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3rd grade physical science thematic unit plan pdfs
Ladybug Life Cycle Mini Unit
Spring is a great time to do a life cycle study on ladybugs and this mini unit is the perfect way to slip it in during all of your subject areas! This Ladybug Life Cycle Mini Unit targets reading, writing, math, science, and fine motor skills! Students already love learning about life cycles and this mini unit will make the ladybug life cycle even more fun!What's Included:2 Life Cycle Posters (5 & 6 stage)Reading8 Vocabulary CardsVocabulary Matching Sheet*Life Cycle Student Reader (prints ba
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Grades:
PreK - 3rd
STATES OF MATTER UNIT: MAKING THE 3 STATES REALLY MATTER!
THIS UNIT HAS EVERYTHING, BUT THE KITCHEN SINK ITSELF!
It's Packed FULL of Simple Experiment Station Cards and Student Recording Sheets. There are loads of things to add to your interactive notebooks, a file folder game, study cards, and some posters for your bulletin board.
Page 4 - 3 States Of Matter examples …. Glue in student notebook
Page 5 - Can You Find 10 Solids and Liquids In Your Classroom … partner or group activity
Page 6 - Can You Find 10 Solids and Liquids In Your House … Home
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Forms of Energy (MELTS) Notes, Worksheets, and Research Project
This is ready to use and engaging set for teaching Forms Of Energy includes Mechanical, Electrical, Light, Thermal (Heat), and Sound (MELTS). It is very interactive and fun for the students in your class. Differentiated note sets, worksheets and project templates are included. This set has what need to teach different Forms of Energy to your students.Looking for easy print and go activities to strengthen your science lessons? This no prep product is designed to supplement your current Science cu
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Science Bundle - Worksheets, Notes, and Research Projects
Amusement Park Design Project
Design your own Amusement Park! This fun unit consists of 16 worksheets that will challenge students in their creative thinking, research skills, design and engineering abilities.Digital option available! Please note, some worksheets transfer nicely into a digital version but many are designed to be completed on paper or as a hands on STEM/STEAM activity.The package includes:1. Unit title page2. Student title page3. Park research worksheet (internet access for students recommended)4. Art activ
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: STEAM Project Bundle
4th Grade Science Light and Sound (NGSS Aligned)
This comprehensive unit introduces students to wave energy in the form of light and sound. The unit begins with lessons relating to waves. Many hands on opportunities help students develop a strong understanding of necessary concepts. This unit was designed to address several standards in the NGSS fourth grade curriculum: 4-PS3-2, 4-PS4-1, 4-PS4-2, and 4-LS1-2. This unit is appropriate for grades 3-5If you are looking for a digital version of this product click here.Here's a list of all th
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
4-PS4-2
, 4-LS1-2
, 4-PS4-1
, 4-PS4-3
Also included in: Custom Bundle: Ohio 5th Grade Science
Electricity Unit and Interactive Notebook Resource: Grades 3-5
Looking for some new "kick" to your electricity unit? Check out this interactive science notebook electricity unit! My intent is that this resource can be used in whatever way you see fit! Whether you have an electricity textbook that you use, a hands-on science kit (like I do), or no resources at all, you should be able to customize these lessons and activities to meet your needs. Just check the page of “What’s Included” to make sure the lessons I have included match your needs—and then hav
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Properties of Matter
This hands-on unit includes multiple pieces for science notebooks, experiments, thinking maps, and foldables all focusing on the properties of MATTER!
- "I spy matter" circle map
- Sink or float activity mat
- Sink or float recording sheet
- "Apples Matter" bubble map and activity
- 4 Tab Matter foldable
- Properties of Matter science notebook piece
- Cookie Lab Activity and recording sheet
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Fourth Grade Matter Unit
Hi all! I have created a cute matter unit for my fourth graders full of outlines, printables, and even some activities and vocabulary cards! Some of this unit is hands-on, but it is primarily notes and outlines for students.
Here is the table of contents:
Matter poster
“What is matter?” notes
Matter vs. Non-matter sort
Matter vs. Non-matter sort answer key
“Matter properties” notes (buoyancy)
“Mass” notes (kilograms, balance)
“Which has more mass?” activity
"Which has more mass?” answer key
“Sol
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: 4th Grade Science Bundle
Mixtures & Solutions - Labs & Interactive Notes
This resource is perfect for upper grades who are exploring mixtures, solutions, & solubility! All the materials in the bundle are compatible with interactive notebooks. Included in the bundle are:Flapbook to define mixtures & solutions2 mini-posters with definition of mixtures & solutions4 Station Cards for Mixtures stationsTeacher prep instructions for Mixtures stationsStation instructions for Mixtures stations (4 stations)Activity sheets for Mixtures stations (1/station - 4 tota
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Properties of Matter + Mixtures & Solutions Bundle
Slime Science Mini Unit
This mini unit introducing states of matter and the scientific method to your students in a hands-on and engaging way. I loved using a really engaging experiment in the beginning of the year to excite students, but this can be used any time of the year. This unit includes:- 2 background readings on slime science- A whole-group movement activity helping students recreate the chemical reaction that results in slime- 6 slime recipes that use inexpensive household items- A letter home asking for m
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Physical Science Sound and Light Unit bundle Low and No Prep
Physical science light and sound unit bundle. Word wall cards, cold reads, comprehension, math/literacy extensions, experiments, activities, graphic organizers and unit notes. Thank you for checking out my sound and light unit bundle. Buying the bundle saves you some money so that you can teach them together (as most physical science curriculum puts light and sound together). This bundle includes:formative and summative assessmentsvocabulary cardsunit noteseasy experiments with everyday material
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Habitats! An Elementary Unit with Worms!
