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3rd grade critical thinking biology thematic unit plans
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
Insect Unit - All About Insects - Insect Life Cycles
All About Insects Unit This Insect Unit contains a variety of activities for learning all about the insect world! Students will see themselves as true entomologists as they study the anatomy, life cycles, and adaptations of ants, butterflies, ladybugs, honey bees, dragonflies, and endangered insects. In-depth studies of the butterfly metamorphosis and monarch migration as well as the difference between arachnids/spiders and insects are also included! Table of Contents:Vocabulary21 Vocabulary Ca
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Elementary Science Curriculum - Science Unit Bundle
Camping Themed End of the Year Activities for 3rd & 4th grade - All Subjects
Do you want an engaging end of the year unit? Relate camping to science, social studies, math, and reading in 3rd or 4th grade!! All activities are rigorous, engaging, and upper elementary focused!You can transform your classroom into a campground or just work through a theme, either way these high level activities will keep your students engaged!How will this help the teacher and student?Engagement- Students will be engaged the ENTIRE time you are learning about camping and working with the the
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: End of the Year BUNDLE Activities, Awards, Writing, Camping, and more
Shark Tank Elementary Economics Project for Inventors and Entrepreneurs
Loosely based on the show, Shark Tank.... this is a great unit to use for late elementary and middle school students to learn economic terms while working through the planning process of designing a good or service as an entrepreneur. Includes planners for all steps of the process and links to Shark Tank snippets on YouTube as examples too! Thank you and enjoy! ⭐ CHECK OUT THE FULL PREVIEW ABOVE! ⭐ * Each section of the project below includes teacher directions * Links to Shark T
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2nd - 7th
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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Indigenous Peoples and Europeans & Early Societies | ONTARIO GRADE 4/5 UNIT
Teach your split grade 4 and grade 5's with this inquiry based split grade unit on Indigenous people and Europeans and Early societies. Teach two separate curriculums during one period with this complete unit in an easy and manageable way. Grade 41) Identify and locate the major early societies on a map and time line. 2)Compare the daily life of two or more early societies. 3) Identify the environmental features in early societies 4) Identify how the environment impacts the daily life of earl
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3rd - 6th
Making Inferences Unit, Grades 3-5, Common Core Reading
This 60+ page Making Inferences unit focuses on identifying learning goals with students, teaching them how to develop strategies for becoming more effective readers, and then providing activities for them to practice these strategies in various ways. I've included fiction and nonfiction reading passages, anchor charts, graphic organizers, task cards, and other activities in this unit for inferring character traits, feelings, setting, author's viewpoint, and theme.*** Be sure to download the 20-
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3rd - 5th
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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1st - 4th
Project Based Learning+End of Year FUN:Design A Dream House 4th Common Core Math
I designed this project to give my students (and myself!) some relief after standardized testing at the end of the year! It is a FUN and EDUCATIONAL math project based on Common Core Standards.
During this project students will get to tap into their creative side and design the house of their dreams! They will use design skills, budget and money skills, area and perimeter skills, and geometry skills--all while being engaged and having fun!
Included in this item are:
-Slide presentation to
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3rd - 6th
Beach Themed End of the Year Activities for 3rd & 4th Grade - All Subjects
Make the end of the year fun and rigorous with these engaging, hands-on beach week activities! This set includes a full week low-prep beach activities perfect for the end of the year. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make these activities perfect for keeping content rigorous and engaging at the end of the year. Your students will participate in activities in every subject that revolve around a beach theme. The activities are fun, so students don't even realize they are still le
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: End of the Year BUNDLE Activities, Awards, Writing, Camping, and more
Grade 2 Science Bundle
Grade 2 Science CurriculumThis complete science bundle contains everything you will need to teach science for the entire year! It includes (Animal Life Cycles, Animal Growth & Changes, Animal Care, Liquids and Solids, Sink or Float, Relative Position, Weather, Motion, Air and Water). Each unit includes 7+ lessons. Lessons include detailed interactive lesson plans, hands-on activities, slide shows, projects, mini-labs, research projects, guiding questions, mini-readers and activity sheets to
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1st - 3rd
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 1-ESS1-2
ANCIENT CIVILIZATION UNITS BUNDLE: Rome, Greece, Egypt, Mali, China
All 5 of my Ancient Civilization units all together. 300 pages plus a slide show!. Each unit has more than enough to fill your unit plans, but they keep growing. Each time I add to any of the 5 units, you'll get an update to download the bundle again at no charge. Bought separately, they would cost $40.00. Buy the bundle and save $10.55!All 5 units cover the Virginia SOL standards for Ancient Mali, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient China
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2nd - 6th
Project Based Learning with STEM and Research: Animal Habitats and Enclosures
The zoo needs help! Students work cooperatively to design an animal habitat and enclosure for the zoo! In this STEM project, students use their imagination and creativity to build an animal habitat and enclosure designed to meet their animal's needs. A fabulous way to integrate science standards for animals into your classroom!Students work in collaborative units to design a proper animal habitat for their chosen animal. Their animal enclosures must meet the project requirements to be safe for t
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Zoo Animal Habitat Bundle: PBL, STEM, Writing, Literacy
STATES OF MATTER UNIT: MAKING THE 3 STATES REALLY MATTER!
THIS UNIT HAS EVERYTHING, BUT THE KITCHEN SINK ITSELF!
It's Packed FULL of Simple Experiment Station Cards and Student Recording Sheets. There are loads of things to add to your interactive notebooks, a file folder game, study cards, and some posters for your bulletin board.
