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2nd grade science assessments
Rocks and Minerals Unit, Types of Rocks, Weathering and Erosion, Rock Cycle
Is your science textbook outdated and lacking? Make learning about rocks and minerals 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 rocks and minerals.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 wa
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2nd - 4th
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4-ESS1-1
Also included in:Â Science Bundle
Fossils Activities, Reading Passages, Worksheets, & Assessment 2nd 3rd 4th
These fossils worksheets, activities and reading passages make teaching fossils fun and easy! Integrate science and reading with the 5 engaging articles, interactive notebook activities and comprehension questions. The included worksheets are perfect for reinforcement and assessment of student learning! *Please download the Preview File for a FREE article from this resource!Teachers love the ready to go fossils articles and activities! Use these reading passages in place of the science textbook
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2nd - 4th
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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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Science Bundle
Thinking Posters | Students Show Their Thinking With Any Lesson
These thinking posters are an easy teaching tool for teachers and students!EIGHTEEN choices for students to respond to their new learning color and black & white. These posters will help you adjust your lessons, differentiate your instruction, and form small groups to support or stretch your students. Easy to monitor your students' thinking and hold them accountable! The posters make it easy to assess learning, monitor strategies, and track progress very quickly. Pull sticky notes of student
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in:Â Sticky Note Poster Bundle | Exit Slips | Assess Student Learning
Force and Motion Unit, Simple Machines, Friction, Gravity, Laws of Motion
Do you want an easy way to teach topics on force and motion? What about simple machines? Make learning about force and motion 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 rocks and minerals.These reading passages with comprehension questions are the perfect way to quickly check for understanding while providing the students with background information o
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Science Bundle
Butterfly Life Cycle Lapbook, Reading Passages, Worksheets, and Posters
Have your students dig deeper into the butterfly life cycle with this butterfly mini-unit. They will read about each stage of a butterfly's life cycle in the reading passages and answer comprehension questions. In addition to other butterfly activities, students will create a butterfly flip book and lapbook to demonstrate their learning. ACTIVITY PAGES INCLUDEDButterfly Life Cycle - Overview - Reading and short answerStage One - Eggs - Reading and short answerStage Two - Larva - Reading and s
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Science Bundle
Science Curriculum Bundle | Special Education | Matter| Planets | Simple Machine
Science Curriculum (adapted) for Special Education in Self-Contained ClassroomsAdapted science curriculum for grade level topics is so hard to find for students with special needs. This age appropriate leveled curriculum contains 6 resources of quality leveled symbol supported science materials to meet the needs of all students. WHY YOU NEED THIS RESOURCE:I created this leveled science curriculum with self-contained classrooms in mind. I couldn't find anything that had engaging material with pag
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K - 12th
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Scientific Method Activity Pack
The Scientific Method can be a challenging process for younger students, so why not make it as fun and interesting as possible? With this pack you can do just that! Not only will you be teaching students the steps of the scientific method but you will be doing it with materials that are rich with vocabulary and offer engaging activities.Included:- Scientific Method binder sheet or mini anchor chart- Vocabulary Cards- Vocabulary crossword- Reading passage with comprehension questions- Scientific
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2nd - 5th
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Insect Report - Nonfiction Research Guide and Writing Templates for Grades 1-2
INSECT REPORT - Insects and Informational WritingThis STUDENT REPORT TEMPLATE is a great way to support primary children as they learn how to research information and write in explanatory or informative forms. This resource will complement a study of insects or bugs and provide a purpose and audience for your students to share their new knowledge.During this research project, each of your students will:select an insect to learn more aboutdraw diagrams with labelstell about its habitat and dietdi
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1st - 2nd
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NGSS:
2-LS4-1
Water Cycle Unit - Freshwater, Saltwater, Precipitation, Pollution, Condensation
Make your life easy while enhancing your science unit on the water cycle 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
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Science Bundle
Frog Life Cycle Science Unit - Reading Passages and Worksheets!
