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Science Common Core SL.1.4 resources
STEM Lab Starter Kit STEM Task Cards
Mini Classroom STEM Lab Starter Kit and STEM Task Cards-Not sure where to start when it comes to incorporating STEM into your classroom routine? This STEM Lab Starter kit and STEM Task Cards are designed to help you easily add STEM activities to your everyday schedule in a meaningful and low prep way! WHY STEM?STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Educating students in STEM subjects prepare students for life, regardless of the profession they choose to follow. STEM projec
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K - 2nd
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Animal Research Project {An Informative Research Project on Animals}
An informative research project on animals designed for implementation in the first grade classroom. It can be modified and used in kindergarten or second as well.
What's Included?:
-Common Core Aligned page 3
-Letter to Parents page 4 (Explains research project)
-Habitat Shoebox Worksheet page 5
-Appearance, Home, Food, Babies, Cool Facts, Informational Sheets pages 6-10
-Bubble Map page 11
-Words to Sentences page 12
-Research Paper Cover page 13
-Writing Paper pages 14-16
My students will b
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K - 2nd
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1st Grade NGSS Life Science STEM Curriculum Complete Unit! (1-LS1)(1-LS3)
This integrated 1st grade STEM curriculum unit is perfect for exploring all of the Next Generation Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS) for life science. This fun and engaging unit is full of science investigations, engineering challenges, integrated ELA and math activities (CCSS), technology components, and a number of other useful STEM resources!With easy-to-follow lesson plans this unit provides a fluid scope and sequence to guide teachers through the Kindergarten Next Generation Life sci
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1st
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
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How to Catch a Leprechaun Trap STEM Project | Pulley Simple Machine Activity
Teach your students about the pulley simple machine with this Leprechaun Trap STEM Challenge! All you have to do is print the materials and you will be ready to teach a complete lesson on the pulley simple machine! This STEM challenge will take your students on the journey of creating a Leprechaun Trap from start to finish. First, they will learn about the simple machine. Then, they will brainstorm, sketch their project, create writing pieces, and build their traps. You can follow the step-by-st
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1st - 3rd
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Animal Classification Unit with Animal Characteristics and Needs For Each Group
Give kids hands on experience learning about the human body and animal characteristics and animal needs all while integrating first grade science into your literacy block! This 6 week animal classification unit was written for first grade, but is perfect for any K-2 classroom!Perfect for Kinder Next Gen Science Standards on staying alive. (K-LS1-1)BIG IDEA FOR THIS ANIMAL CLASSIFICATION UNIT"Needs for survival determine the characteristics of living things."This thematic unit is part of an entir
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K - 2nd
Common Core & NGSS Student-Friendly I Can Statements for Kindergarten
This huge bundle of EDITABLE student-friendly "I can" statements is aligned to the Common Core & NGSS Standards. In this resource you will find every ELA, Science, & MATH standard for kindergarten rewritten as an I Can statement. As an experienced evaluator, I know the importance of having standards written in kid-friendly terms that allow students to focus on the intended learning. Some of the standards are divided up into various I can statements to allow students to reach mastery.*TIP
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K
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-PS3-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
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Communicating with Light & Sound Lesson + Engineering STEM Challenge (1-PS4-4)
In these FUN and engaging inquiry- based engineering activities students get to explore how humans use light to communicate! With step-by-step lessons plans you'll be able to guide your students through a true STEM learning experience and help foster creativity and problem solving as students work through the Engineering Design Process! Students love Engineering and its a great way to help students develop 21st century learning skills. Your students will have a blast and be fully engage througho
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1st
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NGSS:
1-PS4-4
Common Core & NGSS Objectives - Student-Friendly I Can Statements Bundle
This huge bundle of EDITABLE student-friendly "I can" statements is aligned to the Common Core & NGSS Standards. In this resource you will find every ELA, Science, & MATH standard for first grade rewritten as an I Can statement. As an experienced evaluator, I know the importance of having standards written in kid-friendly terms that allow students to focus on the intended learning. Some of the standards are divided up into various I can statements to allow students to reach mastery.*TIP
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Grades:
1st
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-ESS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
...
