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3rd grade science Common Core RI.K.4 resources
Patterns in Nature - sun, moon, stars, seasons
The unit is 40+ pages and includes information about the patterns of the moon, sun, stars and seasons. We created this unit with the new Common Core science standards in mind. There are resources here that are designed to be used in a first grade classroom as well as resources for second and third grade classrooms. In this there are many “parts” included (non-fiction texts, follow-up activities, and more.) Pages can be mixed and matched to meet the needs of your classroom!
Patterns in Na
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K - 3rd
Owls Unit - Owl Activities - Pellet Dissection - Owl Reading Passages - Projects
This 158 page Owl unit provides upper elementary students with all of the owl activities they need to complete a rigorous owl unit. These no prep owl activities include owl reading passages, owl pellet dissection activity, owl research activities, and more.COMMON CORE ALIGNED!!!✅Be sure to check out the thumbnails and preview for detailed images and information about some of the engaging activities included in this resource.This engaging resource contains the following:⭐Vocabulary Resources!-Owl
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1st - 4th
Ocean Habitat CCSS Unit
This ocean unit comes with printable student books (facts, note taking pages, common core response questions), printable teacher notes, and follow-up student writing papers (rough draft and final copy)! It’s everything you need to teach about the ocean while meeting common core standards. Please see the list below and our preview for more information!Ocean Unit Includes:(58 Pages Total)Student Book CoverStudent Book:Our Blue PlanetThe Sunlight ZoneCoral ReefsThe Twilight ZoneThe Midnight ZoneKel
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K - 3rd
All About Koalas
Are you learning all about Koalas? This 103 page non-fiction information pack is perfect for your Pre-K - Grade 4 students. Included in the pack are a variety of non-fiction information texts, real photographs, graphic organisers, differentiated comprehensions, activities and worksheets. Included in All About Koalas:· Koala Introduction· Where Do Koalas Live· Habitats· What Do Koalas Eat?· What Do Koalas Look Like· Lazy Koalas· Adaptions· Joeys· Life Cycle · Arboreal Animals· Interesting FactsRe
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PreK - 5th
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
Reptile Characteristics Fact Pack - Animal Traits Classifications Groups
What makes a reptile a reptile? Find out through these low-prep, easy-to-implement activities! This pack includes colorful posters, multiple printables and fun games that teach the six defining characteristics of a reptile. There are eight different activities to teach about each reptile trait. You can easily pick and choose which to do! Want to fill an entire week or more? Do them all! Short on time? Do one or two! Have non-readers? Stick to the visuals and games. With this pack, it's very easy
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K - 3rd
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NGSS:
1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
, K-LS1-1
, 1-LS3-1
Polar Bears
Polar Bears: This set of 16 PRINT AND GO Polar Bears Talking Picture Cards are filled with real-life pictures and facts. These Polar Bear picture fact cards can be used as writing prompts, to encourage language skills, or to learn about science and nature. Place them on a key ring or index card box for easy storage. Look for more of these real-life "Talking Pictures Series" cards!Talking Picture Series BROWN BEAR / GRIZZLY BEARTalking Picture Series TURKEYSTalking Pictures PENGUINSTalking Pic
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PreK - 6th
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NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, K-LS1-1
The Best Ocean Activities - Marine Biology Unit Study for Kids
This amazing ocean unit includes:
Marine Biology and Life in the Ocean Fact Sheets
Oceanic Zones Coloring Sheet and Fact Cards
Maze
Dot-to-Dot
Tracing Lines (for preschoolers)
Writing Sheets (for note taking, journals or writing prompts)
Grades:
PreK - 6th
Solar System and Planets PowerPoint Presentations
Use this bundle of PowerPoint presentations of all 8 planets plus the sun and moon to teach the key facts and features about our fascinating solar system. There are 80 slides altogether and they can be easily presented on a Smart Board or tablet. Planet, Sun and Moon Categories on the PowerPoints include:*Distance from the sun and order from the sun*Length of orbit*Special characteristics of the planet*Vocabulary words in bold letters and defined*Fun FactsPlease Note: This Resource is ONLY Power
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Bats Graphic Organizers for Any Bat Non-Fiction Book
These no prep graphic organizers for studying bats are created to improve reading comprehension as students read and learn about bats. Just add some non-fiction books, print these bat graphic organizers, and you are set for some batty fun! These no prep graphic organizers can be used during independent reading as they read about bats, during guided reading, projected in pdf form on the board for whole group discussions and/or for gathering facts for writing about bats.Includes 8 graphic organize
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Realia Photo Animal Flash Cards - Ocean
Using real animal images, this pack has 42 labeled animal flash cards depicting animals commonly found on beaches and in oceans.
