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Science Common Core CCRA.W.10 thematic unit plans
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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1st Grade NGSS Physical Science COMPLETE STEM Unit! Light & Sound- (1-PS4)
This integrated 1st grade STEM curriculum unit is perfect for exploring all of the Next Generation Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS) for physical science! This fun and engaging unit is full of science investigations, engineering challenges, integrated ELA and math activities (CCSS), technology components, and tons of other useful STEM resources! With easy-to-follow lesson plans this unit provides a fluid scope and sequence to guide teachers through the 1st grade Next Generation physical s
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1st
NGSS:
1-PS4-4
, 1-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-3
, 1-PS4-1
2nd Grade NGSS Earth Science STEM Unit Complete Curriculum! (2-ESS2)
This integrated 2nd grade STEM curriculum not only covers all of the NGSS earth science and engineering for 2nd grade but also has built in technology integration options, math application opportunities, and an integrated literacy component in EVERY lesson. Throughout this unit students will be actively engaged in fun, interactive, hands-on, inquiry based learning through student led activities. These lessons were created and compiled through a backwards design format where the NGSS and CCSS lit
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2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-ESS1-1
, 2-ESS2-3
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1st Grade Science Curriculum NGSS Earth Science STEM UNIT w/ Engineering 1-ESS-1
This integrated 1st grade STEM curriculum unit is perfect for exploring all of the Next Generation Science and Engineering Standards (NGSS) for Earth science.! This fun and engaging unit is full of science investigations, engineering challenges, integrated ELA and math activities (CCSS), technology components, and a number of other useful STEM resources! With easy-to-follow lesson plans this unit provides a fluid scope and sequence to guide teachers through the 1st grade Next Generation Earth sc
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Grades:
1st
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-ESS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 1-ESS1-2
Animal Adaptations Project and Activities | Project Based Learning
This unit is based off of the fun, educational picture book, What if I had Animal Teeth. The students will be educated on various features and adaptation of animals. There are a variety of lessons, that are all step by step and have the students doing research, using technology, informational writing, presenting, creating, listening, group work and more. This is DIGITAL and PRINTABLE. Digital options in a zip drive.** Included in our Writing Program! CLICK HERE to see everything included. Hop to
Grades:
1st - 2nd
NGSS:
1-LS3-1
Also included in: Project Based Learning Curriculum 1st Grade PBL Activities
The Best Ocean Activities - Marine Biology Unit Study for Kids
This amazing ocean unit includes:
Marine Biology and Life in the Ocean Fact Sheets
Oceanic Zones Coloring Sheet and Fact Cards
Maze
Dot-to-Dot
Tracing Lines (for preschoolers)
Writing Sheets (for note taking, journals or writing prompts)
Grades:
PreK - 6th
2nd Grade NGSS COMPLETE Life Science STEM Curriculum Unit Bundle!! 2-LS2 2-LS4
This engaging and integrated STEM unit was created to guide teachers through the 2nd Grade Next Generation life science standards (NGSS). This inquiry-based STEM unit is built to give teachers a scope and sequence filled with investigations, activities, technology, math, and literacy connections to dive into the Life standards in a fun, effective, and meaningful way. Our lessons include over 40 HOURS of Life science instruction to follow exclusively or provide choices in activities for you to co
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
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Space Exploration Unit - Bell Ringers, Paired Reading Packet, Writing Prompts
Do you want to be the best teacher? Would you like to introduce a space exploration unit in your class with a meaningful unit packed with paired reading activities, bell ringers and writing prompts? Is one of your goals to teach interesting facts about space with interdisciplinary matching activities and reading passages? Would you be interested in giving your students complex standards aligned activities (PRINT&DIGITAL) with space exploration paired texts (article, poem, short story) and in
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Grades:
6th - 8th
All About Frogs | Life Cycle Of A Frog | Kindergarten First Grade Science
