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Earth sciences projects for special education
Build A Tiny House! Project Based Learning for Geometry and Math
If you’ve been watching TV or reading magazines, chances are you've seen a tiny house. These little homes are everywhere...and now, we're asking students to make their own 3D version! Build A Tiny House is a project based learning (PBL) activity that'll put the designing into the hands of the students. Students will dive deep to show they understand the how (and why) math concepts such as area, perimeter, and geometry are used in building a home. This project integrates multiple elements such a
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
Run A Food Truck PBL, Project Based Learning Activity
Welcome to the FOOD TRUCK business! More and more food trucks are becoming high priorities in the eating world. Whether it’s a lunch crowd or a spot by a concert, food trucks are in high demand. Plus, the food isn’t just good...it’s great. Now students can create their own business using math skills (decimals, area, and perimeter) to make food trucks become a reality. ***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL!***There is a link to a Google Slides Version. Details below.Run A Food Truck is a project based
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
Run A Taco Truck, Project Based Learning (PBL) For Print or Distance Learning
Welcome to the TACO TRUCK business! More and more food trucks are becoming high priorities in the eating world. Whether it’s a lunch crowd or a spot by a concert, food trucks are in high demand. Plus, the food isn’t just good...it’s great. Now students can create their own business using math skills (decimals, area, and perimeter) to make taco trucks become a reality. This'll be supreme!***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL!***There is a link to a Google Slides Version. Details below. *This resource
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
Habitat Pop-Up Craft 2nd Grade Science Activities - 7 Diorama Animal Habitats
Learning about biomes and animal diversity for the Second Grade Next Generation Science Standards™? Let your students design one or all 7 animal habitat diorama projects. They will love getting to illustrate/draw their very own habitat scenes for: arctic, forest, savanna, ocean, desert, pond, and rainforest. Click on the green "VIEW PREVIEW" button above to see what is included in this resource.Your prep for the pop ups is so easy. Just copy the blank pop-up pattern onto tag or cardboard. Pr
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2nd - 3rd
Ecosystems Brochure Research Project
Students create an brochure to advertise the ecosystem of their choice. What it may be...the tundra, the rainforest, the desert...is up to the student (or you can choose for them)! I love this project each and every year! My students research and complete this entirely at school. These turn out to be an impressive piece of student work to hang up because the students write so much about their topic. Their illustrations catch the eye of people walking by, as well! This pack includes:-Photos of my
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4th - 7th
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Treehouse Construction PBL, A Hands-On Project Based Learning Activity
Dream houses don't have to be on the ground. Some of the best houses having been created in the trees. Treehouses have evolved from simple shacks in the backyard tree to multi-tiered architectural cathedrals in the air...and now your students can make their own. Treehouse Construction is a project based learning activity that asks students to design to design and build a 3D version of their dream treehouse. This project based learning activity focuses on designing elements, using multiple probl
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!
