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Space, Solar Systems, Planets-Earth Primary Grades Science Unit
A great way to introduce your students to the wonders of our amazing planet and the solar system that we are a part of. Included in this pack areThis comprehensive Space Science and Astronomy packet is aligned with the National Science Education Standards (NSES) and common core.Students will learn about simple space science concepts including stars, planets, solar systems, the Sun, Moon, Earth, planets in our solar system, Facts and suggested activities for each plante, constellations and the un
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3rd - 6th
Zoo Animal Clip art - Creative Clips Clipart - Animals Clip Art
This set is jam-packed with a huge variety of zoo animals!172 total images (86 vibrant, colored images, 86 BW versions)All images are saved as PNG formats with transparent backgrounds.IMAGES INCLUDE:- lizard- sloth- tree frog- penguin- polar bear- tiger- lion- flamingo- toucan- walrus- kangaroo- panda- zebra- peacock- giraffe- hippo- rhino- elephant- gorilla- monkey- koala- cheetah- turtle- alligator- parrot- snake...................And moreTERMS OF USE:Selling This Item On The Internet Is Prohi
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PreK - 12th
Also included in: Animal Clipart Bundle - Creative Clips Clipart.
Natural Disasters and Extreme weather events. Unit of work
This extreme weather and natural disasters research unit is perfect for students who are learning how to use informational text and studying weather and natural disasters. It is perfect for a natural disasters and extreme weather research project.Use this resource to explore the following concepts with your students:✔ Where these weather events occur✔ How frequently they occur✔ Why they occur✔ How they are formed and caused✔ How we can prepare, act and survive such events✔ The effects of these w
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4th - 6th
Human Anatomy, Human Body, Biolgy for Kids, Homeschool Montessori Learning, Scie
Discover the intricacies of the human body with our Printable Human Anatomy collection! Perfect for educators, medical students, or anatomy enthusiasts, these detailed illustrations offer a comprehensive exploration of anatomy. Ideal for classroom decor, educational materials, or study aids, these high-quality printables provide a visually captivating learning experience. Instantly downloadable, elevate your understanding of human anatomy with our meticulously crafted designs. Dive into the worl
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PreK - 5th
Chemistry Unit 6 Bundle: Elements and the Periodic Table (SIOP & Differentiated)
Make teaching Chemistry easy with this Complete Chemistry Unit 6: The Elements and the Periodic Table Bundle. This product contains every resouce you need, no planning necessary. This bundle includes 8 products!Unit 6 Lesson Plan: Elements and The Periodic TableChemistry Unit 6 PowerPointLab: Introduction to the Elements Discovery Lab: Metals and Their Versatile Properties & Answer KeyLab: Periodic Trends & Answer KeyLab: Properties of the Periodic Table & Answer KeyLab: Properties
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Ocean,sea, environment and habitats- units Kindergarten to Grade 6 (Bundle)
The K-6 Bundle has 7 booklets and one PDF for behaviour management ideas and strategies. Each booklet is guaranteed to save you precious hours searching the internet for quality websites. Each unit includes enough work for a day, a week or more. Ideas can be differentiated for older or younger classes above or below the nominated grade.KindergartenCopy and paste this link to see exactly what is in this booklethttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crhssW7mTGY(This upload was for an earlier version of
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K - 6th
Human Anatomy & Physiology Unit Plan 8: The Special Senses
Make teaching Anatomy & Physiology easy with this combined unit and daily lesson plan that covers 2 weeks of a secondary H A & P course. SIOP, gifted, and differentiation strategies are embedded and easily identified throuought. Lessons are differnetiated accoding to learning style, grouping, and language ability. Both content and literacy standards as well as key vocabulary words, essential questions, activating strategies, instructional strategies, and summarizing strategies are incl
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Chemistry Unit 7 Bundle: Formation and Properties of Compounds (7 Products!)
