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Environment Common Core RI.4.9 resources
Food Chains and Food Webs Worksheets Reading Passages Nonfiction Close Read
Looking for close reading materials to help your students understand food webs and food chains? With this print-and-go set, your students will learn and think critically about how ecosystems and food chains, and webs are related, along with learning about the ins and outs of a pond ecosystem and desert habitat.Included are 3, two-page articles to help your students understand food chains.Your students will practice gathering important information as they read science content in informational tex
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3rd - 5th
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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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Florida's Geography Paired Passages, Reading Comprehension Questions & Writing
Florida's Geography: How do people affect Florida's environment? Paired Passages & Informative/Explanatory Writing - Digital & PDFThis is a set of three leveled paired passages or texts with multiple choice and short answer or response comprehension questions, as well as an extended writing prompt. The included texts are non-fiction. These texts can be used as:close readingsocial studies lessonsreading comprehensionpaired passages with an extended writing piece.The extended writing promp
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4th - 6th
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Solar Energy Activity Types of Energy Reading Comprehension Passages
Looking for different forms of energy activities for Earth Day this April? Your students will love to read about solar energy and complete activities that have them thinking about different ways to harness the Sun's energy...just like scientists!Students will learn and think critically about the different forms of energy. Included are 2 two-page articles to help your students understand the forms of energy, solar energy, and how solar panels work.Your students will practice gathering important i
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading Passages Comprehension Questions Science Solar Energy
Rocks and Minerals: Science and Literacy Bundle
This bundle can help your students write and talk about their science learning! Use these writing prompts, paired passages, and non-fiction passages about rocks and minerals to get your students thinking scientifically! These activities are perfect for informal or formal assessment of your elementary students’ ability to write about science! Use them for both writing and science grades too!CLICK HERE to Follow Me and be the First to Hear About My Newest Products and Sales!This set includes: Wri
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3rd - 4th
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NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
Green City by Allan Drummond Lesson Plan and Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the STEM / environmental science mentor text book Green City by Allan Drummond. A great read for Earth Day, sustainability, renewable and nonrenewable resources or problem-solving! Lessons and activities focus on:communitySummarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)close reading nonfiction text featuresauthor's message / lessonMain idea and detailsComparing and contra
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1st - 5th
Also included in: 5th Grade Earth Day Read Alouds and Activities Mega Bundle
Compare and Contrast Reading Comprehension Passages - Extreme Weather
Use this comparing and contrasting nonfiction text resource to help your students build background knowledge AND practice comparing and contrasting! These high-interest EXTREME WEATHER CENTER CARDS AND READING PASSAGES will teach your students about 19 types of extreme weather and allow them to practice reading comprehension skill of comparing and contrasting informational texts. Why teachers love these resources?Incorporating SCIENCE into your Reading Instruction and Reading Centers will allow
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2nd - 5th
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Natural Resources/Close Read
What’s inside?
**Three posters to display in your room
**Ideas to teach the resources as a close read- if you’d like (doesn’t have to be a close read)
**Two page passage with pictures describing:
-Natural Resources
-Renewable Resources
-Non-Renewable Resources
-Climate Change
**Vocabulary partner worksheet for unknown words
**Clean Energy Worksheet- Renewable Energy with pictures describing:
-Solar Power
-Wind Power
-Water Power
-Questions
-Detailed pictures with descriptions
**TWO Non-renewab
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3rd - 6th
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Coal Vs. Wind Energy Text Passages and Comprehension Questions
A close read of two informational text passages regarding wind and coal energy. Students read both texts, underlining words that they are unfamiliar with. Next, students choose two words from each passage to find the definition for and write in the margins of the passages. Next students complete a graphic organizer comparing and contrasting the two energy sources before evaluating which source is more beneficial. This product is aligned is part of a full NGSS aligned unit Earth and Human Acti
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4th - 7th
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5-ESS3-1
, 4-ESS3-1
Science & Nature Curriculum Bundle: all my units & mini-studies in one bundle!
Simply EVERY unit in my shop, in one discounted bundle!→ This collection includes environmental science-inspired complete units and study materials.→ It is perfect for homeschooling, nature camps, STEM camps, and earth/environmental science classrooms.→ All the materials feature my artwork and are based on my experience as an environmental scientist.*** What age/grade can use these materials?*** These materials were designed with universal design and mixed-age group classroom in mind! All units
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Homeschool
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 4-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-LS4-3
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Food Webs Unit: an ecology unit study - with flashcards, activities, and more!
Perfect for your next ecology unit study in your science classroom or homeschool! Learn about how energy moves through an ecosystem's food web! This printable science unit includes kids' learning activities, an ecosystem poster, educational flashcards, and more! To help with your lesson planning, there is also a detailed instructor guide and key!Additionally, you can find more background information about food webs for parents, teachers, and/or older students on my website: https://wildearthlab.