This informational writing unit on frogs is perfect for your kindergarten, first grade or second grade students and includes writing templates, life cycle of a frog activities, worksheets, oviparous animals sorting activity, anchor charts, pre & post assessments and two crafts. Included in this unit:Frog Fact StripsGraphic Organizer - 2 versionsInformational Writing Templates - 3 versionsMini Book - My Book About FrogsPre and Post AssessmentsAnchor Chart - Frog Life CycleAnchor Chart - What
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: OVIPAROUS ANIMALS - WHAT HATCHES FROM AN EGG
Views From the Zoo: Examining Zoos with Depth and Complexity
This no-prep unit on the evolution of zoos over time was designed to integrate reading, writing, and higher-order critical thinking with science content. Using the thinking tools of Depth and Complexity, scaffolded questioning, and visible thinking strategies, students will read and respond to content in rigorous and authentic contexts, and will be able to connect and apply their understandings in new ways. This unit is comprised of three Central Concepts which each build upon the previous. Each
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: The One and Only Ivan + Views from the Zoo
Weather Unit for Kindergarten in English and Spanish
This is a weather unit for Kindergarten in English and Spanish. If you teach Benchmark Adelante or Advance it can be used for supplemental materials for Unit 8 in Kindergarten. It includes: Cover pages to make a student portfolio for the materials. Vocabulary Flash cardsSentence building station for pocket chartGraph to keep track of weather over 2 weeksMath page to analyze the weather over the 2 weeksThermometer to make with a pipe cleaner and a straw (Students can manipulate the thermometer so
Grades:
K
Also included in: Kindergarten Spanish Science Bundle
5th Grade Emergency Sub Plans ALL Units Bundle Math English Science Sub Binder
Get ready-to-print packets for emergency sub plans or whole-class instruction with these comprehensive research units for 5th grade. Includes vocabulary, reading comprehension passages, writing prompts, math problems, and more!In-depth descriptionThese research units are a versatile and all-inclusive resource perfect for 5th grade classrooms. Whether you need emergency sub plans, maternity leave plans, individual research projects, homeschooling material, summer school enrichment, or a science u
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5th
Reindeer are Mammals - Literacy and Craft
Reindeer are Mammals! These differentiated passages are perfect for fluency, comprehension, and close reading. I have included a full writing unit to help your students write the "perfect paragraph" including that tricky sense of closure! The darling art will bring this unit to life, delight your learners, and make your classroom beautiful! This is an informational Social Studies text- Reindeer Are MammalsWhat's Included:Lesson Plans for the weekDifferentiated Passages (1st-2nd grade) NEW Easy r
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
Also included in: Winter Literacy - Bundle - Literacy All Year
Forest Habitat - Science, Writing, Word Work, and Math
This unit plan is designed to teach children about the forest habitat and the animals that live there. It includes science, writing, word work, and math activities. There are lesson plans for each activity aligned with common core standards. Download the preview for a closer look at all of the activities included. Science:Fact cards about the forest habitat, weather, plants & location11 Animal fact cardsForest Journal: Two versions includedAnimal Research Books: Double sided foldable books t
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Animal Science SUPER BUNDLE - Animal Habitats & Animal Classification
BIRDS - ALL ABOUT OWLS - DISTANCE LEARNING
This informational writing unit on owls is perfect for your kindergarten, first grade or second grade students and includes writing templates, life cycle of an owl activities, worksheets, oviparous animals sorting activity, anchor charts, pre & post assessments and two crafts. Included in this unit:Owl Fact StripsGraphic Organizer - 2 versionsInformational Writing Templates - 3 versionsMini Book - My Book About OwlsPre and Post AssessmentsAnchor Chart - Owl Life CycleAnchor Chart - What hat
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: OVIPAROUS ANIMALS - WHAT HATCHES FROM AN EGG
Dinosaurs! Inquiry-Based, Hands-On, Interdisciplinary Unit Plan
Tired of seatwork? Want to engage your students using hands-on activities that will actually promote higher learning and skill practice?This unit includes ten lesson plans complete with inquiry-based activities, diverse formative assessment tools, discussion prompts, and answer keys. These activities are meant to get students up and moving while exploring complex topics through inquiry. This unit is interdisciplinary and explores dinosaurs through the lens of math, language arts, visual arts, an
