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Free science Common Core RF.3.4a resources
FREE! Virtual Escape Room: Marine Biome Edition (Escape the Zoo Ep.1)
About Escape Rooms in general:These escape rooms are an engaging and interactive way for students to learn problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and teamwork. It will require them to work together to solve puzzles and clues, fostering a sense of camaraderie and cooperation. It will also encourage students to think creatively and to approach problems from different angles, which is a valuable skill in any academic or professional setting. Give your students the opportunity to experience the
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
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NGSS:
3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
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Also included in: Virtual Escape Room Growing Bundle: Escape the Zoo (20% off!)
Preview of Escape the Zoo Bundle
About Escape Rooms in general:These escape rooms are an engaging and interactive way for students to learn problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and teamwork. It will require them to work together to solve puzzles and clues, fostering a sense of camaraderie and cooperation. It will also encourage students to think creatively and to approach problems from different angles, which is a valuable skill in any academic or professional setting. Give your students the opportunity to experience the
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
...
Groundwater Fluency
Groundwater Fluency BundleAs a THANK YOU to my followers, this passage from the Hydrosphere Fluency BUNDLE is FREE! Please see the preview for highlights from the Bundle. Whether used for fluency, or for comprehension, this numbered reading passage is an excellent way to learn about the Water Cycle and the wonders of water. Ways I’ve used them:1. Fluency pairs – partners practice together2. Centers – laminate and use dry erase markers3. Homework – 4 parts for 4 days4. Close read (without a tim
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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STEAM activity: Hamsters Gr 2-3 Science, Reading, Writing, Math, Tech
8 Lessons in ONE activity! Gr8 for integration!This STEAM activity tells a tale of a scientist in the lab performing an experiment. This activity blends and integrates several subjects all into one long activity. Great for grades 2-3.Use as a lesson with a whole class, small group, or as a math or reading center.Activities/skills/topics include:Reading - story elements, summary, and character inferencesMath - analyzing data, graphs, and computationWriting - answering fiction/nonfiction prompt
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Also included in: 14 activity/unit MEGA SCIENCE Bundle! Gr 3-4
Earth Day 3rd and 4th Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Help your students understand the importance of caring for the earth on Earth Day with these interesting and educational reading passages and comprehension questions! Use these with your 3rd grade or 4th grade class! No Prep Needed! This resource includes: Three Reading Passages With Informational TextComprehension Questions (Short Answers Questions)Teacher's Answer SheetsNOTE: The product you download here is a PDF of all the worksheets / handouts.FOR MORE CREATIVE AND ENGAGING RESOURCES, CH
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3rd - 4th
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3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions Outer Space
3rd Grade students can use this reading passage and comprehension questions to learn about OUTER SPACE!No Prep Needed! Simply print it out and make the necessary amount of copies for your classroom.This resource includes:A page for a reading passage.A page with three comprehension questions.An answer sheet for teachers.NOTE: The product included here is a PDF.FOR MORE CREATIVE AND ENGAGING RESOURCES, CHECK OUT THE TPT STORE:TPT StorePlease feel free to reach out if you ever have any comments or
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Grades:
3rd
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3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions Fireworks
3rd Grade students can use this reading passage and comprehension questions to learn about FIREWORKS!No Prep Needed! Simply print it out and make the necessary amount of copies for your classroom.This resource includes:A page for a reading passage.A page with three comprehension questions.An answer sheet for teachers.NOTE: The product included here is a PDF.FOR MORE CREATIVE AND ENGAGING RESOURCES, CHECK OUT THE TPT STORE:TPT StorePlease feel free to reach out if you ever have any comments or qu
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Grades:
3rd
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3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions Robots
3rd Grade students can use this reading passage and comprehension questions to learn about ROBOTS!No Prep Needed! Simply print it out and make the necessary amount of copies for your classroom.This resource includes:A page for a reading passage.A page with three comprehension questions.An answer sheet for teachers.NOTE: The product included here is a PDF.FOR MORE CREATIVE AND ENGAGING RESOURCES, CHECK OUT THE TPT STORE:TPT StorePlease feel free to reach out if you ever have any comments or quest
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
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Volcano Activities
Volcano Activities is a series of 6 articles that teach all about volcanoes and their eruptions. Within Volcano Activities students will also receive comprehension questions that check their understanding of each article, as well as a vocabulary recording page. Students can use context clues to record their volcano vocabulary and then at the end of all 6 articles is a vocabulary crossword where students can test their new vocabulary skills with a fun activity. After students complete the volcan
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 4-ESS3-2
Reading Passage and Share Eclipse
An eclipse is coming soon! Have students read one of the leveled passages and create a safety poster, display, or video that shares how others can be safe during a solar or lunar eclipse.