Grass Houses | Growing Grass | Plant Life Cycle
This is the such a fun little Grass House plant lifecycle activity. This Plant Lifecycle activity is perfect for kindergarten, first, and second grade. Your students will have so much fun creating their own greenhouses and yards full of real grass.What's Included:-directions-printable houses and fences that are labeled with what plants need to grow-editable name houses and fill in the blank houses-four-week observation journal**Please know that by purchasing this resource you are purchasing the
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K - 2nd
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Project Based Learning: Design A Water Park! (PBL) For Google Classroom/Slides
Project Based Learning: Design A Water Park! Design, Plan, and Organize the park of your dreams!This project integrates elements of research, design, technology, and planning as students build a water park for their town.***This resource is NOW compatible with GOOGLE SLIDES/Classroom***Included is a separate file is a link and instructions to use this resource digitally.You must MAKE A COPY of the file for your own use. Once a copy has been made, it can then be edited to fit your needs.****The
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2nd - 6th
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Types of Volcanoes Activity
Students will erupt with excitement when they work on this fun and flashy circlebook activity that examines three types of volcanoes! Fifteen mix-n-match templates feature ready-to-color illustrations of a Cinder Cone, a Composite Cone, and a Shield Volcano, complete with keys. For longer circle books, students can fill in additional templates with vocabulary words, create pages of volcano facts, research types of lava or the formation of volcanoes, or write a creative story about exploring a vo
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3rd - 8th
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Extension Activities for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone with Sorting Quiz
Extend the magic of reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone with these 17 extension activities. Activities included:Chapter 1: Animagus ActivityChapter 2: Snake CraftChapter 3: Hogwarts Letter CraftChapter 4: WordsearchChapter 5: Diagon Alley ActivityChapter 6: Chocolate Frog CraftChapter 7: Sorting Quiz & CertificatesChapter 8: Hogwarts Self Portrait ActivityChapter 9: Crossword PuzzleChapter 10: Quidditch ChartChapter 11: Golden Snitch CraftChapter 12: Mirror of Erised ActivityChapte
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2nd - 4th
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Animal Habitats Project First Grade Lapbook Bundle Second Grade
Are you studying animal habitats with your students? These lapbook research projects are a great way to showcase what they have learned about habitats and the animals that live in them. It includes materials to create 6 interactive habitat lapbook crafts: arctic, deserts, grasslands, wetlands, rainforests, and oceans. Combine the lapbooks with your district curriculum, picture books, videos, or websites such as National Geographic Kids or PebbleGo to help your students learn about each animal e
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1st - 2nd
Rocks and Minerals Lapbook & Passages | Geology Activity | Rock Cycle
This rocks and minerals lapbook kit includes 10 PAGES OF INFORMATIONAL PASSAGES about geology, types of rocks, rock cycle, layers of the Earth, Mohs scale of hardness, and mineral identification/testing, PLUS black line masters and photo illustrations for making a rocks and minerals lapbook with your students. Also included, are 4 full color mini-posters of the layers of the Earth and rock types that match the images in the passages. Use these resources to complement your own rocks and minerals
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Science BUNDLE: Interactive Kits | Lapbooks & Passages
Cloud Types | Cloud Book, Cloud Viewer, Presentation and Posters
Kids get so excited to be able to identify and name the different clouds they see in the sky. Once they learn about Cumulus, Stratus, Cirrus and Cumulonimbus clouds, they'll tell you all about them every recess for the rest of the year! For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!Power Point Presentation:Describes four main types of clouds (cumulus, stratus, cirrus and cumulonimbus). The graphics can't be changed, however, you can alter the text to suit your students and to add /
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1st - 3rd
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STEM Oil Spill Challenge - Earth Day STEM Activity
Oil Spill STEM Activity - Great for Earth Day! Learn about the effects of an oil spill on the environment through a hands-on engineering challenge! The goal of this challenge is to clean up all of the oil from the feathers and from the water in the time provided. Students will work in teams to devise a plan to get the oil spill cleaned up in a specified time of work. Distance learning update: Activity has been updated to accommodate distance learning including instructions on creating a material
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2nd - 9th
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3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ESS3-3
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Also included in: Year-Round STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle (Middle School STEM)
Solar System Craft
When your students complete this Solar System activity, they will have a better understanding of how the planets orbit the sun. Includes a short PowerPoint slide show that includes facts about each planet. Each slide will show the students a photograph of a planet. These slides will provide some background information before the Solar system craft is completed. Included:-A Powerpoint fact slide for each planetSunMercuryVenusEarth MarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptune Pluto-A Solar System Craft-Sola
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1st - 6th