Have your students dig deeper into the frog life cycle with this frog mini-unit. They will read about each stage of a frog's life cycle in the reading passages and answer comprehension questions. In addition to other butterfly activities, students will create a frog flip book and lapbook to demonstrate their learning.Pages included:Frog Life Cycle - Overview - Reading and short answerStage One - Eggs - Reading and short answerStage Two - Tadpoles - Reading and short answer Stage Three - Froglets
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Science Bundle
Science Bundle
Take advantage of this 25% discount on my Science Units Mega Bundle! This file contains all 19 of my science resources.Units Include:Scientific Process Skills - Unit ActivitiesElectricity and Magnetism - Unit ActivitiesWeather - Unit ActivitiesAnimals - Unit Activities and PostersEnergy Unit and ActivitiesNutrition Mini Book and ActivitiesPlants - Unit ActivitiesBiomes - Research Project and PostersNatural DisastersAstronomy UnitButterfly Life Cycle UnitForce and Motion UnitFrog Life Cycle Unit
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2nd - 5th
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Animal Adaptations, Food Chains and Habitats
Animal Adaptations, Food Chains and Habitats Vocabulary, Activities, Assessments and Games: fun and engaging resources to build and supplement your Animals Unit!Vocabulary Cards – use as a word wall, matching game, sorting activity, flashcards or a fun "Quiz, Quiz, Trade" game. The cards include 27 vocabulary terms, a brief description or definition, a visual representation, or both. Word Wall headings included.Terms: migration, hibernation, instinct, learned behavior, camouflage, mimicry, shelt
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Animal Adaptations, Food Chains and Habitats BUNDLE
Biomes and Ecosystems Reading Passages 3rd 4th Grade Ecosystems with Writing
You and your students will love these simple Ecosystem and Biomes Reading Passages! Included you will find 10 short and but engaging reading passages on ecosystems and biomes! In addition, each passage comes with a series of text dependent questions that will make assessment a snap! I am excited to offer this resource to you and I hope it will spark curiosity and increase understanding about out our beautiful world as well as encourage a love for Reading for Understanding in your classroom. I
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2nd - 4th
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Phases of the Moon ~ Worksheets and Picture Cards
Students need to cut out the different phases of the moon, put them in order, and label them. Included are two different worksheets; one has 5 phases of the moon to put in order, and the other has 8. The one with 5 phases has two worksheets on one page. Simply copy it and cut it in half to get two of the same worksheet. The one with 8 phases includes a colored and line art version.Also included are 8 Picture Cards depicting each phase of the moon and a Phases of the Moon Anchor Chart. You can us
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K - 2nd
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Force: Gravity and Friction {Differentiated Reading Passages}
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the force. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you study gravity, motion, and friction. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are J-N-P-T. (Bonus lowest level included!)$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade lev
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
1830 REPORT CARD COMMENTS: language, math, behavior, science, writing, homework
This REPORT CARD COMMENTS book is a massive, 181 page collection of report card comments/remarks for ALL teachers who teach and report in subjects such as, English (Writing, Reading, Comprehension, Spelling, Proofreading and Editing, Oral Communication, Listening Skills etc.,), Math (variety of comments, including problem solving), and Science. Other areas of reporting such as, Introductory Comments, General Comments, Homework Completion, Participation, Group Work, End of Year comments, Class Be
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K - 12th
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Sound Energy Activities, Reading Passages, Worksheets, & Assessment 3rd 4th 5th
These sound energy worksheets, activities and reading passages make teaching sound energy fun and easy! Integrate science and reading with the 5 engaging articles, interactive notebook activities and comprehension questions. The included sound energy activities and worksheets are perfect for reinforcement and assessment of student learning! *Please download the Preview File for a FREE article from this resource! Teachers love the ready to go sound energy activities and articles! Use these readin
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2nd - 4th
Germs Sort Printable and Digital Google Slides Version Included
Germs Shapes Sort Sorting Worksheet: Printable and Digital VersionEngage students in exploring how to prevent germs from spreading with this sorting worksheet, available in printable and digital versions.There are 3 sorting worksheets included in this resource. Save 30% when you buy Sort Worksheets BundleKey Features:Sorting Mat and Sorting Pictures Answer KeyGoogle Slides Digital VersionYou can use this resource for independent practice, assessments, math, or literacy centers. Explore More:Gram
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Sort Worksheets Bundle Printable and Digital
Bees Activities Unit with Honey Bee Lifecycle of a Bee Beekeepers and MORE
Use this comprehensive BEES science unit and activities to help you study and organize your learning about our wondrous bee friends on planet Earth! Included in unit you will find short reading passages, organizers, interactive notebook foldable activities, writing activities, posters, task cards, word wall cards, and more. Your students will love studying and learning about the lifecycle of a bee, the importance of bees, beekeepers, honey, AND MORE! Included in this unit:All About Bees Passag
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2nd - 4th
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The Sun, The Moon, The Earth, and The Stars Science Resource Unit
This is my first Science unit on TPT and top selling item! I am proud to post my activities and lessons that focus on...The Sun, The Earth, The Moon, and The Stars! Your students will love learning how the Earth, Sun, and Moon interact. With this you will receive 32 engaging lesson activities and 76 pages. Check out the activities below:1. Essential Question Cards2. Vocabulary Cards for Science Word Wall3. Vocabulary Color and Match4. Space Mystery Word (Making Words)5. Scrambled Space
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1st - 3rd
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Measurement: Liquid Volume Practice Sheets (Gallons, Quarts, Pints, Cups)
Measurement: Liquid Volume Practice Sheets (Gallons, Quarts, Pints, Cups) U.S. Customary - King Virtue's Classroom
These practice sheets are great for practice and assessing students' ability to measure liquid volume using gallons, quarts, pints, and cups (U.S. customary units of capacity). You can use one as a pre-test and the second as a post test.
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2 practice sheets
2 answer keys
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Math Practice Sheets MegaBundle - King Virtue's Classroom
Force and Motion Worksheet Reading Passages for 2nd Grade Science- Push & Pull
Force and motion comprehension passages with questions, a bonus experiment, and a push-and-pull sort are perfect for integrating science into the reading block while also giving back time to do hands-on science. This pack is also great for sub plans. This resource covers topics like force, motion, friction, gravity, magnets, and science vocabulary. The included "Push or Pull Sort" activity reinforces understanding of these concepts. Additionally, the science experiment "Investigating Pushes and
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2nd - 3rd
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Changing States of Matter Worksheets and Activities
Changing States of Matter Worksheets and Activities // Resources can support both year/grade 1 and year/grade 3 chemical science understandings for Australian Teachers.These printables allow students to predict or investigate how heating or cooling can change an objects state of matter from solid, liquid and gas.The states of matter worksheets included in this pack link directly with the Australian curriculum chemical science strand and can be suitable for both year 1 and Year 3 - simply modif
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PreK - 4th
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Also included in:Â States of Matter // Bundle
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