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3rd grade physical science unit plan pdfs
States of Matter Unit, Solids, Liquids, Gases, Mixtures and Solutions, Density
This matter science unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on matter. Please download the preview file to see all pages included in this unit!Pages included:Matter reading passage and comprehensioncrossword puzzlemultiple choice activitymind mappicture wordword sortSolids reading passage and comprehensionword search and fill in the blankgraphic organizerLiquids read
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Science Bundle
Science Unit: States of Matter (1st, 2nd, 3rd Grades)
********Save 33% when you buy this product as part of our Science Unit 3-pack*******In this first through third grade science unit, I’ve included numerous resources to help teachers bring States of Matter “to life” for their students. Not only do the worksheets, quizzes and games help students learn the concepts, some very silly monster characters make the learning fun.I’ve included 2 very highly rated STEM activity challenges in this pack. These activities are directly related to States of Matt
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Science Unit Bundle! Weather, Forces & Motion and States of Matter
Force & Motion: Laws of Motion, Gravity, Friction, Energy, Simple Machines, MORE
Attention all 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade science teachers! Are you looking for a comprehensive unit on force and motion as well as simple machines? Look no further! Our full unit has everything you need to make teaching science a breeze.With our step-by-step lesson plans, printable and digital student activities, hands-on experiments, and centers, your students will be fully engaged and excited to learn about forces and motion. We understand that teaching science can be challenging, which is why we'
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
, 5-PS2-1
Force and Motion Unit, Simple Machines, Friction, Gravity, Laws of Motion
Do you want an easy way to teach topics on force and motion? What about simple machines? Make learning about force and motion engaging! This unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on rocks and minerals.These reading passages with comprehension questions are the perfect way to quickly check for understanding while providing the students with background information o
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Science Bundle
Light & Sound Energy Science Centers | 3rd 4th Grade Reading Passage Activities
Light and Sound Energy Science Weekly Five™ Stations help introduce students to the properties of 2 forms of energy, light and sound.Updated for 2022. Stations are improved, an answer key was added, and everything you need is included in one easy PDF. Look out for more updated units!5 Quick and Simple Centers1. Read: What Are Light and Sound?2. Explore: Use a bowl, coin, and water to explore refraction3. Organize: Interpret a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting sound and light4. Extend: Use a
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3rd - 4th
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Science Experiments for a Year - Differentiated w/ 3 levels of Recording Sheets
Science Experiments for Kids for the Year!!! Looking for some fun summer activities for summer school or to end the summer boredom!! Or just some fun hands on science enrichment activities for your science block or for Science Fridays!? Let's face it...kids LOVE science experiments!!! It opens up a whole world of wonder, imagination, critical thinking, and hands on experiences!!! It's just FUN!!! This phenomenal Science Resource includes:100 + SIMPLE ExperimentsExperiments that only require simp
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PreK - 12th
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Physical Properties & States of Matter Changes in Solid Liquid & Gas
This States of Matter Unit will engage your students through various activities. They will learn about the physical properties and changes in matter from solid, liquid, and gas. Includes sorting, labs, passages, interactive notebook booklets, posters, assessments and more. With over 90 pages, it covers all your States of Matter topics. It includes solids, liquids, gases, mass, volume, density, physical changes, chemical changes, evaporation, condensation, mixtures, and solutions.Included in the
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3rd - 5th
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Light Energy Unit: Science Stations/Centers or Labs, Activities & Experiments
This deluxe light energy unit includes five labs that can be set up as stations or centers, a full-blown experiment, extension activities, review, and assessment. Your kids will love the hands-on investigation – and you will too! This is the science unit you’ve been waiting for.Working in stations or centers saves time and uses less materials.Directions for each project are simple and easy to follow. Kids can work independently! Kids become engaged in fun activities that build understanding of l
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
4-PS3-2
States of Matter Activities Experiments Solids, Liquids, Gases Sort Assessments
This matter unit isn't just about solids, liquids, and gases! Dozens of hand-on experiments, activities, and tools are provided in a kid-friendly way to learn ALL about states of matter (solid, liquid, gas, and plasma), physical change and chemical change in matter, elements and compounds, mixtures, and the water cycle. Use the informational text passages for background information, the sorting, labeling, and worksheet activities to reinforce the concepts, and the chemistry experiments to gain h
