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Informational text Common Core RI.3.3 research
Wax Museum Biography Research Report for 3rd - 6th Grade Social Studies Project
Need an easy to use, meaningful research project that your students, parents, and principal will love? This Wax Museum Project is a highlight of the year and will guide your students to create a biography research report on a famous person. The culminating part of the project is an amazing Wax Museum event, where students dress up as the person they have learned about and stand “still”, like a Wax Museum, until someone walks up to them and presses the “button” on their backdrops to hear a short
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3rd - 6th
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Endangered Species Expert - Project Based Learning
This project is designed to help students build their research, analysis and synthesis skills while learning about an endangered species that interests them. As students become the class expert for their species, they will exercise reading, writing, grammar, science and art skills as well as build experience with long-term planning and the organization required to complete a multi-step project by a deadline.
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, & Sacagawea Unit
Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, & SacagaweaTeaching Westward Expansion and want to tie it into your reading standards? This unit includes three detailed, kid-friendly passages- one about the Louisiana Purchase, one about Lewis and Clark, and one about Sacagawea- which can be used for close reading or informational purposes in Social Studies. Comprehension Questions:★ all three passages include cause and effect practice★ a main idea activity for the Louisiana Purchase★ a mapping/followin
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3rd - 5th
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Pollution Reading Passage & Earth Day Comprehension Activities - Water, Air
Students can learn about pollution and its effect on the environment through an easy-to-read and fun passage. Also included are QR codes for additional research and comprehension activities that support main idea and details and cause and effect. And there's much more!The pollution article and comprehension activities are perfect for Earth Day! The article outlines the three types of pollution (water, land, and air) and their effects on the environment. This reading passage and comprehension
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2nd - 4th
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Honey Bee Research Project Based Learning Science - Bee Activities With STEM
Honey Bees are an important part of our ecosystem. Our bee population is in crisis. In this SAVE THE BEES PROJECT BASED LEARNING SCIENCE unit, students will research honey bees, interview beekeepers, and come up with ideas for saving the population. They can even host a "Bee Sweet Tasting Party." STEM can be incorporated into the Save the Bees unit when students build their Bee Hotel. (Digital Version Now Included) WHY PURCHASE THIS PBL UNIT?This student-centered PBL unit incorporates collaborat
Plant Adaptations Informational Reading Comprehension Passages NGSS 3-LS2
This resource contains five non-fiction texts about plant adaptations. It was createdfor NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. It is also available for use in Google Classroom ™.Are you having a hard time finding grade-appropriate reading passages about plantadaptations? Don't spend any more of your valuable time looking! There are passages about Cactus Seaweed Bearberry Water Lily Maple Tree A tips sheet provides you with ways to use t
Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
3-LS3-2
Also included in: Plant and Animal Adaptations Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE!
History of Halloween Passage & Dia de los Muertos Reading Comprehension October
Halloween and Día de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) are two holidays with rich histories. This resource includes everything you need to teach your students about the history of these important traditions. The two reading passages provide information on the origins of each holiday, and the accompanying activities help reinforce key concepts. ***New -- Audio support now available for both reading passages ***Students will love using the vocabulary cards to learn keywords, and the links and QR co
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Biography Timeline Graphic Organizer Template
I always tell my students that a biography is the story of a person's life, as though a timeline was put into narrative form. For their upcoming writing project on a historical figure, I plan to have them prewrite by turning their research into a timeline. This template should keep them on the right track and help them see what is most important. Let me know how you use it in your classroom!
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Discovering the Native Americans: The Wampanoag Tribe and Their Influence
This Thanksgiving, use informational texts and research the Wampanoag tribe and their influence on the Pilgrims when they first settled in the New World. It addresses background information, key characteristics, how Squanto and other Native Americans helped the Pilgrims, and what lead to the first Thanksgiving. The materials in this unit are interactive and utilize multimodal strategies to increase student engagement and outcomes. The research unit is a comprehensive week long unit that integrat
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: Science and Social Studies YEAR LONG POCKETBOOK MEGA Bundle!
Human Body Systems Digital Distance Learning Unit for GOOGLE classroom
Teach the Human Body Systems with this fascinating GOOGLE science Unit! Students will learn about the Muscular, Skeletal, Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory and Nervous system in 6 separate digital units. Easily differentiate with built in options that require NO EXTRA PREP. Utilize Google Classroom and open the entire resource in Google Slides to present information about the human body systems in an interactive, digital format that can be easily differentiated for all learners.Included with y
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1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
Animal Adaptations Informational Reading Comprehension Passages
Are you looking for an NGSS-aligned resource to teach about animal adaptation? This best-selling resource contains five informational reading passages about animal adaptations. It is also available for use in the Google Classroom™.☀️ Animal Adaptations Non-Fiction Texts and Activities for Use with Google Slides™ This highly engaging resource was made for the NGSS 3-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics. It covers the following animals in the following ecosystems: Colla
Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
3-LS3-2
Also included in: Plant and Animal Adaptations Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE!
