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3rd grade science thematic unit plans $5-10
Landforms & Map Skills Unit BUNDLE
Make learning about geography come to life with this landforms and map skills bundle unit for young learners! Your students will have the opportunity to explore the landforms that shape our Earth, as well as beginning map skills. This bundle contains a variety of printables, projects, crafts, and much more. Also available in...Landforms and Map Skills DIGITAL BundleLandforms and Map Skills PRINT & DIGITAL Mega BundleLANDFORMS pack includes:Recommended book list Landforms posters (landform, b
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Solar System: Space Unit for Grades 1-3!
Take your students on a space adventure they will never forget! This solar system packet contains printables, crafts, hands-on activities and so much more! Included in this unit you will find:1. Recommended book list2. Word wall (3 pages)3. "Our Solar System" class book (in color; full pages) 4. "Our Solar System" mini book in black & white for students (Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune)5. KWL Chart 6. "Describe a Planet" poster7. Fascinating Facts (Sun, Ear
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Solar System: Space Print & Digital Activities BUNDLE
Ocean - Ocean Animal Research Unit - Ocean Journal and Crafts
Splash into learning with this Ocean animal unit! This 115 page unit includes fact pages for ocean animals, full color images of ocean animals, blackline masters for interactive crafts, and an adorable scuba kid craft. This unit will be great and engaging for kindergarten, first, and second grade students.These ocean animals are included in this unit:StarfishSea turtlesDolphinsWhalesOctopusSeahorseSharksOrca WhalesJellyfishStingraysCrabsAnimal Crafts:Starfish flipbook, Sea turtle craft, dolphin
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PreK - 3rd
Natural Resources
Complete natural resource unit! Anchor charts with pictures and definitions, thinking maps, folables, interactive notebook pieces, and a mini reader! Included in this set:-Anchor charts and posters-Circle maps-Tree map picture sort-Interactive notebook piece-Man-made or nature made foldable-A mini book for students to create from what they have learned!Updated and added summer of 2022- - 20 slide instructional PowerPoint AND an emergent reader!This unit will make a great addition to your Science
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Solar Eclipse 2024 Integrated Unit and Presentation (Print and Digital)
This thematic unit is full of engaging and quality activities in all areas of curriculum to help students develop a strong conceptual understanding of solar eclipses, specifically the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024. This is such a unique opportunity for all! Get students exited about this upcoming event!***Both a Print Version and a Digital Version for Google Classroom™ are included with this purchase.****Activities included:Activity 1: Solar Eclipse: Students read an informa
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3rd - 6th
NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, 5-ESS1-2
, 2-ESS1-1
Also included in: Space Super Bundle: Solar System, Eclipse, Astronomer
Weather & The Water Cycle
Explore the world of weather as your students engage in various science activities that explore forecasting, clouds, storms and the water cycle! This thematic weather unit includes:1. Recommeded Book List2. Weekly Weather Forecast Printable (boy & girl meteorologist versions) 3. Clouds Outdoor Observation4. Cotton Clouds (Interactive Flip Project) 5. Let's Label Clouds (cut and paste)6. Let's Draw Precipitation (Rain, Snow, Sleet and Hail)7. Thunderstorm Reading Comprehension 8. Tornado Read
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Research Project: Ocean Animal Information
It can be challenging to find informational text that is appropriate for elementary kids! Making sure that all students are set up for success during these first experiences with research projects is so important.
This pack was created and used with my 3rd grade class. It includes research information for 30 different ocean animals. Each animal includes a description, eating habits, predators and defense mechanisms, life cycle and interesting facts. Pictures and fun facts break up the text and
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3rd - 5th
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Popcorn Day Fun!
