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3rd grade biology lesson pdfs
Types of Fossils Lesson with Google Slides, Notes, Worksheet, and Answer Key
This lesson explains what a fossil is and explores 4 different types of fossils - mold, cast, trace, and true form - including how they form with examples of each. This resource includes: a Google Slides lesson about the 4 types of fossilsa notes page (print and digital, color and black line)a worksheet (print an digital, color and black line)an answer keyGo through the Google Slides presentation as students take notes on the included notes page. After the lesson, students use their notes to com
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Fossils and Paleontology Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons
Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors Week Long Unit aligned to TEKS
This is a week long unit that can be used to teach students the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors. It includes notes pages for science journals, whole class and small group activities, and an assessment. Detailed lesson plans are included for each day. The lesson plans are available for you to see in the second page of the downloadable preview document. This unit is aligned to the TEKS 3.10B.
24 Pages include the following:
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2nd - 4th
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Vertebrate and Invertebrate | Animal Classification Worksheets | Lesson Plans
This animal classification unit focuses on the 5 classes of the vertebrate group and the characteristics that define each of them, along with comparing and contrasting the vertebrates and invertebrates. It includes high-quality lesson plans, hands-on activities, and animal classification sorts to leave your students excited and knowledgeable about the animal kingdom! Save at least 20% when you buy the bundle:Animal Classification BundleUltimate Science Units BundleWhat Concepts & Skills are
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Animal Classes: Classifying Vertebrates and Invertebrates (BUNDLE)
11 Life-Size Human Body Anatomy Paper Models: All Body Systems
Building a life-size paper model of a human body is a suitable introductory activity to the topic. The fact that the models are built based on the children’s outlines creates a personal connection for them, as they realize, “It’s actually all about me!” The printable organs are scaled so that their size would be right for an average 8-year-old child, but should also fit reasonably well children who are a few years younger or older. If you have a child who is significantly smaller, print the page
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1st - 6th
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Biome Activity Scavenger Hunt Game Animal Adaptations Project Worksheet Ocean
Biome GO! Get your students up and moving! Students will learn all about different biomes and animal adaptations while participating in an engaging physical activity! 30 animals in 5 different biomes are waiting to be discovered! Biomes include Forest, Desert, Tundra, Tropical Rainforest, and Aquatic (Saltwater). Students find one animal per round. They fill out their “Biomedex”, recording data and answering questions about the animal they have just discovered. When they are done, they will go a
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2nd - 7th
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Hatching Chicken Eggs: An Interactive Notebook Unit
Do you hatch chickens in your classroom or home? This unit is full of fun activities you can use as you hatch!
Currently Includes:
Hatching Chickens Fact Sheet Close Read (Article, 1st Read Key Facts and Details, 2nd Read Comprehension Check)
Parts of an Egg Poster (Two Different Copies)
Parts of an Egg Fill-In-The-Blank
Parts of an Egg Flaps (With Definitions)
Chicken Names Flap Book
Vocabulary Flaps (With Definitions)
Hatching Journal (With a variety of pages including observation sheets, scr
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Hand-Drawn Bug & Insect Coloring Pages (Perfect for Home & School)
27 Hand-Drawn Bugs & Insects Coloring PagesI have been doodling bugs, insects, and spiders for months in anticipation of this aaaadorable set! This set includes 27 unique bugs and insects and are perfect for keeping busy during school and/or at home. Welcome Spring with an assortment of butterflies, beetles, worms, bees, and more! For an extra special effect, attach a completed paper to colorful paper to make a quick and easy frame.Perfect for classrooms (centers, parties, class books, early
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PreK - 6th
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Life Cycle of a Pumpkin - Pumpkin Investigation Unit - Fall Science