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Options for Use:
- Identify animals by name
- Identify graphemes (Letters)
- Identify phonemes (Sounds)
- Sort animals by movement
- Sort animals by habitat
- Compare animals diets
- Compare animals size
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The animals included:
Angelfish
Angler Fish
Barnacles
Barracuda
Clown Fish
Coral
Crab
Dolph
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Grades:
PreK - 8th
Co-Teacher Unit Planner Template with Core Subject Dropdown Options
Complete with all Common Core State StandardsCollaborative Planning: A co-teacher planner allows teachers to collaborate effectively on lesson planning. Teachers can share ideas, resources, and responsibilities for different aspects of the lessons, ensuring a cohesive and comprehensive approach to teaching.Efficient Communication: Administrators can use the planner to communicate important information, such as school policies, upcoming events, or professional development opportunities. Teachers
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Grades:
PreK - 12th, Staff
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, MS-LS1-5
, MS-ESS1-4
, K-PS3-1
, 5-ESS2-2
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Physical Properties Sorting and Data Collection Booklet - Differentiated Levels
A perfect addition to a unit on properties of matter/ properties of materials. Students classify objects by their observable physical properties, and then record data on the number of objects in the groups they create.
Students will fill in the booklet for seven properties classifications: color, shape, luster, size, texture, weight and flexibility. This can be done individually, in partners, or in small groups.
Included are two differentiated levels of the same activity booklet for various
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PreK - 3rd
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What Does a Meteorologist Do?
This minibook introduces what a meteorologist is and the tools a meteorologist uses. Great addition for a PreK-2 weather unit! Introduces important science vocabulary. Words and engaging pictures support readers at all levels!
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PreK - 3rd
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Living and Nonliving Things Activities Speech Therapy or Science
If you need adapted materials to teach the concepts of living and nonliving, this resource is for you! Meet the need for more informational texts for connecting speech therapy or special education to core content with this book about living and nonliving things. This resource is packed with language-based activities for learning vocabulary, sequencing, describing, comparing, and more.Great for SLPs supporting students with language disorders.Contents:• mini science unit book with activities whic
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1st - 6th
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Monarch Butterflies: 8-Lesson Multiple Intelligences Unit
Monarch Butterflies: 8-Lesson Multiple Intelligences Unit: Rationale and Pedagogy Each student has a unique way of learning. Using a multiple intelligences approach to lesson design allows our students to learn from their strengths, and engage in other perspectives. Learning about a subject from various angles deepens students’ understanding of a content area, in this case, monarch butterflies.Why study monarch butterflies? The wonder of monarch butterflies can ignite a child’s appreciation of n
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Grades:
K - 3rd
NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, K-LS1-1
Caterpillar to Butterfly Close Read Thematic Unit
Wanting a fun and engaging way of teaching you class about the life cycle of a butterfly? This is for you. This thematic unit gives you four different ways to help your students understand everything they may need about caterpillars and butterflies.This thematic unit includes:-Vocabulary words ABC order vocabulary worksheet-Large caterpillar and butterfly vocabulary cards-Vocabulary word search-Vocabulary Match-Up worksheet-Close reads for the life cycle of a butterfly, parts of a butterfly, Mo
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Grades:
K - 3rd
NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
, K-LS1-1
Rocks and Soil Interactive Slides for Google Classroom Digital Resource
Interactive Google Slides digital task card game covering grade 1 earth science rocks and soil. Digital Resource Distance Learningwords:soilclaysanddiamondgranitepumicelavavolcanocratermineconcreteasphalt2 challenges, 10 multiple choice self-checking problems eachDigital product - no prep!This is a digital product for Google Classroom use.Please purchase this product only if you know how to use it.✅Boom Cards version⭐Check out Grade 1 Math Interactive Slides!!Credits:Icons designed by Freepik fr
