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5th grade science thematic unit plans
Titanic Activities Bundle | Passenger Research | Comprehension | Titanic Math
HUGE Titanic bundle of Titanic reading comprehension resources, activities, PowerPoint, and SO much more! Your students will love the Titanic even more after diving into their study of the ship using these resources! Cover the basics and the more unique aspects of the Titanic with these literacy, math, and social studies connections.These Titanic activities cover everything from the construction of the Titanic to the discovery of the ship on the bottom of the Atlantic. Unique aspects, such as
Grades:
4th - 8th
The Digestive System Complete Unit | Digestive System Worksheets and Assessment
Are you teaching the digestive system but having trouble finding kid-friendly, engaging text, digestive system worksheets, activities, a digestive system assessment, and diagrams? This complete 10 day unit includes everything you need to teach your upper elementary students about the digestive body system. Both a print and interactive digital version made for Google slides are included. Lessons cover parts of the digestive system, functions of the digestive system, digestion, organs, waste, and
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Human Body Systems BIG BUNDLE | Fun Human Body Activities
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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Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
5-LS2-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 2-LS4-1
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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Grades:
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
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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Natural Disasters Research Project PRINT & DIGITAL | Science PBL
Kids love learning about natural disasters so use this engaging topic to help them work on important research and writing skills. This natural disasters research project guides your students through all the steps, from brainstorming to reflection. This science project based learning activity is a great cross-curricular activity your students will love. Explore more natural disaster resources and enjoy a 20% discount with the Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Activities Bundle! Researching na
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4th - 7th
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Grade 5 ONTARIO Science Unit on The Human Body - Human Health & Body Systems
Grade 5 Teachers in Ontario! Are you looking for a comprehensive and engaging way to teach human organ systems? Look no further! Our Human Body Unit is aligned with the 2022 Ontario Curriculum unit Human Health and Body Systems as part of the Life Systems strand in the Ontario Science Curriculum. and covers the basic structure and function of these three human organ systems. digestive systemrespiratory systemcirculatory systemsThis unit uses a student-centred inquiry model, including project-bas
Grades:
5th
Also included in: ONTARIO SCIENCE: GRADE 4/5 Habitats and Human Body - Inquiry Unit BUNDLE
Solve a Mystery | Crime Scene Investigation Activity Bundle | CSI Forensics
Students love CSI Activities and Hands-on Investigations. These popular C.S.I. activities are a great way to teach inference, logic, analysis, and critical thinking.Looking to go DIGITAL in the CLASSROOM or Distance Learning Mode?Check out the C.S.I BUNDLE below which includes this Printable Resource as well as a Digital Format Link for each activity... C.S.I. for Kids Bundle - digital and printableGo 100% paperless with these C.S.I. ActivitiesC.S.I. Activities for Google ClassroomBy purchasing
Grades:
4th - 6th
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
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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
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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Grades:
1st - 5th
A Zoo Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plans Thematic Unit for Grades 5-6 Common Core
A Zoo Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plans Thematic Unit for Grades 5-6 Common CoreFor Grades 5-6. This packet includes everything you need for a complete interdisciplinary interactive unit on zoo animals. I created this unit to leave with a sub for 5th-6th graders to complete in a day. The students work through the packet, completing activities for reading, writing, science, social studies, and math. Then, they will turn everything they've done into a lapbook. These plans work well to leave with a sub
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: The 7 Hour Sub Plans Bundle for Grades 5-6 ~ Easy Sub Plans!
A Roller Coaster Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plan Thematic Unit for Common Core
A Roller Coaster Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plan Thematic Unit for Common Core
This packet is for grades 3-4. Find the Grades 5-6 Version with more complex tasks here.
This packet includes everything you need for a complete interdisciplinary interactive unit on roller coasters. I created this unit to leave with a sub for 3rd-4th graders to complete in a day. The students work through the packet, completing activities for reading, science, social studies, and math. Then, they will turn everything
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: The 7 Hour Sub Plans Bundle for Grades 3-4 ~ Easy Sub Plans!
Animal Habitat Activities for Special Education
This packet contains many different adapted and differentiated activities to use while teaching your students with special needs about animals and their habitats!
THIS IS A PART OF A BUNDLE! Check out the Science & Social Studies Unit Growing Bundle HERE!
Contains:
-"Animal Habitats" Adapted Book
-Count It Out Adapted Book 1-10
-Animal Habitat Sort (in color & b&w)
-Vocabulary Cards
-Circle the Matching Picture worksheets
-Trace the Lines Worksheets
-Trace the Vocabulary Words Work
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Grades:
K - 5th
A Zoo Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plan Thematic Unit for Grades 3-4 Common Core
A Zoo Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plan Thematic Unit for Grades 3-4 Common CoreFor Grades 3-4. For my 5th-6th grade version with more complex text and tasks, click here.This packet includes everything you need for a complete interdisciplinary interactive unit on zoo animals. I created this unit to leave with a sub for 3rd-4th graders to complete in a day. The students work through the packet, completing activities for reading, science, social studies, and math. Then, they will turn everything they'
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: The 7 Hour Sub Plans Bundle for Grades 3-4 ~ Easy Sub Plans!