Page 4 - 3 States Of Matter examples …. Glue in student notebook
Page 5 - Can You Find 10 Solids and Liquids In Your Classroom … partner or group activity
Page 6 - Can You Find 10 Solids and Liquids In Your House … Home
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2nd - 4th
Duck Life Cycle
This Duck Life Cycle Pack includes 10 resources.The included resources will support the teaching of the Duck Life Cycle:1. Vocabulary Cards2. Life Cycle Posters - detailed and flow chart3. Life Cycle Matching Puzzle - Match the picture to the description4. Graphic Organisers - KWL and Can, Have, Are5. Life Cycle Worksheets - 3 versions6. Labelling a Duck7. We're Eggcited to Meet You - Hatch countdown8. Duck Diary Template - use as a class or individually9. Writing paper10. Life Cycle Booklet - W
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K - 6th
Ocean Theme | Baby Sea Turtle | Life Cycle Craft
This Baby Sea Turtle is the sweetest thing ever!!! He has the most precious big ol' eyes! He or she will be a great addition to your ocean thematic unit. Your girls can give it eyelashes to become a girl sea turtle.They will look spectacular on an ocean bulletin board or in a school hallway!!I have also included Class book about sea turtles with cover page. Just have your students complete a book page and draw the sea turtle. Your kids will love reading the class collaboration book about sea
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PreK - 3rd
Ocean Animal Lap Book and Research Project
I know your students will love this project as much as mine have!
This project will allow your students to learn about research and report writing in a fun and engaging way that is not overwhelming.
Included you will find all pieces to be included in the lapbook:
Daily step by step plans
Example pictures for all components
Everything you need to create a lap book with:
-Guess My Animal Riddle
-Food Chain Flip Book
-Life Cycle Expandable Book
-Interesting Facts Cards and Pocket
-Research Re
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2nd - 6th
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Apple Activities Nonfiction Unit + FREE Spanish
Have fun learning about apples with this easy-prep, nonfiction unit. It includes visuals, vocabulary cards, a nonfiction text, graphic organizers, close reading, math activities and more. It´s great for boosting vocabulary development and supporting literacy skills while learning about the topic. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a secure PDF file, has an e
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Fall Theme Nonfiction Units Bundle + FREE Spanish
Growth Mindset lessons using The Dot, Ish, and Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds
When you are teaching students about growth mindset, I believe it is vital to use stories they can relate to. If they are seeing other characters showing both a growth mindset and a fixed mindset, they will be more likely to understand what each look like.
This is a packet of Growth Mindset lessons which use the three books from Peter H. Reynolds collectively called the Creatrilogy. You will need to purchase these books or be able to borrow them to teach these lessons. Each book has wonderful
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K - 5th
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Habitats, Biomes, and Food Chains - Science Unit BUNDLE for Grades 3-5
Save 30% when you buy this bundle!This 39-page resource is designed to introduce students to habitats, biomes, food chains, food webs and animal adaptations.Included in the unit are:HABITATS AND ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS:-teacher notes (habitat concept map to activate prior knowledge)-vocabulary cards for concept map-vocabulary sheet for students to fill in-vocabulary sheet (filled in - answer key)-teacher notes (home web)-"Home Web" activity - understanding our own habitat-What Lives Here? Worksheet-N
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3rd - 5th
Ocean Animals Emergency Third Grade Sub Plans | June | NO PREP Sub Plans for 3rd
Third grade June emergency substitute plans! This is NO PREP third grade sub plan is all about ocean animals! This pack is perfect for any emergency sub day in June, any day around spring/summer or a day packed with ocean animals themed activities! This sub pack includes activities for reading, math, writing, social studies, science, and a task card game. If in a pinch, just email this pack to a colleague to print and you are set!This sub pack is NOT month specific! This plan could ALSO be used
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2nd - 4th
Pumpkin Activities Nonfiction Unit + FREE Spanish
Have fun learning about pumpkins with this easy-prep, nonfiction unit. It includes visuals, vocabulary cards, a nonfiction text, graphic organizers, close reading, math activities and more. It´s great for boosting vocabulary development and supporting literacy skills while learning about the topic. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a secure PDF file, has an
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Fall Theme Nonfiction Units Bundle + FREE Spanish
4th Grade Science Light and Sound (NGSS Aligned)
This comprehensive unit introduces students to wave energy in the form of light and sound. The unit begins with lessons relating to waves. Many hands on opportunities help students develop a strong understanding of necessary concepts. This unit was designed to address several standards in the NGSS fourth grade curriculum: 4-PS3-2, 4-PS4-1, 4-PS4-2, and 4-LS1-2. This unit is appropriate for grades 3-5If you are looking for a digital version of this product click here.Here's a list of all th
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3rd - 5th
NGSS:
4-PS4-2
, 4-LS1-2
, 4-PS4-1
, 4-PS4-3
Also included in: Custom Bundle: Ohio 5th Grade Science
Puffer Fish | Ocean Theme Craft | Writing Activities
Great Ocean Craft for Summer!This Puffer Fish just might be one of the cutest I've ever seen!!It is such a simple and quick craft for an ocean theme unit or summer craft. It will be a great addition to your ocean thematic unit. They will look spectacular on an ocean bulletin board or in a school hallway!!Included with this Craft:All pattern piecesPicture of craftInstructions pageMaterials Needed pageCraft pattern with mouth and without (kids draw their own)Class book about Puffer Fish with co
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
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