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3rd - 5th
NGSS:
2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 5-PS1-1
Force and Motion Push and Pull Unbalanced and Balanced Forces Activities Unit
Let me save you precious time and energy as you plan for your upcoming force and motion unit: This resource has everything you need and enhances student engagement! It covers a range of force and motion principles, allowing students to gain a deep understanding of how forces act on objects and how motion is affected by various factors. This timesaving, curiosity-driven resource offers engaging hands-on lessons, integrated learning, and flexibility in instruction. Teachers can confidently use thi
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2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-PS2-2
Also included in: Force and Motion Activities | Lessons | BUNDLE
Sound Energy Unit - Hands-on Science Activities - Stations/Centers/Labs & STEM
This engaging sound energy unit includes five labs that can be set up as stations or centers, a STEM activity, review, and assessment. Your kids will love the hands-on investigation – and you will too! Open the preview to take a closer look at the science unit, which uses the 5E Model.Engage: A pretest gets kids thinking about sound energy.Explore: Using inquiry, students explore key science concepts. For each guiding question, they explore two or three simple (but powerful) activities and draw
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
4-PS3-2
Thermal Energy Activities and Heat Transfer Lab - Science Unit for 3rd, 4th, 5th
This complete unit includes eight sets of hands-on thermal energy activities, a heat transfer lab, video links, flash cards, review sheet, and assessment to help third, fourth, or fifth grade students understand key science concepts.Open the preview to take a closer look at the unit. You’ll see that the activities offer safe (and fun!) ways to explore heat in the classroom.First, using inquiry, students explore key thermal energy concepts. For each guiding question, they explore two or three sim
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3rd - 5th
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4-PS3-2
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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PreK - 3rd
States of Matter Interactive Notebooks States of Matter Activities Flapbooks
Are you looking for a FUN and INTERACTIVE unit to teach your students all about matter? If so, then look no further.This 37 page packet is ALL you need to teach a unit on Matter! In this packet you will find the following:*Pictures of the 4 different flap books included *Pictures of 4 different science experiments *Lab sheet for Density Experiment*Lab sheet for Buoyancy Experiment*Lab sheet for Volume Experiment*Lab sheet for Mass Experiment*Matter Vocabulary sheet with definitions*Matter Vocabu
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Science Bundle {9 Units}
3rd Grade Science -NGSS Aligned- Entire Year Bundle
This bundle includes 6 hands-on science units aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for 3rd grade. Each unit is packed full of inquiry-based activities, integrated language arts, word wall cards, games, task cards, projects, and assessments. Teacher pages, assessments, and answer keys are also included. Here's a brief description of each unit. If the preview is difficult to see, you can visit the page for each item by clicking the links since each unit is also sold separatel
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3rd
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-ESS2-1
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Push and Pull Experiments - Science Unit - Physics - Force & Motion Activities
Explore forces with our Push and Pull Experiments Pack! Ideal for physical sciences and motion units. Includes 8 experiments, teacher guides, response sheets, homework, assessment and more! Unleash the Power of Learning with our 'Push and Pull Experiments Pack'!Dive into the world of physical sciences and motion with our meticulously designed, highly engaging, and fun-filled experiments pack. This pack is a treasure trove of knowledge, perfect for introducing young learners to the fascinating co
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1st - 4th
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Balanced & Unbalanced Forces 3rd Grade NGSS 5E Lesson Plan Activities & Lab
This Force and Motion for Balanced and Unbalanced Forces 5E Model Unit Plan is an inquiry-based unit using the 5E Model lesson plans. It focuses on balanced and unbalanced forces, including the concepts of friction, gravity, and motion as they pertain to balanced and unbalanced forces. The unit includes three parts per 5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate) and more.Included in this Balance and Unbalanced Forces Science ResourceTeacher Notes that provide an overview of the resource
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3rd
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3-PS2-1
Also included in: Force and Motion 5E NGSS Unit Plans BUNDLE for Third Grade Science
Simple Machines: Activities, Experiments, Assessments- Simple Machines Unit
Are you looking for a FUN and INTERACTIVE unit to teach your students all about SIMPLE MACHINES? If so, then look no further.