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Grade 1 Science Interactive Google Slides Game Bundle Digital Resource
Extreme Weather Info Sheets
Do you want to integrate ELA/Language Arts and Science? Finding grade level scientific texts are difficult to find.When teaching Extreme or Severe Weather, students need resources to read and research. Each weather gets its own info sheet with a photograph and clipart of the weather. -Tornado-Typhoon-Wildfire-Blizzard-Flood-Thunderstorm-Hurricane
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PreK - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-ESS2-1
, K-ESS3-2
Also included in: Extreme Weather Bundle
Coral Reefs Lesson Plan
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONStudents learn how climate change and pollution are affecting the world’s coral reefs, and what scientsts are doing to help save these diverse ecosystems. Students learn the body parts of a coral and build their own candy coral reef. Students also learn about marine biologist Ken Nedimyer, who is globally recognized as a father of reef restoration, and has been creating strategies and techniques to rebuild coral reefs around the world. 60 min | Ages 5-10 PROJECTSMake Candy Cor
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Grades:
K - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-4
, K-ESS3-3
The Brilliant Deep | Literacy Activities | Cause and Effect, Comprehension
This product contains activities based on The Brilliant Deep by Kate Messner & Matthew Forsythe. The first activity has students determine cause and effect relationships. The second activity has students use context clues to determine the meaning of words. Finally, students will answer comprehension questions in short answer or multiple choice format (answer key included).A great book and activity with an easy to follow guide to make sub plans easy.The students will have to:*read The Brillia
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1st - 4th
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BEARS Research and Information Project Aligned with Common Core
In this packet you find:
~Information and links to awesome websites!
~Visual Charts
~Can Have Are Chart
~KWL Chart
~Label Page
~Definitions for Pocket Chart or Matching Game
~Writing Page
(ALL Black & White and Color)
It includes the following bears:
Brown Bear
Black Bear
Polar Bear
Panda Bear
Spectacled Bear
Sun Bear
Sloth Bear
If you have any questions let me know! I would love to hear about your students projects and how they turned out. Visit me at my blog and let me know!:
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PreK - 3rd
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All About Insects: Emergent Reader Book Bundle of Non Fiction Books
Get FIVE books at a discount with this emergent reader insect bundle that includes 4 factual books with full color pictures to teach your students all about butterflies, ladybugs, praying mantises, ants and honey bees. These printables are no prep and the perfect addition to your guided reading groups, your science lesson or your literacy block in Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade! These printable booklets can be used to help reinforce beginning reading strategies such as pointing under words
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Grades:
K - 3rd
The Circulatory System/Blood Flow Through The Body/Parts Of The Heart/Montessori
The human body // Circulatory system study // Parts of the heart // Montessori Vocabulary Cards This is an extensive study of the circulatory system.By working with the material your students will gain an understanding of how the blood moves through the body and especially the heart.In this unit you will find:(1)-Parts of the heart labeled poster-Parts of the heart numbered poster with separate labels-Parts of the heart unlabeled poster(2)-Parts of the heart vocabulary cards (18 cards)Heart, Per
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
Insect Life Cycle Emergent Reader Book Bundle
Get FIVE books at a discount with this emergent reader insect bundle that includes 5 factual books with to teach your students all about the LIFE CYCLES of butterflies, ladybugs, praying mantises, ants and honey bees. These printables are no prep and the perfect addition to your guided reading groups, your science lesson or your literacy block in Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade! These printable booklets can be used to help reinforce beginning reading strategies such as pointing under words,
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Grades:
K - 3rd
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