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4th grade science thematic unit plans for Microsoft Word
Water Cycle in a Bag Experiment
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Accumulation!
Observe the water cycle in your classroom. Using a sandwich bag and colored water watch the water form vapor and then "rain" inside the baggie. Students love this!
This download includes directions and a two page, detailed observation sheet to record the progress four times.
My class said this was their favorite activity of the year. I hang the baggies on the window facing our school courtyard and always get compliments on how appealing
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1st - 5th
SPIES! A GATE Adventure 18+ Contact Hours - Challenging and Engaging!
Your students will ask to stay in from recess for this. It is the most popular unit I've taught in 32 years, and it is packed with challenging critical thinking.We imagine students are training at the school for spies: mini survivor challenges, mini crossbows, a jewel heist, footprint mysteries, memory games, cipher disks, case files, messages hidden in gel caps. This unit is STEM and critical thinking at its coolest and finest, and we’ve thrown in reading, speaking and listening, and a social-
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4th - 7th
Also included in: SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Creative Curriculum Trees Study Visuals
28 Pages of Visuals for the Creative Curriculum "Trees" study. It starts with Large images of trees, parts of trees, things made out of trees, etc.. to print out for around the room. Then the rest of the document is smaller pictures for you to show on a SMARTboard as question of the day or print out.Visuals range from types trees, images to help identify different kinds of trees, parts of a tree, things made out of wood, and then questions of the day about things that come from trees and animal
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PreK - 6th
CSI Science Lesson - Use the Scientific Method to Solve a Crime!
Hello! Thank you for considering my product. I run an after-school science club for the fifth-graders and after telling the students about a murder mystery dinner I had recently attended, they were BEGGING for me to set something up that was similar. So, I did! This lesson is very PG and does not include anything gruesome or inappropriate for intermediate elementary children.In this lesson, which is designed to span 3 days, students use the scientific method to solve a crime:First, they make obs
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4th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Toy Car Golf Math STEAM Design - Gifted and Talented GATE 2nd-4th 9 Hours
Engaging math and engineering with ramps and toy cars! Your students will go home and share the news about how absolutely cool school seems now. My mathematically gifted 2nd graders were VERY Challenged by this unit, and I would not hesitate to use it for 3rd grade GATE or in 4th grade as an enrichment for the whole class.Schoolhouse Rock Math: We’re using Zero My Hero and 5’s Multiplication to learn multiplication, repeated addition, and patterns to calculate areas of rectangles—a very advance
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: KID CREATED GAMES Standards-based STEM and Math Games Bundle
States of Matter Readers Theater
This readers theater, based on the book by Agnieszka Biskup, explains the states of matter as part of a physical science unit. Information covered include solids, liquids, and gases, as well as atoms, molecules, and the water cycle. I have used it as a whole class language arts/science activity by numbering each line. My students all have numbers so it is easy for them to see what part they have to say. Each line is short as to keep the reading moving. The script can be adapted for any number of
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4th - 7th
Origami Frog Obstacle Course Enrichment - Blended Learning Choice Board STEAM
Can you safely navigate your origami frog through the obstacle course?
The Frog Obstacle Course has elements of STEAM, blended learning, thematic units, and problem-based learning wrapped together to make something 100% so cool!
Here we have kid-built engineering, standards-based independent challenges, and hands-on learning adaptable for your class, grade level, or group.
But wait . . . you have to earn your spot on the “frogstacle course” by completing independent, standards-based activit
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: KID CREATED GAMES Standards-based STEM and Math Games Bundle
CSI Time Travelers: A Gifted Unit
This is a 12-lesson unit for gifted 3rd-6th graders, designed to last one semester. It teaches the history of forensic science in a very hands-on and engaging way. Students track a criminal through history, but he keeps slipping away! The ancient forensic science techniques just aren't enough for keep up with this criminal. But when he reaches modern day and students can use modern day techniques, the criminal better watch out!The crimes occur in Medieval Times, the Wild West, and Modern Day New
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3rd - 6th
ONTARIO GRADE 3/4 FRENCH IMMERSION LONG RANGE PLANS
Simplified Grade 3/4 Ontario French-immersion long-range plans. Written in point-form so that you can take the ideas and make them your own. The timing is perfect and has been successful.