This 69 page packet is ALL you need to teach a unit on Simple Machines!
In this packet you will find the following:
Literature Connection Pg. 3
Helpful Websites Pg. 4
My Day w/Simple Machines Pg. 5-7
Simple Machines Web Pg. 8
Simple Machines Web (Answer Key) Pg. 9
Simple Machines Experiments Sneak Peak (picture) Pg. 10
LAB: Friction Experiment Pg. 11-13
LAB: Lever Ex
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Science Bundle {9 Units}
Third Grade Science: Motion, Stability, Forces and Interactions Unit
Do you need a science curriculum that is aligned to the NGSS?This 3rd-grade physical science unit fits the bill!. We have researched each standard, so nothing goes untaught.It comes with:- 9 detailed lessons, so you can reclaim your nights and weekends.Lesson 1 - Force and MotionLesson 2 - Balanced and Unbalanced ForcesLesson 3 - Energy TransferLesson 4 - GravityLesson 5 - Friction and Air ResistanceLesson 6 - Magnetic ForceLesson 7 - Electrostatic ForceLesson 8 - Start Your EnginesLesson 9 - De
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3rd
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Third Grade Science: NGSS Aligned Bundle
NEW NSW Syllabus - PDHPE - STAGE 1 UNIT OF WORK - I AM UNIQUE
This unit of work is for a term. There are visual literacy, visual art, drama, speaking and listening, P.E and health activities with worksheets, reflection sheets and teacher observation sheets. Addressing Health, Wellbeing and Relationships Please follow my TPT store and make sure you leave feedback after your purchases as you will accumulate TPT credits which gets you items for free. Any questions please let me know.
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1st - 3rd
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What's the Matter? A Science Unit About Solids, Liquids, and Gases
*DOWNLOAD THE PREVIEW FOR A FREE LAB (including teacher notes page and recording sheet)*
Do your kids love hands-on science? Are you looking for a way to spice up your unit on matter? This resource is made for you! I've used all of these materials in my own first grade classroom, and I'm happy to share them with you. All the resources in this unit align to enduring understandings about matter, including:
The world is made of matter.
Solids, liquids, and gases are the three main types of matter.
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K - 3rd
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States of Matter Science Unit
Matter is fun when you get hands-on with experiments, activities, and projects! Students will love learning all about matter, states of matter, and properties of matter with this all inclusive matter unit for elementary! This is a hands-on Science unit featuring directed lessons, experiments, project-based learning, inquiry projects, a word wall, vocabulary, and complete assessments along the way. Each lesson in this unit includes a complete teaching guide with detailed set-up instructions and t
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
, 2-PS1-3
Also included in: Grade 3 Science Lessons BUNDLE, Digital and Printable
Thermal Energy - A Hands-on Lab Based Unit
This unit contains resources to teach all about thermal energy: conduction, convection and radiation. Article with space for Close Reading strategies, interactive notebook template, and detailed lesson plans are included.
Nearly 50 pages of lesson plans, posters, lab sheets and assessments:
♥ Introduction to Energy
♥ Heat Transfer
♥ Conduction
♥ Insulators and Conductors
♥ Convection
♥ Radiation
♥ Show What You Know
♥ Foldable Activity
♥ Supplementary Readers
♥ Anchor Posters
♥ Word Cards
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Grade 3 Science Bundle
Magnets & Magnetic Forces, Fields, Reading 5E Unit 3rd Grade Lab, Anchor Charts
This Magnetic Forces 5E Model Unit Plan is an inquiry-based unit using the 5E Model lesson plans. It focuses on investigating magnetism by learning about the relationship of magnetic interactions between two objects. Throughout the unit, students identify, test and use the cause and effect relationship of magnetic forces to explain how magnets work. This unit also includes a design challenge in which students apply the scientific ideas learned throughout the unit. The unit includes three par
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3rd
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-4
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