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General science Common Core SL.3.1 resources
Zoo Field Trip Passport & Printables
Printables to make a memorable & educational zoo field trip. Before the visit word prep and animal knowledge cards will make the trip more meaningful. The zoo animal passport will add to the learning fun!
What this includes…
For before your zoo field trip:
* Teacher Check List
* Animal Fast Facts Display Cards
>>> Display cards can go on a bulletin board as a visual to reinforce background knowledge prior to your trip. The cards include one for the title, birds, fish, insects,
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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Pumpkin Day Activities | Pumpkin Math Language Arts Science
This Pumpkin Day event is something your upper elementary students will remember for years to come! It's an all-day educational event with the exception of specials classes, but it can also be modified for just a morning or an afternoon. It all depends on you, your grade level and your administrator. My entire grade level has gotten involved every year!★ Included are teacher instructions/preparation and a student instruction sheet. A total of 5 stations are included, with an option of a Station
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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UPDATED Grade 3 Life Cycles & Survival Module
This purchase includes:• Launch Log [packet format]• NEWLY ADDED Worksheets for the entire Module• Vocabulary Cards for the entire Module• NEWLY ADDED Essential Questions Card/PosterThis purchase does not include:• Access to Inkling, PLTW Presentations, PLTW-made Materials, etc.
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Grades:
3rd
NGSS:
3-LS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, 3-LS1-1
Reader's Theater Script, Lab Safety Rules, Scientific Method Booklet, Activities
Reading And Science Integration: First Time Lab Time
(Lab Safety Rules)
Reader’s Theater
Scripts with Content for Intermediate Readers
by The RT Shop
This Reader’s Theater Package it’s a great resource to use in your classroom in many ways: literature circles, small group activities, partner’s activities, centers, or teacher table.
Reader’s Theater is one of the best tools in the classroom to have students gain fluency, accuracy and c
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Mini Golf STEM Challenge Cardboard Properties of Matter
How can you use different properties of materials to change the way a ball rolls? Mini Golf courses have many different elements that will speed up, slow down and even stop the ball. How can you design a mini golf game that uses different materials that change the direction of the ball? By going through the Engineering Design Process, you’ll research about properties of materials and mini golf inspiration. With this information, you’ll plan, build, modify and test a mini golf design. ===========
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 2-PS1-1
...
Also included in: STEM Challenges for 2nd Grade | Growing Year Long Bundle
STEM Magnet Activities MagLev Trains Makerspace Challenge
How can you show magnetic forces in action and use it make transportation even faster? MagLev, or Magnetic Levitation trains use this type of technology to move. How can you design a MagLev train that travels in a theme park? By going through the Engineering Design Process, you’ll research about magnets and their forces, MagLev trains along with theme park inspiration. With this information, you’ll plan, build, modify and test a MagLev train and a theme park for it to travel through.STEM Challen
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-4
Also included in: STEM Project Ideas for 3rd Grade | Growing Year Long Bundle
Magic Tree House TWISTER ON TUESDAY Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Roller Coaster STEM Potential and Kinetic Energy Roller Coaster
How can you show gravity, potential and kinetic energy in action? Roller coasters use these concepts to create thrilling experiences for the people riding the ride! How can you design a roller coaster that a marble can go through? By going through the Engineering Design Process, you’ll research about gravity, potential and kinetic energy along with roller coaster inspiration. With this information, you’ll plan, build, modify and test a roller coaster design.======================================
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 5-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: 5th Grade STEM Project Ideas | Growing Year Long Bundle
Build a Car STEM Challenge Energy Transfer and Collisions
Exploring speed, energy and how energy is transferred can be a little tricky. However, you can explore these concepts through race cars. How can you design a race car that can roll through a race? By going through the Engineering Design Process, you’ll research about energy transfer and speed along with race car inspiration. With this information, you’ll plan, build, modify and test a race car design.STEM Challenges are a great way to encourage creativity, collaboration and critical thinking. W
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-PS3-3
, 4-PS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: 4th Grade STEM Project Ideas | Growing Year Long Bundle
Crash Course Kids | Physical Science Playlist YouTube Guide | 16 Episodes
This Crash Course Kids - Physical Science Playlist YouTube Guide challenges students to get the most out of these 16 entertaining, short, yet substantive videos. Challenge students to explore the material world, from the basics of matter to the complex behaviors of non-Newtonian fluids. Discover how matter's properties like weight, volume, and the state of being solid, liquid, or gas, define our physical universe. Learn through experiments that reveal air as matter, explore the particle nature o
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 3-PS2-1
, 5-PS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 2-PS1-1
...
Birdhouse 3D Print STEM Project
How do birds find homes with the weather and humans impact their environment? Different habitats provide different resources for birds to help create their homes, but humans can help! How can you design a house to help birds in your area? By going through the Engineering Design Process, you’ll research and compare/contrast about bird nests in nature and birdhouse design.With this information, you’ll create a 3D printed model of a birdhouse prototype. This model can help inspire making a life-siz
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-ESS3-1
...
Also included in: STEM Challenges for 2nd Grade | Growing Year Long Bundle
PPT with Models, Questions & Experimental Design: Plants & Animals Needs Product
How to be used in a lesson:The models should be shown to the students on the smartboard and student discussions should be encouraged by the teacher before any explanations or "teaching" occurs. The model shows them what is going into the plant/animal and what is coming out or being released. Students should be able to complete each worksheet by just deciphering the model. The teacher and student age can determine how detailed you get with your explanation of the processes. This is a great time t
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Grades:
1st - 8th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
...