Make teaching easier! Get the entire Chemistry Unit 7 Growing Bundle: Formation and Nature of Chemical Bonding (shown below). (Highlighted are items currently available.):Unit Plan 7: Formation and Nature of Ionic BondsUnit 7 Powerpont: Formation and Nature of Ionic BondsReview Worksheet 7.1: Naming and Writing Formulas of Ionic CompoundsLab Activity: Introduction to Chemical Bonding: Comparing Bond Strength of CompoundsLab Activity: Formation of a SaltLab Activity: Metallic Bonding (Making a
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Physical Science Unit 1 Bundle: Introduction to Science
Make teaching physical science easy with this fully editable combined unit and daily lesson plan that covers 8 blocks or 16 periods of a secondary physical science course. SIOP, gifted, and differentiation strategies are embedded and easily identified throuought. Lessons are differnetiated accoding to learning style, grouping, and language ability. Both content and literacy standards as well as key vocabulary words, essential questions, activating strategies, instructional strategies, and summ
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
INVESTIGATING THE WORLD OF OWLS Gr. 3-6
Investigate the World of Owls! Start this unit with a chart to find out what students know about owls. This can be used as a comparison at the completion of the unit when they discuss what they have learned. A “hands-on” beginning is always enjoyable. You could also include films about owls. There are several films about Kay McKeever and her sanctuary for injured owls. The films about her were produced by the National Film Board and are called, “Lady and the Owl”, and “Cricket, Tiglett and Frien
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3rd - 6th
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ANIMALS OF SOUTH AMERICA Gr. 4-6
Have fun discovering the Animals of South America! Our unit contains information sheets and follow-up activities that are complete in themselves, but they can also be used in conjunction with other resources. Have the children brainstorm and make a list of animals that they think are native to South America. As you progress in this unit, have the children look back at their lists to see how many on their original list are actually native to South America. Daily large-group input activities could
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4th - 6th
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Dinosaur -Project Based Learning PBL SUB PACK/Individual learning
AIM :You must research 3 reasons as to why dinosaurs may have become extinct, you must include evidence to support each of them. You may like to use the model below to write your findings and use them as a planning tool. When you have completed your research, you will decide which one is the most likely reason that dinosaurs became extinct in your opinion. Your project will be to present your theory, your evidence and your conclusion.Once you have done your research it is up to you to decide how
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3rd - 6th
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Human Anatomy & Physiology Unit Plan 7: The Nervous System
Make teaching Anatomy & Physiology easy with this combined unit and daily lesson plan that covers 2-3 weeks (depending on the number of labs you choose to do) of a secondary A & P course. SIOP, gifted, and differentiation strategies are embedded and easily identified throughout. Lessons are differentiated according to learning style, grouping, and language ability. Both content and literacy standards as well as key vocabulary words, essential questions, activating strategies, instructi
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: The Nervous System Unit 8 Product Bundle (Virtual Friendly!)
Unit Plan: The Blood and the Cardiovascular System (SIOP/Differentiated)
Make teaching Anatomy & Physiology easy with this combined unit and daily lesson plan that covers 2 weeks of a secondary A & P course. SIOP, gifted, and differentiation strategies are embedded and easily identified throughout. Lessons are differentiated according to learning style, grouping, and language ability. Both content and literacy standards as well as key vocabulary words, essential questions, activating strategies, instructional strategies, and summarizing strategies are inclu
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Anatomy & Physiology Whole Course Growing Bundle (123 Resources!)