Water Cycle Activity Crown and Necklace Crafts + FREE
Engage your learners with these wearable learning crafts about the water cycle. This includes color and blackline water cycle vocabulary cards, crown templates and necklace templates. It´s great for supporting academic vocabulary development while learning about the topic. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a secure PDF file, has an easy prep format, include
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PreK - K
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Also included in: Activity Crowns and Necklaces Bundle + FREE Spanish
Mapping Your Community - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:What is a community? How do the inhabitants of a community work together?Description:In this inquiry based project, students investigate their local neighborhoods in order to come to a shared understanding of "a community." Research skills, map reading, oral and written communication, and creativity will become purposeful as the class builds a model of the local community to present at a public exhibition.What's Included with this Project:NextLesson Projects are extended lessons
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K - 2nd
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Pumpkin Life Cycle Activity Crown and Necklace Crafts + FREE Spanish
Engage your learners with these wearable learning crafts about the pumpkin life cycle. This includes color and blackline pumpkin vocabulary cards, crown templates and necklace templates. It´s great for supporting academic vocabulary development while learning about the topic. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a secure PDF file, has an easy prep format, incl
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Fall Activity Crown and Necklace Craft Bundle + FREE Spanish
Butterfly Life Cycle Bundle
Buy Butterfly Bundle For a Big Bundle of Savings! You get four Butterfly Life Cycle resources that compliment each other to make your raising butterfly experience extraordinary! 1. Butterfly Life Cycle Science Notebook and Teacher’s Guide to Raising Butterflies 2. Caterpillar and Butterfly Diagrams with Clue Cards 3. Butterfly Life Cycle Vocabulary Cards 4. Painted Lady Butterfly Life Cycle Clip ArtThe Butterfly Life Cycle Science Notebook and Teacher’s Guide:Inspires scientific skills like evid
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K - 2nd
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The Life Cycle of a Sunflower Seed to Plant, Reader's Theater Script; Level 1
The Life Cycle of a Seed Reader's Theater script Level 1Bring your science standards to life with this engaging Reader's Theater play designed to help your students learn about the life cycle of a sunflower seed. This fun script reinforces reading skills, science standards, science vocabulary, fluency, and speaking and listening skills. Students will learn how a sunflower seed needs water, sunlight, and soil to grow and what each stage of the plant life cycle looks like, starting and ending with
Describing Sounds Quick Assessment- 1st Grade NGSS Science Worksheet- (1-PS4-1)
This sound assessment is perfect to follow up a sounds investigation or sound activity. Students will describe the volume and pitch of the sounds pictured. Using descriptive language in writing and speaking is always an important skill to emphasize in young writers and with all the integrated writing we include in our STEM resources this is a simple but effective tool to help connect science concepts surrounding sound with the use of adjectives in speaking and writing!Reinforce 1st Grade Next Ge
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K - 2nd
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NGSS:
1-PS4-1
QR Code MEGA BUNDLE | Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies
Ultimate QR code MEGA bundle with QR code resources for the entire school year! Includes 216 QR Read Aloud, 220 Science and Social Studies videos with response sheets, and 11 QR Math Scavenger Hunts. No need to buy any other QR code resources!!ALL QR codes in this resource are dynamic. That means that you will only need to print the resources one time! If a code becomes broken, I fix it on my end, but it still uses the same QR code! This was a HUGE game changer in my classroom!I use the read alo
Solar System Activities and Moon Unit and Sun Unit and Patterns in Nature
In this Patterns in Nature Interactive Solar System Bundle you will be getting the Moon Unit and the Sun Unit to use for your students in teaching on the Solar System with NGSS Standards. Both units are interactive, fun, informational and follow NGSS. This unit is DIGITAL AND PRINTABLE!In the Moon Phases Unit, you will guide your students into learning about the phases of the moon, how the moon orbits, and the effects of sunrise and sunset. This unit has everything you need to teach about the mo
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1st - 2nd
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NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, 1-ESS1-2
Candy Corn Science Experiment | K-3 Halloween Investigation | Scientific Method
Introducing a hands-on, interactive STEM learning experience designed to foster scientific curiosity in young minds this Halloween season! This resource guides children through the scientific process, from formulating hypotheses to conducting experiments and drawing conclusions while exploring candy corn!Product Features:Fun and Interactive Experiment: Engage your learners with an enjoyable experiment that combines the allure of candy corn with hands-on science, using various liquids to dissolve
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K - 3rd
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NGSS:
2-PS1-1
Also included in: Candy Corn Math & Science Activity Bundle | Halloween Hands-On Learning!