Grades:
3rd - 4th
DNA and Forensic Science for the Elementary Student
Looking for a really fun way to teach DNA? This packet contains everything you need, along with great websites, to teach genetics and connect it to forensic science. Your students will love making candy DNA strands, learning why some people can roll their tongues and others can't, completing webquests and more.
You can find how to make candy DNA without this packet. However, I have organized it to make it student friendly. I included lesson plans with objectives, procedures, and teacher informa
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3rd - 6th
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Shark Week Unit (Class Project)
Shark Week Unit!
• 2 weeks long
• Integrates Science/Reading/Writing and Technology
• Adjustable to fit a variety of grade levels
• Fun focus around the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week!
This document includes:
• Shark Report Guidelines and Rubric
• List of sharks to choose from for report (with pictures)
• Shark Report example
• Shark Report Presentation date and sign up template
• Shark Articles for students to read
• Loads of shark facts for students to draw out and share daily
• Fun intro
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2nd - 8th
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Space - Mission To Mars Cooperative Simulation 2-Month Unit - PBL friendly
This is an extended cooperative simulation unit for teams of 3-6 students. They will need to work together to make decisions about their mission to Mars. There are 13 lessons, 12 of which have corresponding Mission Log pages where they will be writing and reflecting on the content of each lesson. This unit comprises science, math, art, engineering, writing, collaboration, reading, and critical thinking. Students will have fun working in teams to put together their mission crew, recruit new astro
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1st - 4th
Summer Camp In The Classroom: Cross Curricular Lesson Plans
Summer Camp in the Classroom is a simulation in which you transform your classroom into a campground. It has many computer related and non-computer related activities.
Students will work with team mates to select a campsite and map a route. They will participate as a team in learning about:local wildlife; fishing regulations; constellations; campfire cooking; plant, insect, weather, and water safety; using an obstacle course.
Campers will keep logs and scrapbooks while engaging in reading, writ
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
ANCIENT EGYPT (LEARNING PACK, FUN ACTIVITIES, TEST, CCSS)
This has readers, tests, fun learning games etc. Specifically besides the reading sections, included here are:
Version A. True-False Test: Lives Of The Ancient Egyptians;
Version B. True-False Test: Lives Of The Ancient Egyptians;
The History Of Ancient Egypt! (English, Spanish);
True-False Test About Ancient Egypt’s History;
Modern Egypt (English and Spanish);
Handy Links Regarding Egypt;
Clip Art Regarding Ancient Egypt (72 public domain images);
Twenty Creative Ways To Teach
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Grades:
4th - 12th
23 Motion, forces and energy Science - Combined CAIE O Level 5129 & IGCSE 0653 L
⚙️ Unleash the World of Motion, Forces, and Energy - Lesson Plans for CAIE O Level 5129 & IGCSE 0653 ⚙️Dive into the captivating realm of "Motion, Forces, and Energy" with our meticulously crafted lesson plans. These comprehensive resources are your gateway to delivering engaging and effective lessons, propelling your students towards academic success.⏳ Key Features:⏳ Full Syllabus Coverage: Comprehensive lesson plans that encompass all essential topics.⏳ Interactive Activities: Engage stude
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
14 Atoms, elements and compound Science - Combined CAIE O Level 5129 & IGCSE 065
✨ O Level Science - Combined CAIE 5129 and IGCSE 0653 Lesson Plans - Atoms, Elements, and Compounds ⚛️Discover the intriguing world of atoms, elements, and compounds with our expertly crafted lesson plans. Specifically designed for O Level CAIE 5129 and IGCSE 0653 Combined Science courses, these lesson plans are brimming with engaging activities, hands-on experiments, and comprehensive resources.⏳ Key Features:⏳ In-Depth Exploration: Dive into the fundamental concepts of atoms, elements, and com
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4th - 12th, Staff
19 The Periodic Table Science - Combined CAIE O Level 5129 & IGCSE 0653 Lesson P