Insects vs Spiders (Arachnids) Picture Sorts with Sentence Stems
Large realistic picture sorts with labels of insects and spider or insects and arachnids, along with independent sort sheets for students to use what they know about insect, spider, and arachnid characteristics to sort the animals into categories.Sentence stem cards included for discussions! Great for ESOLThe following animals are included on the picture cards-Insectsbutterflyladybugbeetleantpraying mantisgrasshopperbeedragonflySpiderstarantulablack widowwolf spiderbrown reclusejumping spiderye
Plant & Animal Needs/Products Experimental Design: Photosynthesis & Respiration
Included in this packet are models of plant and animals needs and products with questions as well as an experimental design Q & A with explanation. How to be used in a lesson:The models should be shown to the students on the smartboard and student discussions should be encouraged by the teacher before any explanations or "teaching" occurs. The model shows them what is going into the plant/animal and what is coming out or being released. Students should be able to complete each worksheet by j
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Grades:
1st - 8th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-LS1-7
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
...
Animal & Plant Needs & Product Powerpoint with Models: Experimental Design
How to be used in a lesson:The models should be shown to the students on the smartboard via the ppt and student discussions should be encouraged by the teacher before any explanations or "teaching" occurs. The model shows them what is going into the plant/animal and what is coming out or being released. Students should be able to list the things entering the organism/leaf and the things exiting. You can discuss states of matter with students, how water entering and leaving, but in a different st
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Grades:
1st - 8th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Simple Machines Unit for Grades 1 to 3
Need something to liven up your scientific study of simple machines beyond pictures in books? Need hands-on exposures? Need examples of basic tools and how they are used in the world? This unit can supplement your existing curriculum or stand alone as an introductory or basic resource. The teaching suggestions and great visual materials would, also, make a great unit at year’s end or adaptation for distance learning. The PBL project would work as homework or a classroom based assignment, too. He
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-3
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Insect Vs Not an Insect Picture Sorts with Sentence Stems
A large realistic picture sort with labels of insects and animals that are not insects, along with an independent sort sheet for students to use what they know about insect characteristics to sort the animals into categories. Sentence stem cards included for discussions! Great for ESOLThe following animals are included on the picture cards-Insectsbutterflyladybugbeetleantpraying mantisgrasshopperbeedragonflyNot InsectsspiderwormscorpioncrabfishfrogcentipedesnailWant to dive further into bugs and
Pollination Activities for Elementary & Homeschool, Spring Worksheets & Lessons
This bundle of materials has EVERYTHING you need for your students to learn about pollination and plant fertilization in a fun and engaging way! Included in a 3-day lesson plan outlining student objectives, activities, opportunities for review, assessments, and more. Additionally, you will find numerous engaging student worksheets that are full of information, visual aids, diagrams, and activities, all of which will lead to a deeper understanding of pollinators and the process of pollination. St
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
3-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-2
, 3-LS1-1
Seed Dispersal Pollination Activities
Pollination, seeds, seed development, plant life cycle, and seed dispersal are all explored in this collection of hands-on lessons, activities, crafts, and games. Students will sort seeds and leavesThey will do an art project with the leavesChildren will explore different types of fruit and their seeds while considering the lifecycle of a plant, including seed germinationStudents will learn about pollination by 'becoming' a beeThey will learn about different methods of seed dispersalStudents wil
Reptile Vs Not a Reptile Picture Sorts with Sentence Stems
A large realistic picture sort with labels of reptiles and animals that are not reptiles, along with an independent sort sheet for students to use what they know about reptile characteristics to sort the animals into categories.Sentence stem cards included for discussions! Great for ESOLThe following animals are included on the picture cards-Reptilesiguanaturtlesnakechameleonsea turtlelizardalligatorcrocodileNot ReptilesdoglionbutterflydolphinrabbitfishfrogsheepLooking for other animal sorts? Ch
Spanish Reader's Theater Script, Reading Science Center, Lab Safety Rules
Integración De Lectura Y Ciencias: Al Laboratorio Por Primera Vez(Reglas De Seguridad En El Laboratorio)Guiones Infantiles Con Contenido Para Lectores Intermediosby The RT ShopThis Reader’s Theater Package it’s a great resource to use in your classroom in many ways: literature circles, small group activities, partner’s activities, centers, or teacher table.Reader’s Theater is one of the best tools in the classroom to have students gain fluency, accuracy and comprehension in reading. It also rein
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Volcano Power Point and Quiz (Fun and Creative!)
This power point introduces your class to the main characteristics and cool information about volcanoes on earth and in space! Explore cinder, composite, shield, lava, crater, vents and the gases that are released! Don't forget to test your knowledge at the end either all together, one by one or in a group! Includes fun, creative graphics and interesting information make this power point a student-attention-grabber!
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Grades:
2nd - 7th
Quiz: What Kind of Cloud Are You?
What Kind of Cloud Are You? A Fun and Engaging Quiz for Your StudentsDo you want to add some fun and creativity to your science lessons? Do you want to help your students learn more about clouds and the atmosphere? Do you want to spark their imagination and curiosity?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this quiz is for you!This quiz is designed to help your students discover what kind of cloud they would be based on their personality and preferences. It is a great way to introduc
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Scientist - What is a Scientist?
Fully scripted lesson in the 5E Lesson Framework introducing students to work of scientists using hands-on experience and writing. Framework includes: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate student learning using inquiry.
Students explore, observing an object from the school yard or provided by teacher, and record observation in a Science Notebook (printable provided).
Students learn the different types of scientists and extend learning with a matching game.
List of scientists a
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