Do you want to teach your students about the pumpkin life cycle? Students will love these pumpkin activities and learning all about pumpkins. This pumpkin unit explores the pumpkin Life Cycle with hands-on pumpkin life cycle activities. Great October activity! Great for Halloween science! Includes pumpkin life cycle cards and a cute pumpkin craft. See more ideas for Teaching About Pumpkins This resource includes:hands-on lessonsinteractive notebook flapstask cardslife cycle sorting cardsa true/f
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
3-LS1-1
Also included in: 3rd Grade NGSS Life Science Curriculum at Science Lessons and Activities
Plant Life Cycle & Animal Life Cycle 5E Unit Lesson Plans 3rd Grade Science NGSS
This Life Cycle of Plants and Life Cycle of Animals 5E Unit Plan is an inquiry-based unit using the 5E Model lesson plan. It focuses on investigating life cycles and developing models to describe the unique and diverse life cycles of organisms. The unit includes three parts for each of the 5E's (Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate) and more.Included in this Life Cycles Science Unit Plan► Teacher Notes that provide an overview of the resource and explanation of the NGSS standard for
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3rd
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NGSS:
3-LS1-1
Inheritance of Traits 5E Unit Lesson Plan for Third Grade Science NGSS 3-LS3-1
This Inheritance of Traits 5E Unit Plan is an inquiry-based unit that focuses on providing evidence that plants and animals have traits inherited from parents. Variation of traits is also explored within groups of similar organisms. Students analyze the many characteristics of organisms and determine which are inherited from parents. Students also look at variations of traits and analyze how those traits look and function in different organisms. The unit includes three parts for each of the
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3rd
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NGSS:
3-LS3-1
Hatching Duck Eggs: An Interactive Notebook Unit
Do you hatch ducks in your classroom or home? This unit is full of fun activities you can use as you hatch!
Currently Includes:
Hatching Ducks Fact Sheet Close Read (Article, 1st Read Key Facts and Details, 2nd Read Comprehension Check)
Parts of an Egg Poster (Two Different Copies)
Parts of an Egg Fill-In-The-Blank
Parts of an Egg Flaps (With Definitions)
Duck Names Flap Book
Vocabulary Flaps (With Definitions)
Hatching Journal (With a variety of pages including observation sheets, scrapbook, a
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
5th Grade: Ecosystems Unit (NGSS Aligned)
This engaging unit helps students learn concepts associated with Ecosystems, food chains and webs through inquiry-based activities. This unit is aligned to these NGSS standards for 5th Grade:5-LS2-1: Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.5-PS3-1. Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.5-ESS2-1. Develop a model using an
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
5-LS2-1
, 5-PS3-1
Also included in: Custom Bundle: Ohio 5th Grade Science
Animal Characteristics Activities & Worksheets - 2nd Grade Life Science Lessons
Teach your 2nd and 3rd grade students all about animal characteristics with these fun worksheets and activities! This life science resource is filled with lesson plans, activities, labs, vocabulary, materials for early finishers, QR codes, homework suggestions, and an end-of-the-unit quiz. This science resource is jam-packed with materials ready to go so that you do not have to spend time planning your animal characteristics lessons!⭐SAVE OVER 30% WHEN YOU BUY THIS PRODUCT IN IT'S BUNDLE! ⭐ Your
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2nd - 4th
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Insect Unit - All About Insects - Insect Life Cycles
All About Insects Unit This Insect Unit contains a variety of activities for learning all about the insect world! Students will see themselves as true entomologists as they study the anatomy, life cycles, and adaptations of ants, butterflies, ladybugs, honey bees, dragonflies, and endangered insects. In-depth studies of the butterfly metamorphosis and monarch migration as well as the difference between arachnids/spiders and insects are also included! Table of Contents:Vocabulary21 Vocabulary Ca
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: Elementary Science Curriculum - Science Unit Bundle
Animal Adaptations - Cut and Paste Chart, Camouflage Activity, & Quiz
This NEW AND UPDATED packet, suitable for students in grades 3 - 6, will make a great add-on to your science curriculum on Animals! It includes:
- A concise description of behavioral and physical animal adaptations, including definitions for important terms like migration, hibernation, camouflage, and mimicry.
- A convenient chart listing categories of behavioral and physical adaptations.
