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50% Off - First Grade Emergency Sub Plans
Whether you need Emergency Sub Plans or Plans for a Scheduled Day Off, this set of First Grade Sub Plans has everything you need for 5 Days / 11 subject areas. From Morning Work to Science Class and Early Finishers! Well organized, with a separate, Editable, programmable "Letter to Substitute" for every activity.Check out the preview for a better look! What teachers are saying:Here's what Anne said about these 1st Grade Substitute Plans: "Students loved the activities that are included in the
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1st - 2nd
Also included in: Half Price First & Second Grade Emergency Sub Plans - 5 Days - Low Prep
Creativity Challenges and Activities Morning Work, Brain Breaks, STEM Warm Up
Unlock creativity in your classroom! Finish the Picture!The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique thoughts and ideas is known as divergent thinking. When students are thinking outside the box it results in creative solutions. In a creativity challenge, students are presented with a problem that they have to solve using their creativity. Typically these challenges are short lasting anywhere from 3-10 minutes. By implementing thes
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1st - 5th
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Solar System Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade
Your students will have a blast learning about space with this solar system unit for kindergarten and first grade! The week-long comprehensive unit includes detailed daily lesson plans with literature suggestions. It incorporates science, reading, writing, math, handwriting and art. It also includes QR codes and links to videos that complement the unit study.Click on the PREVIEW to read each lesson plan, see the Week-at-a-Glance planning sheet, key concepts students will learn in this unit, as
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K - 1st
NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
Stars & Constellations Coordinate Plane Graphing Pictures Activity Ordered Pairs
Graphing the Constellations: This activity integrates Math and Science by teaching students about coordinate graphing as well as the constellations! The constellations are precisely positioned so that their positions match that of their actual positions in the sky! This can even be used as a constellation star map! UPDATE (10/12/16): I have tweaked many of the pictures to make it easier for students to connect the dots for each constellation. Please re-download to receive this update.This act
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4th - 9th
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Thanksgiving STEM Challenges & Activities BUNDLE - Dinner Table, Turkey Hideout
These Thanksgiving themed STEM/STEAM activities are perfect to engage your elementary engineers in November! Three STEM challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation.Includes the following LOW PREP STEM Challenges:Mayflower ShipDinner TableTurkey HideoutBonus Brainbuilder: Mini Magnetic ParadeCheck out my Video Tour and Demo of all components on YouTube below!LOW PREP THANKSGIVING STEM CHALLENGES VIDEOIncludes the following components for EAC
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K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Northern Lights Winter Landscapes | Art Lesson | Google Slides + PDF
Looking for the perfect winter art project? Well then I've got y'all covered. This Northern Lights Winter Landscape is not only visually stunning but students of all ages and artistic abilities will create a gorgeous work of art that is sure to be a show stopper! Your students will learn all about the gorgeous natural phenomenon that is the aurora borealis, and use super fun, engaging and (dare I say MINDBLOWING ) techniques to create their winter landscape. This is also the perfect lesson to c
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in: Elementary Art Lessons | Growing Bundle
Human Impact on the Environment | Pollution Activities | Environmental Changes
Make learning about pollution and how humans impact the environment engaging with this planned out, easy to use hands-on unit! This unit includes 10 days of lesson plans and activities perfect for exploring water pollution, air pollution, land pollution, natural resources, and human impact on the environment. Both a print and interactive digital version made for Google slides are included.A kid-friendly fact book includes all reading material in one easy to use place. Activities require little
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2nd - 4th
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Adaptations, Mutations and Natural Selection - Evolution PowerPoint and Handouts
May the best beak win as students fight for survival of the fittest in this lesson about mutation, adaptation and evolution by natural selection. Charles Darwin would be so proud!WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1-2 DAY LESSON:• 19 EDITABLE PowerPoint slides with bellwork, instructions, notes and embedded answer keys to handouts• 6 NON-EDITABLE PDF pages that align with the PowerPoint• Mutation Bird Beak Lab ActivitySTUDENTS WILL:• Learn about how mutation leads to adaptation and Charles Darwin's contri
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5th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-6
Earth Day Activities | Reduce Reuse Recycle | Kindergarten Science Unit