Create a habitat with your students! This packet will help you teach your kiddos about habitats. It features soil observation, worm observation, soil layer activity, and a glossary of important terms! Enjoy!
**NOW UPDATED: includes teacher directions for a three week unit!
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PreK - 4th
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Racing Cars - A Unit About Force and Motion
This unit is designed to be project based, and teach students how forces affect the motion of car as it moves down a ramp. Students will gain deeper understanding of mass, air resistance, gravity, friction, inertia, and acceleration. Students will explore forces through inquiry-based learning where they will design a ramp to carry a car the farthest distance.
This unit plan features a lesson plan/unit overview, and 16 pages of student workbook pages with brainstorming, challenge questions, bra
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Elementary Physical Science Sound Unit
Thank you for Checking out my sound unit. I also have a bundle of this sound unit as well as a light unit. Both units are created based on Georgia Performance standards. Purchase includes:Sound notes and vocabularysummative assessment with answer keyseveral formative assessments in science, reading and ELAstep by step experiments with everyday objectsblack and white assessments (printer friendly)nonfiction comprehension cold reads classroom DIY instrumentsvocabulary word wallvocabulary memory
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Magnetism and Electricity Unit
Looking for a comprehensive unit to teach your students about Magnetism and Electricity?
This interdisciplinary resource unit was compiled after several years of teaching these concepts to my own students. This engaging unit includes 215 pages of activities, lessons, classroom posters, assessments, resources, and more...a unit full of "bright ideas" and a terrific value for just $7.50! Recently revised, the printables and posters are even easier for your students to read and use.
This unit ma
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Weather
Weather (Physical properties of air and water, wind, water cycle, rate that water changes, waterproof vs. absorbent, and indoor/outdoor water)Are you looking for a unit that includes lesson plans, labs, activities, no-prep printables, vocabulary cards, visuals, and more? Look no further! This Weather unit is everything you have been waiting for! In this highly engaging resource, you will find 11 lesson plans that are science focused. These lessons are cross-curricular and will have your students
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Grade 2 Science Bundle
Magnet Unit (Common Core Aligned)
This unit provides hands-on experiments that investigate magnets. This unit is aligned to the common core. Although this unit includes third grade reference standards, this unit is appropriate for grades 3-6. The experiments could also be adapted for 2nd grade.
* Resources (books and video links)
* Vocbulary Organizer
* Magnetic/Non-Magnetic Sort
* Magnetic Poles Experiment
* Magnetic Car Race Experiment
* Iron Filings Experiment
* Temporary Magnet Experiment
* Building a Compass
* 4 NF readin
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Simple Machines Physical Science Unit Elementary force and motion
Physical science Simple Machines unit. Word wall cards, cold reads, comprehension, math/literacy extensions, experiments, activities, graphic organizers and unit notes. This is a great unit or supplement to your current curriculum. Thank you for checking out my simple machine's unit. I love Science! I love teaching science! This unit includes:six simple machine notesvocabulary full page word wall cardsinstruction notestask cardsKWL chartprint and go tab bookanchor chartsexperiments with everyday
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Rosie Revere, Engineer | A STEM Activity Packet
STEM + Picture Books = Wonderful!Looking for STEM Integration ideas for literature?Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty, is a fabulous picture book with a great girl character. It is a wonderful way to integrate literature into fabulous engineering themes and STEM activities. With activities for reading, writing, science, technology, engineering and math, we provide a complete unit for a charming picture book with a memorable character. Teachers are saying:"Get Caught Engineering hit it out of
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Activities Seasonal Bundle
Simple Machines Unit (Based on the 5E Model)
This hands-on unit about the six simple machines is based on the 5E model of instruction developed by Roger Bybee. The 5E model is based on the premise that learners build ideas based upon their previous ideas. Each of the phases within the model begin with the letter E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend or Elaborate, and Evaluate).In this product, students will have the opportunity to build models of the simple machines as they learn about everyday items that exemplify the work done by them. Chi
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2nd - 5th
Pancake Matter study and other activities
Included in this pack is an experiment that follows the scientific process. The question to be answered is: "What happens to pancake batter when heat is added?" This unit should be used after introducing chemical changes in matter.
Also included are: Pancake math story problems, a blank bubble map to describe the pancakes and how they tasted, and a reading activitiy for Pancakes for Breakfast by Tomie dePaola.
My students loved this activity and I hope yours do as well. Enjoy!
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
FOUNDATIONS SCIENCE CURRICULUM BUNDLE
The FOUNDATIONS SCIENCE CURRICULUM BUNDLE has you covered from start to finish! This comprehensive year-long science curriculum is designed to give your students a solid understanding of the fundamental science concepts outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The curriculum is organized into 20 units with the following features:Comprehensive: The curriculum contains 20 units that highlight key concepts in the earth, life, and phy
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
, 4-PS4-2
, 5-PS1-3
, 3-PS2-1
, 4-LS1-1
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Roller Coaster Physics: STEM Challenge, Labs and Nonfiction Text Features
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I use this as a project based unit based on the theme of roller coasters. The big question we are trying to solve is: “Why doesn’t a roller coaster fall off its tracks?” The students are working toward creating a “real” rollercoaster and rollercoaster book at the end of the unit that will be shared with parents and other students who visit our room for the exhibit. By incorporating the theme of roller coasters across the curriculum, I use this unit to te
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Grade 3 Ontario 2022 Science Soils Adapted Package for ESL and Special Education
Do you find it hard to modify for your special education and ESL students? This unit covers all the specific and overall expectations of the Ontario Science Unit for Grade 3, soils! This can be used for your students who require modifications or accommodations, but can really be used for your entire class!This package includes baseline data tracking, a summative project which includes a conversation, observation and product. Lessons: 1. Safety in Experiments2. Different Types of Soil3. Parts of
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Grades:
3rd
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