THE MAGIC OF SHELLS Gr. 3-4
Take your class for an imaginary stroll along the beach and discover the magical world of shells. Start this unit with a chart for students to fill in as they learn about Shells. Give the students a chance to predict some facts about shells. Use the "Observing Shells" task cards. Which shells belong to the same group? Let the students classify the shells, feel their textures and try to identify some shells. A detailed teacher guide includes suggestions for the teacher and tips of how to set up t
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3rd - 4th
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DISCOVERING MAPS & GLOBES Gr. 2-6
Introduce the salient concepts to beginners that reinforce skills in working with maps and globes. Designed for students with differentiated learning levels; including children who have had no experience in formal map & globe skills often experience difficulties when faced with geography as a subject at an intermediate level. The material in this package may be of benefit to children in junior and early intermediate grades as well. The activities are designed with participation in mind encou
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2nd - 6th
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OWL ACTIVITIES Gr. 2-4
Discover the fascinating world of Owls! Getting to know owls is an interesting challenge and a great topic to develop research skills. Brainstorm with your students and record the facts and ideas they think they know about owls. As your unit develops, refer to the initial brainstorming charts to see how accurate your knowledge was. Some of the different owls you will be researching include the Barn Owl, the Great Horned Owl, the Snowy Owl, the Screech Owl, the Elf Owl, and the Barred Owl. You wi
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2nd - 4th
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Four Corners for Chorus Answer Sheet
This is the student response sheet for the Four Corner for Chorus activity.
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4th - 10th
Human Body Bundle for Middle-Grade Science Classes
Included in this life-science bundle are 3 resources to aid in the study of the human body for fourth- through eighth-grade science classes.The Human Body: From the Thinking about Science SeriesCreate-a-Center: The Human Body The Human Body Bingo BookThe Human Body: From the Thinking about Science SeriesThe Human Body is an informative, fun-filled unit on the human body. It explores each of the body systems and the relations between them. A variety of activities are included: creative writing,
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4th - 8th
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Earth Science Bundle for Middle-Grade Science Classes
Included in this bundle are 3 resources to aid in the study of Earth Science for fourth- through eighth-grade science classes. Our Ever-Changing Earth: From the Thinking about Science SeriesCreate-a-Center: Earthquakes & Volcanoes Earth Science Bingo BookOur Ever-Changing Earth: From the Thinking about Science SeriesOur Ever-Changing Earth is an informative, fun-filled unit about geology. The book explores Earth’s structure and composition; rocks and minerals; mountain building; weathering
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4th - 8th
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SPIDERS ARE ARACHNIDS Gr. 3-4
Introduce your students to the world of arachnids, the most fascinating of nature’s small creatures. Information sheets are included for characteristics of spiders, spinning webs, eggs and spiderlings, food, and enemies. Different species of spiders researched in this unit are Trapdoor, Fisher, Wolf, Jumping, Crab, Tarantula and Black Widow. Brainstorm in small groups or with the whole class to create charts on “Things We Know About Spiders” and “Things We’d Like to Find Out About Spiders”. As t
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3rd - 4th
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Earth Day Storybook Lessons
-- Updated 4/20/23 --- These 4 stories are great for earth day. Each one deals with a different form of pollution. Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa By: Jeanette Winter deals with deforestation. Magic Trash the story of Tyree Guyton by: J H H Shapiro deals with recycling trash to clean the neighborhood. The Soda Bottle School by Laura Kutner and Suzanne Buckingham Slade deals with recycling soda bottles to build new buildings and clean the environment.The Garbage Barge by: Jona
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K - 12th
Animals and their habitats combined units Grades3-4 SUB PACKS worksheets
This combination booklet is a time saver for all primary teachers. Within the book are links and activities which will keep your middle primary class busy for a week or more. There are links to units of work, videos, interactive games, fantastic apps and printable activities. Based on the theme of Animals, children will enjoy 'Giraffes can't dance', and 'Lester and Clyde'To use these booklets to their best, you will need to really explore the links and contents within them. Kids just love le
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2nd - 5th
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Weather Bundle for Grades 1 to 4 Science Classes
Included in this bundle are 2 resources to aid in the study of weather in first-grade through fourth-grade science classes.Weather: A Study Unit to Promote Critical and Creative Thinking Weather Bingo BookWeather: A Study Unit to Promote Critical and Creative ThinkingFocusing on weather, the primary objective of this learning unit is to introduce youngsters to important earth science concepts, which it does in a fun-filled way. The activities encourage divergent thinking, flexibility of thought
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1st - 4th
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