- A cut-and-paste activity requiring students to match 20 animals with their specific adaptat
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3rd - 6th
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Animal Group Behavior 5E Unit Lesson 3rd Grade Science NGSS 3-LS2-1
Help your students dive into the fascinating world of animal groups with this inquiry-based 5E Unit Plan! They'll investigate cause and effect relationships between predators and prey, explain why animals form groups for survival, explore the social interaction and group behavior of animals, extend their knowledge by exploring the various functions of groups, evaluate what they've learned, and so much more. By the end of the unit, they'll understand how being part of a group helps animals obtain
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3rd
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NGSS:
3-LS2-1
Fossils Law of Superposition Relative Dating Google Slides Lesson and Worksheet
This Google Slides lesson introduces students to the law of superposition which states that the oldest layers of rock will be on the bottom and the newest layers will be at the top. It asks students to make inferences about the age of fossils based on their position in the rock layers using relative dating. This is a great mini-lesson to incorporate into a fossils unit because it requires students to practice their higher-order thinking skills and logical reasoning to draw conclusions about the
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Fossils and Paleontology Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons
Life Cycle of a Sunflower and Plant Life Cycle and Plant Parts Reading Passages
Do you need to teach life cycles? Life Cycle of a Sunflower ❀ Students will learn about the plant life cycle. Students will read about sunflowers and all the stages of their life. This resource has sorting cards so that students can make a model of the life cycle of a sunflower. This resource addresses the standard for 3rd-grade NGSS 3-LS1-1. Students will learn all about the life cycle of a sunflower with these great sunflower activities.This resource addresses the NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea:
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
NGSS:
3-LS1-1
Also included in: 3rd Grade NGSS Life Science Curriculum at Science Lessons and Activities
3rd Grade Animal Adaptations 5E Science Unit Plant Adaptations Reading Passages
This 3rd Grade Animal Adaptations and Plant Adaptations 5E Science Unit Plan is an inquiry-based unit where students study how in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all. Throughout the unit, students use evidence to construct an argument about adaptations. Students learn about how animals survive in an environment and adaptations they have that help them survive. The unit includes three parts for each of the 5E's (Engage, E
Grades:
3rd
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NGSS:
3-LS4-3
HUMAN BRAIN - Foldable Anatomically Correct Paper Hat w/Lobes & Functions
Learn the anatomical and neurological parts of the brain in this hands-on interactive activity. Children and adults of all ages can create a wearable hat to learn the hemispheres, lobes and parts of the human brain. Includes detailed functions, terminology and colorful design to match a full color poster of the lobes of the brain. Also included in a playdough neuron craft, complete with labels and instructions to learn the parts of the neuron. Exclusive design, designed by me - a nurse educator
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1st - 12th, Adult Education
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Terrarium Unit Plan (Mini-Garden in a bottle) - A Design and Technology Unit
Have a look at this fun and engaging design and technology unit plan. My students did this unit last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. Using the elements of 'design and technology', the students will investigate, design, make, evaluate and reflect on their terrariums. Terrariums can be made in any glass or plastic container. Within this product, there are step by step photos of how students can make one using an empty 2L coke bottle.
This Terrarium Unit, you will find:
- A unit overview
- teachin
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3rd - 7th
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Changing Habitats - Environmental Changes 5E Science Unit Lesson Plan 3rd Grade
This Changing Habitats 5E Science Unit Plan is an inquiry-based unit where students study how when an environment changes the types of plants and animals may change too. Throughout the unit, students look at biodiversity and human impact on habitats. They explore how populations live in a variety of habitats and how environmental changes affect the physical characteristics, temperature or availability of resources forcing organisms to either adapt, move or die. The unit includes three parts f
Grades:
3rd
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NGSS:
3-LS4-4
Your Fantastic Elastic Brain Growth Mindset Flip Book
Teach growth mindset in your 1st Grade through 5th Grade classroom! Students learn how their brain works to create a Growth Mindset! The Growth Mindset Flip Book works as a great companion to Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak!Students learn about the parts of the brain and complete a fun flip book to teach them how the brain can help them have a growth mindset. Includes:Teacher Instructions (with photos)Student Instructions Brain DiagramFantastic Elastic Brain Growth Mindset Flip BookCo
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Intro to Growth Mindset Activities BUNDLE
External and Internal Structures of Animals 4-LS1
This 4th grade science resource helps students to learn about the internal and external structures of animals and their functions. Students are lead to a student-friendly website to research specific information. An answer key is provided for each animal. It is part of our fourth-grade life science unit but was requested as a stand-alone by a purchaser, so I thought others might enjoy it as well!❤️Click Here to Follow Us!Related Resources⭐ Fourth Grade NGSS 4-LS1: Life Science Unit⭐ Fourth G
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
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