Dive into the Elements: Teaching "The Periodic Table" with Excellence! Welcome to a world of elemental exploration! Our lesson plans for "The Periodic Table" are your key to making the CAIE O Level 5129 and IGCSE 0653 Combined Science curriculum both engaging and insightful.⏳ Key Features:⏳ Comprehensive Curriculum: Cover all elements in the Periodic Table.⏳ Interactive Lessons: Keep students fascinated with visual aids and practical experiments.⏳ Digital Integration: Seamlessly incorporate tec
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4th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Chemistry Unit 6 Bundle: Elements and the Periodic Table (SIOP & Differentiated)
Make teaching Chemistry easy with this Complete Chemistry Unit 6: The Elements and the Periodic Table Bundle. This product contains every resouce you need, no planning necessary. This bundle includes 8 products!Unit 6 Lesson Plan: Elements and The Periodic TableChemistry Unit 6 PowerPointLab: Introduction to the Elements Discovery Lab: Metals and Their Versatile Properties & Answer KeyLab: Periodic Trends & Answer KeyLab: Properties of the Periodic Table & Answer KeyLab: Properties
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Fire Safety Week PE stations
These are the stations that we use during the 1st week in October to teach fire safety. The students love moving around from station to station and learning by "doing." We also use our 9 1 1 and town fire department phone # in stations for them to understand and remember their importance. Some videos we use in the lessons are a nice addition too. The students do this throughout the week for 2 class periods.
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K - 5th
Who Was Galileo?" by Patricia Brennan Demuth Unit
This book tells about the life of Galileo who is consider the father of modern science. It talks about his early life, his discoveries/inventions, and his clashes with the church during the Renaissance.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, ind
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4th - 6th
Water Cycle Lesson Plan with Illustrations
This cooperative lesson plan allows students to familiarize themselves with terms used in water cycles through a read aloud, a sentence strip chart and by creating their own art to firmly process the vocabulary. The students will create their own charts and design subjective interpretations so that mundane textbook explanations can be enhanced through hands-on learning.
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3rd - 5th
Habitats and Biomes and Ecosystems, Oh My! Integrated Reading/Science Unit
A few years ago, the science curriculum for our district drastically changed, and with all the focus and energy being placed on test scores, especially in math and language arts, I wondered how I would ever have the time to teach all of the new science curriculum. We also knew that a state science test was in the near future which covered everything from 3rd grade forward. After struggling somewhat the first year, I came up with a plan to incorporate as much reading and science as possible. Du
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2nd - 4th
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Human Body Student Booklet
Trying to teach the human body and just don't like the curriculum given to you? Well fret no longer! Included in this human body booklet is a unit study that can be substituted for the regular old textbook. The study is on 6 of the human body parts: skeleton, muscles, heart, lungs, stomach, and brain. Each body part has a page for 5 facts, a page that states "I learned about the *body part* by _____" and "The most interesting thing about the *body part* that I learned was ______", and also a bla
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1st - 5th
OUR SOLAR SYSTEM (IN 4 LANGUAGES, GREAT ALSO FOR ESL / ELL)
This resource begins with the reader called Our Solar System in English, Spanish, Swedish and French, which also makes it handy for ESL or ELL students. Next come handy links to computer-translated articles on Our Solar System also in English, Spanish, Swedish and French. For instantly printable learning activities there are ten half page word searches and also ten full page word searches. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/J-Mason-Emerson/Order:Best-Sellers/
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4th - 12th
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