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All About Fossils: NGSS Unit Aligned with 3-LS4-1 and 4-ESS1-1!

By Sunshine STEM

Complete fossil unit aligned with NGSS with best-selling FOSSIL STATIONS! Explore the world of fossils with your students in a fun and engaging way with All About Fossils! Students will enjoy learning about fossils with several interactive,

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.3.7

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Yellowstone Wolves - 3 Part Informational Text

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During the 1930's, people viewed wolves as dangerous and destructive animals and sought to remove them from Yellowstone National Park. This three-part informational text takes students on a journey from the wolves removal in the 1930s to their

Subjects:

Science, Environment, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.5.8, RI.5.9, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.6.4...

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Whale Evolution: Evidence of Common Ancestry & Diversity With Bonus CER Resource

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Digital or Print - Choose Your Adventure! NOW WITH BONUS RESOURCE! ❤️Introduction to claim, evidence, reasoning - an easy to understand resource for you and your students to learn the how and why of argumentative writing in the science classroom!

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

W.5.1, W.5.1a, W.5.1d, W.5.2e, W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1e, W.7.1, W.7.1a...

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Natural Selection and Adaptations: Complete Unit with Reading Passages

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A highly engaging NGSS aligned unit covering natural selection and adaptations. Students will enjoy the interesting reading passages based on scientific phenomena that are given as a central theme to each lesson. Reading comprehension questions are

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Printables

CCSS:

3.MD.B.3, RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.5, RI.3.6, RI.3.7, RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3...

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5th Grade Science Bundle

By Sunshine STEM

7 amazing units covering 5th-grade NGSS! Each unit includes lesson plans, activities, stations, poster projects, assessments, daily warm-ups, and so much more! Everything you need to teach science for months ALL IN ONE PLACE! Very little prep and

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.5.6, RI.5.8

$90.00

$80.00

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Physical Properties of Matter {Covers NGSS 5-PS1-3}

By Sunshine STEM

⭐⭐ Now print OR Google Slides!! This resource is included in Matter and its Interactions complete unit!Explore physical properties of matter with your students in a super engaging way while covering NGSS 5-PS1-3; Make observations and measurements

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, General Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Activities, Assessment, Google Apps

$5.00

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Animal Senses Informational Text and Activity {Covers NGSS 4-LS1-2}

By Sunshine STEM

Engaging informational text about animals' amazing senses! Students begin by sketching each of the five senses and how humans use these senses to survive. Next, students read an informational text before identifying a familiar animal with an

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.4.1, RI.4.3, RI.5.2

$3.00

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Earth's Systems and Interactions Complete Unit {NGSS Aligned 5-ESS2}

By Sunshine STEM

⭐⭐ Now in print OR Google Slides! Complete NGSS aligned unit covering 5-ESS2! How does the rock cycle and water cycle interact? How are living things affected by the atmosphere? Students learn each of the four systems of Earth and how they

Subjects:

Math, Earth Sciences, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.4, RI.5.7, MP2, MP4

$16.00

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Earth's Place in the Universe Complete NGSS Unit!

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Earth's Place in the Universe is a COMPLETE NGSS unit. Unit covers the solar system, brightness of stars, and patterns of the Earth, moon, and stars! Have your science lessons ready at your fingertips each day with complete lesson plans, including

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, General Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Google Apps

$16.00

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Introduction to Claim Evidence Reasoning Complete Unit

By Sunshine STEM

Complete unit focusing on claim, evidence, and reasoning for elementary students! This unit has EVERYTHING you need to teach CERs in a way that students will understand and enjoy. Common Core ELA standards of writing are covered in this unit as

Subjects:

Science, Basic Principles, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.3.3, RI.3.7, W.3.1, W.3.2, W.4.1, W.4.2, W.5.1, W.5.1a, W.5.1b, W.5.1c, W.5.1d...

