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Free 5th grade critical thinking science printables
Science Doodle FREE! The Water Cycle Interactive Notebook BUNDLE FREEBIE!
This bundle is all about the Water Cycle!This FREEBIE is a good example of what is in my BUNDLED units.Unit Bundle Includes:The Water Cycle Foldable for an interactive notebookThe Water Cycle Notes Foldable for an interactive notebookAll the Water in the Earth Foldable for an interactive notebookWater Cycle Vocabulary set for an interactive notebookWriting PromptThe Water Cycle LAB My Life as a Drop of WaterTask CardsWhat I will Learn this Year Glue-InWeekly warm-up about the water cyclePlus mov
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3rd - 6th
Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Freebie! Combine science with language arts by using this freebie that includes reading comprehension passages and questions, and a cut and paste sorting activity. Answer keys are included. If you like this unit, you will also Love:Map Skills Printables and ActivitiesMap Skills and Types of Maps Editable PowerPoint and Review SheetsEarth’s Rotation and RevolutionNatural Resources PackElectricity UnitVolcanoes PackRocks and Minerals PackFossils PackBiomes Unit
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3rd - 6th
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Solar Eclipse 2024 Word Search Activity | Secret Message | FREEBIE
Teach your students about the Solar Eclipse 2024 event this April with this fun and easy solar eclipse word search activity! Engage your students by challenging them to find the secret hidden message! The hidden message will be formed using the remaining letters to fill in the blanks after finding all the words.This NO-PREP April word search covers 15 common vocabulary words related to the solar eclipse and is great for introducing students to this special event, as a follow-up activity centre,
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K - 6th
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Space: Model of Earth & Moon's orbit
One of the biggest misconceptions that students have is that they believe that the Sun travels around the Earth. My students were no exception...That is why I created this model that allows students to manipulate the Earth and the moon in order to gain a better understanding. With this activity, your students will be able to orbit the Earth around the Sun as well as move the moon around the Earth. After this craftivity your students will no longer have the same misconception.If you like this act
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1st - 5th
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Free Reading Comprehension Passage 4th grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade
This is FREE Reading Passage written on two levels, with questions. Questions require text dependent answers and are great for state test prep, small group instruction, or remediation.⭐This is part of an All-Year Close Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle with 72 nonfiction, literary and poetry texts themed for nine months, plus 36 poems. It also includes reading centers activities for your learning stations.⭐Contents Each Month★ Four Differentiated Informational Passages - written on two level
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3rd - 5th
Alphabet Nature Walk (Freebie) Scavenger Hunt / Outdoor ABC's
Get your learners outside for some outdoor education with an Alphabet ABC's Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt!A “nature walk” is essentially a scavenger hunt outside in nature, where your children/students will go outside, walk through nature, and look for these ABC items on a walk! These NO PREP pdf file Alphabet Nature Walk sheets are a great way to get young learners introduced to different animals, plants, and aspects of nature, and also reinforcing science and nature terms in older learners. This
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in: Nature Walk BUNDLE / Four Seasons + ABC + Nature Scavenger Hunt
Executive Functioning Escape Room Activity
This free escape room activity is a puzzle challenge related to executive functioning skills. Students can work together or independently to solve a puzzle and discover the secret phrase to unlock the door and win the challenge in a specified amount of time. This escape room activity is ideal for small groups, advisory periods, morning work, resource rooms, or just for fun!Note that this is a free sample puzzle that includes only one challenge. If you are interested in more similar challenges pu
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4th - 8th
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Forms of Energy Robot Project l Science, Writing, and Art
This fun and engaging robot project is a meaningful way to assess understanding of the different forms of energy. Students will design and draw a robot that produces at least three forms of energy and then write about it! The project starts with a quick review of the different forms of energy. Then students are introduced to the assignment and work on sketching their robot using at least three forms of energy. For the final part of the project, they redraw the robot and color it, labeling the fo
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3rd - 5th
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Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Animal Adaptations Freebie
A combo of science and language arts in one unit! Test your students reading comprehension and learn about the wild tiger at the same time! They will understand how the behavioral and physical features of a tiger helps it to survive. You can use these pages as review, homework, group work, and even include them in science centers!Answer key is included.If you like this unit, you might also love:Animal Adaptation Pack Weather Unit PackWater Cycle PackSolar System Pack Human Body Systems Pack Forc