Earth's Place in the Universe: Solar System and Astronomy
This thematic unit is choc-full of activities designed to promote conceptual understanding of science concepts related to our solar system. This product is aligned to 5th grade NGSS:5-PS2-1. Support an argument that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed down5-ESS1-1. Support an argument that differences in the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars is due to their relative distances from Earth.5-ESS1-2: Represent data in graphical displays to reveal pat
Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
, 5-PS2-1
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Jessica (Tennessee 5th Grade Science)
ONTARIO SCIENCE: GR. 4/5 Forces Acting on Structures & Pulleys and Gears Units
In this hands on, minds on unit both grades will be engineers exploring and building things. The 4s will look at how pulleys and gears are used in our daily lives to make work easier. They will learn the science behind both of these simple machines and have opportunities to experiment with these through hands on experiences. The 5s will look at the forces that engineers need to consider before building a structure. Force, load, tension and compression are all explored through hands on - mind
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Solar System Unit Bundle: Sun, Moon & Planets Reading Passages, Activities
These differentiated solar system reading passages are a must have for working on reading informational text with your students! They cover everything students need to know about the planets, the sun, and the moon! The Solar System Cooperative Learning project is similar to literature circles in that each student has a "job" or role they have to complete for their planet. You will have your students so engaged in reading and learning about our Solar System that they will not even realize how mu
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Project Based Learning with STEM and Research: Animal Habitats and Enclosures
The zoo needs help! Students work cooperatively to design an animal habitat and enclosure for the zoo! In this STEM project, students use their imagination and creativity to build an animal habitat and enclosure designed to meet their animal's needs. A fabulous way to integrate science standards for animals into your classroom!Students work in collaborative units to design a proper animal habitat for their chosen animal. Their animal enclosures must meet the project requirements to be safe for t
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Zoo Animal Habitat Bundle: PBL, STEM, Writing, Literacy
Let's Play! Caine's Arcade Mini-Unit {English}
In this mini-unit, students explore game design and engineering by creating their own cardboard arcade games, just like Caine. Give your students the directions (to "create"), step back, and be prepared to be amazed by your students' creativity! WHAT’S INCLUDED:-Teacher Guide-Examples-Comprehension Questions-Open Response Questions-Character Traits (2 versions)-Making Words (2 versions)-Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram-Math Connection and Answer Key-Writing Prompt-Name Poem and ExampleDay of P
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Geology Unit {Digital & PDF Included}
Are you looking for engaging lesson plans and activities that have to do with the Earth’s layers, plate tectonics, and the rock cycle? Look no further! This Geology Unit provides everything you need! Save time planning and your students will love completing the hands-on activities. To take a closer look at some of the activities included in this unit, click “view preview!” What will students investigate through these detailed lesson plans? The layers of the Earth and their characteristicsTectoni
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: 5th Grade Science Bundle- Lesson Plans & Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!
Weather: Science Unit for Kids with Autism
Included in this packet are a variety of worksheets which center around 9 Weather vocabulary words (Sunny, Windy, Stormy, Lightning, Thunder, Thermometer, Tornado, Rainbow, and Foggy)
This packet includes:
-Materials to create a vocabulary velcro-matching activity
-Flashcards
-3 levels of assessments
-22 different worksheets.
-1 Game (Weather Bingo). 2 versions based on level of difficulty.
-1 Matching File Folder
-1 Weather Tracking Sheet
-1 Adapted book (with matching pieces and comprehen
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
Duck Life Cycle
This Duck Life Cycle Pack includes 10 resources.The included resources will support the teaching of the Duck Life Cycle:1. Vocabulary Cards2. Life Cycle Posters - detailed and flow chart3. Life Cycle Matching Puzzle - Match the picture to the description4. Graphic Organisers - KWL and Can, Have, Are5. Life Cycle Worksheets - 3 versions6. Labelling a Duck7. We're Eggcited to Meet You - Hatch countdown8. Duck Diary Template - use as a class or individually9. Writing paper10. Life Cycle Booklet - W
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Grades:
K - 6th
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Importance of learning science
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Learning science offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. In fact, it helps students:
- Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
- Cultivate their ability to observe, experiment, and analyze data
- Nurture a sense of curiosity, awe, and wonder about the natural world
- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
With a solid foundation in science, teachers can help empower students to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.
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