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Science Common Core W.3.2 resources for Microsoft Word
My Animal Report Graphic Organizer
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This graphic organizer will help your students organize their research and record the information they gather for an animal report. It can easily be incorporated into any animal unit. The graphic organizer includes spaces to record the following information:
Page 1 - The Animal's Habitat, Body Covering and Special Features
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Dinosaur Report Project
This is a dinosaur report project I did with my 2nd grade class. It can easily be adapted to first or third grades. I had the students do both a written report and a Glog presentation. All the documents can be edited to fit your needs. This download includes the following: 1. Assignment template2. Grading Rubric3. Student outline template4. Student research template5. Glogster sign-up instructionsI am new to TPT and would appreciate any feedback. If there are any issues please give me a cha
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Planets Postcard Research Project
This project includes a fun planet research worksheet which students can complete using the resource of your choice (books, encyclopedias, online encyclopedias, filtered search engines etc.). It also includes a planet postcard template which students can use to write to friends or family about imaginary trips they take to the planets they research. Students will have such a great time taking their trips through the solar system with this interdisciplinary lesson that they won't even realize how
PLANT STUDY PROJECT: Grades 2-5
Plant Study Project for Grades 2-5Plant studies often lead to lengthy discussions about plant species and how to identify them. In many parts of the United States, agriculture is struggling to fight invasive species – non-native plants crowd out native species. This project will give your students a chance to complete some in depth examinations of local native plants and, if you choose, non-native plants as well. The final product will be a PowerPoint or Google Slides created from information a
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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"The Magic School Bus: Rocky Road Trip" by Judith Bauer Stamper Unit
Ms. Frizzle's class is studying rocks and minerals. When Carlos brings a "mystery rock" to school, Ms. Frizzle knows exactly where her class needs to go on their next field trip - the Grand Canyon! This book is a great way to combine language arts and science.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary test, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.Thi
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: "The Magic School Bus Chapter Book Series" Units
Model Writing & Rubric , Scientific Argument: Weather & Climate
This document is a sample scientific argument used in the third grade Weather and Climate Unit. It is color coded to match the scientific argument rubric/checklist. It has labels that are color coded to the rubric as well. All scientific language is underlined. The investigation question that the sample writing answers is: Over many years, which island would be best for the toucan reserve? This writing sample can be used to give students background knowledge of what a scientific argument lo
"The Magic School Bus: The Fishy Field Trip" by Martin Schwabacher Unit
In this book, Ms. Frizzle and her class take a trip down under to the Great Barrier Reef where they learn about coral reefs and the animals/plants that live there. Again, Magic School Bus books are a wonderful way to combine literature/language arts and science.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary test, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.Th
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: "The Magic School Bus Chapter Book Series" Units
"The Magic School Bus: Insect Invaders" by Anne Capeci Unit
In this adventure, Ms. Frizzle takes her class to a park to observe and learn about insects. This book is a great way to combine both language arts and science.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary test, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent study, and/or differentiating read
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: "The Magic School Bus Chapter Book Series" Units
"The Magic School Bus: Polar Bear Patrol" by Judith Stamper Unit
Ms. Frizzle and her students head to the Arctic Circle to learn more about polar bears and other Arctic animals. Magic School Bus books are a great way to combine language arts with science topics!This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary test, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independe
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: "The Magic School Bus Chapter Book Series" Units
Animal Report Research Project Printable Life Science Adaptations
This front and back printable provides you with the basic template for an excellent animal report. Pass it out and go over it with students to show them exactly what it is that you are looking for in a report. It's great for first timers and old pros!
There's spaces to fill in assigned dates and due dates to make everything perfectly clear to parents. You can use the requirements provided to build your own grading rubric.
Animal Research Template
Graphic organizer for a guided animal research project! Originally created for a third grade standard, but can be adapted to many elementary standards!