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3rd - 6th
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Human Body Systems Color by Number, Reading Passage and Text Marking
This Human Body Systems Color by Number and Text Marking activity has your students searching for text evidence from the reading passage and coloring in answers. This is a highly engaging reading comprehension activity. Great addition to your Human Body Systems unit.Topics include: Human Body Systems, Skeletal system, Muscular system, Cardiovascular/circulatory system, Digestive system, and more.Students read about Human Body Systems, answer questions, mark the text for evidence, and color the p
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4th - 7th
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Winter Dangerous Weather Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages Activities
Looking for high-interest nonfiction reading passages to strengthen your students' reading comprehension? Students will learn and think critically about hazardous ice storms with this nonfiction article and reflection activities.These activities are perfect for close reading, test prep, or any time!Your students will practice gathering important information as they read science content as an informational text aligned with NGSS standards.This pack is part of the Weather and Climate Close Reading
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3rd - 5th
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FREE! Common Core Mathematical Practices Classroom Posters
8 Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practices Classroom PostersRemind students of these valuable Math Practices with these colorful and simple legal-size posters. Each practice has a specially designed icon to help students not only remember the 8 Math Practices, but use them as well.You can print all 8 posters in color at your local office/print center on 8.5 x 14 white card stock for around $5-$6.You might also like:Tangram Fraction Task CardsIt Takes Two to TangramPattern Block Fraction
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K - 12th
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FREE Animals Mindfulness Mandala Coloring Pages, Kids Relaxing Printable Sheets
Introducing the "FREE Animals Mindfulness Mandala Coloring Pages" - a set of printable sheets designed to promote emotional well-being and improve concentration in children.These pages are perfect for teachers looking to introduce mindfulness practices into their classrooms, as they have been instrumental in helping students take a break from their daily routine and find some inner calm.The detailed designs incorporate various animals themed drawings that create hours of coloring fun for kids, w
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1st - 6th
Thanksgiving Gratitude Worksheet FREEBIE - Print or Use with Digital Easel
Go beyond, "What are you thankful for?" with these fun worksheets. The first one asks children to think of things they are thankful for that meet specific criteria. The second has an ABC format.Not only do these questions facilitate flexible and fluent thinking, but they also get kids to think more deeply about all the things they have to be grateful for. This activity is a good one for Thanksgiving, but could be used at anytime of the year.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:2 Gratitude WorksheetsDIGITAL:
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3rd - 8th
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Plant and Animal Cells Science Poster and Vocabulary Cards
Here is a collection of 12 posters and 12 vocabulary cards for the following:
Plant Cell
Animal Cell
Vacuole
Chloroplast
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
Nucleus
Golgi Apparatus
Endoplasmic Reticulum (Smooth and Rough)
Cell Membrane
Cell Wall
Cytoplasm
Looking for passages, printables, and assessments for plant and animal cells? Click here to see my Animal and Plant Cells Just Print resource pack.
Click here to see all of my Just Print Science Resources.
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4th - 6th
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Logic Puzzle FREEBIE
If you are wondering what a logic puzzle is, it is a puzzle where you use clues, a grid, and some deductive reasoning to figure out who matches with what, or what items go together. It is a great way to exercise your students' brains!Here is my blog post about the benefits of logic puzzles!Bringing Logic Back by Carrie Whitlock These would also be great early finisher work, early work, or even for a classroom center.If you want an even harder challenge, try my free "triple matrix" logic puzzle
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2nd - 5th
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STEM Activity Challenge Marshmallow Catapult 3rd-5th grade
STEM Project for Third, fourth and Fifth grades.In this activity students will work in groups to create a catapult from popsicle sticks. They will modify their catapult in order to produce the best launch possible. Kids will have a great time launching mini marshmallows across the room while learning about potential and kinetic energy.***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here.This STEM Activity Challenge includes teacher instructions,
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #2 (Upper Elementary)
Math and Science Notebook Covers
Have your students decorate their notebook/journals with this simple and easy to use cover! Instructions are included on how to print for composition notebooks! :)What's Included?2 Science Covers (Science Notebook and Science Journal)2 Math Covers (Math Notebook and Math Journal) Instructions on how to scale for composition notebooks!Happy teaching!Erika
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PreK - 12th
Flow of Energy FREEBIE: Food Chains, Producers, Consumers and More!
