages, 5 pages of pictures)- PPT ve
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Grades:
3rd
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NGSS:
3-LS4-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS4-4
Also included in: 3rd Grade NGSS Science Unit Bundle
Communicative Activities (for STEAM Maker Challenge Cards) (A4 Size)
STEAM Maker Challenge Cards Extension: Communicative Activities for Language DevelopmentBe sure to download the FREE Teacher Guide!These activities are further expansions of the STEAM Maker Challenge Cards.* They focus on developing oracy, design skills, critical thinking, and teamwork, alongside STEAM skills. After learners construct something--alone or in groups--they are guided to look closely at the product and think carefully about the experience. These tasks are followed by an interactive
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
, 2-PS1-2
...
Also included in: STEAM Maker Challenge Bundle (A4 Size)
Communicative Activities (for STEAM Maker Challenge Cards) (8.5 x 11)
STEAM Maker Challenge Cards Extension: Communicative Activities for Language DevelopmentBe sure to download the FREE Teacher Guide!These activities are further expansions of the STEAM Maker Challenge Cards.* They focus on developing oracy, design skills, critical thinking, and teamwork, alongside STEAM skills. After learners construct something--alone or in groups--they are guided to look closely at the product and think carefully about the experience. These tasks are followed by an interactive
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
, 2-PS1-2
...
Also included in: STEAM Maker Challenge Bundle (8.5 x 11)
100th Day of School Snack, Collection, & Stations with Reading Activities & STEM
Get ready for an exciting 100th Day of School with an enriching twist! Out with the mundane counting activities and embrace a day filled with STEM, SEL, and social skills. Designed for second and third grade teachers, these comprehensive lessons turn the 100th Day of School into a meaningful celebration. Ever felt like a zombie scrolling online for the 100th Day activities that go beyond basic counting? It's time to break free from the screen and offer students an experience that's both enjoyabl
Mother's Day S.T.E.M. / S.T.E.A.M. Centers / Mother's Day Gifts
This Mother's Day, provide an opportunity for your upper elementary students to create gifts for all of the mother figures in their life while participating in S.T.E.A.M. and SEL centers. These 6 activities explore areainventingcollage creationexpressing gratitude in 2 wayslearning about being eco-friendly in 2 ways. This activity includes:2 teacher pages6 student instruction poster pages9 student project pagesThese are fun, print and go, NON-WORKSHEET resources. Basic school supplies plus som
Spring Garden Lesson Plans and Activities - Third and Fourth Grade - Ten Weeks
Kids will love these Garden-based Science, Nature, and Nutrition Lessons are written for Third and Fourth Grade students (and can also be used with older children).These Spring Season lessons touch on various topics that promote the know-how to grow a thriving garden while using environmentally responsible practices. Children also review topics covered in past books. This holistic approach encourages lasting garden science comprehension, smart nutritional choices, and conscious Earth citizenry.R
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3rd - 4th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-2
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Natural Disasters Thematic Unit!
This unit is designed around the topic of natural disasters. This unit covers the following content areas, ELA, Math, Science, and Research skills. Designed to encourage STEM engineering and hands on participation. Great to use as an end of the year activity!
This unit includes.....
- Direction sheets for teachers, for ELA, Science, Math, and Research
- Images on how to test student structures
- Links to research articles
- Graphic organizers
- Research bookmark
- Writing prompt
- Writing rubri
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3rd - 5th
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STEM PBL-Civil Engineering Traffic Sign Math Area Perimeter Measurement Activity
Civil Engineering - Kids Traffic Sign MathArea, Perimeter, Measurement, & More Fun ActivitiesTraffic Sign Math is a fun way to get kids excited about traffic signs, area, perimeter and more! Come check out all of the awesome traffic signs and cool scenes in the PREVIEW.This NO PREP project includes the following:Basic introduction into traffic engineeringApplication of basic traffic engineering skillsArea of rectangles and squares (inches and feet)Perimeter of rectangles, squares, and triang
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2nd - 5th
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Cargo Boat Engineering Bundle: Budget and Calculating Area STEM Challenges
In this engineering design STEM challenge, students will use & apply science and math concepts to their cargo boat design. This simple, yet complex, engineering design challenge will task students to build an aluminum foil boat that can hold the most amount of cargo/mass (pennies) possible. In the first challenge, there is a constraint of the amount of aluminum foil students can use, therefore, they will have to calculate the area of a rectangular piece of foil that they choose to use to ma
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Engineer a Cargo Boat: Calculating Area Applied Math STEM Challenge
In this engineering design STEM challenge, students will use & apply science and math concepts to their cargo boat design. This simple, yet complex, engineering design challenge will task students to build an aluminum foil boat that can hold the most amount of cargo/mass (pennies) possible. There is a constraint of the amount of aluminum foil students can use, therefore, they will have to calculate the area of a rectangle piece of foil that they choose to use to make sure it is under 600 squ
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 2-PS1-2
...
Zoo Design Area Math project + Rubric
AERO. 3.MD.7d DOK 1,2 Recognize area as additive. Find areas of rectilinear figures by decomposing them into nonoverlapping rectangles and adding the areas of the non-overlapping parts, applying this technique to solve real-world problems. By the end of the week, students should be able to use multiplication to find the area of rectangles in the context of real-world problems and represent whole-number products. L.O: Apply their knowledge of Area through a hands-on activity with at least 70% acc
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3rd - 5th
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3rd Grade Emergency Sub Plans (Editable)
Don't get stuck without emergency plans for your guest teacher! Save time with these editable all-inclusive substitute plans! Product is an 82 page Google Slides. Included:Editable Sub Binder Covers (black & white)Editable Daily Schedules & Procedures10 math Worksheets & Answer Keys1 Math Activity2 Informational Text Reading Passages 1 Narrative Reading Passage3 Comprehension Pages & Answer Keys3 Writing activities & Drawing1 Word Search & Answer Key2 PE Games (1 indoor,
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3rd
Math STEM Activities | Math Tub
This STEM tub provides extensions to the upper elementary math standards. Students will be asked to build models of items that demonstrate math concepts such as perimeter, area, fractions, polygons, measurement, and time. You can extend students' learning by using the written reflection pages that are included. Watch students' engagement soar as they build models to demonstrate their understanding of their math standards!What's Included?*6 different STEM Tub Labels (6 in color, 6 in black &am
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3rd - 5th
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- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
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