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Science Common Core SL.K.1b lessons
Bubbles! An Inquiry Based Science Unit CCSS Aligned Reading & Writing
***UPDATED JULY 2014***
Bubbles! is an inquiry based science unit for first grade covering the "Practice of Science" focused around hands on experiments, informational/non-fiction reading and writing (aligned to Common Core standard).
My students adored these lessons! They constantly asked if we were doing "bubble stuff". The experiments, reading and writing are wonderfully engaging through inquiry, questioning, observations and discussions.
The Practice of Science teaches students to que
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K - 2nd
Design a Playground Solution - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:How can we use engineering to solve a problem on the playground?Description:In this project, students use the Design Thinking Process to solve a problem they identify themselves on the playground. Each stage of the Design Thinking Process is broken down to have students work through a problem in groups, come up with solutions, prototype, get feedback and iterate. Finally they will produce an actual solution to a playground problem and exhibit this to other students.Communication
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K - 2nd
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Making Shadows - A 1st Grade Science (NGSS) Aligned Light Mini-Unit (1-PS4-3)
This integrated science (NGSS) mini-unit is a GREAT addition to your 1st grade physical science unit on LIGHT! Exploring shadows and how they are created is a key science concept for young learners and is a blast to explore! With these hands-on, inquiry-based science activities students will get to strengthen their science practices and communication skills in a fun and meaningful way. With integrated ELA components, writing scaffolds, and included graphic organizers in both portions of the les
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1st
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1-PS4-3
Kindergarten Science Unit I - Earth's Systems, Climate and Weather - 5 lessons
UMBRELLA ADVANTAGE offers 5 Kindergarten Science Units addressing many crosscutting standards in math and ELA. The information in the packet gives all the standards used, offers background on how to teach science, and provides step by step directions for each of 5 lessons and activities. Everything you need is given in each packet: handouts, reference material for students to use, reference material for teachers to use, photos to use in large groups on the screen, Specific directions for supp
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PreK - 1st
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS2-1
, K-ESS3-2
, K-ESS2-2
, K-ESS3-3
Core Word Sentence Expansion: Combine Words for AAC Users and Early Language
Do you struggle to teach your students to expand their sentences into meaningful, functional phrases? This no prep Boom Card activity is perfect to teach the common phrase In + the. This phrase is great to introduce prepositions or locations, as students identify is the objects belong in the sky or in the water. This speech therapy lesson is great for AAC users, teaching core words, emergent communicators, early language, simple where questions, labeling common objects, and more! The audio is mo
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Not Grade Specific
Pumpkin Life & Parts: Power Point Lesson {Life Cycle}
Pumpkin Life & Parts: Power Point LessonAll About Pumpkins: This download is a Power Point informational lesson to go along with your pumpkin lessons. It covers the life cycle, parts, parts of a pumpkin, and more! This no prep resource can be used for students in small group or whole group discussions.This resource is a Power Point presentation that has been flattened for security. You can use in presentation mode or not. You can upload your own clipart, add your text if you choose and even
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Pumpkin Life Cycle and Parts: The Bundle {All About Pumpkins}
Pollinators Lesson Plan
Pollinator Adventure: A Kindergarten Journey! Embark on an exciting, hands-on exploration of the world of pollinators! Your students will:- Be captivated by engaging videos and vibrant pictures- Craft their pollinator puppets, unleashing creativity- Role-play as pollinators, discovering the magic of pollination- Venture on a nature walk, identifying natural pollinators in actionThis unforgettable learning experience will inspire your young minds to become lifelong advocates for these tiny h
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PreK - 1st
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K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS3-3
Virtual Field Trips Fall Bundle Google Slides
Looking for Virtual field trips this Fall and Winter? Take your class on a google slides field trip to an apple orchard, pumpkin patch, Carlsbad Caverns, a Turkey Farm, the International Space Station, a Fire Station, and a Dairy Farm. These are perfectly designed google slides for your Kindergarten and First Grade class. These exciting locations make learning science vocabulary, writing, and reading fun. use these slides as a topic to help students learn facts for writing. Apply these topics t
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K - 1st
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Passport SS GRADE K (ALL 4 UNITS) Unit Plans (4) Lesson Plans (45)
Grade K ALL UNITS COMPLETE: 4 Unit Plans and 45 Lesson PlansUnit 1: My School and School CommunityUnit 2: Self and Others: Individual Development and Cultural IdentityUnit 3: The Community, Geography, People and the EnvironmentUnit 4: Families, Change, and TimeALL UNIT PLANS AND LESSON PLANS COMPLETE
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K
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The Carrot Seed
Continuing and reinforcing the previous Prop Box Lesson, growing plants provide the real life inspiration for this lesson. This lesson is based on the book “The Carrot Seed” by Ruth Krauss: find a copy at the bookstore or at the library to complete the materials. Your students will enjoy discussions about what is needed for plant growth and acting out gardening (part of the kindergarten objectives). Discussion will also include thoughts about personal abilities and positive thinking. This
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Yearlong Kindergarten Drama Curriculum
Push and Pull- (Force and Motion) Changing the Speed!- Kinder NGSS Mini Unit
How can I change the speed of an object? This integrated and engaging NGSS STEM mini-bundle is perfect for kindergarten students to explore forces and motion and answer this question. With fun, hands-on, inquiry based investigations students will have a blast exploring these NGSS physical science standards (K-PS2-1, K-PS2-2). Along with these science investigations are integrated ELA/Literacy and math components that will help you provide a true STEM learning experience for your students.Studen
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K
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NGSS:
K-PS2-2
, K-PS2-1
Changing Direction! Forces and Motion- Push and Pulls (NGSS- K-PS2-1, K-PS2-2)
What can we design to change the direction of an object? Kindergarten students are sure to be engaged in this hands-on STEM exploration of forces and motion! Built of the NGSS, with integrated ELA components, students will engage in a true STEM learning experience! Students will discuss vocabulary related to movement and engage in discussions as they explore the effect of placing objects in the path of motion. This inquiry-based investigation will foster critical thinking and science practices
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K
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K-PS2-1
Seed Dispersal Pollination Activities
Pollination, seeds, seed development, plant life cycle, and seed dispersal are all explored in this collection of hands-on lessons, activities, crafts, and games. Students will sort seeds and leavesThey will do an art project with the leavesChildren will explore different types of fruit and their seeds while considering the lifecycle of a plant, including seed germinationStudents will learn about pollination by 'becoming' a beeThey will learn about different methods of seed dispersalStudents wil
Capturing Change - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:What patterns of change do we see in nature?Description:Through photography, students will identify a pattern in nature that changes over time. Students will describe the pattern and the science behind it by writing a photo story to be displayed in a community art exhibition. Changes such as plant and animal life cycles, seasons, and weather may be explored.What's Included with this Project:NextLesson Projects are extended lessons based in real life situations or simulations, c
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K - 2nd
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Wombat Stew Integrated Program for Early Primary
Wombat Stew is an integrated program that teaches to the Science and English Learning Areas in the Australian Curriculum. It consists of a series of detailed lesson plans and printable learning resources.