This Flow of Energy Through Food Chains freebie includes several activities to supplement your instruction.Here is what you get:PostersHow do Organisms Get Energy? SortFlow of Energy through Food Chains Task CardsFlow of Energy through Food Chains ActivityCreate a Food Web Photosynthesis PosterPhotosynthesis HandoutClick here to see all of my science resources.
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4th - 6th
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Presidents' Day Early Finisher Activities - Crack the Code | Word Search | Maze
Sneak in a little math and literacy with these fun no prep Presidents' Day early finisher activities and puzzles such as a word search, crack the code, maze, hidden pictures, and color by number that are perfect for morning work, sub plans, literacy centers, independent work, and more! Your students will love them! Included in this resource:Color by NumberSecret MessageHidden PicturesMazeCrack the CodeWord SearchFind the PathComplete the PictureWhat’s Happening?Unscramble the PictureMissing Vowe
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2nd - 5th
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Back to School-Name Tent
Back to School Ice Breaker. This Back to School Name Tent activity is sure to help teachers and students learn about one another. Use this activity the first day of school or sometime the first week. This activity helps teachers learn names much more quickly! We personally use this name tent activity in our class and it works! Included in this FREE download is the following:
-Editable Name Tent
-3 activities on tent that can be modified (Name Acrostic, 4 "Faves", and 3 Facts and a Fib)
-Ex
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4th - 8th
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Scientific Method Vocabulary Search Activity | Seek and Find Science Doodle
Students will enjoy learning about the Scientific Method with Seek & Find Science Doodles. Great for student engagement and retention. Use at the beginning of the year or for a quick review for science fair! Your students will love searching for science and will have a fun coloring sheet when they are done! This is a No Prep Activity! Perfect to use in interactive notebooks- just print and go! Includes- Scientific Method Doodle/Color Sheet with key terms- Student assignment page - Teacher/s
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5th - 8th
Earth Day Activity (The Impact of Our School Supplies) FREEBIE
This Earth Day Activity is fun, unique and eye opening for upper grade students. It's also an awesome way to get your kids thinking about marketing with art to create a campaign for Earth Day. This engaging "print and go" lesson takes a deeper look into the impact our school supplies have on the earth. Many supplies are wasted in the classroom and students get involved in the process of educating themselves and others. This is great for any lesson on reducing, reusing, or recycling.
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4th - 7th
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5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-3
, 4-ESS3-2
Also included in: Earth Day Bundle
Newspaper Article Template | Writing a News Article | Printable & Digital
Add creativity and writing practice to any unit of study with this printable and digital newspaper article template. Your students will perfect the art of writing a newspaper article using this blank nonfiction template.Want more summary writing templates? Click here to view 10 editable, printable, and digital graphic organizers for summary writing! This resource can be completed on paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teach
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4th - 7th
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Importance of learning science
Learning science is particularly important for students as it equips them with the essential knowledge and skills to make sense of the world around them. Science education is not just about memorizing facts. It fosters critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving abilities. These skills are not only useful in school but also in everyday life beyond the classroom.
Benefits of learning science
Learning science offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. In fact, it helps students:
- Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
- Cultivate their ability to observe, experiment, and analyze data
- Nurture a sense of curiosity, awe, and wonder about the natural world
- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
With a solid foundation in science, teachers can help empower students to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.
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One of the best parts about science class is all of the possibilities for hands-on, collaborative learning! Think: labs, experiments, inquiry-based activities, and design challenges. These activities encourage students to explore scientific concepts by observing, asking questions, and conducting investigations. Additionally, with small group centers, students can engage in group experiments, discussions, and projects that require them to collaborate, share ideas, and solve problems together.
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