This is a fun and engaging pack for your popcorn day! This can be used anytime of the year, but is especially fun going into the final days of school. Here's what is included in the pack.*Book Suggestions*2 page newsletter/fact sheet about popcorn*Comprehension check sheet*Popcorn Lifecycle Poster (in color) as well as student copy*Parts of a kernel Poster (in color) student copy as well*7 page mini-book to use along with your popcorn tasting -this includes prediction pages, graphing pages,
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Australian Animals Unit - Australian Curriculum | Distance Learning
If you're teaching Living Things or Non-Fiction texts this term, then you are going to love using this differentiated Australian Animals inquiry unit with your early years students!Aligned with the Australian curriculum, the resources included in this unit of work have been carefully deigned to cater for the varying abilities in your classroom with resources and activities to suit levels K-2.CHECK OUT WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS PACK IN THE PREVIEW SECTION ABOVE OR TAKE A LOOK HER
Grades:
K - 4th
Animal Classifications Unit Sort Mammals Reptiles Amphibians Groups Worksheets
Discover the Wonders of Nature with our Animal Classification Unit. This incredible unit includes everything you need to teach about mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians. With kid-friendly reading passages, comprehension questions, and hands-on activities, this unit encourages students to explore the amazing diversity of living creatures. A fun animal card sorting game and vibrant tri-fold booklets are sure to keep students engaged!The following animal groups are highlighted in this un
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Landforms Activities & Printables
Make learning about geography come to life with this landforms unit for young learners! Your students will have the opportunity to explore the major landforms that shape our Earth, in a fun and engaging way. This unit contains a variety of printables, projects, crafts, and much more. This pack includes:Recommended book list Landforms posters (landform, beach, canyon, desert, hill, island, lake, mountain, ocean, plain, plateau, river, valley, volcano, waterfall)Word Wall (beach, canyon, desert, h
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Landforms & Map Skills Unit BUNDLE
Plant Life Cycle Activities Experiments and Worksheets
Plant Life Cycle Unit and Plant Activities Let's get ready to plant some seeds! This science thematic unit is a perfect way to teach about plant life cycles in your science AND reading blocks! This plant life cycle unit and seed unit includes over 12 different plant life cycle activities, labs, and seed activities! Your students will love the hands-on experiments, plant journals, and creative fun! You'll love how easy it will be to teach a science concept in both your reading and science blocks!
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
Also included in: Thematic Units Bundle for 2nd and 3rd Grade
Rock and Roll Activities | Rock Your School Day | End of Year Themed Day
Rock & Roll activities for an entire day of engaging lessons are all planned out for you with this fun product! Students will take a 10 city tour through the U.S. completing activities for reading, writing, language, social studies, science, and math along the way. Your students will LOVE all the hands-on activities. You will love having meaningful, standards-based activities AND an entire day of instruction planned out for you! This product is perfect to use at the end of the school year, i
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: Themed Day BUNDLE | Rock Your School Day Activities
Animal Habitat Activities for Special Education
This packet contains many different adapted and differentiated activities to use while teaching your students with special needs about animals and their habitats!
THIS IS A PART OF A BUNDLE! Check out the Science & Social Studies Unit Growing Bundle HERE!
Contains:
-"Animal Habitats" Adapted Book
-Count It Out Adapted Book 1-10
-Animal Habitat Sort (in color & b&w)
-Vocabulary Cards
-Circle the Matching Picture worksheets
-Trace the Lines Worksheets
-Trace the Vocabulary Words Work
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Grades:
K - 5th
Ladybug Life Cycle Mini Unit
Spring is a great time to do a life cycle study on ladybugs and this mini unit is the perfect way to slip it in during all of your subject areas! This Ladybug Life Cycle Mini Unit targets reading, writing, math, science, and fine motor skills! Students already love learning about life cycles and this mini unit will make the ladybug life cycle even more fun!What's Included:2 Life Cycle Posters (5 & 6 stage)Reading8 Vocabulary CardsVocabulary Matching Sheet*Life Cycle Student Reader (prints ba
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Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Hatching Chicks: Chick Life Cycle Science Experiment
If you are looking for a way to incorporate a little hands on science into your classroom, you might want to consider hatching chicks in your room!For the last few years, I have been fortunate enough to have very willing principals and school board administrators who encourage hands on science. I created this unit to go along with my chick life cycle experiment each spring. I've tweaked it a bit in the classroom before I posted it here!!I am fortunate to have a farmer husband who does help me wi