Engage your class in an exciting hands-on experience learning all about Earth Day and how we can help protect our planet. This resource is perfect for science in Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade classrooms and is packed full of inviting Earth Day activities. Your students will especially love the Earth Day crafts, BINGO game, and engaging activity pages created especially for them.Students will learn different ways they can help protect the earth and discuss the Three R's: reduce, reu
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PreK - 1st
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K-ESS3-3
Exploring Light and Sound Waves for NGSS 1st Grade
Check details here.Students will enjoy developing understanding of key core ideas through experimentation, reflection, and vocabulary study. Although it is designed to meet the 1st Grade Next Generation Science Standards it would also be appropriate for other grade levels.PS4-1PS4-2PS4-3PS4-4Student Activity Book CoverParent Letter...sharing what students will be covering and how they can helpInformational Text...Easy text explaining the topicsVocabulary Cards for PostingPoster with Core IdeasPo
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: NGSS Science Bundle Light, Sound Waves, Animals, Plants, Space Patterns
Science Doodle - Weather and Climate Interactive Notebook BUNDLE
This item is also found in the Earth Science SET of 8 BUNDLES at 30% OFF!This is a great unit all about weather and climate. This big bundle comes with:Weather and Climate Foldable72 Slide Weather and Climate PowerPointMapping WeatherWeather and Climate Tools FoldablePowerPoint to show keys to the foldablesUnderstanding FrontsQuiz about Weather and ClimateVenn Diagram about Weather and Climate32 Task CardsVocabulary SetWriting PromptWeekly WarmupAll KEYS included and foldables fit perfectly in
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3rd - 6th
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Cheeto Pollination Experiment
This is a fun, hands on and extremely engaging Science Experiment to supplement your insect, bug, bee and/or plant unit.
Students will use their bee finger puppets to fly over to the flower that contains "pollen" (Cheetos). When the students touch the Cheetos, the dust clings to their fingers (the bees' legs) and then they fly to the next flower to pollinate it. When they land their bee puppets on the next flower, the "pollen" comes off. This is a GREAT visual for young students!!!
This pack
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K - 2nd
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Design a National Park Arrowhead Research Project Activity - National Parks Week
Looking for a fun, no prep national parks project that integrates science, social studies, art, and literacy AND keeps kids engaged? Your students will love designing a national park arrowhead emblem for a chosen or assigned NPS site, and it will quickly become one of *your* favorite activities too. Perfect as a National Park Week (April), an end of year, or after testing activity, students think critically and work independently as they apply their knowledge to design an arrowhead for one of th
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4th - 12th
Sun, Earth, Moon INB BUNDLE by Science Doodles
This item is also found in the Earth Science SET of 8 BUNDLES at 30% OFF!This is a BUNDLE or WHOLE UNIT for the Sun, Earth and Moon.This BUNDLE UNIT includes:Sun, Earth and Moon Foldable with KeySun, Earth and Moon Rotation and Revolution ModelTwo Vocabulary Units with blanks and pictures Our Solar System Foldable with KeySun, Earth and Moon Comparison Venn Diagram with KeyPowerPoint to show keys to foldables32 TASK Cards with questions about unit, task card answer sheet and KEY 2 writing prompt
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3rd - 6th
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Valentine's Day STEM Activities / Valentine STEM Challenges BUNDLE (February)
Check out my Video Tour and Demo of all components on YouTube below!LOW PREP VALENTINE'S DAY STEM CHALLENGES VIDEOThis Valentine's Day themed STEM/STEAM package is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in February! Three STEM challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation.Includes the following LOW PREP STEM Challenges:House of CardsCandy BoxAir MailBonus Brainbuilder: Candy DispenserIncludes the following components for EACH CHALLENGE:D
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K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Apple Science Interactive Activities
Read about and see this Apple Science Unit being taught HERE! 10 Apple Interactive Science activities that will create a comprehensive study of apples that engages your students! Fill your science notebook or create a 3 dimensional apple science book full of interactive hands on science lessons!Included:•Title and scientist •Apple facts•My five senses•Apple observations•Heavier or lighter?•Sink or float?•Which color apple tastes best? •Life cycle of an apple•Seasons of the apple tree•Which apple
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Interactive Science and Social Studies Bundle First Edition
All About Bats- A bat unit for kindergarten and first grade students
NEWLY UPDATED July 2017
This packet will help your kindergarten and first grade students learn, understand, and practice using the science terms used when talking about a bat. It also will provide you with resources to make your unit come to life. By integrating science and non-fiction into your language lessons, you not only create an enthusiasm in your students, but you can create the "hook" you need to engage even the most reluctant learners.