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The Amazing Story of the Peppered Moths {Informational Text & Graphing Activity}

By Sunshine STEM

⭐⭐ Now in print or Google Slides! Introduce your students to the amazing scientific phenomena of the peppered moths in England during the 19th and 20th centuries as the Industrial Revolution drastically changed their environment! Students are first

Subjects:

Graphing, Biology, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.5.2, RI.5.3

$3.25

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Patterns of the Earth, Moon and Stars Stations {NGSS Aligned}

By Sunshine STEM

⭐Now with a Google Slide option! Six engaging stations - take your students on a journey to learn about the predictable patterns of the earth, moon, and stars! Each station has an interesting informational text to give students background

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Centers

CCSS:

RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.7, RI.5.9

$4.00

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Ecosystems Complete Unit

By Sunshine STEM

Complete NGSS-aligned unit covering 5-ELS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy and Dynamics! Print and go packet includes everything you need with very little prep or materials! Just print and begin! Complete lesson plans included with clickable

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.5, RI.5.8

$16.00

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Mass Vs. Weight with Bonus Resource!

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A fun and engaging way for students to understand the difference between mass and weight using a rock as an example! Students first read the informational text describing the differences between mass and weight. Next, the rock takes a trip to each

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Physical Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$3.00

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Matter and its Interactions - Complete Unit!

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⭐⭐Now in print OR Google Slides! Complete NGSS-aligned unit covering 5-PS1 Matter and its interactions! Print and go packet includes everything you need with very little prep or materials! Just print and begin! Complete lesson plans included!The

Subjects:

Science, Chemistry, General Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.5.7, RI.5.8

$15.00

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Engineering Design Complete Unit {NGSS 3-5-ETS1 and MS-ETS1 Aligned}

By Sunshine STEM

Give your students a complete introduction to engineering and the engineering design process in a fun and engaging way! Students are introduced to engineering before choosing a branch of engineering to research. Guided research is provided with

Subjects:

Science, General Science, Engineering

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Handouts, Homework, Lesson

$4.00

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Darwin's Finches Informational Text and CER {NGSS and CCSS Aligned}

By Sunshine STEM

Students dive into the engaging informational text about Charles Darwin's journey to the Galapagos Islands where he found evidence of adaptation and evolution! Reading passage gives students background information about Darwin and the creatures he

Subjects:

Science, Environment, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.3.4, RI.3.6, RI.3.7, RI.3.8, RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.5, RI.5.1...

$3.00

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3rd and 4th Grade Science Bundle (NGSS Aligned)

By Sunshine STEM

Four amazing units in one resource! ⭐⭐Now with FREE bonus unit - Introduction to Claim, Evidence, Reasoning! Highly engaging units cover natural selection and adaptations, fossils, plant and animal life cycles and animal groupings. Students will

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$29.00

$25.00

Bundle

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Engineering Design K-2-ETS1 Complete Unit

By Sunshine STEM

Engineering Design is a Complete NGSS unit covering all three K-2-ETS1 standards and completely designed for beginner engineers! This interactive unit is engaging and fun for you and your little engineers. This product is all you need to cover all

Subjects:

General Science, Engineering

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

$8.00

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Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity Complete NGSS Unit

By Sunshine STEM

⭐⭐ Now in print OR Google Slides! This amazing two unit bundle covers the extensive 3-LS4 performance expectations! The first unit covers;3-LS4-1 - Analyze and interpret data from fossils to provide evidence of the organisms and the environments in

Subjects:

Math, Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

3.MD.B.3, RI.3.1, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.7, W.3.1, W.3.2, W.4.1, W.5.1, W.5.1a, W.5.1b...

$16.00

$15.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught all levels of 8th-grade science for 13 years. I am now in my fifth year teaching gifted and talented students from 1st to 5th grade. I also have extensive training in NGSS through the New Jersey Department of Education as well as the Utah Partnership.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Through my experience as a science teacher, I find that if I am excited about what I am teaching, my students are as well! Hands on, creative lessons maximize student engagement and learning. Let's have some fun!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Teacher of the Year 2021 Awarded PLC leader in 2011 Became honors teacher 2009

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor's in Environmental Science. I received a Masters of Science degree from American Military University in Environmental Policy and Management.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Basic Operations, Fractions, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Anatomy, Archaeology, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Native Americans, European History, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Special Education, Health, Math Test Prep, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, End of Year, Engineering, Close Reading, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning