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General science Common Core SL.3.1d resources
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
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
Types:
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
S3E2 Diggin' for Fossils and So Much MORE
This product is 7 themed stations to investigate and learn more about fossils. It can easily be printed and used for a room transformation or quick centers. This product also includes a math addition and subtraction using regrouping and estimation station. The answer sheet is easily adapted to apply to other math word problems you'd like to use in place of these word problems.GSE Standard:S3E2a.b.Includes:-Station Student Answer Booklet-Station Signs-Informational text cards-Math word problems-H
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
3-LS4-1
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
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
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
My Shadow Mega Bundle
My Shadow Books Mega Bundle are great Science Resources for Any Time of the Year. Twenty – Two Booklets, plus family project resource are included.Students will be highly engaged:→ constructing their Shadow Picture → collecting data by using different times of the day→ measure and compare shadows.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Included in My Shadow are:♦ Two different booklets for recording data.♦ Picture for students to use to create the shadow.♦ Booklets are printed i
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Types:
Animal habitats and adaptations: Group work/ Jigsaw learning activity
This collaborative activity teaches how animals and plants are adapted to the habitats in which they live for grades 3 and 4. Students work in groups, using information cards to complete 2 tables showing how given animals are adapted to the habitat in which they live. Resources: 5 information cards                     2 table worksheets Activities:Jigsaw learning: students work in groups of 5 to complete the table. Each student has a card with the information required to complete a row.A varia
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
5-LS2-1
Also included in:Â Animal Habitats, eco-systems, food chains, adaptations 4th grade test prep
Precipitation / Why It Rains Water Cycle Worksheet
This worksheet goes along with the experiment where you put shaving cream on top of a cup of water and use food coloring to simulate rain. Students are to draw their observations and DISCUSS! The big thing I wanted to incorporate was the discussion aspect within their groups. They discussed what they thought and then wrote their answers down as a group. There is also an exit slip at the end to show their understanding of why it rains.
*Editable!!!*
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Skin and Touch
16 pages including a scripted lesson plan and interactive class experiments to introduce students to the mechanics of the sense of touch and to help them understand the different functions of our skin. Students will learn about cooling through radiation and evaporation, the effect of humidity on cooling, and sensory receptor cells. Students will make their own pressure probes to test the sensitivity of different parts of the body and will learn how to write their names in Braille. Welcome to
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Nocturnal Animals- Light and Shadows Presentation, Activities, and Lesson Plans
Nocturnal Animals- Light and Shadows Presentation, Lesson Plans and ActivitiesPrompt the lesson and discussion with these Nocturnal Animals Slides. They include lots of interesting photos and videos of nocturnal wildlife. The lesson can be split into 2 30-40-minute parts (plus optional activities), or 3 minilessons. Turn out the lights at the beginning of the class to set the mood. The lesson covers many topics including nocturnal animal adaptations and behaviors, light at night and how it affec
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 4th
NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
 ...
Animals: Features of Vertebrates: Group work/Jigsaw activity worksheets
This collaborative activity about animals, teaches the features of Vertebrates for KS2 (grade 2-4 ). Students work in groups, using information cards to read, communicate and complete a worksheet on the features of a Vertebrate. Resources: 5 information cards (colour and black and white)                     1 table worksheet BONUS: Display                    .                       Activities:Jigsaw learning: students work in groups of 5 to complete the table. Each studen
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
2-LS4-1
Magic School Bus AMAZING MAGNETISM Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
The Science of Absorption: Sponges and Hydrogels
12 pages including a scripted lesson plan and interactive class projects to introduce students to the science of absorption. Topics covered include understanding sponges and investigating their properties as well as learning about hydrogels and their many uses. Hydrogel powder will be extracted from diapers, and a contest between diaper brands will help students understand their effectiveness. Students will also make a take home project of a grass garden with hydrogel beads.Welcome to the wo
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
An Introduction to Static Electricity
13 pages including a scripted lesson plan, interactive class experiments, and projects to introduce students to the concept of static electricity. It begins with a basic explanation of atoms and electrical charge and continues with several hands-on class activities to see static electricity in action. Some of these activities include making cereal jump and making a static flyer for students to take home. The lesson also discusses the effect of humidity on static electricity, the triboelectr
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Animal Learned vs. Observed Behaviors 3rd Grade
Teaching online? Here is an online resource you can assign on google classroom or model to students in a zoom lesson (or in person on the smart board!).This is an animal learned vs. observed sorting activity.
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
Life Cycle of a Plant Lesson and Activities
In these hands-on lessons, the life cycle of plants will be explored through examining the parts and functions of a seed and plant, discussing photosynthesis, comparing angiosperms and gymnosperms, and concluding with an artistic project.Hand-drawn diagrams of a plant and a seed, answer keys, illustrations of the parts of a plant life cycle, and a chart for students to note their observations are included in the appendices.A vocabulary list and a comprehensive list of materials needed is also in
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS1-1
Unbalanced Forces
PowerPoint showing how unbalanced forces create motion.Also shows the different types (e.g. gravity, friction, magnetic, buoyant, etc.) of forces. Final slide has nine (answer-revealed) questions that check for understanding.
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Grades:
3rd
Soil Museum Walk Review
Place task card questions through out the classroom. Students walk around the classroom, chose a card and read the question. Students record answer on recording sheet. This can be done individually, partners or in groups.
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd
Types:
STEAM FROM THE GARDEN
A basic worksheet for any classroom teacher that wants to start using a garden as a resource for teaching all subject areas such as Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
You can use the worksheet as it is or adjust it for your own garden or outdoor environment.
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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