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Graphing Stations: Middle School Science NGSS Aligned Graphing Activities
This student-centered NGSS-aligned graphing lesson is fun and interactive! My class gave it a thumbs up! It was created specifically for Middle School grades 6-8 NGSS Practice 4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data. These graphing stations are a great way to get students to interact with different forms of data. The graphing stations include:⭐ A Graphing Notes Printable - The notes explain the different types of graphs and how they are most commonly used. This is a great resource for students to ref
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6th - 8th
The Metric System - Metric Measurement Worksheets Practice
Ahhh, the metric system! How our students need MORE metric measuring practice! You've introduced the metric system, or perhaps reviewed it, and now you need more metric measurement practice? Perhaps your students need some worksheets to practice reading metric measurements for homework? All your metric measurement practice worksheets are here!Seven student pages to practice measuring metric length (mm and cm), mass (triple beam balance readings- in grams), and volume (graduated cylinder- of liqu
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Life Science Bundle
Scientific Method | Science Interactive Notebooks | Scientists
Help your students develop proficiency in the NATURE OF SCIENCE. Do your students LOVE conducting science experiments, but always seem to struggle with the name of the tools they're using or how to use them properly? Do they have difficulty writing conclusions or are they simply missing the connection between science and their own lives?If so, then this unit might be just the thing you're looking for! This INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE UNIT focuses on answering the questions "Why is science important,
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Science Bundle {9 Units}
Building Challenge STEM and Writing Centers distance learning with google slides
Building Challenge STEM and Writing Centers These centers have students building and writing about their build. There are challenges that include measurement, research and writing that go along with each build. There are 9 different building challenges with differentiation in some of the builds. I have also included a recording form for their thinking.I have included printables with just metric units of measurement using centimetres and milimetres for those classrooms outside of the US.GOOGLE
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K - 5th
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New Year Goals 2024 New Years Resolution Craft Flip Book
New Years 2024! Do you want to make New Years resolutions with your littlest learners? Here is an easy and fun way to celebrate the new year and make some goals. Students set new year's resolutions and goals with this no-prep flip book.This resource is differentiated so students write and/or draw what they want to try to do, something they want to improve on, and what they want to learn in the New Year. In this pack, you will find: a mini book to teach students about resolutions 3 differentia
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K - 2nd
2nd Grade Science Activities & Review Games - Digital Toothy® - Digital Resource
Digital Toothy® Science Games are a fun activity to practice and review science concepts using a smart board or student device. These digital science task cards are self-correcting and self-paced. They provide a fun incentive to stay focused on the science questions with animated teeth flying into Toothy’s mouth for every correct answer.Devices that are compatible with this digital resource are Smart boards, iPads™, Chromebooks™, laptops, and desktop computers. No accounts or logins are required
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2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
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Fathers Day Craft 2nd Grade Father's Day Questionaire & Card Father's Day Gift
This Father's Day craftivity lap book can be a great way for kids to reflect on the influential men in their lives. Father's Day Lap Books make great gifts for dad, as well. These books also make great Father's Day Cards, too. Children are learning to express their thoughts and feelings with words and illustrations, as well as determining adjectives to describe dad and taking a closer look at the five senses and how they can be used to describe Dad. Australian option is included- favorite- favou
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1st - 2nd
Also included in: Holiday Lap Books Bundle for Second Grade
Biology: Introduction to Cells - Plant and Animal Cells, 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade
This lesson introduces students to animal and plant cells. The lesson is a power point slideshow. Also included are 5 worksheets that cover information found on the slide show. Look at This! Check out this Biology Unit on Domains and Kingdoms .Look at This! Check out this History Unit on Apollo 11 Moon Landing .
