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Science Common Core SL.1.5 resources
Human Body Systems - A Science Project & Research Report Template for Grades 1-2
SYSTEMS OF THE HUMAN BODYTHIS TEACHING RESOURCE INCLUDES:a Smart Art science projecta research template for a Body Part Reporta set of related Poems and Songs about the human bodyThe Smart Art activity contains directions, photos, and templates for a creative, hands-on science & art project focusing on six major systems of the human body. Samples can be viewed in the PREVIEW above.The Nervous SystemThe Circulatory SystemThe Respiratory SystemThe Muscular SystemThe Skeletal SystemThe Digestiv
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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STEM Challenges & Activities for the Year STEAM Team Building Summer No Prep
Looking to use STEM Challenges and activities in your elementary classroom? These hands on simple STEAM activities are low prep and use common classroom materials. These STEM activities are both digital and printable! There are STEM challenges and activities for the entire year for you to use - 48 challenges! You will find just what you need for Back to School, Team Building, Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer STEM fun! This STEM Bundle includes STEM challenges and STEM activities for the entire ye
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K - 5th
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Not Quite Narwhal Read Aloud - Reading Activities - Reading Comprehension
This "Not Quite Narwhal" printable or digital interactive read aloud lesson plan pack includes rigorous text dependent questions, differentiated graphic organizers, response to text writing activities including a craftivity, and detailed lesson plans to help you meet several core standards while maintaining your tradition of reading aloud for pleasure. You will guide students to use evidence from the text to deepen their understanding of the story and respond in meaningful ways. These lesson pla
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K - 1st
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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 Science Unit - FULL YEAR Earth, Life & Physical Science + STEM
This is a full YEARS’ Comprehensive STEM curriculum unit that covers ALL of your 1st Grade Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). In this bundle we’ve included the COMPLETE Earth, Physical and Life Science Units from our store. These units are PACKED with engaging investigations and activities, engineering design challenges, technology integration, math application and integrated literacy lessons! (CCSS). With step-by-step instructions and easy to follow plans, you’ll be able to bring engagi
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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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6 Thematic Units First Grade Science & Social Studies Lesson Plans BUNDLE
Are you struggling to fit science and social studies in your busy first grade schedule? Look no further! These six science and social studies thematic units for 1st grade are planned in detail and ready to use. Each of the 6 first grade units begins with a content big idea and then integrates into reading and writing with many math and phonics connections as well!What is a first grade integrated thematic unit?An integrated thematic unit combines content and literacy into one common learning the
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1st
After the Fall Book Activities | Engineering Design Process
After the Fall book activities to guide students through the Engineering Design Process to accompany the story by Dan Santat. Great for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd & 3rd grades. ==========================After reading the story, go through this After the Fall book activities and the Engineering Design Process with the following:STEM Challenge CardEngineering Design Task Checklist to keep track of workLearn More About Design & Video Links with ReflectionChecklist for ways students can improve
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K - 3rd
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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: Spring STEM Activities & Technology Resources | Bundle
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
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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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1-PS4-4
Plant Unit | Parts of Plants Activities | Project Based Learning Plants
This Project Based Learning Unit, PBL, all about Plants for 1st grade students will be your complete guide to teaching your students all about the parts, genetics and functions of plants. The unit was built using Project Based Learning Guidelines and 1st grade NGSS Science Standards. Looking for the 2nd Grade Version? CLICK HERETHIS UNIT IS DIGITAL AND PRITABLEOVERVIEWTeaching students through Project Based Learning can be overwhelming, but it is also fun, interactive and rewarding. I have spent
Bees Informational Text Lesson- Nonfiction Text Features, Reading Comprehension
This "Bees" digital or printable informational read aloud lesson plan includes rigorous text dependent questions, differentiated graphic organizers, response to text writing activities including a craftivity, and detailed lesson plans to help you meet several core standards while maintaining your tradition of reading aloud for pleasure and to learn information. You will guide students to use evidence from the text to deepen their understanding about bees and then respond in meaningful ways. Thes
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K - 1st
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Directed Drawing Space Theme
⭐️space themed directed drawings ⭐️Directed drawings are a wonderful and effective way to add fun activities that promote practice following directions, fine motor skill practice, and creative expression. These directed drawings have the steps to draw pictures on their own sheet of paper. There are visual examples and a short sentence explaining what to do. ⭐️There is a black and white and color version of each drawing. You can use the color version to demonstrate how to color and add value to t
