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Biology Common Core W.3.2 lessons
Camouflage and Mimicry NGSS 3-LS4-2
Camouflage and Mimicry Unit: Students will learn about camouflage and mimicry in these interesting and hands-on activities. Students will also read informational text on mimicry and camouflage. They will practice their reading informational text skills. These hands-on activities use simple household materials that are inexpensive and easy to find.Mimicry Lesson with Informational Text ArticlesCamouflage Lesson With Slide ShowThese lessons go nicely together with each other. They are aligned wi
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
3-LS4-2
Also included in: 3rd Grade NGSS Life Science Curriculum at Science Lessons and Activities
Acquired Traits - Influenced by the Environment – Science & Writing NGSS 3-LS3-2
Kids observe photos of traits influenced by the environment, establish cause-effect relationships for acquired characteristics, and write explanatory paragraphs or essays. This set of science activities addresses NGSS 3-LS3-2, as well as ELA standards. Open the preview to take a closer look.First, kids observe four pairs of photos: green and patchy brown grass, healthy and diseased tomato plants, playing and overweight dogs, and snowshoe hares with brown and white fur. They establish two cause-e
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-LS3-2
Golden Eagle vs. Bald Eagle Close Reading with Writing and Science
Informational text, close reading about two birds. The golden eagle and the bald eagle. Students will read, highlight with crayons and answer questions after reading these two short texts.
Students will then compare the two birds with a Venn diagram. After filling in the Venn Diagram they will write their findings into a scripted worksheet to organize their information into a short essay.
Included in this activity is a page of each birds life cycle. Students will enjoy coloring this.
This
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Pollination Activities for Elementary & Homeschool, Spring Worksheets & Lessons
This bundle of materials has EVERYTHING you need for your students to learn about pollination and plant fertilization in a fun and engaging way! Included in a 3-day lesson plan outlining student objectives, activities, opportunities for review, assessments, and more. Additionally, you will find numerous engaging student worksheets that are full of information, visual aids, diagrams, and activities, all of which will lead to a deeper understanding of pollinators and the process of pollination. St
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
3-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-2
, 3-LS1-1
Butterfly Writing Project - Using Informational Text Structures
Kids love learning about butterflies - - - and you’ll love the way they write using five different informational text structures. The project fortifies your students’ understanding of purpose, organization, and key words.Open the preview to take a closer look.This activity provides a dynamic connection between reading, writing, and science. Students are given an authentic task: write five articles about butterflies for a magazine, each using a different text structure. Here are the steps they’ll
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Investigative Self-Learning Unit on the Monarch Life Cycle
This is an investigative unit on the Monarch Bufferfly Life Cycle. It is intended for students to complete with minimal assistance from adults, whether that be teachers or parents. Online resources are suggested in the unit as to where to go to gather the information. A self-assessment for students is included as well as some higher-level thinking questions that could be used as a summative assessment if used in a more formal setting such as a classroom or club. The life cycle photographs are
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Animal Senses: Classroom and On-Site Lessons (Ages 3-12, NGSS & CC)
This product from Explore Science and the Santa Barbara Zoo offers 5 lessons, specifically designed for teachers seeking curriculum that integrates the classroom and a field trip. In addition to flexible on-site activities, Animal Senses also contains interactive pre- and post- field trip lessons for classroom use.
All activities are aligned to NGSS* and CC standards, spanning from ages 3-12. Download includes a master materials list, activity-specific standards, procedures, and curriculum int
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
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Garden Unit
This is a full unit which allows for you to make it as long, or as short, a unit as you choose. It contains 42 pages of sample lesson plans, center instructions, supporting documents, graphic organizers, and writing papers. There are also additional resources and websites listed for your reference.
STEM Career Lesson & Podcast: Why Do Teeth Decay? (Dentist)
Have you ever wondered why you have to brush your teeth? Why do teeth decay? Hear from Dr. Emily Swanson, DMD, (a REAL doctor of dental medicine-- a dentist!) about what happens to your teeth on a daily basis and how taking good care if them is so important. Then "see" what can happen to teeth by doing some fun classroom activities, interactive podcast episode, and a hands-on STEM Challenge! This could also be used in a virtual classroom for distance learning.Purchase includes:What is a podcast?
Bees & Pollination Lesson | Science & ELA | Free Vocab Cards
This lesson introduces the importance of bees to humans, our food supply, and how children can create a healthy habitat for bees.Step 1 - Inquire: Students generate ideas in response to the question "Why are bees important to us?" Then students watch a video of the book Bee and Me by author Alison Jay.Step 2 - Investigate: Students create captions for the book Bee and Me to demonstrate the importance of bees.Step 3 - Inspire: Students develop a plan for how they will help bees in New Jersey.This
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
3-LS4-4
Oviparous Animals Integrated Lesson
Fully scripted 5E lesson framework, introducing student scientists to animals born from eggs. Inquiry-based learning to answer question, "What's inside the egg?"
Includes:
1. Four (4) language learning activities
2. Four (4) math learning activities
3. Colorful photographs of 12 animals to sort by animal types, plus echidna and platypus!
4. Simple evaluation
EXCELLENT lesson for teacher evaluation!
Teacher uses 5E lesson model to Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend and Evaluate student learnin
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