SAFETY SIGNS and SYMBOLS Digital Resource for Special Education
This Special Education Distance Learning NO PRINT digital interactive SAFETY SIGNS and SYMBOLS life skills matching activity focuses on developing the skill of identical matching. With real life safety signs and symbols from road signs to daily living, student engagement increases with decreasing prompts, as they identify and match important symbols. COVID-19 symbols have been added to this activity (masks/face covering, hand sanitizer station, temperature check). This identical matching activit
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3rd - 12th
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NGSS:
1-LS1-2
, K-ESS3-2
, K-LS1-1
Also included in: Special Education Digital Learning BUNDLE Math and Reading Activities
Inquiry Based Learning Animal Classification Lesson
Are you ready for a student-centered, engaging lesson plan? In this activity, you will answer yes/no questions while the students follow patterns and trends to figure out the correlation between animals and their classification.Students will identify the patterns and trends of animal attributes in each of six classifications: mammals, reptiles, insects, amphibians, fish, and birds. They will use photos and their prior knowledge to complete a student worksheet. Both printable PDFs are included as
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1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in: Inquiry Based Learning Plants and Animals Lesson Plans - Bundle
First Day Jitters Book Activities | Back to School Activities
Love reading First Day Jitters to your students to help them get rid of their nervousness during the first week of school? The Jitter Glitter Slime included in this week lesson plan is always a huge hit with students! Use this at the beginning of the year to get students excited about science and teach them about inferences!* Lesson plan to use with First Day Jitters Story****SEE PREVIEW******What is inside?•Pg. 1 Cover•Pg. 2 Table of Contents•Pg. 3 Inquiry Lesson Information•Pg. 4 Lesson Plan
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K - 3rd
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Biomimicry STEM Project Stop Motion Animation 1st Grade
Nature is the best place for inspiration. In fact, many inventions that we use and are being created are inspired by nature. How can you create a stop motion video to show a human problem being solved by biomimicry? By going through the Engineering Design Process, you’ll research about different inventions inspired by nature.With this information, you’ll create a script, props and stop motion animation video to create an invention that uses biomimicry to solve a human problem. ==================
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1st - 2nd
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NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: 1st Grade STEM Project Ideas | Growing Year Long Bundle
STEAM / STEM Challenge - Toy Invention Design Project Unit Plan & Handout
All kids love toys! This is a unit plan (4 lessons) for a STEM / STEAM challenge where students get to design or invent their own toys, using their imagination. This is perfect for students in the lower elementary grades (grades 1-3). The slides will guide the class, lesson by lesson!What will students learn and do?Students get introduced to how engineers think using a basic version of the engineering design process (ask, imagine, plan, create, reflect).They learn about how engineers start by lo
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1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 2-PS1-2
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Ocean Creatures Research Unit
Here is a fun, interactive way for your class to study the ocean and its animals. This 100 page unit includes reading, writing, speaking, listening, and art. Geared toward first grade, this unit can be adapted for both kindergarten and second grade. Through the use of the instructions and materials included in this unit, your primary-aged students will research the ocean and its animals. Students will be prepared to give oral presentations using a multitude of supporting, common core-aligned
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K - 2nd
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Physical Properties Sorting and Data Collection Booklet - Differentiated Levels
A perfect addition to a unit on properties of matter/ properties of materials. Students classify objects by their observable physical properties, and then record data on the number of objects in the groups they create.
Students will fill in the booklet for seven properties classifications: color, shape, luster, size, texture, weight and flexibility. This can be done individually, in partners, or in small groups.
Included are two differentiated levels of the same activity booklet for various
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PreK - 3rd
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