This packet includes many resources including:
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K - 2nd
Force and Motion: a mini unit full of science experiments and fun
This mini unit includes everything you need to teach your students about force and motion.
The packet includes six 5-E lesson plans for each of these essential questions:
How do things move?
What is speed?
What is gravity?
What is a ramp?
What is a magnet?
What is magnetic?
Each lesson includes multiple real life picture cards that you can project in your classroom using technology or that you can print out to generate a discussion at the beginning of your lesson. The pictures include topic
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K - 2nd
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Weather Unit: Weather Tools, Weather Chart, Water Cycle, and Seasons Activities
This weather unit has engaging weather activities for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students. From weather tools to a weather chart to a weather poem and water cycle activities--it is jam-packed! It is perfect for integrating science with reading and writing, too! This best-selling resource has real-life photos and hands-on activities!**Save BIG with First Grade Science for November BUNDLE!**Inside you will find:5 Day Unit Teaching Plan Introducing Weather What is Weather? Teachin
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K - 2nd
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Force and Motion 2nd & 3rd Grade Science Unit Plans Force and Motion Worksheets
Teach your students about force and motion with these 2nd and 3rd grade science unit plans that include fun force and motion worksheets and activities, labs, vocabulary posters, and more! This product is jam-packed with interactive science notebook resources that are ready to print and use! With these force and motion worksheets and interactive science notebook activities your students will learn about how objects move, the difference between a push and a pull, that a greater force makes a great
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2nd - 3rd
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Penguins Science Interactive Activities
This unit provides interactive activities to teach all about penguins! Tie in a fascinating subject like penguins to your science standards with this unit. Fill your own science notebook or create a 3 dimensional penguin science book full of interactive hands on science lessons!Included:Life Cycle of a PenguinPenguin AdaptationsLabel a Fledgling Penguins VS. Birds (similarities and differences although they are birds themselves) Penguins need, have, areAll About Penguins writingPenguin Discove
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Interactive Science and Social Studies Bundle First Edition
Sub Plans using Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! {Grades 1-2}
Super easy emergency sub plans—just print and go!
Directions are written out so you don’t have to! There are enough activities for a 2 full days. You could have the sub read a different Mo Willems pigeon book if you use the plans a second day.
These activities are designed for 1st and 2nd graders.
Contents:
Cover
2-3—Information sheet/picture examples
4-5—Simple sub plan overview sheets
6-8—Lesson direction sheets
9-34—Supporting lesson materials
35—Credits page
Activities/Skil
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1st - 2nd
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Weathering, Erosion & Deposition: Changes to the EARTH INB BUNDLE
This item is also found in the Earth Science SET of 8 BUNDLES at 30% OFF!This is a bundled unit to teachChanges to the Earth: Weathering, Erosion and Depositionwith the formation of Sand Dunes, Canyons and DeltasThe unit includes:Vocabulary Sheets with picturesChanges to the Earth Foldable with keyWhich One handout sheet with keyAbout the Earth Foldable with keyComputer Lab project with keyTriple Venn Comparison sheet with key32 TASK cards with answer sheet and keyPowerpoint on Canyons, Sand dun
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3rd - 6th
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Magnets Worksheets and Science Activities for Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Your students will love learning about magnets with this fun set of worksheets and activities. The clear and concise format of this resource will help you to make your lessons hands-on and engaging while teaching about magnets, their poles, and how they repel and attract.*You can grab this resource at a discount here: Bundle of Science ActivitiesMagnets Activities Included:- Anchor Charts for magnets, poles, magnetic field, repel and attract.- Drawing examples of objects that are magnetic and no
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PreK - 1st
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Importance of learning science
Learning science is particularly important for students as it equips them with the essential knowledge and skills to make sense of the world around them. Science education is not just about memorizing facts. It fosters critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving abilities. These skills are not only useful in school but also in everyday life beyond the classroom.
Benefits of learning science
Learning science offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. In fact, it helps students:
- Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
- Cultivate their ability to observe, experiment, and analyze data
- Nurture a sense of curiosity, awe, and wonder about the natural world
- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
With a solid foundation in science, teachers can help empower students to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.
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One of the best parts about science class is all of the possibilities for hands-on, collaborative learning! Think: labs, experiments, inquiry-based activities, and design challenges. These activities encourage students to explore scientific concepts by observing, asking questions, and conducting investigations. Additionally, with small group centers, students can engage in group experiments, discussions, and projects that require them to collaborate, share ideas, and solve problems together.
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