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7th grade science thematic unit plans
Titanic Activities Bundle | Passenger Research | Comprehension | Titanic Math
HUGE Titanic bundle of Titanic reading comprehension resources, activities, PowerPoint, and SO much more! Your students will love the Titanic even more after diving into their study of the ship using these resources! Cover the basics and the more unique aspects of the Titanic with these literacy, math, and social studies connections.These Titanic activities cover everything from the construction of the Titanic to the discovery of the ship on the bottom of the Atlantic. Unique aspects, such as
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4th - 8th
Natural Disasters Research Project PRINT & DIGITAL | Science PBL
Kids love learning about natural disasters so use this engaging topic to help them work on important research and writing skills. This natural disasters research project guides your students through all the steps, from brainstorming to reflection. This science project based learning activity is a great cross-curricular activity your students will love. Explore more natural disaster resources and enjoy a 20% discount with the Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Activities Bundle! Researching na
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4th - 7th
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A Zoo Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plans Thematic Unit for Grades 5-6 Common Core
A Zoo Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plans Thematic Unit for Grades 5-6 Common CoreFor Grades 5-6. This packet includes everything you need for a complete interdisciplinary interactive unit on zoo animals. I created this unit to leave with a sub for 5th-6th graders to complete in a day. The students work through the packet, completing activities for reading, writing, science, social studies, and math. Then, they will turn everything they've done into a lapbook. These plans work well to leave with a sub
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4th - 7th
Also included in: The 7 Hour Sub Plans Bundle for Grades 5-6 ~ Easy Sub Plans!
Age of Exploration Activities Early Explorers STEM PBL Project Europe Unit
This resource contains 2 Age of Exploration | Early Explorers resources! PBL and STEM Activities!_____________________________________________________Age of Exploration PBL (Project Based Learning) Activities | Early European Explorers Cross-curricular challenge for students who are studying US History and the Age of ExplorationWelcome to the Age of Discovery! You have traveled back in time to the 15th and 17th centuries, during a time of exploration and discovery. Explorers traveled from their
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4th - 7th
Ocean Animals BUNDLE (250 pages!!)
Dive in to this fun Ocean Animals Lesson filled with fascinating information about the oceans, whales, star fish, sharks, and more amazing creatures. You will find engaging text, science experiments, printable worksheets, life cycles, printable crafts, label the anatomy, report templates, creative writing prompts, beautiful color flashcards, and so much more!This huge, 250+ page Ocean Animals Lesson will allow you to learn about the ocean and aquatic animals. There are 7 units to allow you to mo
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K - 8th
Marine Biology / Oceanography Unit Study + Workbook | Ocean Science
* Now my #1 best-selling science resource with over 150 sold! *A complete, media-based oceanography unit study and independent workbook in one. This resource is especially great for homeschoolers, co-ops, distance learning, or summer send home assignments.UPDATE 12.11.23: Corrected outdated links, modified Restore & Adapt page, added pages Fintastic Fish and Art Break - Fish.The workbook is 56 pages + answer keys as a separate file.Each page guides students to an educational video (on YouTu
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4th - 8th
Earth Science for High School - Full Year Curriculum Lesson Plans
This product includes a Full Year of Earth Science Lesson Plans - 81 files.
Each of the Units contain a PowerPoint presentation, Note Outlines and Homework Assignment. In total, there are 14 PowerPoint Presentation Lesson Plans, 13 Notebook Presentations for Smartboard, 13 Notes Outlines, 12 Homework assignments, 12 Vocabulary Lesson Plans, 12 Test Prep Bundles, a Laboratory Write-Up Template, a Lesson Plan Template, an Open House/First Day of School PowerPoint Presentation and a Course Syllab
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
1,000th Day of School Bundle--NOW WITH DIGITAL--Activities in EVERY subject!
UPDATED: 1/19/2022 NOW with a DIGITAL version to share with your Online Learners through GOOGLE!In this bundle, you will get an entire day of planned activities to help you celebrate the 1000th day of school in 5th grade.On the 100th day of 5th grade, students have actually been in school for 1,000 days!! Kindergarten-4th grade, each year 180 days=900 days, plus 100 days of 5th grade = 1,000 days of school!Digital Google Slides included in this bundle. You will be able to share the Google sli
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4th - 7th
Human Impact on the Environment -25 lessons including poetry, spelling and more!
