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Science Common Core RI.5.6 resources
National Parks Virtual Field Trip & Web Scavenger Hunt Conservation End of Year
Looking for an activity about National Parks? Let your students take a Virtual Field Trip using technology! It's a great way to expose your students to the natural beauty and wonder of the United States National Parks. Your students will "travel" and explore Yellowstone, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon and other amazing National Parks. They'll learn about the importance of the National Park Service, take virtual tours and hikes, "meet" the park rangers, and learn about important conservation efforts
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3rd - 7th
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The Mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Primary Sources Research Activity
This engaging Social Studies lesson about the "Lost Colony" of Roanoke mixes history and forensic science for a hands on approach to learning about the first English colony in the New World. Students examine and analyze primary sources as evidence and use critical thinking skills to come up with 4 of their own theories to explain the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony in 1587. This download includes 3 versions of the activity: Stations - Cut out the evidence (primary sources) and place in manil
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4th - 7th
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Year Long Science Bundle | Four Full Unit Science BUNDLES
#bestsellerof2023 Enjoy a year-long 5th Grade NGSS full guided lesson plan bundle and more.➡ PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING ⬅By purchasing the bundle, you receive all units/notebook sets within this bundle at a 30% discount. As additional resources are added, the bundle's price will increase accordingly. By purchasing the bundle at the current price, you will receive future resources added to this Science bundle for FREE.➡ NEED DIGITAL NOW? All 5th-grade guided notebook DIGITAL bundles and more a
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4th - 6th
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5-ESS2-2
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
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Energy and Matter in an Ecosystem | Full Unit Science BUNDLE
What does an ecosystem include, what is an aquatic biome and a terrestrial biome, and how do human activities affect ecosystems? While the standards closely align with 5th Grade NGSS standards, if you teach about ecosystems and organisms in general, this may be perfect for you! Here, your students will learn more by answering the following Big Questions:What Is An Ecosystem and the Organisms Within?Where Do Plants Get the Material They Need For Growth?How Do Matter and Energy Flow In An Ecosyste
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4th - 6th
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5-LS2-1
, 5-ESS3-1
, 5-PS3-1
, 5-PS1-1
, 5-LS1-1
Water Distribution on Earth and Graphing Water Amounts & Water Cycle 5-ESS2-2.
Students will love these engaging labs on water distribution on Earth! This unit offers a visual way to compare the quantities and proportions of water in all its forms on Earth. Water is distributed in oceans, lakes, groundwater, the atmosphere, and ice. This resource is aligned with 5-ESS2-2. Benefits of this unit!Great lab on water distributionWell organizedComplete unitThis resource includes:two hands-on Labsfive pages of informationnal textwater distribution labgroundwater labgraphing and m
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5th
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5-ESS2-2
Hello Universe Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel. Plus, the fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, Astronomy and constellation readings and extension activity, projects, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply their l
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5th - 8th
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Scientific Processes: Case of the Missing Cookie Forensic Science Unit
The Case of the Missing Cookie walks students through the steps of the scientific process in order to solve a mystery! This resource is a 1-2 week mystery simulation, which can be used to teach science process skills, review the nature of science and practice team building skills. Students will help you find the thief through fingerprint analysis, handwriting analysis, and more!This resource is low prep, just print and copy; and minimal set-up (just a few materials). You can use this resource tw
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3rd - 5th
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Space Passages Reading Comprehension Escape Room
Are you looking for space nonfiction reading comprehension passages and questions? A Comprehension Quest® is a FUN escape room style activity and is a unique way to get students excited about practicing reading comprehension! ☄️Here's how it works:☄️Starting off with the hook video, students learn they have a quest to complete. In this edition, students must find an astronaut who is lost in space. Students will read 6 passages and complete standards-aligned reader response activities. Afte
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2nd - 5th
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5th Grade Science Bundle