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Open A Winter Animal Adoption Center! K-2 Research Writing & Science Mini PBL
Our Winter Animal Adoption Center Mini PBL is a hands-on, interdisciplinary project perfect for K-2 classrooms. Have students explore winter animals and habitats by opening their own Winter Animal Adoption Center! This project sparks creativity and real-life connections as students research winter animals, create animal profiles, and design habitats within their center for winter creatures. This engaging project integrates reading, writing, science, math, and creativity!Bundle Features:Project O
Recycling Heroes! Earth Day Science & Writing PBL K-2 Lesson Bundle
Bring Earth Day awareness to your classroom and become recycling heroes! This project-based learning (PBL) science bundle Includes 3 lessons that build real-life connections! Students will learn recycling concepts with a science reader and STEM craft challenge, See the inside of a recycling center with a virtual field trip and gain an understanding of each recycling step while envisioning their own facility designs, and write friendly letters advocating the benefits of recycling!Bundle Features:
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Grades:
K - 2nd
NGSS:
K-ESS3-3
What's The Weather? K-3 Spring Science PBL Bundle | Meteorology & Weather Types
Spring brings different types of weather phenomena! Engage your K-3 students in a captivating 3 lesson project-based learning (PBL) science bundle! Students will track daily weather and learn about forecasting predictions in their own weather journal, become meteorologists, mastering the art of reading weather maps and symbols to create their own weather maps, and create their own weather report with fill-in scripts and forecast examples!Bundle Features:What's The Weather? | Track & Forecast
1st Grade Sub Plans: January Emergency Substitute Plans & Activities
Don't let the time and effort of preparing sub plans get you down. With these January Emergency Sub Plans for first grade, your emergency plan is set in under 30 minutes - no stress or hassle required. All you need to do is copy and paste the day's lesson plans, grab a few items from around your classroom (like pens, scissors, crayons), then call it a day. Plus, with our included read-aloud link for both A Bed for Bear you've got everything covered to simplify last-minute sub planning. If you're
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1st
Desert Theme Activities: Math, Literacy, Science for Preschool
Learn about the Desert and desert animals while integrating math and literacy into your preschool, prek, or TK classroom. These activities are fun, hands-on ways for kids to practice letters, phonics, science, math, etc. in the context of the desert biome. What a fun adventure awaits you and your students as you dive into the desert together!Included in this Resource:1. Dot the syllables2. Spider Life Cycle3. Which Desert Character is Different? Activity Cards4. Cactus Numbers with Ten Frames
Grades:
PreK - K
NGSS:
K-LS1-1
INTERNATIONAL DOT DAY BUNDLE Reading Writing STEM Art Games Research Activities
SAVE 50%!...This 67-page (+3 PowerPoints +Collaborative Poster) Dot Day MEGA Kit includes LITERALLY EVERYTHING YOU NEED (AND MORE!) to celebrate Dot Day (or WEEK!) with your students! Reading passage, CCSS-aligned questions with Answer Key, 6 writing prompts (2 narrative, 2 informative, 2 opinion), Revising & editing checklists, Online research activity, Art Activity, (with rubric) 8 Creation Stations (with PowerPoint), 8 STEM Challenges (with PowerPoint), 5 Just for Fun Games/Activities, 26
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Preschool Polar Animals Unit - Lesson Plans Curriculum - Arctic Animals
Polar Animals is the engaging preschool polar and arctic animal unit you have been searching for! They will learn all about polar animals that live in the North Pole (the Arctic) and the South Pole (Antarctica), like penguins, polar bears, walruses, narwhals, arctic foxes, whales and seals.Stop spending countless hours researching books and lesson plans for your class, it's all been done for you here!This complete polar animal curriculum unit includes:Your unit overview including:Center ideasPro
Preschool Duck Unit of Study Counting Colors Lifecycle Anatomy Art Movement Song
This Preschool Duck Unit of Study covers so many learning goals for kindergarten and preschool students! They will practice counting, colors, the lifecycle of a duck, the anatomy of a duck, art, physical activities with movement, and poetry and songs. TELL ME MOREBegin by studying all about duck anatomy. There is a lesson plan. The text, "The Body of Duck," is simple and easy to read with real photographs. There is a paper duck puzzle where students can practice with the duck anatomy in a hands
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
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