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Scientific Method Activity - Easy Science Experiments - Airplanes, Boats, Cars
Your students will love the scientific method when they experience these engaging and easy science experiments. Students will experiment with paper airplanes, cars, and boats while learning about the scientific method and variables.Save over 20% of the price of the individual units by purchasing all 3 units together in this bundle!This bundle contains the following 3 Scientific Method products:BoatsPaper AirplanesToy CarsSave money by purchasing all three units together in this bundle!In these t
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Electrical Circuits: Series vs. Parallel & Schematic Diagrams
Circuits: Series vs. Parallel. Tired of giving notes? This resource provides an introduction to the idea of an electrical circuit and what it needs in order for electricity to flow. Symbols are given for the parts of a circuit, as well as an explanation of the differences between a series and parallel circuit. Visuals and schematic diagrams provided. There are questions to help students understand the advantages and disadvantages to each type of circuit. A more complex schematic diagram is provi
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7th - 8th
Also included in: Electricity Bundle with Student Workbook
Loose Parts Mats BUNDLE in Reggio Nature Theme - 100 Play Mats for Provocations
Use this nature theme bundle of 100 loose parts play mats with manipulatives like stones, counters, or playdough. Set up Reggio inspired learning provocations to explore and teach numeracy and literacy concepts and skills in a play-based, sensory, hands-on way. The printable provocation prompts make the learning purposeful.Perfect for Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade Math and Literacy play based learning activities. These Reggio inspired nature themed mats feature:26 alphabet lette
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PreK - 1st
Winter Toddler Sensory Bin Activities | Homeschool Preschool | Fine Motor Skills
Introduce your toddler and preschool children to sensory bins and vocabulary practice with this set of Winter-themed puzzles and matching mats!CLICK HERE to save $$$ on the full bundle of Toddler Sensory Bins!ACTIVITIES INCLUDED3 sets of matching sensory binsRecording sheets for matching3 sets of puzzles! These sensory bin activities are perfect for practicing fine motors skills, visual discrimination and discussing seasonal vocabulary!CLICK HERE to grab over 400 centers + 450 worksheets + 72 se
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PreK - 1st
Math Project-Create Own Dream Home-Blueprints and Floor Plan (perimeter & area)
Create blueprints and/or floor plans for your own dream home!!
Your little architects will love dreaming big with this project. Using their imaginations and graph paper, they will create their own blueprints.They will be learning area, measurement and perfecting those problem solving and critical thinking skills. The bonus is they won't even know it because they will be having fun.
This project is very "real life" oriented.
For the younger grades this would be better for the GT students. Or
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3rd - 9th
You Be the Judge - analyzing Supreme Court cases on the Bill of Rights
It’s one thing to simply memorize the Bill of Rights; it’s quite another to actually understand how they apply in everyday life. Teaching the former gives students words but no understanding for what they mean; teaching the latter gives students practice in critical thinking as well as a deep appreciation for their basic rights as American citizens. It is, in effect, the ultimate lesson in civics.
This activity is designed to teach students the meaning and application of the Bill of Rights by h
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7th - 11th
Halloween Science: States of Matter, Properties & More Activities & Experiments
Halloween science with solids, liquids, and gasses and the properties of matter with a holiday spin! The packet contains all you will need to cover the states of matter and changing states of matter during Halloween. What's Included? * Matter Vocabulary* Four Matter Experiments with a Halloween theme* Matter Activities* Reading and Learning about Matter With Various Halloween Characters while answering questions (CC.RI.1)* A Big Idea AssessmentI hope you enjoy this Matter packet. I know for me
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2nd - 3rd
Also included in: Holiday Lap Books Bundle for Second Grade
Science Bundle {9 Units}
This GROWING SCIENCE BUNDLE is a great deal... Take advantage of the discounted price for the 9 units included. As I add more units the price will increase. The topics covered are as follows:*Intro. to Science (Scientific Method, Tools, Experiments, etc...)*Energy*Matter*Space*All About The Stars*Simple Machines*Invertebrates Unit*Vertebrates Unit*PlantsThey are filled with KID-FRIENDLY activities that are sure to SAVE YOU TIME and ENGAGE your students!Download the preview for more details and a
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Maps and Globes - Map Skills - Mapping Activities and Geography Lessons
No more boring mapping worksheets to teach map skills! This maps and globes resource is intended to teach geography and mapping skills in a fun, meaningful, and creative way! You may use it to supplement other mapping units or resources or as a framework to plan your own units. It is the foundation for the month or so of mapping instruction I do in my own classroom. It is meant to be "hands on", not fill in the blank! This resource is NOT a mapping textbook and is not scripted in a day-by-da
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3rd - 5th
Biomes of the World Maps
This is a set of simplified, easy maps for a study on Biomes of the World. I created these to use with lower elementary students. The set includes:
~Answer Key
~Blackline Map for older students to draw and label independently
~two coloring sheets (with or without a map key included)
~two traceable maps (with or without a map key included)
Flexible for use with almost any Science lesson plan on biomes, these maps give a good overview of the seven main types.