7 amazing units covering 5th-grade NGSS! Each unit includes lesson plans, activities, stations, poster projects, assessments, daily warm-ups, and so much more! Everything you need to teach science for months ALL IN ONE PLACE! Very little prep and materials allow you to print and begin!Units include:❤️5-PS1 Matter and Its Interactions❤️5-LS1 What do Plants Need to Grow?❤️5-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics❤️5-ESS2 Earth's Systems❤️5-ESS1 Earth's Place in the Universe❤️5-ESS3 Eart
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
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5th Grade NGSS Science Curriculum Plus Reading Informational Text Units
Do you teach 5th-grade science? You will love my 5 e-science lessons and my phenomena-based units for 5th-grade science! This bundle also includes reading informational text units with a science theme. Purchase in the bundle and save 20%. You will love this excellent bundle for fifth-grade science. Get NGSS Resources from someone who understands the Next Generation Science Standards!5th Grade Science Resources in this Bundle:Identify Materials Based on PropertiesPlants Unit with Fair Tests NGSS
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5th
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5-ESS2-2
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
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Compare Contrast Text Structure Passages Reindeer Informational Text Passages
Reading Informational Text Unit on Reindeer- Compare and Contrast Two Texts on Reindeer: Students will enjoy these reindeer reading passages and reindeer reading comprehension pages. Students will love learning all about reindeer. Students will compare two nonfiction passages on reindeer and will integrate ideas to write about the topic of reindeer. Reindeer are interesting animals with special adaptations. Great holiday reading and writing activity. Students will learn that reindeer or caribou
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Reading Two Text Passages on Reindeer Bundle
Matter and Energy in Ecosystems | Full Guided Science Lesson Bundle
What is a food chain pyramid? By answering this big question: How do matter and energy flow in an ecosystem? you will learn how matter and energy flow through producers, primary, secondary, and tertiary consumers, the difference between a food chain and a food web, and more. While the standards closely align with 5th Grade NGSS standards, this may be perfect for you if you are teaching about food chains and food webs in general!❤ This product is included in a UNIT BUNDLE marked down 20% off. It
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-LS2-1
, 5-PS3-1
Also included in: Year Long Science Bundle | Four Full Unit Science BUNDLES
Solar Eclipse 2024 Reading Passages Comprehension Activities Phases of the Moon
The Solar Eclipse 2024 is almost here! These high-interest informative nonfiction close reading passages and activities will help your students understand these tricky concepts as you combine nonfiction reading with science concepts.---> Updated to include the 2024 solar eclipse with additional activities!Included are 6 two-page articles to help your students understand the moon's phases, the moon's surface, rocks from the moon, the sun, differentiate between solar and lunar eclipses, and sun
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3rd - 5th
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Virtual Field Trip Introduction to Archaeology | Meet Archaeologists | Careers
Looking for an activity to introduce your students to archaeology? This digital resource lets students explore an excavation to learn about archaeology & ancient Civilizations using technology! It's a great way to introduce your students to the field of archaeology and learn how archaeologists explore the past through artifacts left behind!Your students will learn about the importance of archaeology, take virtual tours of digs, "meet" the scientists, and learn about important historic archa
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Archaeology & Anthropology Virtual Field Trip | Careers Digital Resource
5th Grade Choice Boards for Differentiation - Science, ELA, Math, Social Studies
Fifth grade teachers searching for engaging science, math, social studies, and ELA activities, look no further! This bundle includes 15 math choice boards, 15 science choice boards, 15 social studies choice boards, and 15 reading and writing choice boards. Choice boards are excellent for differentiating your instruction for ALL students, including intervention and enrichment students! These choice boards are perfect for reviewing and extending what you've taught in class. Printable and digital v
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5th
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NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
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Compare and Contrast Historical Figures Partner Plays and Worksheet
Compare and contrast historical figures with this set of five partner plays! These scripts are intended to be used as fluency-building activities that students can read with a partner. This set of scripts focuses on comparing and contrasting two historical figures.Each script also includes a BONUS follow-up Venn diagram activity. After reading each script, students fill out a Venn diagram that compares and contrasts key events that happened in the lives of the two characters featured in that scr