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1-ESS1-1
Also included in: Solar Eclipse 2024 and Solar System Craft Bundle for K-1
Design A "Green" Island: Climate Change Project PBL (NGSS Aligned, Editable)
It is the year 2100 and climate change has become a more serious problem than ever. Global temperatures have risen higher than they have ever been in the past. A new island has been found that has been untouched by humans. In this project, students will compete to be the group to colonize that island. Their goal is to create an island that is desirable to live upon but also has a small carbon footprint. Students will be required to perform calculations and make choices about what types of food/a
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5th - 12th
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Solar System & Planets Project: Fun and Creative Science Project
Are you studying the SOLAR SYSTEM and the PLANETS and are looking for a fun and creative way to engage your students? If so then this craft-ivity might be exactly what you need. With this SCIENCE ART PROJECT your kiddos will be embossing, feather painting, marble painting, painting with plastic wrap, painting with watercolors, and so much more!You will certainly motivate the most reluctant of learners! You will also be amazed at how excited your class will be to begin science everyday...As a dir
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1st - 5th
Biome Box - Ecosystem & Habitats - Project Based Learning (Diorama Project)
Students research biomes and then design their very own biome box with this easy to implement science project. Your students will be excited to learn about the various biomes and engaged will building their own hands-on model. This resource contains everything that you need to do this project with your students, stress-free! The entire project is broken down into ten phases (with pacing recommendations). There is a complete teacher guide that walks you through the project step-by-step. Lesson pl
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3rd - 6th
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5-LS2-1
2024 Solar Eclipse Activities and Worksheets | Grades 3 - 5
Get ready to take your students on an unforgettable journey to learn about and view a total solar eclipse with this comprehensive set of eclipse activities, readings, and worksheets for students in grades 3 - 5! Be ready for the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 Don’t miss your opportunity!This resource includes a variety of activities that are designed to be used before, during, and after the eclipse. With these materials, your students will have a complete understanding of what causes an eclip
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3rd - 5th
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Invasive Species Animal Project - Ecosystems & Biomes Research Writing Activity
This ecosystems project will engage your students as they choose from ten invasive species to research! Keep your upper elementary writing students organized with printable graphic organizers that guide them to write detailed paragraphs describing how invasive species impact the ecosystems they invade. Both digital and printable versions are included. This Project Includes:↠ Teacher guide with a suggested lesson plan, teacher tips, and website links↠ Research graphic organizer with specific ques
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3rd - 6th
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Inside the Earth: 3D Earth Structure Model Exploring the Layers
A constructivist approach to learning science concepts and systems. Designed with classroom teachers in mind, this easy to use creation project is great for class work, homework, and mini assessments. Includes samples of student work to see concept and ideas, images are not answer keys.Click here to save 22% on this model with our Super Saver Earth Science Bundle of 8 different earth science activities.Model explores the layers of the EARTH and it's components. Finished size is 7 inch in diamete
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Earth Science 3D Model Bundle: Earth Model, Volcano Model, & Soil
Planet Research and 3-D Model Project
Becoming an “expert” on a planet and creating a planet model is always one of my students' highlights of the year. This solar system project includes three parts: planet research project, 3-D model, and presentation.You can complete the planet research and model at school if you prefer. I work with students on the research in school, and they complete the 3-D model at home. I do all the research at school before students begin working on the model at home. In this way, students are already “e
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2nd - 5th
Rocks and Minerals Activity - (Rock Cycle, Types of Rocks, etc) Foldable Project
Rock your classroom and save a ton of time with these ready-to-go circlebook projects! Students will love creating circlebooks as they learn about rocks and minerals. 22 Mix-and-Match templates make it easy to customize the projects to meet your students' needs. The templates include plenty of writing space for students to respond to their research findings.Check out the PREVIEW for a movie of what the finished product looks like. Related Products from GravoisFareRocks and Minerals Circlebook: 2
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2nd - 6th
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Biomes - Habitats - Reading Comprehension, Project, Task Cards, Posters
This no-prep resource on biomes contains posters, task cards, reading comprehension pages and activities, a write the room activity, and a research project. This unit has everything you need for your students to complete the research project on a chosen biome. BIOMES COVERED:SavannaTundraCoral ReefDesertMountainRainforestWetlandPrairieTaigaPAGES INCLUDED:Savanna - Reading passage, facts page, comprehension questions, crossword puzzle, true/falseCoral Reef - Reading passage, facts page, compreh
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
2-LS4-1
Also included in: Science Bundle
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