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K - 4th
Middle School 3D Art Paper Mache Bird Sculptures - Painted Recycled Art Lesson!
Painted Recycled Art for Middle School Art or a 3-D High School Art Unit! Easy Papier Mache Bird Sculptures! ⭐Papier Mache is a fun art project that can be made almost for free! An engaging 3-D Spring or Summer-themed Lesson or timely Mother's Day gift item! Cardinals and Winter Birds could be created as well!Cross-curricular science lesson! Bird Anatomy!Student-tested with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Students will have a great time making this easy-to-teach bird sculpture while learning about
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Paper Mache Sculpture Lesson BUNDLE! Middle School 3-D Art Project Ideas
Forms of Energy Boom Cards Digital Energy Forms Activity Energy Assessment
Need a fun and easy way to review the 5 forms of energy? This is a digital set of 20 cards. Each has a sentence describing one of the forms of energy (MELTS). Multiple choice answers. Great for science centers, distance learning, and even formative assessment!To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available for modern Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. For security and privacy, adults
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4th - 5th
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Fall Toddler Sensory Bin Activities | Autumn Homeschool Preschool | Tot School
Introduce your toddler and preschool children to sensory bins and vocabulary practice with this set of Fall-themed puzzles and matching mats!CLICK HERE to save $$$ on the full bundle of Toddler Sensory Bins!ACTIVITIES INCLUDED3 sets of matching sensory binsRecording sheets for matching3 sets of puzzles! These sensory bin activities are perfect for practicing fine motors skills, visual discrimination and discussing seasonal vocabulary!CLICK HERE to grab over 400 centers + 450 worksheets + 72 sens
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PreK - 1st
Think Like a Scientist BUNDLE!
Think Like a Scientist Activity: Learn the skills scientists use on a regular basis, like observation, classification, inferring, and predicting. This product includes a printable PDF, a digital interactive PDF (can be used on programs like Adobe Reader and Preview (Apple) and a Google Version to be shared on Google Classroom. There is also a Google Slides presentation that goes along with the notes sheet.These practice activities give your students an opportunity to use their brain in ways they
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Grades:
4th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
Math Brain Teasers and Logic Puzzle Games Worksheets in Print or Digital
Here's how to keep your gifted and talented sports fanatic engaged with logic puzzles and math brainteasers. These 10 challenging sports puzzles provide great math brain teasers with fun for kids! Quick and easy setup provides no prep ease for teachers, too. Click here to save 30% off the price of individual resources with the Middle School Math bundle.Students will love solving these printable or digital worksheets and will ask for more. These worksheets will engage students with whole or small
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Logic Puzzles and Brain Teasers in Print or Digital Worksheets
Science Fair Project Guide | Experiment Journal and Worksheets For Grade 4 And 5
A step by step science fair guide with workbook pages, tips, blank science journal, and poster board layout. It helps fourth and fifth graders create age-appropriate experiments with less parental guidance. Teachers can use as a classroom unit on the scientific method, science processes, and to help complete a whole-class project. We will help make the science fair a fun and rewarding experience.Don't be nervous when your child says they want to participate in the science fair.Nervous about pl
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Grades:
4th - 6th, Staff
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
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