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, 5-LS2-1
Ocean Exploration: Interactive Flashcards & Worksheets for 3rd & 4th graders
Dive into the depths of the ocean with this engaging and educational resource for 3rd and 4th-grade students. Designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love for marine life, this comprehensive package includes interactive flashcards, worksheets, and mindmaps that cater to various learning styles.Explore the wonders of the ocean through vivid illustrations and captivating activities that cover a wide range of topics, from marine creatures to ocean conservation. Students will embark on a journey o
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3rd - 4th
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4-LS1-1
, 3-ESS3-1
, 4-LS1-2
, 3-LS1-1
, 4-ESS3-2
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Water Conservation Toolkit for Elementary: Engaging Activities & Mind Maps
Embark on an educational journey with the "Water Conservation Toolkit," designed specifically for elementary school students! This valuable resource offers an array of engaging activities, including mind maps, reading comprehension worksheets, and interactive exercises aimed at promoting awareness about the importance of saving water. Perfect for grades 1-5, this toolkit not only educates on why we cannot drink seawater and where our home water comes from but also emphasizes the critical role of
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1st - 5th
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NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 5-ESS3-1
, 2-ESS1-1
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Green City by Allan Drummond Lesson Plan and Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the STEM / environmental science mentor text book Green City by Allan Drummond. A great read for Earth Day, sustainability, renewable and nonrenewable resources or problem-solving! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on:communitySummarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)close reading nonfiction text feature
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1st - 5th
Also included in: Fifth Grade Earth Day Read Alouds and Google Activities Bundle
Environmental Science Reading Passages & Activities: Electricity Energy Sources
This set of thirteen environmental science reading passages transforms fourth and fifth grade students into informed citizens. First, kids investigate how electricity is generated. Then they analyze and compare energy sources (coal, geothermal, hydropower, natural gas, nuclear, solar, and wind). Instead of answering comprehension questions, students respond with corresponding note-taking sheets. An optional argumentative writing activity lets them voice their opinions.Open the preview to take a
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4th - 5th
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NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, 4-ESS3-1
Manfish a Story of Jacques Cousteau Lesson Plan and Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the biography mentor text picture book Manfish: a Story of Jacques Cousteau by Jennifer Berne and Eric Puybaret. This is a great book for teaching about inquiry, environmental awareness, conservation biology, and biographies of scientists. Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on:Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted
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1st - 5th
Indigenous Peoples Sustainable Living Book Project
Need a way to have your students research amazing and creative ways Indigenous People lived sustainably for thousands of years? This project is for you!First, we read the article and book together and discussed. Then, I provided my students with the graphic organizer to draft what they would like to include in their book. Once the draft was checked over for spelling, grammar, and content, students created their book!I had them work on this during Native American Heritage Month (November) and ha
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4th - 5th
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NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
Coral Reefs: Close Read
This packet contains articles that can be used for close reads, or to support science and environmental units. It would also be a great companion to Coral Reefs by Gail Gibbons. In addition, I have also provided several pages of challenging text-dependent questions and graphic organizers.
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2nd - 5th
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Sharks of the Ocean Digital Research Project
Are you looking for an interactive and engaging digital research project to help your students analyze informational text?Click here to see this project in actionThis resource contains embedded videos, interactive slides, and clickable research links. Students will use these links to research three shark species and then choose a shark from that interests them most to research. Students will also identify at least two reasons why sharks are important to our ocean ecosystems. Included in this res
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3rd - 5th
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Manfish a Story of Jacques Cousteau by Jennifer Berne Lesson Plan and Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the biography mentor text picture book Manfish: a Story of Jacques Cousteau by Jennifer Berne and Eric Puybaret. This is a great book for teaching about inquiry, environmental awareness, conservation biology, and biographies of scientists. Lessons and activities focus on:Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)close reading for text structureintegrating informatio
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1st - 5th
Arctic Animals Digital Research Project for Earth Day
Make Earth Day Everyday! This research project is the perfect way to engage your students in identifying how climate change has affected the animals found in the Arctic. Click here to view the project in action.This resource contains embedded videos about the Arctic and clickable research links on every page. Students will use provided links to research four endangered or threatened animal species and then choose an animal from the Arctic that interests them most to research.Included in this res
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3rd - 5th
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Rain Forest Animals Digital Research Project
Are you looking for an interactive and engaging research project for your distance learning class? This resource contains an embedded introduction video on the rain forests of the world, interactive slides, and clickable research links. Students will use these links to research three endangered animal species and then choose an animal from the rain forest that interests them most to research.Included in this resource:Embedded video on the rain forestsInteractive slidesClickable research links (i
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3rd - 6th
Investigative Self-Learning Unit on the Monarch Life Cycle
This is an investigative unit on the Monarch Bufferfly Life Cycle. It is intended for students to complete with minimal assistance from adults, whether that be teachers or parents. Online resources are suggested in the unit as to where to go to gather the information. A self-assessment for students is included as well as some higher-level thinking questions that could be used as a summative assessment if used in a more formal setting such as a classroom or club. The life cycle photographs are
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3rd - 6th
Endangered Animals on Parade
Children enjoy learning about animals. They love reading about, watching them, and acquiring knowledge about their habits: what they eat, where they live, their size, their babies and their survival strategies. Add an animal’s conservation status, and children become intrigued with humanity’s role in both endangering and improving that status.Connecting the topic of Endangered Animals with your Language Arts program, you will be able to instruct, provide learning experiences, and assess the s
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3rd - 6th
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