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
The Five Oceans: Facts & Features Slide Show, Flip Book, Activities, Assessment
Building an understanding of Earth is important, and this geography resource is perfect for covering the 5 oceans of our world. This resource includes a slide show with key facts and features, a flip book to record information, pocket chart cards, activities, and assessment. This resource includes digital options as well!Please click the preview to view more!WHAT'S INCLUDED:- Facts and Features Slide Show (PPT, PDF, and Google Slides options included)- Flip Book (3 versions)- Pocket Chart Cards-
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Carnival Theme Activities | End of Year Theme Day | End of the Year Activities
Carnival activities for an entire day of engaging lessons are all planned out for you with this fun product! Carnival activities for reading, writing, language, social studies, science, and math are all included! Your students will LOVE all the hands-on activities and the now included digital version. You will love having meaningful, standards-based activities AND an entire day of instruction planned out for you! This product is perfect to use at the end of the school year, in conjunction with y
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Also included in: May Activities | End of Year
Zoo Animal Nonfiction Unit: Close Reading Passages & Activities
This 100 page zoo animal nonfiction unit pack features 12 common zoo animals along with close reading nonfiction passages, close reading task cards, posters, book templates, and more!Featured in this pack, you will learn about:-Tigers-Giraffes-Gorillas-Penguins-Zebras-Red Pandas-Polar Bears-Tortoises-Lions-Flamingos-Crocodiles-Sea LionsEach featured animal comes with a close reading passage, a multiple choice reading check, an open-ended response reading check, an "All About ________" student re
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Grades:
1st - 4th
October Sub Plans for 3rd-4th Grade: Substitute lesson plans & activities
These emergency sub plans for third and fourth grade are a quick solution when an unexpected training or illness arises this October. The plans contain everything your need to prepare for your substitute teacher in under 30 minutes without the stress and hassle of traditional sub planning. Just grab the book Stellaluna (or share the included read aloud link), and you're ready to go.The no-prep, print & go activities are designed to keep students engaged and focus on fun October themes.Produc
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
Here Is The Dirt On Soil {A Primary Science Unit}
This is a complete unit on soil and its important role in our environment. I have included every page with coloured graphics and then with black and white graphics so you can copy which ever format suits your needs best. I made an extra wide border on the left side of the pages so that you can staple the pages into a booklet or put them in a duotang without cutting off any of the writing ~ students find that so frustrating!Topics Covered:*What Is Soil?*What Does Soil Do That Makes It So Import
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
May the Fourth be with YOU Star Wars Themed Day PLAN
Do you love how kids get excited over themed days? You can teach them anything on these days and make memories they will remember forever! This download is full of everything you need to have a great May the 4th Be With YOU-themed celebration! Objects: To learn about Force and Motion What is in this download? Pg. 1 CoverPg. 2 Table of ContentsPg.3 A Note To TeachersPg.4 Lesson Plans Introduction Pg 5 Standards Met Pg. 6 Home Connections Project Letter for ParentsPg. 7 Donations Please Page for
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Hatching Chicks Unit Activities- Chicken Life Cycle, Candling, Writing, Graphing
These cross-curricular chicken life cycle activities are the perfect compliment to your hatching chicks life cycle unit! Enriching unit covers four subject areas: science, math, writing, and language arts! Kids LOVE these chick hatching activities and they especially LOVE the chick birth certificates that are included! It's the perfect way to announce the birth of your new babies! --> Click on the PRODUCT PREVIEW to view what's included up close! Here is what you get: * BOOK LIST- -Suggest
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Grades:
K - 4th
Weather: Science Unit for Kids with Autism
Included in this packet are a variety of worksheets which center around 9 Weather vocabulary words (Sunny, Windy, Stormy, Lightning, Thunder, Thermometer, Tornado, Rainbow, and Foggy)
This packet includes:
-Materials to create a vocabulary velcro-matching activity
-Flashcards
-3 levels of assessments
-22 different worksheets.
-1 Game (Weather Bingo). 2 versions based on level of difficulty.
-1 Matching File Folder
-1 Weather Tracking Sheet
-1 Adapted book (with matching pieces and comprehen
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
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