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General science Common Core SL.3.3 resources
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
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
An Introduction to Chemistry: Acids and Bases
12 pages including a scripted lesson plan and interactive class experiments to introduce students to the field of chemistry through an investigation of acids and bases. Students will learn concepts such as acids, bases, indicators, pH, and neutralization. Students will then test several common household items to determine where they fall on the pH scale. As a final project, students will try to make their own indicators using flower petals. Welcome to the world of MatterMania! I hope you enj
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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
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
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:
Forces and Interactions 3rd grade | STEAM Choice Board
Have a one-stop location for various STEAM resources for third grade students to explore forces and interactions further. Students can choose out of the 8 resources and activities provided to deepen their learning.While not designed to be the core lesson for teaching, this is a standards-based, extension resource that can be used alongside existing units. ---------------------------------------------Digital & Printable choice board with clickable links, QR codes and shortened-links to be acc
Grades:
3rd
Types:
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-PS2-4
Also included in: 3rd Grade STEAM Choice Board Bundle
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
Science of Sound Module 1
Students review, hypothesize and experiment on vibration, and pitch. 30 minute center- based lesson run by older Instrumental students for 3rd or 4th grade intended to help recruit new students. Great Arts Integration lesson with Science and Music! Uses Smart Technology's SmartNotebook software. (Link to web-based software included. Interactive whiteboard not required.) Useful to general classroom teachers as well as General Music and Instrumental Music. Also works as an Arts Integration recruit
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
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
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Next Generation Science and Engineering Standards Posters NGSS 3rd Grade 8.5x11
Brighten your classroom & support your implementation of the Next Generation Science lessons with these standards posters! Trendy polka dots and popular Whimsy Clips, clip art, help make these 3rd grade standards posters an engaging tool in your classroom! Each 8 1/2 x 11 poster includes the standards using “I” statements and is grouped by strand.Happy Teaching!PRINTING DIRECTIONSThe included files may be opened and printed from any PDF Reader. •Download and save the file•Right click on the
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd
Electricity: Light Bulbs, Switches, and Resistance
17 pages including a scripted lesson plan and interactive class experiments to teach students some of the basic concepts of electricity including current, voltage, simple circuits, and resistance. They will learn how light bulbs work and how to construct switches. They will make a simple version of a Morse Code machine and a Steady Hand game.Welcome to the world of MatterMania! I hope you enjoy my lesson plans for fun, interactive, and stimulating science classes. My lessons encourage the STE
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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
Next Generation Science and Engineering Standards Posters NGSS 3rd Grade 11x17
Brighten your classroom & support your implementation of the Next Generation Science lessons with these standards posters! Trendy polka dots and popular Whimsy Clips, clip art, help make these 3rd grade standards posters an engaging tool in your classroom! Each 11 x 17 poster includes the standards using “I” statements and is grouped by strand.Happy Teaching!PRINTING DIRECTIONSThe included files may be opened and printed from any PDF Reader. •Download and save the file•Right click on the fil
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd
ELL Vocabulary Science: Living Things, Benchmark Advance Unit 1 Grade 3
This PowerPoint builds background for a science unit on Living Things. It specifically pre-teaches, or re-teaches vocabulary from the Benchmark Advance reading curriculum for 3rd grade unit 1. It covers vocabulary like survive, adapt, adaptations, animal body coverings, predator, and prey. The PowerPoint activities include opportunities for listening, speaking, reading, writing, comparing/contrasting, sentence frames, and videos through gradual release. Though this was originally based off of a
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
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
Subjects:
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.
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd
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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