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3rd grade science thematic unit plans
Landforms & Map Skills Unit BUNDLE
Make learning about geography come to life with this landforms and map skills bundle unit for young learners! Your students will have the opportunity to explore the landforms that shape our Earth, as well as beginning map skills. This bundle contains a variety of printables, projects, crafts, and much more. Also available in...Landforms and Map Skills DIGITAL BundleLandforms and Map Skills PRINT & DIGITAL Mega BundleLANDFORMS pack includes:Recommended book list Landforms posters (landform, b
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1st - 3rd
Solar System: Space Unit for Grades 1-3!
Take your students on a space adventure they will never forget! This solar system packet contains printables, crafts, hands-on activities and so much more! Included in this unit you will find:1. Recommended book list2. Word wall (3 pages)3. "Our Solar System" class book (in color; full pages) 4. "Our Solar System" mini book in black & white for students (Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune)5. KWL Chart 6. "Describe a Planet" poster7. Fascinating Facts (Sun, Ear
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Solar System: Space Print & Digital Activities BUNDLE
Ocean - Ocean Animal Research Unit - Ocean Journal and Crafts
Splash into learning with this Ocean animal unit! This 115 page unit includes fact pages for ocean animals, full color images of ocean animals, blackline masters for interactive crafts, and an adorable scuba kid craft. This unit will be great and engaging for kindergarten, first, and second grade students.These ocean animals are included in this unit:StarfishSea turtlesDolphinsWhalesOctopusSeahorseSharksOrca WhalesJellyfishStingraysCrabsAnimal Crafts:Starfish flipbook, Sea turtle craft, dolphin
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PreK - 3rd
Ecosystems and Biomes Reading Passages Activities Photosynthesis Food Chains Web
Make teaching about ecosystems and biomes fun with this complete unit! With this BEST SELLER, your students will learn all about the different types of ecosystems, biomes, food chains, photosynthesis, herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, and how they interact with each other. This engaging unit includes information about different types of ecosystems and biomes, as well as hands-on activities that bring the topics to life. Help your students understand ecosystems and biomes in a meaningful wa
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3rd - 5th
NGSS:
5-LS2-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 2-LS4-1
Natural Resources
Complete natural resource unit! Anchor charts with pictures and definitions, thinking maps, folables, interactive notebook pieces, and a mini reader! Included in this set:-Anchor charts and posters-Circle maps-Tree map picture sort-Interactive notebook piece-Man-made or nature made foldable-A mini book for students to create from what they have learned!Updated and added summer of 2022- - 20 slide instructional PowerPoint AND an emergent reader!This unit will make a great addition to your Science
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K - 3rd
Animal Research Report Project - 3rd, 4th, 5th grade (Common Core aligned)
Animal Research Made Easy: differentiated templates, graphic organizers, printables, and more!
Research projects can often be overwhelming because they cover such a variety of standards. It is my hope that this Common-Core aligned, 90-page resource will help streamline the process for you and your students so that it is both educational and enjoyable! I am passionate about creating truly differentiated resources that make it possible for ALL of your students to be successful, including student
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3rd - 5th
Solar Eclipse 2024 Integrated Unit and Presentation (Print and Digital)
This thematic unit is full of engaging and quality activities in all areas of curriculum to help students develop a strong conceptual understanding of solar eclipses, specifically the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024. This is such a unique opportunity for all! Get students exited about this upcoming event!***Both a Print Version and a Digital Version for Google Classroom™ are included with this purchase.****Activities included:Activity 1: Solar Eclipse: Students read an informa
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3rd - 6th
NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, 5-ESS1-2
, 2-ESS1-1
Also included in: Space Super Bundle: Solar System, Eclipse, Astronomer
Constellation Cards/Activity
This is a great activity for your youngsters when studying outer space and the solar system! It can be used as a math unit (counting stars), history (the origin of constellations and their importance), or science (constellations in general!).These can also be scaled down and pasted into an interactive notebook or used as matching cards.There are two constellations on each page, for a total of 6 constellations with varying degrees of difficulty. The constellations included are:-The Big Dipper-Leo
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PreK - 3rd
Also included in: SPACE BUNDLE
Research Project: Ocean Animal Information
It can be challenging to find informational text that is appropriate for elementary kids! Making sure that all students are set up for success during these first experiences with research projects is so important.
