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6th 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
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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Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, 5-ESS1-2
, 2-ESS1-1
Also included in:Â Space Super Bundle: Solar System, Eclipse, Astronomer
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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Grades:
4th - 7th
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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
Also included in:Â Solar System Unit Bundle: Sun, Moon & Planets Reading Passages, Activities
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:Â The 7 Hour Sub Plans Bundle for Grades 5-6 ~ 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:Â Custom Bundle for Jessica (Tennessee 5th Grade Science)
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
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
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:Â 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
Age of Exploration Activities Early Explorers STEM PBL Project Europe Unit
This resource contains 2 Age of Exploration | Early Explorers resources! PBL and STEM Activities!_____________________________________________________Age of Exploration PBL (Project Based Learning) Activities | Early European Explorers Cross-curricular challenge for students who are studying US History and the Age of ExplorationWelcome to the Age of Discovery! You have traveled back in time to the 15th and 17th centuries, during a time of exploration and discovery. Explorers traveled from their
Grades:
4th - 7th
ONTARIO SCIENCE: GRADE 4/5 Habitats and Human Body - Inquiry Unit BUNDLE
Ignite the passion for learning about Habitats and The Human Body with this split grade science unit for grades 4 and 5! Engage your students in captivating hands-on activities and unlock the wonders of science right in your classroom! This is the combined grade 4 and grade 5 for the habitats and human body units. Teach students using a student-centered inquiry model which uses project-based learning centers, hands-on interactive STEM experiments, interactive notebooks, student reflection pages
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4th - 6th
Simple Machines Unit...Building an Arcade
This simple machines pack is not the same as the others...this unit uses Caine's Arcade as a way to set kids up for an engineering project. It combines the typical unit, but with a twist. This unit includes:a simple machines unit packet coverNGSS standards and FOSS connection explainationComputer connection activityBefore and After sheetSimple machines definition, picture, how it's used sheetCaine's Arcade link and explanation of activityEngineering design sheetPersuasion writing activityArcade
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Ocean Unit {Digital & PDF Included}
Are you short on time and trying to put together engaging activities to teach the ocean? Look no further! This Ocean Unit provides everything you need! You will save valuable planning time and your students will have fun while completing the hands-on activities and experiments outlined within these lesson plans. To take a closer look at some of the things included in this unit, check out the preview! What will students investigate through these 6 detailed lesson plans? The five oceansSalinityWav
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in:Â 4th Grade Science Bundle - Lesson Plans and Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!
Ocean Animals BUNDLE (250 pages!!)
Dive in to this fun Ocean Animals Lesson filled with fascinating information about the oceans, whales, star fish, sharks, and more amazing creatures. You will find engaging text, science experiments, printable worksheets, life cycles, printable crafts, label the anatomy, report templates, creative writing prompts, beautiful color flashcards, and so much more!This huge, 250+ page Ocean Animals Lesson will allow you to learn about the ocean and aquatic animals. There are 7 units to allow you to mo
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Grades:
K - 8th
Force, Motion, & Energy Unit {Digital & PDF Included}
Are you looking for engaging force and motion lessons and activities? Look no further! This Force and Motion Unit provides everything you need! Save time planning and your students will love completing the hands-on activities found in this unit. To take a closer look at some of the things included in this unit, check out the preview! What will students investigate through these detailed lesson plans? How a force creates motionHow to describe the motion of an objectThe difference between potentia
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in:Â 5th Grade Science Bundle- Lesson Plans & Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!
Summer Science Camp: 5 Days of Themed Summer Science Camp Lessons
This Summer Science Camp Lessons e-book includes 5 days of lesson plans. Each day has a theme and includes related books, snack ideas, discussion ideas, printable templates and worksheets, and 5 different experiments or activities to go with the daily theme. That’s a total of 25 experiments! A few of the lessons even link to some extra optional experiments. These are super fun hands-on projects that will really excite and engage kids. Believe me, we have tried them! Your kids or students will l
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
Body Parts: Science Unit for Kids with Autism
Included in this packet are a variety of worksheets which center around 9 body parts (eyes, nose, lips, teeth, ears, arms, legs, hands, and feet). Included are:
-Materials to create a vocabulary velcro-matching activity
-3 levels of assessments
-16 different worksheets.
-Cover Page
-Parent Letter about unit
The worksheets cover a variety of levels and skills from writing, to matching, categorizing, direction following, left vs. right, color identification, graphing, word search, a measurem
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
Marine Biology / Oceanography Unit Study + Workbook | Ocean Science
* Now my #1 best-selling science resource with over 150 sold! *A complete, media-based oceanography unit study and independent workbook in one. This resource is especially great for homeschoolers, co-ops, distance learning, or summer send home assignments.UPDATE 12.11.23: Corrected outdated links, modified Restore & Adapt page, added pages Fintastic Fish and Art Break - Fish.The workbook is 56 pages + answer keys as a separate file.Each page guides students to an educational video (on YouTu
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Ocean Animal Lap Book and Research Project
I know your students will love this project as much as mine have!
This project will allow your students to learn about research and report writing in a fun and engaging way that is not overwhelming.
Included you will find all pieces to be included in the lapbook:
Daily step by step plans
Example pictures for all components
Everything you need to create a lap book with:
-Guess My Animal Riddle
-Food Chain Flip Book
-Life Cycle Expandable Book
-Interesting Facts Cards and Pocket
-Research Re
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
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Differentiated Plant Adaptations Reading Passages, Vocabulary & Comprehension
Get your students engaged with this 3-page Plants Adaptations reading passage and activities while meeting their reading level needs! This is perfect for your plants unit, reading nonfiction texts, and for guided reading groups. This passage has been differentiated for 3 reading levels (Grade Level Equivalents of 3.5-5.5). Please take a look at the preview for a closer look! This paper version, along with a digital version Google Slides™ is available here.WHAT'S INCLUDED• Vocabulary Preview Char
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Plants Bundle, Differentiated Plants Reading Passages & Word Wall
SPY Day School LAB | End of the Year Theme Day
Are you looking for an engaging theme day to motivate and reward your students while still sneaking in learning? This SPY Themed Day download is perfect for your needs! It has step-by-step instructions, 6 centers, mysteries to solve, and more! Students can learn how to lift fingerprints, make id badges and avoid lasers in order to become secret agents! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW!**** Watch the SPY VIDEO to turn your classroom into a solving mystery LABPg. 1 CoverPg. 2-4 PlanPg. 5 MaterialsPg. 6 P
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Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â End of the Year Theme Days BUNDLED | Activities
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Importance of learning science
Learning science is particularly important for students as it equips them with the essential knowledge and skills to make sense of the world around them. Science education is not just about memorizing facts. It fosters critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving abilities. These skills are not only useful in school but also in everyday life beyond the classroom.
Benefits of learning science
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.
Teaching with science resources
One of the best parts about science class is all of the possibilities for hands-on, collaborative learning! Think: labs, experiments, inquiry-based activities, and design challenges. These activities encourage students to explore scientific concepts by observing, asking questions, and conducting investigations. Additionally, with small group centers, students can engage in group experiments, discussions, and projects that require them to collaborate, share ideas, and solve problems together.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital science resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you're learning about plant parts or butterfly life cycles, or exploring advanced topics like the anatomy of a cell or Newton’s laws of motion, we've got you covered.
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Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your science lessons and make them feel like real scientists by investigating everyday objects, exploring the world outside the classroom, and doing hands-on and collaborative experiments and design challenges.
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