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Science Common Core RI.6.7 resources for Easel Activities
The Solar System and Planets Activities Unit - Outer Space - Solar Eclipse 2024
This 130+ page complete solar system unit for elementary contains everything you need to complete an engaging space interactive notebook. It contains a variety of solar system activities for your upcoming space unit, including solar system reading comprehension passages and questions, solar system worksheets, planet and solar system projects, and more! It includes information on astronauts, planets, phases of the moon, eclipses, tides, and more.⭐⭐⭐Makes a great addition to your Solar Eclipse 202
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3rd - 6th
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Animal Communication Examples Distance Learning PDF
OVERVIEWStudents read text and view rich, authentic media as they learn about animal communication. The lesson pack contains 8 pages and was written for grade 5 students but is also appropriate for students in grades 4 and 6. This lesson typically takes 1 session to teach. The number of sessions depends on depth of study, completion of assessment, and amount of session time devoted to class discussion. The content and media have been designed to encourage class discussion. The high-interest rain
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4th - 6th
Yellowstone Wolves - 3 Part Informational Text
During the 1930's, people viewed wolves as dangerous and destructive animals and sought to remove them from Yellowstone National Park. This three-part informational text takes students on a journey from the wolves removal in the 1930s to their amazing return in the 1990s and the subsequent transformation of Yellowstone's present-day ecosystem. The ecological changes after their removal were widespread and evident. An excellent lesson about the power of nature's interconnections and the casca
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4th - 8th
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MS-LS2-2
, 5-LS2-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Types of Severe Weather Lesson: Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Thunderstorms & Blizzards
Elevate your teaching of severe weather dynamics with this Severe Weather Lesson Plan with lesson and Worksheet. Including types of severe weather such as thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes and blizzards, this resource offers an immersive exploration of severe weather science, adaptable to various learning preferences and settings. Equip your students with the knowledge to decipher and navigate the complexities of extreme weather events, fostering curiosity and a lifelong understanding of our
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5th - 7th
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MS-ESS2-5
FREE Acadia National Park Reading Passage and Graphic Organizer
Looking for engaging national parks research activities for your classroom? This Acadia National Park set is perfect for reports and research projects and includes2 page informational text reading passage2 page printable graphic organizer6 slide digital graphic organizer for Google SlidesThe graphic organizers help students focus on the most important aspects of the national park as they keep their notes organized. This activity can easily serve as a note-taking tool for an essay or presentation
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Acadia National Park Graphic Organizer and Word Search Bundle
Weather and Climate Florida Science and NGSS Aligned Lesson NO Prep
Weather and Climate Zones Florida Science SC.5.E.7.6 and NGSS Aligned NO Prep Lesson is ideal for teaching about elevation, latitude, climate, tropical, temperate, and polar zones. Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)This lesson plan includes: Climate Zones: Tropical ZoneTemperate Zone Polar ZoneAffects of elevation on climateAffects of latitude on climateAffects of proximity to water on climateVisual explanations make it easier for students to visualize climate zonesKWL Ch
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5th - 7th
Geologic Change Over Time Fossils Florida BEST 6th Grade Science SC.7.E.6.4
Geologic Change Over Time Fossils Florida BEST 6th Grade Science SC.7.E.6.4 is great for teaching about uniformitarianism, Florida fossils, fossil formation, types of fossilization, the principle of fossil succession, the Continental Drift Theory, the Plate Tectonics Theory and so much MORE! This resource includes:Learning Objectives KWL Chart Modern Geology Reading Florida Fossils ReadingTypes of Fossils and Fossilization (per-mineralization, carbonization, molds and casts, replacement, and am
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6th - 8th
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4-ESS1-1
Scratch Coding Project: Natural Disasters
Integrate coding into your science or reading lessons! This low prep project guides students through planning a Scratch coding animation to model solutions to problems caused by natural hazards. Aligned with the 4th grade NGSS standard (4-ESS3-2 Earth and Human Activity), this unit can also be applied to 3rd, 5th, and 6th grade NGSS units focusing on natural hazards3rd-8th coding units in technology or STEAM classes (ISTE Computational Thinking standards)3rd-6th grade informational reading or re
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3rd - 8th
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4-ESS3-2
Also included in: Scratch Coding Project Bundle
October and Halloween Informational Texts for Middle School