This pack was created and used with my 3rd grade class. It includes research information for 30 different ocean animals. Each animal includes a description, eating habits, predators and defense mechanisms, life cycle and interesting facts. Pictures and fun facts break up the text and
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3rd - 5th
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Weather & The Water Cycle
Explore the world of weather as your students engage in various science activities that explore forecasting, clouds, storms and the water cycle! This thematic weather unit includes:1. Recommeded Book List2. Weekly Weather Forecast Printable (boy & girl meteorologist versions) 3. Clouds Outdoor Observation4. Cotton Clouds (Interactive Flip Project) 5. Let's Label Clouds (cut and paste)6. Let's Draw Precipitation (Rain, Snow, Sleet and Hail)7. Thunderstorm Reading Comprehension 8. Tornado Read
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1st - 3rd
Natural Disasters Print BUNDLE {Earthquake, Hurricane, Tornado & Volcano}
Natural disasters play such an important role in shaping our world and are usually at the very forefront of our news cycle and current events. This resource introduces four major disasters: EARTHQUAKE, HURRICANE, TORNADO & VOLCANO. We have included a variety of printable activities including engaging reading comprehension passages, informative posters and even science observations that will compliment your current curriculum. The EARTHQUAKE unit includes:1. Recommended book list2. Vocabulary
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2nd - 3rd
Fall Season Science Unit - Reading & Writing Activities - Pumpkins Leaves Apples
Do you need lesson ideas and activities for your fall unit? Make learning all about fall fun with these engaging hands-on non-fiction ELA and science mini-lessons and activities! This resource will help your first grade, second grade, or third grade students build writing skills, understand informational text and build reading comprehension, and learn interesting facts about pumpkins, apples, and leaves this fall season. ⭐ Create anchor charts to lead your lessons and use the low-prep activitie
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1st - 3rd
Landforms Activities & Printables
Make learning about geography come to life with this landforms unit for young learners! Your students will have the opportunity to explore the major landforms that shape our Earth, in a fun and engaging way. This unit contains a variety of printables, projects, crafts, and much more. This pack includes:Recommended book list Landforms posters (landform, beach, canyon, desert, hill, island, lake, mountain, ocean, plain, plateau, river, valley, volcano, waterfall)Word Wall (beach, canyon, desert, h
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Landforms & Map Skills Unit BUNDLE
May the Fourth be with YOU Star Wars Themed Day PLAN
Do you love how kids get excited over themed days? You can teach them anything on these days and make memories they will remember forever! This download is full of everything you need to have a great May the 4th Be With YOU-themed celebration! Objects: To learn about Force and Motion What is in this download? Pg. 1 CoverPg. 2 Table of ContentsPg.3 A Note To TeachersPg.4 Lesson Plans Introduction Pg 5 Standards Met Pg. 6 Home Connections Project Letter for ParentsPg. 7 Donations Please Page for
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K - 3rd
Plant Life Cycle Activities Experiments and Worksheets
Plant Life Cycle Unit and Plant Activities Let's get ready to plant some seeds! This science thematic unit is a perfect way to teach about plant life cycles in your science AND reading blocks! This plant life cycle unit and seed unit includes over 12 different plant life cycle activities, labs, and seed activities! Your students will love the hands-on experiments, plant journals, and creative fun! You'll love how easy it will be to teach a science concept in both your reading and science blocks!
