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3rd grade science lessons for Google Apps
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
Sun, Earth, and Moon : Rotation & Revolution, Phases of the Moon, & MORE!
Looking for a hassle-free science unit to teach your students about the sun, Earth, and moon? Look no further! This full unit has everything you need to make teaching science a breeze. Your students will explore the location of the sun, moon, and Earth in our solar system, rotation vs. revolution, phases of the moon, and more!With a teacher guide, hands-on student activities (printable or digital), learning centers, reader's theater, review activities, and unit assessment, this resource has you
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3rd - 4th
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Animal Adaptations: Create-a-Creature Project
Make researching animal adaptations fun and engaging with this interdisciplinary project! This creative research project will have your students researching, writing, drawing, and creating all in one amazing digital display! This is something that I created to help students focus their research efforts on animal adaptations and record it in a clear, concise, and attractive manner, as well as practice their digital literacy skills. What you will find in this resource are five lesson plans to h
Animal Life Cycles LINKtivity® (Frog, Turtle, Chicken, Bee, Butterfly)
Ditch the textbook and give your students a unique and interactive multimedia experience for learning about animal life cycles. The simple teacher prep and the easy-to-navigate digital LINKtivity learning guide are perfect for any upper elementary classroom (even great for substitute days)!Your students will love this self-paced, student-controlled digital activity that allows them to discover the life cycle stages of 5 different animals. But - instead of it being presented in a bland way, stud
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-LS2-1
Paired Text Passages - Volcanos Informational Writing - Print & Digital
Students write stronger informational (explanatory) essays using these printable or digital fact-based paired passages, or paired texts, about volcanoes. First, students read these perfectly paired passages to gather information about the topic. Students search the texts for facts, reasons, definitions, details, and quotes, then organize their information on the graphic organizer. The organizer supports students as they write their final informative essays, complete with all components necessary
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Paired Text Passages - Geology Informational Writing - Print & Digital
Inner and Outer Planets Reading Passages - Solar System Activities & Worksheets
Engage your upper elementary and middle grades science students with this digital and printable activity to introduce inner and outer planets! Students will read short texts and watch videos to learn about the different characteristics of inner and outer planets. Assess student understanding with activities like labeling the inner and outer planets and sorting the characteristics of each group on a Venn Diagram.Students will need access to Google Slides and YouTube to use the digital version of
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3rd - 6th
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Rocks & Minerals: Types of Rocks, Rock Cycle, Mineral Properties, Fossils, MORE!
If COMPLETE is what you need - this full science unit has everything you need to teach your students about rocks and minerals to your third grade, fourth grade, or fifth grade students. Students will learn about the layers of the Earth, how rocks form, types of rocks, the rock cycle, mineral properties, and fossils. Resources include a teacher guide, hands-on students activities (printable or digital), learning centers, review activities, and unit assessment.Teaching science shouldn't be complic
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3rd - 5th
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Scientists & The Scientific Method Print & Digital NGSS BUNDLE
Scientists and the scientific method, science processes-This bundle includes everything you need to teach, practice, experiment, and assess 8-11 days of NGSS aligned lessons, depending on the number of experiments you do. All of the activities are included in both a printable version and in digital format on Google Slides. An ideal way to introduce science and scientific processes, students learn about different areas of science, types of scientists, scientific processes and the scientific meth
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-2
Habitat Ecosystem Unit NGSS 2nd Grade Science in a Nutshell Digital Resources
This digital resource unit has nine no prep, no print, child friendly, mini lessons! Each Science in a Nutshell lesson includes a 20-minute mini lesson and four editable slides so you can add your own information. You can extend each lesson by using the “Extras and Enrichment” at the end of each lesson. These are Next Generation Science Standards NGSS aligned for second grade. Please watch the video to see a click-through one of the nine lessons to decide if these digital resources are right for
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
NGSS:
2-LS4-1
, 2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
Third Grade - PRINT and DIGITAL - GIANT Science Bundle - Year Long - NGSS
Third Grade NGSS: The Ultimate Teaching Bundle – Print & Digital!Get ready for an exciting science journey with this all-in-one bundle, perfect for third-grade teachers. This package includes FIVE highly engaging science units, all aligned with the NGSS standards. In this package, you will receive all of the print and digital units you need to effortlessly switch between in-person classroom instruction and digital learning environments, ensuring flexibility and adaptability in your teaching
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Grades:
3rd
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-ESS2-1
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Antarctic Animal Research Nonfiction Reading Passages, Comprehension, & Report
Do your students love learning about animals? Do they get excited when they hear about new and interesting animals? If so, they'll love these Antarctic Animal Research Reading Passages, Comprehension, & Report Activities.Animals in this Antarctic Reading Passages include:AlbatrossBlue WhaleElephant sealEmperor PenguinLeopard SealOrcaThese six informational animal articles are perfect for students who want to learn about animals that live in the Antarctic. The articles are full of interesting
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2nd - 4th
Solar System BUNDLE | Print and Digital
Looking to incorporate the Solar System into several subject areas? This complete no-prep BUNDLE can be used in your Science and Reading/LA block. Students will stay engaged while completing the hands-on activities. Needing something for Google Classroom? This also contains interactive activities.This now contains activities for Google Classroom. There is a link on page 2 of the PDF that allows you to make a copy. There are text boxes that allow students to complete the activities.This unit cont
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1st - 4th
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Biomes of the World LINKtivity®- Tundra, Rainforest, Taiga, Desert, Grassland...