Tsunami Natural Disaster Research Unit with PowerPoint
Get your students engaged with informational text by teaching a week long unit on Tsunamis! The materials in this unit are interactive and utilize multimodal strategies to increase student engagement and outcomes. The Tsunami unit is a comprehensive week long unit that integrates technology, vocabulary, writing, art, reading strategies and more! Students will respond to informational text by answering questions in a student booklet in a variety of formats. Students will learn vocabulary words by
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Human Body: Circulatory System Research Unit with PowerPoint
Learning about the Circulatory System and heart in the body has never been easier! Get your students engaged with informational text by teaching a week long unit on one important part of the human body. The materials in this unit are interactive and utilize multimodal strategies to increase student engagement and outcomes. The Circulatory System unit is a comprehensive week long unit that integrates technology, vocabulary, writing, art, reading strategies and more! Included with your purchase: C
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Human Body Systems Research [MEGA] 6-Part Unit with PowerPoint Bundle
The Solar System: Planet Mars Research Unit with PowerPoint
Integrate ELA and Science and get your students engaged with informational text by teaching a week long unit on Mars! The materials in this unit are interactive and utilize multimodal strategies to increase student engagement and outcomes. The Mars unit is a comprehensive week long unit that integrates technology, vocabulary, writing, art, reading strategies and more! Students will respond to informational text by answering questions in a student booklet in a variety of formats. Students will le
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
WASHINGTON STATE - History
Another great resource for students who are learning about the state of Washington. This Power Point includes information on the following topics:- The First People- Native Americans- Explorers- Settlements- Trade- Oregon Territory- Washington Territory- Transportation- Statehood- Historical Events, People and PlacesThis engaging lesson incorporates informational text, primary and secondary sources, visual information (charts, photographs, historical documents, and maps) with plenty of discussio
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Attention Washingtonians! - Washington State Bundle
The Solar System: The Sun Research Unit with PowerPoint
Integrate Science and ELA and get your students engaged with informational text by teaching a week long unit on the Sun! The materials in this unit are interactive and utilize multimodal strategies to increase student engagement and outcomes. The Sun unit is a comprehensive week long unit that integrates technology, vocabulary, writing, art, reading strategies and more! Students will respond to informational text by answering questions in a student booklet in a variety of formats. Students will
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Biography Essays: Opinion Persuasive Writing Unit
This writing unit teaches students to write a five paragraph opinion essay with a thesis statement on a biographical figure. With the Common Core’s emphasis on text evidence, this unit will walk you and your young writers through the entire writing process. The unit starts with eight possible reading resources that can be used as students read their biographies. The writing portion introduces students to the idea of writing a thesis statement, and then guides them to select three specific exampl
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: ELA Reading & Writing Mega BUNDLE
New Years Reading Passage 2024 - Goal Setting Craft Resolution Activities BUNDLE
Happy New Year! Get a BUNDLE of a set of New Year's Reading Passages , a New Year Flap Book Craft, and Classroom New Year Resolution Activities!The New Year Reading Passages & Comprehension ActivitiesYou get two reading passages that explain the origins of New Year's Day, the modern calendar, and how different cultures celebrate the holiday. These passages have been designed for maximum engagement for students. You also get vocabulary cards with keywords and definitions and links to additio
Grades:
2nd - 5th
New Years Around the World & History of Celebrations Reading Comprehension 2024
Happy New Year! Learn about the history of New Year's Day, the calendar, and New Year celebrations around the world! This resource includes everything you need to teach your students about this holiday. Your students will love exploring the long history behind why we celebrate a new year and all the different customs from different cultures. It's perfect for a cross-curricular unit or a celebration of cultures.You get two reading passages that explain the origins of New Year's Day, the moder
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: New Years Reading Passage 2024 & Goal Setting Craft Activity BUNDLE
Animal Habitat STEM STEAM
This Animal STEM challenge & research project guides students in engineering design process to create endangered animal habitats. Students write an animal report on survival needs and adaptations. A leveled text, writing prompts, and graphic organizers, round out this set! Next Generation Science Standard Alignment: 3-LS4-3 ☝ Click HERE to Save over 25% on the Money Savings ALL STEM and STEAM BUNDLE! ☝ (Currently: 16 NGSS Aligned Projects) ❤ All STEM Projects are OPEN ENDED, allowing student
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-LS4-3
Also included in: STEM Activities STEM Challenges
Summer Olympics: Olympic Gymnastics Research Unit with PowerPoint
Olympic Gymnastics unit for grades 1-3 is perfect for the end of the school year! The Olympics Gymnastics unit is a comprehensive week long unit that integrates technology, vocabulary, writing, art, reading strategies and more! Students will respond to informational text by answering questions in a student booklet in a variety of formats. Students will learn vocabulary words by creating a picture vocabulary flip book. The vocabulary words are embedded throughout the unit to promote ample opportu
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Informational BUNDLE: Animal, Country, & Biography Reports {Common Core Aligned}
Integrate nonfiction and informational reading and writing with these two awesome units. These informative writing and informational text units are more than just templates. This bundle includes everything you need for researching, drafting, and publishing rigorous animal reports and biography reports. With the Common Core’s emphasis on informational text and informative writing, this unit will walk you and your young writers through the entire researching and writing process. Animal Report Con
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2nd - 5th
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All About Apples for Upper Grades - Oxidation, Tasting, Johnny Appleseed
All About Apples for Upper Elementary Students includes six informational articles with vocabulary and reading comprehension resources, five science experiments, math word problems, social studies activities, and writing activities. This is a thematic unit designed for grades 3-5 and includes audio support for second-grade students or students who need additional support.Each informational article comes with seven or eight comprehension questions that offer a variety of formats for students to a
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 4-LS1-2
, 5-PS1-2
, 3-LS1-1
Biography Research Project Common Core
COMMON CORE ALIGNED BIOGRAPHY PROJECT FOR GRADES 3-5!!
If you are looking for a fun, exciting way to research famous people, then this is the project for you! I have done this project with third graders and fifth graders and have had success with both. You can adapt the reading level for the research, yet keep the same culminating activities that are involved with this project.
Included in the packet are the following:
Page 4: Portrait Page: Students will draw a portrait of the person
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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