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3rd grade science resources for Easel Activities
Water Bottle Flip STEM Challenge + STEM Activity
The ORIGINAL water bottle flip STEM activity and lab! Water bottle flip at school? Absolutely! Students will love this on-trend STEM challenge inspired by the popular YouTube water bottle flipping challenge where students toss a water bottle and attempt to land it straight up. Practice scientific method with some probability, fractions and data collection in the mix while having fun!This self-paced, low-prep, project based learning water bottle flip STEM challenge is print-and-go. Each activit
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3rd - 6th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Compare and Contrast Animals Reading Comprehension Passages
Study compare and contrast nonfiction text structure with 6 short passages, questions, and graphic organizers about similar animals. Options include print, Easel Activities, Google Forms (passages), and Google Slides (Venn diagrams). Each passage features one paragraph of informational text and 4 multiple-choice questions. Animals include apes and monkeys, hares and rabbits, hedgehogs and porcupines, moths and butterflies, porpoises and dolphins, and spiders and insects. Summarization questions
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3rd - 5th
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Plants Unit, Plant Life Cycle, Parts of a Plant, and Needs - Science Worksheets
This Plants unit is a perfect supplemental resource to use for teaching parts of a plant and plant needs. These science worksheets and reading passages cover topics such as parts of a plant, plant life cycle, plant needs, and more. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages about plants, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-and-go mini books!Plant Topics covered include:General Plant InformationPlant PartsPlant
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1st - 3rd
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Human Body Systems Unit - Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Digestive, Circulatory
Is your science textbook outdated and lacking? Make learning about the human body and the body systems engaging! This unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on the human body.These reading passages with comprehension questions are the perfect way to quickly check for understanding while providing the students with background information on each topic. It is also the
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Science Bundle
Weather Worksheets and Passages - Weather and Climate Activities, Tools, Severe
This weather worksheets and reading passages set is a perfect resource to use for your science lessons. It covers topics about weather, such as types of weather, climate, tools, disaster weather, and more. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages about weather, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-and-go mini books! Weather Topics covered include:Weather (pleasant weather vs. disaster weather)Weather Instrume
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1st - 3rd
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Rock Cycle Lab Activity (with Starbursts)
Rock Cycle: Modeling the Rock Cycle with StarburstsThis activity is a perfect follow up for a class who has just been introduced to the rock cycle. You will need starbursts (or other fruit chews of multiple colors) and plastic sandwich bags. Students begin with 'sediments' which they turn into a sedimentary rock, apply heat and pressure to turn it into a metamorphic rock, and then you (the teacher) will need to take them home to turn them into igneous rocks. All teacher directions, with photo
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Rock BUNDLE: Types of Rocks and the Rock Cycle
Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Have a classroom Thanksgiving Day Parade! Make learning fun with this Thanksgiving STEAM challenge in which students design their very own Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon! An excellent companion activity to the fall read aloud book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet.Not only do students design the balloon, but as an added challenge they must create a device to keep it floating in the air!Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is t
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Grades:
K - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
Solar System and Planets Research Project Activities Outer Space Bulletin Board
Enhance your students' knowledge about our solar system with these Solar System: Planets, Sun, Moon, and Solar Eclipse Research Teach-Go Pennants™. These templates are a fantastic resource that allows students to conduct research and showcase their findings on a bulletin board for all to learn from.INCLUDED:Print & digital options includedColor and BW options availableClickable Table of ContentsOptional: Planet, Sun, Moon, Eclipse Toppers in color and bw optionsGrading Rubrics includedExtra
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Creativity Challenges and Activities Morning Work, Brain Breaks, STEM Warm Up
Unlock creativity in your classroom! Finish the Picture!The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique thoughts and ideas is known as divergent thinking. When students are thinking outside the box it results in creative solutions. In a creativity challenge, students are presented with a problem that they have to solve using their creativity. Typically these challenges are short lasting anywhere from 3-10 minutes. By implementing thes
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1st - 5th
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Force and Motion Worksheets and Reading Passages - 2nd and 3rd Grade Activities
This force and motion unit comes with worksheets and reading passages to help your 2nd and 3rd grade students master the topic. They cover a variety of topics about force and motion, such as types of force, types of motions, cause and effects, and more. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages about force and motion, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-and-go mini books!Topics covered include:Force and Motio
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1st - 3rd
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Ecosystems & Biomes Foldable Accordion Activity
Ignite your students’ curiosity and fill the gaps in your science curriculum with this captivating ecosystems activity! Designed for upper elementary grades, this ecosystem project provides an easy-to-use tool for teaching about ecosystems, biomes, and more. Explore the types of ecosystems, engage in ecosystem reading passages, & grasp the concepts of biomes and ecosystems with a printable & digital version. Engage, educate, and empower your students with this interactive craftivity book
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Ecosystem BUNDLE
States of Matter Unit, Solids, Liquids, Gases, Mixtures and Solutions, Density
This matter science unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on matter. Please download the preview file to see all pages included in this unit!Pages included:Matter reading passage and comprehensioncrossword puzzlemultiple choice activitymind mappicture wordword sortSolids reading passage and comprehensionword search and fill in the blankgraphic organizerLiquids read