This 5 week unit is designed to help teach students about the many impacts humans have had on our environment. It incorporates:* History -skills and knowledge* Geography - understanding of nature and the world around us* Science - understanding the environment and how we impact on it* English - reading, writing, comprehension, viewing and respondingThe unit of work includes a plan for 5 lessons per week, roughly 60mins per lesson. It includes activities on:* Air pollution* Water pollution* Land
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1st - 12th, Staff
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, 5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
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Also included in: BUNDLE 2x 5week units - Human Impact + Reducing our Impact on the Earth
Create and Animate - Stop Motion Animation Unit
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at animation? Stop Motion is a fun and easy way to introduce video production to your class, in any subject!This unit includes almost everything you need to teach your students how to make stop motion animation. All you need to do add is the technology, bricks, clay, playdough, paper, candy, etc! Stop Motion animation can be created using a variety of medium. One of my student groups last year made a movie about cupcakes and another group this year made one
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: DIGITAL INFINITY BUNDLE!!!
Amusement Park Design Project
Design your own Amusement Park! This fun unit consists of 16 worksheets that will challenge students in their creative thinking, research skills, design and engineering abilities.Digital option available! Please note, some worksheets transfer nicely into a digital version but many are designed to be completed on paper or as a hands on STEM/STEAM activity.The package includes:1. Unit title page2. Student title page3. Park research worksheet (internet access for students recommended)4. Art activ
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: STEAM Project Bundle
Project Based Learning Activity- Ocean Animals - Marine Biology
**This product can also be purchased in my Project Based Learning Adventure Bundle #1**
This project based learning activity takes your students into the world of marine biology!
Acting as marine animal research team members,students will:
Choose an ocean animal to research in an expedition
Design a logo for their research team
Find funding by writing and advertising for donations
Keep accurate records of donations and expenses
Buy supplies for their expedition
Create a travel plan to their
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Project Based Learning Activity BUNDLE-Ocean Space Rainforest
Back to School Science Activities for Middle School
If the first day and couple weeks of school stress you out, these back to school science activities for middle school are for you!“Don’t smile until Thanksgiving.”“Spend the first day of school doing something engaging.”“Work on procedures before you work on content.” “Build relationships, but also be firm.” Trying to figure out what advice is right for your classroom is challenging enough. Let planning all of your back to school science activities for middle school students be a breeze! This aw
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6th - 8th
Plant and Animal Adaptations
Explore the magic and wonder of our natural world with this plant and animal adaptations unit complete with assessment! Information sheets, interactive activities, reading comprehension, research based tasks, QR Code fun and more!Included in this pack are a wide range of activities and resources to support the teaching of adaptations. Your students will love discovering the diverse and amazing wildlife that live in Earth’s beautiful environments, and will be introduced to plants and animals th
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4th - 7th
Inventions and Inventors Unit
Spark curiosity, wonder and creativity in your students as you explore inventions and inventors through this comprehensive unit! Reading activities, research tasks, assessment printables and more!
Included in this unit are a wide range of activities and resources to support teaching and learning about inventions and inventors in your classroom. Your students will love learning about how inventions have evolved over time and changed the way we live our lives today and will get to use their own
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4th - 7th
Special Education and Autism Science Unit - Water Cycle Unit and Vocabulary
This water cycle unit is specifically designed for students in special education and autism classrooms. This unit will help you easily provide standards-based science content on a level appropriate for your students. Use this unit for ready-to-go activities for the classroom in addition to homework that easily aligns with what you are doing in class. Datasheets are included to make your life easier, they will help you keep a measurable record of student progress and understanding of vocabulary
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5th - 12th
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
Sexual Health Unit Plans / No Prep / Sexuality / Sex Education / Health
This sexual health unit bundle includes 10 complete lessons (40 mins each) , including google slides with objectives, agendas, essential questions, and more. Everything you will need to teach these lessons is included. Lesson Topics: 1 - Consent (Short Video & Digital Activity)2 - Male Reproductive Anatomy (Learn through Coloring)3 - Female Reproductive Anatomy (Learn through Coloring)4 - Conception / Fertilization (Learn through Coloring)5 - Pregnancy (Learn through Coloring)6 - Contracepti
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7th - 12th
Kitchen Chemistry Storyline Bundle - Matter, Atoms & Molecules, & Thermal Energy
Investigate matter, atoms, molecules and thermal energy in this three-dimensional, student-driven storyline bundle. Engage students in three-dimensional NGSS-aligned exploration and discovery through a yummy investigation into the science of baking cookies! This Bundle Includes:1 Properties Of Matter, Atoms, & Chemical Reactions Phenomenon - Kitchen ChemistryStudents launch an investigation into properties of matter, physical and chemical changes (like changing states of matter and chemical
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5th - 8th
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-2
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Flight Unit: Man-made flight; science readings, activities and worksheets.