This product includes 6 non-fiction texts about October. Each text is followed by a page of questions and activities. A Quick Minute short articles- Alaska Day, The Shadow of the Bear, and National Candy Corn DayWhy Leaves Change Colors, questions, Cause and Effect, Leaves and PigmentsVampire Bats and questionsThe Great Chicago Fire and Fire Prevention Week, questions and posters designTwo Monarch Migration articles, questions, graphic organizer, comparisons, map reading and questionsInfograph
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Halloween Party Pack Activities Bundle
Types of Clouds Differentiated Lesson with Worksheets - Cloud Types
This Types of clouds activity will help your students dive into the world of meteorology, explore cloud classifications, and connect the dots between cloud formations and weather dynamics. Through interactive engagement with digital and print content, this resource offers teachers a multitude of ways to teach cloud formations! Watch the preview video here!--------------------- Please view my Clouds Lesson Plan Blog! -------------------------------Also included are the different types of precipit
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5th - 7th
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The Story of Salt by Kurlansky History and Science Lesson
The Story of Salt by Mark Kurlansky Pdf and Nearpod Lesson Google Classroom Ready This book expertly intertwines science, social studies, and language arts all the while telling a captivating story of salt. This is a perfect read for students in grades 4 - 8. This lesson includes:History, chemical characteristics, and importance of saltKWL Chart Post Lesson QuizVocabulary ListNearpod Teacher Access is included on the last page of the file If you have any questions about the Nearpod Teacher Acces
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5th - 7th
Animal & Plant Structural and Behavioral Adaptations Help Survival – Unit PDF
TITLEAnimal & Plant Structural and Behavioral Adaptations Help Survival – Unit PDFOVERVIEW Students learn through reading passages, engaging media (photos, graphic organizers, video and audio clips), and a hands-on activity about fascinating structural and behavioral adaptations of plants and animals that help them survive in the biodiverse habitat of the tropical rainforest. Assessments, answer keys, Easel Activities, and teacher support are included. The high-interest rainforest theme is
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4th - 6th
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4-LS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
Parts of a Tree Diagram: labeled and unlabeled diagrams, plus vocabulary list
Label the bark, phloem, xylem, and pith on the tree trunk. You will receive two copies of the parts of a tree poster, labeled and unlabeled. Perfect for anyone studying botany, plant anatomy, and trees!Note: this is a subset of materials from my complete Tree Unit. Included MaterialsLabeled tree anatomy diagram (key)Blank tree anatomy diagramReusable label tilesVocab list with definitions Please note→ You are purchasing a PDF download.→ Printing on 8.5x11" paper is recommended.→ FOR PERSONAL/CLA
Continental Drift and Plate Tectonic Theory NGSS
Continental Drift and Tectonic Plates Theories Lesson Plan is perfect for teaching the development and supporting evidence of the theories, major plates, and different types of tectonic plates. Google Classroom ReadyThis lesson includes: Continental Drift Theory; it’s development and supporting evidence;Tectonic Plates Theory, major plates, different types of tectonic plates. Ending with “Show What You Know” quiz and extension activity. Nearpod Teacher Access is included on the last page of the
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6th - 9th
Nonfiction Book Study: The Horrible, Miserable Middle Ages (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a 50+ page, Common Core aligned, NO PREP nonfiction book study for The Horrible, Miserable Middle Ages by Kathy Allen. This book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the book and has been designed for students in grades 4 – 6. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED.GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The student packet, vocabulary crossword puzzle, and comprehensive quiz are availabl
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4th - 6th
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What is a Rock Cycle Scoot Cards
What is a Rock Cycle process? This is a fun set of scoot task cards that engages pupils while explaining what is a rock cycle? This game automatically generates reports & grades for you! At last, there's a review game answering, "What's the rock cycle process?". The diagrams and vocabulary charts save you time while explaining rock types and formations. Included in the What is Rock Cycle Scoot Game1. Table of Contents is Internally Linked2. Standard Aligned Lesson Plan 3. 30 Scoot Cards5. V
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5th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Earth Science Games Bundle
September and Back to School Informational Texts
This collection of 7 nonfiction texts includes 7 articles, plus questions and extension activities to go along with them. The topics include:Apples9/11, Patriot Day, and the Survivor TreeLabor DayThe discovery of penicillinJesse OwensSchools around the worldShort articles about Voter Registration Day, Beyonce, the autumnal equinox, and National Encouragement Day.The topics are a variety of science, history, and culture. They work well in ELA, science, social studies, and study skills classes.