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
FREE Differentiated Reader's Theater Script EARTH Science Reading Fluency 3rd
Need more time in the day? Integrate your Science and Language Arts lessons! Practice reading fluency while learning about earth's limited resources. Reading parts are tailored to different reading levels – whether they're below grade level, right on track, or a little ahead – everyone can join the fun. This resource includes:*Lesson plan with a teacher's guide of reading levels*List of Picture Book Recommendations to teach/review science concepts*Ideas for an Art Extension Activity
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3rd - 4th
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Alien Invader Detectives: How to Spot and Stop Invasive Species
This unit contains nine lessons, supplemented with five different games and activities to teach students how invasive species affect an established ecosystem and disturb the natural flow of native plants and animals. Students will also learn how they can be stewards of the Earth by learning how to effectively keep invasive species from hitchhiking into areas where they are not welcome.The California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating yo
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 5-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-4
Ocean Plants: Seaweed W.3.7, SL.3.1a, L.3.2a, RL.3.1, RI.3.4, RF.3.4a
This lesson plan explores 3 types of seaweed/algae: red, brown, green and helps students understand its varying uses. Using integrated subjects, multiple standards, inquiry-based concepts and informational texts.
Subjects covered are: English Language Arts; Art; Science; Social Studies
Common Core Standards included: W.3.7, SL.3.1a, L.3.2a, RL.3.1, RI.3.4, RF.3.4a
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Grades:
3rd
Endangered Animals: Reading, Writing and Projects —about wild Mongolian horses
This program is intended for use with the ResQ series of middle grade novels about rescuing endangered species. While the books are fictional adventures, they are heavily grounded in factual background. The books are well suited to classroom use, particularly for teachers who want to take an integrated approach to science, social studies and language arts. The protagonists are young people with special skills in natural and physical sciences. They use these skills to devise tools for solving t
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 5-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-LS4-2
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Animal Research QR Code Resources
Designed to support the development of research skills in young learners. Suitable for Grade 2 - Grade 4). Animals include penguins, whales, tigers, seahorses. Resources include links to videos and websites. All child friendly!
Academic Vocabulary Template- Freebie
Super simple vocabulary template to be used for student dictionary, interactive notebook, story vocabulary, science vocabulary, math vocabulary, social studies vocabulary, or foreign language vocabulary. Grade level vocabulary will be coming soon!! Check back often for more resources. Enjoy!!
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Gravitational Force, Dialogue Reading
Here is a Dialogue Reading activity that you can use for your classroom to assess students' prior knowledge of Gravitational Force, or even just for a short reading for 3rd-5th grade students. This is a cross curricular activity, Science and English Language Arts.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Who Belongs Where? A Matching Activity
After reading Pebbles and the Biggest Number, students will apply knowledge of habitats and match animals to the respective habitat
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
3-ESS2-2
Australian Perspectives: Teaching climate change and Indigenous culture
This resource aims to introduce Stage 2 students to climate justice, developing their understanding of the intersection between climate change and Indigenous culture/perspectives. It focuses on the relationship Indigenous people have with Country, and their corresponding management practices that model sustainability for our current society. This resource invites students to consider the potential for positive impacts of listening and collaborating with Traditional Custodians in order to better
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
4-ESS3-1
Soil Museum Walk Review
Place task card questions through out the classroom. Students walk around the classroom, chose a card and read the question. Students record answer on recording sheet. This can be done individually, partners or in groups.
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Grades:
3rd
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Mother's Day Activities
Mother's Day ActivitiesCooking Sugar Cookies in the shape of a love heart with your students. And write Mum a Mother's Day letter to go with the love heart cookies. Great way to win Mum's heart.
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
KWL Chart
Use KWL Charts to get your students thinking before the lesson, then consolidate their learning after the lesson. Two versions with or without a name line. Simple design to print easily on colored paper. Pro tip: laminate using dry erase thermal laminating sleeves to use over and over again!
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Not Grade Specific
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