"What Was the Age of the Dinosaurs?" by Megan Stine Unit
This book explores the history of dinosaurs, explains their survival for so many years and their eventual extinction, and discusses how paleontologists have been able to learn so much about dinosaurs by studying their fossils.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for home
Grades:
3rd - 6th
"The Magic School Bus: Dinosaur Detectives" by Judith Bauer Stamper Unit
Ms. Frizzle and her class are off on another adventure - this time they are headed back to the Mesozoic Era to see if they can figure out what type of dinosaur Ralphie's fossil came from! They visit the Triassic Period, Jurassic Period, and Cretaceous Period and come face-to-face with all types of dinosaurs. This book is a great way to combine both language arts and science.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modi
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: "The Magic School Bus Chapter Book Series" Units
"The Magic School Bus: Color Day Relay" by Gail Herman Unit
In this book Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a color adventure. They learn about color, light, the sun, the electromagnetic spectrum, and why we are able to see colors.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary test, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent study, and/or differentiating re
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: "The Magic School Bus Chapter Book Series" Units
"March of the Penguins" by Luc Jacquet, Jordan Roberts, and Jerome Mason Unit
This book is a great way to combine science/biology/social studies with language arts. It is based on the film of the same name and tells about the remarkable journey emperor penguins endure each year in order to survive.Included are spelling/vocabulary words, activities, tests, modified work, homework, and an answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool study, independent study, and differentiating reading for either individuals or small groups.
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Forces and Interactions Unit
Forces and Interaction Integrated Unit PlanThis is a 1 to 2-week unit aligned with Forces and Interaction NGSS 3rd grade standards and CCSS 3rd Grade Reading & Writing standards. Format of Unit:* 3 Concepts (Balanced/Unbalanced Forces, Friction, and Electricity) Each concept includes: informational passage, note-taking chart, informational-text based questions, essay-based question, hands-on partner activity, and "brain time" activity (a series of internet-based activities and/or videos.*
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Grades:
3rd
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
Habitat Research
There are 3 different printables to use for students researching about a habitat/ecosystem. They can choose a habitat and use the links listed to research information. Included is a page for habitat facts, animal fact sheet, and plant fact sheet as well as links for each. Students can take the research and use the information to create a poster, google slides presentation, or write an informational piece on their habitat.
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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"The Magic School Bus: Electric Storm" by Anne Capeci Unit
Ms. Frizzle and her class are off on another magical field trip. This time they are learning about thunderstorms and what causes lightning and thunder. This is a great way to combine language arts with science.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruc
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: "The Magic School Bus Chapter Book Series" Units
"The Magic School Bus: Twister Trouble" by Ann Schreiber Unit
Ms. Frizzle decides to take her students on a field trip into a developing thunderstorm and tornado. The students learn all about weather, and also they learn about tornado safety rules. This book is a great way to combine language arts with science.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary test, modified vocabulary and spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: "The Magic School Bus Chapter Book Series" Units
Muscle Fatigue Lab
As your students learn about the muscular system in the human body, they can apply their knowledge in real-life with this muscle fatigue lab! A learning experience for all, this activity will not only provide students with the opportunity to apply what they learn about the muscular system, but also allow learners to put their muscles to the test in this lab!
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Insect Research Graphic Organizer
Simplified graphic organizer to help your learners with research on insects!
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS1-1
Ocean Animal Research Parent Letter
Having students research Ocean Animals? Here is a letter to send to parents telling about it. Add to or delete whats not needed.
Solids, Liquids, Gases
Comparing and contrasting the different states of water is extremely important. This product contains three differentiated worksheets where students will use a T-Chart to compare and contrast water as a solid, water as a liquid, and water as a gas. You can have students use the internet, their textbooks, or research in order to complete this task. Each worksheet includes questions in order to challenge students to use their knowledge of water in its different states.
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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CCSS:
"The Magic School Bus: Voyage to the Volcano" by Judith Stamper Unit
In this book, Ms. Frizzle and her class are off to Hawaii to learn about volcanoes! This is a perfect way to combine both language arts and science.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent study, and/or differentiating reading instruc
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: "The Magic School Bus Chapter Book Series" Units
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