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6th - 8th
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Rainforest Plant Biodiversity, Reproduction, Fungi, & Decomposition – Unit PDF
TITLERainforest Plant Biodiversity, Reproduction, Fungi, & Decomposition – Unit PDFOVERVIEW Students learn through reading passages, engaging media (photos, graphic organizers, video and audio clips), and a hands-on activity about diversity of plant life, plant reproduction, fungi, and decomposition. Assessments, answer keys, Easel Activities, and teacher support are included. The high-interest rainforest theme is used to teach this NGSS-aligned life science unit. Content is engaging and hel
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4th - 6th
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4-LS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 5-LS1-1
Earth Science: Fossils
Fossils introduces students to the fascinating fossils. This interactive resource guides students to learn about what are fossils and how they are formed, where they are found, amazing discoveries, and how paleontology sheds light on the past and provides insight to future Earth changes. The resource is rich in real examples and engages students to build on their understanding through interactive elements and approachable text.The Easel resource allows for self-checking and supplies correct resp
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4th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-4
, 4-ESS1-1
, 4-ESS2-1
Layers, Light, Life Cycles, and Traits in a Rainforest Ecosystem – Unit eBook
TITLELayers, Light, Life Cycles, and Traits in a Rainforest Ecosystem Unit eBookOVERVIEWStudents learn through reading passages, engaging media (photos, graphic organizers, video and audio clips), and a hands-on activity about how the rainforest habitat, its layers, the importance of water and light, life cycles, traits, life through time, and ecosystem dynamics. Assessments, answer keys, Easel Activities, and teacher support are included. The high-interest rainforest theme is used to teach this
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4th - 6th
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5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
Water Cycle Drawing Scoot Cards
About the Scoot Task Card GameThe Water Cycle Drawing scoot task cards learning game helps students interact with their learning. No need for a glossary or textbook, this Water Cycle Drawing card set cycle transpiration cards save you time with a picture vocabulary chart. Now, there is a complete water cycle trivia set with transpiration, precipitation, infiltration, runoff, accumulation, evaporation, collection, and condensation stages. Inside the Water Cycle Diagram Explanation PDF Document1
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5th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
Also included in: Earth Science Games Bundle
Nonfiction Book Study: Who Was Rachel Carson? by Sarah Fabiny (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a 140+ page Common Core aligned NO PREP nonfiction book study for Who Was Rachel Carson? by Sarah Fabiny. This book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the book and has been designed for students in grades 4 – 6. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED.GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The student packet, vocabulary crossword puzzles, chapter quizzes, and final test are available a
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4th - 6th
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Layers, Light, Life Cycles, and Traits in a Rainforest Ecosystem – Unit PDF
TITLELayers, Light, Life Cycles, and Traits in a Rainforest Ecosystem – Unit PDFOVERVIEWStudents learn through reading passages, engaging media (photos, graphic organizers, video and audio clips), and a hands-on activity about how the rainforest habitat, its layers, the importance of water and light, life cycles, traits, life through time, and ecosystem dynamics. Assessments, answer keys, Easel Activities, and teacher support are included. The high-interest rainforest theme is used to teach this
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4th - 6th
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5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
Rainforest Recyclers: Fungi, Lichen, and Decomposers Distance Learning PDF
OVERVIEWStudents read text and view rich, authentic media as they learn about fungi, lichen and decomposers. The lesson pack contains 8 pages and was written for grade 5 students but is also appropriate for students in grades 4 and 6. This lesson typically takes 1 session to teach. The number of sessions depends on depth of study, completion of assessment, and amount of session time devoted to class discussion. The content and media have been designed to encourage class discussion. The high-inte
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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