Catching Gold - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:How can we trap a leprechaun?Description:Students will use the Design Thinking Process to design, build and test a leprechaun trap. During each step, students will be collaborating, thinking critically, problem solving and communicating. Close reading techniques and engineering skills become purposeful in order to have a successful end product.What's Included with this Project:NextLesson Projects are extended lessons based in real life situations or simulations, culminating in t
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K - 2nd
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Winter "Wonderland" Inquiry into Animals
This Google Slides presentation makes a wonderful lesson or addition to an inquiry into animals in the winter. Why do some animals "disappear" in the winter? Where do they go? This presentation talks about hibernation and migration, and includes a couple hands on activities for students to use their new learning. This is a very participation-heavy slideshow, but it is editable to fit your needs. There are a lot of slides involving asking students their thoughts and ideas. This slideshow works fo
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PreK - 2nd
Kindergarten Lesson Plan Week 2
Lesson plan includes one week of ELA, Math and integrated Science and Social Studies. Each subject has standards, learning targets, essential questions, academic vocabulary, opening, mini lesson, guided practice, check for understanding, independent practice, closing and digital resources. Used Rockdale County Public School template.Reading: All About MeSaxon Phonics: Lessons 5-8 Letter OMath: Envision 1-4 through 1-7 and Topic 1 test
Me (Human Body, Caring, Communicator) - Transdisciplinary, Themed Unit/Lessons
Imagine being a kid and learning about body parts, uses, ways to communicate, opinions and beliefs, how to be caring toward oneself and others, and mathematical concepts like sorting, classifying, and graphing by making silly faces at one another, playing Simon Says, singing songs, and doing art projects. It is amazing to watch students acquire and demonstrate knowledge when given multiple ways of learning and showing what they know.
At the core, this transdisciplinary, themed unit with 25 les
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PreK - 3rd
Homework Bundle
This is our complete bundle of all homework sheets we have to offer. Use these sheets to keep learning going at home. Bundle covers a wide range of topics including nutrition, health, mindfulness, food, culture, and sustainability.
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PreK - 2nd
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS2-2
, K-ESS3-3
Food Heroes, Save Our World! (Quest 3)
In the final stage of becoming a Food Hero, children use all of their knowledge and skills learned in Quests 1 & Quest 2 and apply it to the big picture looking at how our personal choices not only affect our bodies but the entire planet. Through the lens of science and art they learn about ecosystems, food chains and sustainability so they leave the last challenge as Food Heroes themselves ready to save the world!
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PreK - 2nd
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K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS2-2
STEAM Lesson Plans | Mitzy Makes It
Mitzy Makes It STEAM Lesson Plans includes more than 20 different lessons and over 200 pages! Each lesson is inspired by a Mitzy Video on our YouTube Channel. Make sure to check out the Lesson Plan and Quick Grab Lesson Plan playlists for all the videos you need. Review the lesson, watch the video with your students and complete the worksheets! Mitzy and her friends can be used as additional teaching resources as well! Connect with Us• YouTube • Instagram • Website • Facebook • Buy our Book
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PreK - K
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NGSS:
K-PS3-1
, K-ESS3-1
Montessori-Inspired Money/Market Activity and Farmer's Market Fundraiser
This lesson should be presented in stages over a series of 2-4 weeks. I have made every effort to follow the Montessori principles and theories to make basic economic principles accessible to the Primary age group. This lesson could also be useful and easily modified to meet the needs of Lower Elementary.I begin with a complete lesson plan of a marketplace mathematics activity, which involves children learning basic methods of counting money. For example, if an apple has a $2 price tag, the chil
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PreK - 6th
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Also included in: Montessori-Inspired Agriculture Unit Bundle
Exploring Animal Communities - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:What is a community? How do inhabitants adapt and interact within a community?Description:In this inquiry based Project, students work together to define the word "community" and investigate one animal community and its inhabitants. Reading and writing informational text becomes purposeful as students share their findings with the class by creating an informational poster to present to the rest of the class about their animal community. What's Included with this Project:NextLess
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K - 2nd
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