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
Also included in: Thematic Units Bundle for 2nd and 3rd Grade
Australian Animals Unit - Australian Curriculum | Distance Learning
If you're teaching Living Things or Non-Fiction texts this term, then you are going to love using this differentiated Australian Animals inquiry unit with your early years students!Aligned with the Australian curriculum, the resources included in this unit of work have been carefully deigned to cater for the varying abilities in your classroom with resources and activities to suit levels K-2.CHECK OUT WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS PACK IN THE PREVIEW SECTION ABOVE OR TAKE A LOOK HER
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K - 4th
Animal Classifications Unit Sort Mammals Reptiles Amphibians Groups Worksheets
Discover the Wonders of Nature with our Animal Classification Unit. This incredible unit includes everything you need to teach about mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians. With kid-friendly reading passages, comprehension questions, and hands-on activities, this unit encourages students to explore the amazing diversity of living creatures. A fun animal card sorting game and vibrant tri-fold booklets are sure to keep students engaged!The following animal groups are highlighted in this un
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2nd - 4th
Hatching Chicks: Chick Life Cycle Science Experiment
If you are looking for a way to incorporate a little hands on science into your classroom, you might want to consider hatching chicks in your room!For the last few years, I have been fortunate enough to have very willing principals and school board administrators who encourage hands on science. I created this unit to go along with my chick life cycle experiment each spring. I've tweaked it a bit in the classroom before I posted it here!!I am fortunate to have a farmer husband who does help me wi
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1st - 3rd
Force and Motion
Fun, hands-on activities for force and motion is LOADED in this packet! If you are looking for thinking maps, lesson plans, science stations, and foldables for force and motion interactive notebooks, this is what you are looking for! All with the objective of Force and Motion. **UPDATED** As of summer 2020, I have added a 20 side PowerPoint to help teach your students about force & motion as well as an emergent reader!-Circle maps-Bubble maps-4 tab foldable-5 petal foldable-Science stations
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K - 3rd
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What is a Scientist Interactive Notebook
This "What is a Scientist" pack includes 5 different interactive activities for the primary grades. Included:-Cut/paste for a 5 flap foldable "What is a scientist?" Including pictures and descriptions.-Parts of a scientist cut/paste-What does a scientist do tree map-3 tab foldable on a scientist and the tools they use-A "What does a scientist look like? Do?" beginning sheet OR assessment sheet. **UPDATED 8/5/2021- Now also includes a PowerPoint and more interactive pages! I have added a boy and
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PreK - 3rd
Butterfly Life Cycle Craft Spring Science Unit - Reading & Writing Activities
Teaching students all about butterflies this spring? This engaging nonfiction and spring science unit makes learning about the caterpillar to butterfly transformation, the life cycle of a butterfly, and the parts of a butterfly fun. It includes a butterfly life cycle craft, activities, observation journal, writing, and more! This resource will help your first grade, second grade, or third grade students build writing skills, understand informational text, and build reading comprehension while th
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Solar System and Planets Leveled Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
These 24 engaging planets reading passages are a must have for a Solar System unit, nonfiction reading, or guided reading groups! Each planet comes with 3 leveled reading passages containing the same educational material & vocabulary, only varying by reading level. Reading passages range from Grade Level Equivalents of 3-5.5. All follow-up activities are thoughtfully planned to align to the ELA Common Core. Please check out the preview for a closer look!For a discounted price on this pro
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3rd - 6th
The Five Oceans: Facts & Features Slide Show, Flip Book, Activities, Assessment
Building an understanding of Earth is important, and this geography resource is perfect for covering the 5 oceans of our world. This resource includes a slide show with key facts and features, a flip book to record information, pocket chart cards, activities, and assessment. This resource includes digital options as well!Please click the preview to view more!WHAT'S INCLUDED:- Facts and Features Slide Show (PPT, PDF, and Google Slides options included)- Flip Book (3 versions)- Pocket Chart Cards-
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1st - 5th
Science and Social Studies Adapted Activities for Special Education BUNDLE
Are you struggling to differentiate science and social studies topics for your students with special needs? Look no further, I've got you covered!Science and Social Studies materials are hard to come by for a self-contained special education setting. This bundle contains many different adapted and differentiated activities to use while teaching your students with special needs about various Science & Social Studies topics!What you will find inside this bundle:Adapted BooksCount It Out Adapte
Grades:
K - 5th
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