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3rd grade science worksheets
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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Plant and Animal Adaptations Reading Comprehension Paired Passages Close Reading
Looking for print and go science reading comprehension passages focused on plant and animal adaptations? This set of paired passages includes two nonfiction texts. The passages cover body adaptations, behavior adaptations, and adaptations of plants. With nine different close reading and text dependent activities, this engaging reading packet has enough activities for an entire week! These standards-based activities can be used as independent practice, small group instruction, and even homework!
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Science Reading Comprehension Paired Passages MEGA BUNDLE Close Reading
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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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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Forms of Energy Set with Heat Light and Sound Activities 1st 2nd 3rd Grade
This is a fabulous set for teaching forms of energy for kids including light, heat (thermal), and sound! It is very interactive and super fun for the students! Hands on experiments, a flip book, worksheets, anchor charts, a test, and more are included. This set has ALL you will need to teach different Forms of Energy to your students! This has been recently updated to include 2 versions to include heat or thermal vocabulary!✅Save $$$$$$ and purchase this as part of my 2nd Grade Science Bundle!
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1st - 3rd
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1-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-1
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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Magic School Bus Video Worksheets *GROWING BUNDLE*
This is a *GROWIING* bundle of ALL the Magic School Bus video worksheets found in my store. Worksheets for additional videos will be added to this bundle as I create them. You can expect a new worksheet set added to the bundle once every few months.If there are any topics you'd like to see included that aren't currently in the bundle, please let me know! I would love to accommodate your requests.NOTE: All worksheets sets in this bundle can be bought individually in my store for $1 each. Click he
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2nd - 5th
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Animal Research Project Adaptation Animals in Winter All About Penguins Arctic
Our Animal Research Project can be used with ANY animal (like an All About All About Penguins or All About Polar Bears). It's a GREAT VALUE because you can reuse it for arctic animals in polar habitats or hibernating animals in winter or butterflies in the spring.The graphic organizers, scaffolded guided notes and scoring rubric make it easy for you to teach research writing based on any animal. The differentiated pages make it perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade or 5th grade student
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2nd - 5th
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4-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 3-LS2-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 4-LS1-2
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Space and Solar System Activities, Worksheets and Passages, Outer Space, Planets
This space unit is a perfect worksheet set to use for 2nd and 3rd grade activities for the solar system and outer space. Topics in the worksheets and passages cover space, solar system, lunar and solar eclipses, the planets, the inner and outer solar systems, the sun, moon, and stars, asteroids, astronauts, and more. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages about space, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-an
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1st - 3rd
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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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Habitats Worksheets and Reading Passages, Animal Habitats - Desert, Ocean, More
This habitats unit comes with worksheets and reading passages for topics such as animal habitats, qualities, weather and climate, and more. Seven different habitats are covered. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-and-go mini books!Seven Habitats covered :Arctic DesertPondRainforestOceanGrasslandForestFor each habitat, you get these pages: KWL ChartHabitat PassageInf
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1st - 3rd
Skittles Rainbow STEM Activity : Differentiated Scientific Method Experiments
Looking for an ENGAGING activity to get your students hooked on science?!? Students follow the steps of the scientific method in this low prep skittles experiment. Watch the rainbow magically forms in front of their eyes as students make observations, record data, and write conclusions. Then they can "taste the rainbow" and eat their skittles once they have finished the activity! This will become a student favorite in your class. Such a fun and satisfying experiment and perfect for back to
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K - 5th
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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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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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End of the Year Reflection - Color by Number - Coloring Pages
This activity requires students to answer 12 questions related to their school year. Once finished, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun and relaxing zen coloring page. The great thing about this activity is that each student will get their own unique coloring based on their school year. Plus, it will work for any school subject. Every year, I will update the product to reflect the dates of the current school year. The current dates included in this resource fo
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3rd - 7th
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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*
Weather Maps I - Practice Current Conditions and Forecast Activity
Weather Maps I- Practice Current Conditions and Forecast ActivityNote: This item is now part of the "Weather Pack" see below :NoteUse these activities to introduce, reinforce or review weather map information and reading.Page 1 -Current condition practice: Students use map and symbols to identify current weather conditions.Bottom of the page has "Which City" questions to check for understanding.Page 2 - Forecast practice: Students use a weather map to forecast weather for several cities around
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3rd - 6th
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Human Impact on the Environment | Pollution Activities | Environmental Changes
Make learning about pollution and how humans impact the environment engaging with this planned out, easy to use hands-on unit! This unit includes 10 days of lesson plans and activities perfect for exploring water pollution, air pollution, land pollution, natural resources, and human impact on the environment. Both a print and interactive digital version made for Google slides are included.A kid-friendly fact book includes all reading material in one easy to use place. Activities require little
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2nd - 4th
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Paired Passages with Writing Prompts Paired Text Animal Adaptations Worksheets
Do your students need help comparing and contrasting two texts on the same topic? These paired passages and reading comprehension activities on animal adaptations include nonfiction texts to help your students compare and contrast two texts with a similar theme and topic. This PRINT & DIGITAL mini-unit on animal adaptations integrates science with reading and includes 12 fun and engaging pages of reading comprehension activities perfect for 3rd and 4th grade. It will increase engagement whil
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3rd - 4th
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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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2nd - 3rd
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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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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Magic School Bus Video Worksheets *GROWING BUNDLE*
Types of Fossils Lesson with Google Slides, Notes, Worksheet, and Answer Key
This lesson explains what a fossil is and explores 4 different types of fossils - mold, cast, trace, and true form - including how they form with examples of each. This resource includes: a Google Slides lesson about the 4 types of fossilsa notes page (print and digital, color and black line)a worksheet (print an digital, color and black line)an answer keyGo through the Google Slides presentation as students take notes on the included notes page. After the lesson, students use their notes to com
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3rd - 6th
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MS-ESS1-4
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Fossils and Paleontology Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons
Force and Motion Worksheets Science Experiments Interactive Notebook Activities
This is a 175 page set that is fabulous for teaching force and motion! Includes over 15 hands on experiments with recording sheets!! Lots of worksheets and posters too! This is perfect for first, second, and third graders!There are SO many activities, worksheets, and booklets included! Please check out the preview for an up close look (Please note the preview is compressed due to size restrictions, but your file will be at a high resolution!)⚠️Please be sure to check out my companion resources
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1st - 3rd
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3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
Types of Storms | Severe Weather | Tornadoes | Thunderstorms | Hurricane
Are you teaching about the types of storms, but having trouble finding kid-friendly, engaging text, and weather activities? This comprehensive resource covers types of storms, thunderstorms, windstorms, dust storms, tornadoes, winter storm, blizzards, ice storms, cyclones, and hurricanes. Both a print and interactive digital version made for Google slides is included. How to use in the classroom: The 8-page fact book covers a storm on each page. Read the text, watch one of the included videos,
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Storms Unit including Boom™ Cards
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