This unit contains multiple readings, activities, and worksheets related to man-made flight. Below is a brief summary of what’s in this unit.
Science Readings: Four short readings on flight with questions and tasks. These are great to use as bell ringers or for your students to work through to increase their understanding of flight. The readings answer the following questions;
How do planes fly?
How does a jet engine work?
How does a hot-air balloon work?
How does a helicopter fly?
Activi
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5th - 7th
Water Cycle Bundle NGSS Aligned With Interactive Notebook Inserts
Water Cycle Unit: Students will learn about the water cycle, transpiration, evaporation, condensation and precipitation. with these 4 hands-on labs. In addition to the experiments, students will read a nonfiction passage, participate in CLOSE reading activities, complete interesting interactive notebook flaps, complete response pages, view a slide show and play learning games. The labs are hands-on and they use easy to find household materials. This water cycle unit is aligned with NGSSNGSS 4-
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4th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-4
Full Year Biology Lesson Plans PowerPoint Presentations Note Outlines
Full Year Biology Life Science Bundle - 379 FilesEach Unit contains PowerPoint Presentations, Notes Outlines, Vocabulary Review, Homework Assignments, Quizzes, Test Prep and an Exam. Additional Biology Projects and Laboratory Assignments have been included with the Unit Bundles. In total, there are 379 files included in this full-year Biology (Life Science) Bundle.Intro to Biology and Characteristics of Living Things Unit Bundle Cell Unit BundleBiochemistry Unit (Chemistry of Life) BundleEvolu
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
All About Crustaceans, Mollusks & Cephalopods
This interesting and engaging lesson will help your student learn all about Crustaceans, Mollusks, and Cephalopods. You will learn about various aquatic animals that fit in this classification including: crabs, lobsters, barnacles, bivalves, clams, octopus, squid, and more. Learn which of them can go a whole year without eating in cold water, which grow their own shells, what beautiful seashells come from which ocean animals, how some can change colors within seconds, who produced die, and so mu
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K - 8th
Also included in: Ocean Animals BUNDLE (250 pages!!)
Biomes -- 5E Unit Plan (NGSS MS-LS2-1)
This complete 5E instructional sequence introduces Earth’s biomes and uses these as a vehicle through which to teach biotic and abiotic factors and address the Next Generation Science Standard MS-LS2-1. It is the first unit in my NGSS-aligned Middle School Life Science Curriculum (coming soon), but it can easily be incorporated into any curriculum. Activities expect students to read, discuss, use technology, analyze data, and conduct research. Five days of complete lesson plans are included in
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5th - 8th
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MS-LS2-1
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Importance of learning science
Learning science is particularly important for students as it equips them with the essential knowledge and skills to make sense of the world around them. Science education is not just about memorizing facts. It fosters critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving abilities. These skills are not only useful in school but also in everyday life beyond the classroom.
Benefits of learning science
Learning science offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. In fact, it helps students:
- Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
- Cultivate their ability to observe, experiment, and analyze data
- Nurture a sense of curiosity, awe, and wonder about the natural world
- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
With a solid foundation in science, teachers can help empower students to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.
Teaching with science resources
One of the best parts about science class is all of the possibilities for hands-on, collaborative learning! Think: labs, experiments, inquiry-based activities, and design challenges. These activities encourage students to explore scientific concepts by observing, asking questions, and conducting investigations. Additionally, with small group centers, students can engage in group experiments, discussions, and projects that require them to collaborate, share ideas, and solve problems together.
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