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4th - 5th
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Weather and Climate | Full Guided Science Lesson Bundle
What is the difference between weather and climate? How do Earth's systems play a role? Here you will learn about the four systems that interact to develop weather and climate, the five different types of climates, and more by answering this Big Question: How Do Earth's Systems Develop Weather and Climate? While the standards closely align with 5th Grade NGSS standards, this may be perfect if you are teaching about any of Earth's systems in general!❤ This product is included in a UNIT BUNDLE mar
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-1
Also included in: Year Long Science Bundle | Four Full Unit Science BUNDLES
Bioluminescent Animals Daily Quick Reads- NO PREP
Are you looking for seatwork? Homeschooling work? Morning Work? Homework? Easy Prep? This Spiders set is going to be perfect for you! These Daily Quick Reads will satisfy a need for your reading or science centers, morning work, small group seatwork, and more! The reading passages are short with basic comprehension questions for each. Easy prep means to print and go! This is not a digital resource.This resource is perfect for PRINTABLE distance learning packets.NOTE: This resource is available i
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Animals Daily Quick Read Bundle
Animal Adaptations 4th and 5th Grade NGSS Science Lesson
Physical and Behavioral Animal Adaptations 4th and 5th Grade Lesson Plan SC.5.L.17.1 will have your students immersed in studying and analyzing habitats and environments that enable animals to thrive and survive. This lesson includes:Objectives & BenchmarksNew VocabularyPhysical adaptationBehavioral adaptationKLW ChartAdaptation ChartHomework questionsTechnology resourcesAnimal Adaptation AssessmentPost Lesson Assessment - multiple choice, fill in the blanks, and vocabulary matchingShort An
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3rd - 5th
Marine Biology Virtual Field Trip Activity| Ocean Careers Oceanography
Looking for an activity about Marine Biology? This digital resource is a great way to introduce your students to marine life and learn what marine biologists do. Students will also learn about the importance of Marine Biology, the ocean's ecosystems and explore marine habitats around the world. This Virtual Field Trip includes ...Teacher Tips & Student Directions2 Digital Choice Boards with online linksVocabulary Slide10 Think About It QuestionsVocabulary Quiz & Answer KeyStudents will u
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4th - 7th
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Human Impact on Earths Systems | Full Guided Science Lesson Bundle
How do humans impact each of Earth's systems? You will learn about human impact through manufacturing, farming, industry, and more by answering this Big Question: How Do Humans Affect Earth's Systems? While the standards closely align with 5th Grade NGSS standards, if you teach about Earth's systems or human impact in general, this may be perfect for you!❤ This product is included in a UNIT BUNDLE marked down 30% off with FIVE total lessons and over 1,000 pages of materials for TWO MONTHS of mat
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
Also included in: Year Long Science Bundle | Four Full Unit Science BUNDLES
Famous Astronauts CLOSE READING LEVELED PASSAGES Main Idea Fluency TDQS
LEVELED PASSAGES! CHOOSE EACH STUDENT'S READING LEVEL. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE SAME CONTENT, VOCAB, AND QUESTIONS!5 Articles INFORMATIONAL TEXT 5 LEVELS DIFFERENTIATED CURRICULUM!Differentiated Curriculum-NASA FACTS-ASTRONAUT BUZZ ALDRIN-ASTRONAUT JOHN GLENN-ASTRONAUT NEIL ARMSTRONGMain IdeaFluency CheckClose ReadingTDQ's(REAL)Picture with Annotation and ELA QuestionEXTRA TDQ's Sheet to print on the backSAME CONTENT/SAME VOCABALL-ON-ONE SHEET TO Save Time and Paper!Print-N-GoNO FLUFF-Save printe
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2nd - 5th
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Nonfiction Articles Bundle, Reading Passages
This is a bundle of my three sets of nonfiction articles with follow up multiple choice questions. These nonfiction articles on The Human Body, Extreme Weather, and Interesting Animals are perfect for reading comprehension, fluency, and practice with answering multiple choice questions. There are five engaging articles with follow up questions, as well as one short answer for each article, in each set. Answer keys are included. See below for the Separate titles and what is included in each set:T
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3rd - 5th
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Groundhog's Day Activity
Are you looking for an activity to recognize Groundhog's Day in your science classroom? Your grades 4, 5, and 6 students will love using the WebQuest activity, coloring review activity, crossword puzzle, and Wordsearch to learn and review this February holiday. Students will learn about hibernation, the life and habits of a groundhog, and gain information about Groundhog's Day. Like this Groundhog's Day Activity? Check out other winter resources by clicking here. Students will learn: What hibern
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4th - 6th
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