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Science Bundle
Frog, Chicken, Butterfly Life Cycle Worksheet & Passages - Spring Activities
Are you wanting to teach about animal life cycles this spring? This unit covers the life cycles of butterflies, frogs, and chickens. These worksheets and reading passages cover a variety of topics about life cycles. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages about springtime life cycles, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-and-go mini books!Spring Life Cycle Topics covered include:Butterfly Life CyclesChicken
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1st - 3rd
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Water Cycle Activity Circle Book Weather Activity Worksheets
Dive into the wonders of the water cycle with this water cycle circle book! This interactive resource transforms learning as you explore precipitation, condensation, evaporation, and more. With customizable content, you can tailor the experience to match your curriculum’s water cycle vocabulary, enjoy the flexibility with print or digital versions, and foster excitement with this comprehensive water cycle activity!What Concepts & Skills are Covered?The water cycle (being open-ended so no mat
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Science Circle Books BUNDLE
Parts of a Plant, Plant Life Cycle, Plant Needs, Photosynthesis Lesson Plan Unit
Do you need to teach all about plants, but aren’t sure where to begin? This comprehensive plant unit has got you covered! From exploring the parts of plants and their functions to unraveling the mysteries of the basic needs of plants, this unit has it all! Watch your students blossom as they explore hands-on labs, engaging plant activities, cooperative learning, and so much more! Try Before you Buy:Free Pollination Demonstration. It's a free lesson from this unit! Save at least 20% off when you
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS1-1
, 5-LS1-1
Weather Science Unit - Atmosphere, Climate, Wind, Types of Clouds, Precipitation
Make your life easy while enhancing your science unit on weather with this no-prep unit. This unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on weather.These reading passages with comprehension questions are the perfect way to quickly check for understanding while providing the students with background information on each topic. It is also the perfect way to integrate literacy and scien
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-ESS2-1
, 4-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS2-1
Also included in: Science Bundle
Rocks and Minerals Worksheets & Passages, Types of Rocks & Rock Cycle Worksheets
This rocks and minerals set of worksheets is a perfect supplemental resource to use for 2nd and 3rd grade. They cover types of rocks, what minerals and rocks are, properties of minerals, the rock cycle, geologists, and more. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages about rocks and minerals, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-and-go mini books!Rocks and Minerals Topics covered include:Rocks and Minerals Gene
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1st - 3rd
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Matter, States of Matter Worksheets, Reading Passages - Properties of Matter
These states of matter worksheets are a great addition for your Matter Unit. They cover a variety of topics, such as states of matter (solids, liquids, gases) properties, and changing states of matter. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages about matter, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-and-go mini books!Matter Topics covered include:Matter General InformationChanges in MatterStates of MatterSolidLiquid
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1st - 3rd
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One Plastic Bag Upcycled Bracelet Read Aloud STEM Challenge Earth Day STEM/STEAM
Integrate STEAM in your classroom and teach students about recycling! Learn about recycling, reducing, and reusing! Students design and build their very own Upcycled Plastic Bag Bracelet! After making their bracelets, students use the STEAM process to think of another way plastic bags can be repurposed. Finally, students write about ways they can recycle, reduce, and reuse in their own school and community.Excellent activity for Earth Day!Connect to a Read Aloud: One Plastic BagThis STEAM Projec
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Magic School Bus Plays Ball - Force and Motion Worksheets
These worksheets were created to accompany the Magic School Bus episode on forces and motion (Magic School Bus Plays Ball). These worksheets are a great supplement to any NGSS or science unit on forces, motion, and friction.Worksheets include:• Fill-in-the-blank video guide with word bank• Comprehension check: Vocabulary match-up and Short Answer• Extension activity: Your favorite sport without frictionAnswer keys are included.This product is included in my Magic School Bus Video Worksheets COMP
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Magic School Bus Video Worksheets *PHYSICS BUNDLE*
Ancient Egypt Activities STEM Challenges Pyramids STEM Challenge Project Craft
Ancient Egypt STEM & STEAM Challenges Cross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Egypt! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 Egypt STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3,
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3rd - 6th
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Paper Airplane STEM Activity | Google Classroom
Paper Airplane STEM Challenges is a packet of experiments your students will love! Flying and creating paper airplanes is a fun activity that will engage your students as they collect data and use measurement skills. Includes Google Slides for remote learners. A great literature connection is added as students research the history of airplanes and the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, and Bessie Coleman. These activities can also be used for STEAM Activities, STEM Fun Fridays, Maker Spaces, Tin
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Animals Habitats and Ecosystems Project Polar Ocean Desert Rainforest Woodlands
This BEST SELLING animal habitats unit includes reading passages and worksheets for 10 different habitats with fun & engaging activities to reinforce learning. Have students read the passages and answer the comprehension questions about each habitat. Each passage has a habitat scene for students to color and connect to the information. This fun NO-prep pack is a huge timesaver! Habitats Included:OceansGrasslandsSavannasWetlandsDesertsWoodlandsPolar Regions: The Antarctic and The ArcticMounta
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS4-4
Magic School Bus: Wet All Over - Water Cycle Worksheets
***This product is included in my Magic School Bus Video Worksheets GROWING BUNDLE, currently containing more than 14 video guides and worksheets. Click here if you are interested to learn more about the growing bundle!***These worksheets were created to accompany the Magic School Bus episode on the water cycle (Magic School Bus Wet All Over). These worksheets are a great supplement to any NGSS or science unit on the water cycle or phases of water.Worksheets include:• Fill-in-the-blank video que
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Magic School Bus Video Worksheets *GROWING BUNDLE*
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