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1st - 8th
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Animal Adaptations Project and Activities | Project Based Learning
This unit is based off of the fun, educational picture book, What if I had Animal Teeth. The students will be educated on various features and adaptation of animals. There are a variety of lessons, that are all step by step and have the students doing research, using technology, informational writing, presenting, creating, listening, group work and more. This is DIGITAL and PRINTABLE. Digital options in a zip drive.** Included in our Writing Program! CLICK HERE to see everything included. Hop to
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1st - 2nd
NGSS:
1-LS3-1
Also included in: Project Based Learning Curriculum 1st Grade PBL Activities
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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1st
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K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-ESS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
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All About Flight - STEM K-2
Explore the scientific principles of flight with this unit of work. Best suited for Kindergarten, first grade and second grade.Students will examine and determine what materials are best and after various tests will create their own flying apparatus. This is a very hands on unit and in each lesson students will be touching, testing and exploring. Students will also be using scientific language and questioning.Engage and Excite young learners with this hands on UNIT of WORKNGSS - CCSS - AUSTRALIA
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K - 2nd
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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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The Ocean Escape: Hands-on Escape Room Activity for TK, K, First & Second Grade
Embark on a fin-tastic underwater learning experience right in your classroom with this Ocean-themed Escape Room Activity! Your students will be able to review important ELA and Math skills, enhance critical thinking and problem-solving in a collaborative STEM project, and demonstrate their creativity through writing and crafts. The activities in this hands-on resource are differentiated to meet the needs of your classroom and could easily be modified for early finishers or as intense as an all-
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K - 2nd
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Life Cycles of Frogs, Chickens, and Fish for K to 2nd
Need teaching materials and visuals for studying life cycles of frogs, chickens, and fish? Here are learning materials that are tailored for grades K-2. There are non-fiction and fiction links for students to glean information, templates to record learned information, plus life cycle sequencing cards in three forms—one for teacher use in color, and two for student use. Also, included are labeling pictures of body parts of a frog, chicken, and fish. You’ll get visuals and directions for examining
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K - 2nd
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Escape Room Activity Bundle: Habitats of the World | TK, K, 1st & 2nd Grade
Explore the world right in your classroom with these Habitats of the World-themed Escape Room Activities! Your students will be able to review important ELA and Math skills, enhance critical thinking and problem-solving in a collaborative STEM project, and demonstrate their creativity through writing and crafts. The activities in this hands-on resource are differentiated to meet the needs of your classroom and could easily be modified for early finishers or as intense as an all-class project!The
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K - 2nd
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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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Project Based Learning Curriculum 1st Grade PBL Activities
In this Project Based Learning Science and Social Studies Bundle you will have what you need to teach using PBL this year! Creating these units are time consuming for any teacher and this bundle will save you hours and hours of work, planning and your time. It includes a Plant Unit, Solar System Unit, Community Service and Citizen Project, and an Animal Adaptation Project. These are all the top selling 1st grade PBL units that we have.If you want to see some of the products in actions, check out
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1st
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NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, 1-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 1-LS3-1
, 1-ESS1-2
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Importance of learning science
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Learning science offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. In fact, it helps students:
- Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
- Cultivate their ability to observe, experiment, and analyze data
- Nurture a sense of curiosity, awe, and wonder about the natural world
- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
With a solid foundation in science, teachers can help empower students to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.
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One of the best parts about science class is all of the possibilities for hands-on, collaborative learning! Think: labs, experiments, inquiry-based activities, and design challenges. These activities encourage students to explore scientific concepts by observing, asking questions, and conducting investigations. Additionally, with small group centers, students can engage in group experiments, discussions, and projects that require them to collaborate, share ideas, and solve problems together.
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