Ditch the textbook and give your students a unique and interactive multimedia experience for learning about biomes of the world including tundra, desert, grassland, deciduous forest, rain forest and taiga. The simple teacher prep and the easy-to-navigate digital LINKtivity learning guide are perfect for any upper elementary classroom (even great for substitute days)!Your students will love this self-paced, student-controlled digital activity that allows them to discover the biomes around the wor
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3rd - 5th
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PRINT and DIGITAL - Weather and Climate - Third Grade Science - NGSS Aligned
PRINT and DIGITAL - Weather and Climate - Third Grade Science Unit - NGSS AlignedThis comprehensive bundle unit is specifically designed for third-grade students to learn about the topic of Weather and Climate.STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:The unit consists of 10 engaging lessons that incorporate hands-on activities. It is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for third grade, specifically covering the following standards: NGSS.3-ESS3-1 | NGSS.3-ESS2-1 | NGSS.3-ESS2-2PRINT AND DI
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Grades:
3rd
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NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 3-ESS2-1
, 3-ESS2-2
Google Slides & Presentations Tutorial --for Students
I was so surprised this year to discover that, for once, I knew a little bit more about technology than my students! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Though my middle school students are asked to create slideshow presentations in Google Slides all the time, I felt shoc
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3rd - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
Properties of Matter NGSS 2nd Grade Science in Nutshell Bite Digital Resource
This is a bundle of no-prep, child-friendly, mini lessons! Five mini lessons are included to teach the 2nd Grade NGSS science unit Structure and Property of Matter. Each Science in a Nutshell resource lesson includes a 15-20 minute mini lesson and four editable slides so you can add your own information. You can extend each lesson by using the “Extras and Enrichment” at the end of each lesson. These are Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned for second grade. Please watch the preview v
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
NGSS:
2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
, 2-PS1-3
Forces and Motion - DIGITAL - third grade - complete science unit - NGSS Aligned
Forces and Motion - DIGITAL - third grade - complete science unit - NGSS AlignedStep into the dynamic realm of Forces and Motion with this digital teaching unit tailored for third-grade students. Designed to align with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for third grade, this interactive unit features 11 comprehensive lessons delivered through engaging Google Slides.NOTE: You will need a Google account or Google Classroom to access the digital version on Google Slides.------------------
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Grades:
3rd
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-PS2-4
PRINT and DIGITAL - Forces and Motion - Third Grade Science Bundle - NGSS
PRINT and DIGITAL - Forces and Motion - Third Grade Science Bundle - NGSSThis comprehensive bundle unit is specifically designed for third-grade students to learn about the topic of Forces and Motion.STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:The unit consists of 11 engaging lessons that incorporate hands-on activities. It is fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for third grade, specifically covering the following standards: NGSS.3-PS2-1 | NGSS.3-PS2-3 | NGSS.3-PS2-2 | NGSS.3-PS2-4PRINT AND
Rocks & Minerals LINKtivity®- Mineral Properties, Types of Rocks, Rock Cycle
Ditch the textbook and give your students a unique and interactive multimedia experience for learning about rocks and minerals The simple teacher prep and the easy-to-navigate digital LINKtivity learning guide are perfect for any upper elementary classroom (even great for substitute days)!Your students will love this self-paced, student-controlled digital activity that allows them to discover types of rocks, the rock cycle, mineral properties, layers of the Earth and so much more!. But - instead
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3rd - 5th
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Animal Adaptations Physical and Behavioral Google Slides Lesson
This Google Slides presentation introduces students to the topic of animal adaptations. The lesson: describes adaptations as either physical (camouflage, mimicry, body parts, and chemical defenses) or behavioral (instinct and learned)provides several examples of each type of adaptation with bright, colorful photographsincludes a 10 question, self-scoring review quiz game at the end for instant feedback about student comprehensionThe included text is fully editable!You may also be interested in t
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
Electricity Circuits and Electromagnets Labs Reading Passages and Worksheets
Spark your students’ curiosity and illuminate their understanding of static electricity and current electricity with this electricity lesson plan unit. This resource explores static and current electricity, circuit components, electromagnetism, and electricity safety- just to name a few. The hands-on experiments, detailed lesson plans, worksheets, active learning activities, and reading integration provides an all-in-one resource to power up your classroom!This resource makes use of engaging, co
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-PS2-3
Also included in: Ultimate Science Lesson Plan Units BUNDLE
3rd Grade Science Reading Passages and STEM
Teaching 3rd grade? THIS is the bundle you need! Reading passages and STEM Activities for EVERY SINGLE 3rd GRADE NGSS STANDARD. Planning for 3rd grade science has never been this easy, fun, or engaging!Integrate READING and SCIENCE together in a way that's rigorous and fun! 'Reading into Science' carefully integrates science reading passages and hands-on STEM extensions in a way that makes it a breeze to cover both standards at the same time. Plus, it includes detailed (and scripted) lesson plan
Planets in the Solar System - Space Lesson for Google Slides™ + Printables
Have fun with this Planets of the Solar System Google Slides™ slideshow! Great for a mini-lesson or reviewing the solar system during a space unit. Clear and simple lesson that students will love AND 6 no-prep engaging printable activities! A perfect choice for Kindergarten to Grade 2 students.What is included:Slideshow10 informational slides - all planets + moon and sun10 comprehension slides (with answer slides)Printable PDF6 page PDF of planet differentiated planet activities (color and B&
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PreK - 3rd
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Simple Machines LINKtivity® (Pulley, Screw, Lever, Screw, Wedge, Wheel & Axle)
Ditch the textbook and give your students a unique interactive, multimedia experience for learning about the six simple machines (pulley, screw, lever, wheel & axle, wedge, inclined plane). The simple teacher prep and the easy-to-navigate digital LINKtivity learning guide are perfect for any upper elementary classroom (even great for substitute days)!Your students will love this self-paced, student-controlled digital activity that allows them to discover how simple machines works, how we us
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 5-PS2-1
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