Problem solving biology centers

Biology, Environment, Science

NGSS:

5-PS3-1

Also included in: Science Stations Bundle | 4th Grade and 5th Grade End of Year Science Review

Adaptations Science Stations | Animals & Plants Structures | 4th Grade TEKS NGSS

Created by

The Science Penguin

Ready for quick prep adaptations science centers for plant and animal structures and functions? These centers focus on identifying and comparing structures and functions.Includes guided student sheets, an answer key, quicker prep, and improved activities for your class!9 StationsRead It: Read about the structures of giraffes, Madagascar geckos, agave, and earthworms. Answer questions.Create It: Use information provided to design a camel that would be adapted to a tundra environment.Watch It: Wat

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Grades:

4th - 6th

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Teachers Are Terrific - STEM Activities

NGSS:

4-LS1-1

Also included in: Science Stations Bundle | 4th Grade and 5th Grade End of Year Science Review

STEM Index Card Tower Challenge - Easy Prep Project- 2 Versions

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This easy prep STEM Activity is surprisingly challenging! Students will have a fantastic engineering opportunity through problem-solving. Index Card Towers show your students how to persevere and redesign based on their initial thinking and planning (plus the towers are fun to build!) The best part is that your prep includes one basic material and the students take over from there. Just stand back and watch them brainstorm and build incredibly tall towers. They will groan when the tower falls, d

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Problem Solving

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Centers

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Challenges Tower Problem-Solving BUNDLE Set 1 featuring Index Card Towers

Math Logic Puzzles: 5th grade Enrichment - [Digital & Printable PDF]

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Math Logic Puzzles for 5th grade includes 15 higher-order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to build a solid understanding of essential 5th-grade math concepts. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a paperless version made with Google Slides™ for virtual learning.Every activity is directly aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Math.Math Concepts a

Subjects:

Geometry, Problem Solving, Visual Arts

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles: 3-5 BUNDLE - [Digital & Printable PDF]

Quadrilateral Robots - Great Project Based Learning Math Activity (PBL)

Created by

Art with Jenny K

Quadrilateral Robots: Project-based Learning Math Activity, worksheets & game. My "Quadrilateral Robots" lesson is a great hands-on way for students to have fun learning about quadrilaterals. There is a quadrilateral robot art project, a "robot road" game, and high-level thinking worksheets. The quadrilateral robots are made up of parts made only from members of the quadrilateral family–squares, rectangles, parallelograms, rhombuses, kites, and trapezoids!I have included all of the colored e

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

3.G.A.1

, 4.G.A.2

, 5.G.B.3

, 5.G.B.4

Math Logic Puzzles: 4th grade ENRICHMENT - [Digital & Printable PDF]

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Math Logic Puzzles for 4th grade includes 14 higher order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills while building a solid understanding of essential math concepts and skills. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a paperless version made with Google Slides™ for virtual learning.Every activity is directly aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Math.Math Con

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Grades:

4th - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles: 3-5 BUNDLE - [Digital & Printable PDF]

Math Logic Puzzles: 3rd grade Enrichment - [Digital and Printable PDF]

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Math Logic Puzzles for 3rd grade includes 15 higher-order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills while building a solid understanding of essential math concepts and skills. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a paperless version made with Google Slides™ for virtual learning.Every activity is directly aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Math.--------

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End of Year, Math, Problem Solving

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles: 3-5 BUNDLE - [Digital & Printable PDF]

End of the Year Activities Math Project - Plan a Summer Vacation

Created by

Love Teaching Kids

End of the year activities should be fun. This math project will have your students excited about doing math. The students will plan a summer vacation using a budget sheet. They will have $2,500 to spend while on vacation with a friend. This is a great way to practice financial literacy with your kids. There is a Powerpoint attached with the flight information that is editable so you can change the flight prices and information to reflect where you live. Also includes a digital copy on Google™

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Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Projects, Centers

Also included in: Math Project - Plan a Vacation Bundle

Parts of a Plant, Plant Life Cycle, Plant Needs, Photosynthesis Lesson Plan Unit

Created by

The Owl Teacher

Do you need to teach all about plants, but aren’t sure where to begin? This comprehensive plant unit has got you covered! From exploring the parts of plants and their functions to unraveling the mysteries of the basic needs of plants, this unit has it all! Watch your students blossom as they explore hands-on labs, engaging plant activities, cooperative learning, and so much more! Try Before you Buy:Free Pollination Demonstration. It's a free lesson from this unit! Save at least 20% off when you

Subjects:

Biology, General Science, Science

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Centers

NGSS:

4-LS1-1

, 3-LS1-1

, 5-LS1-1

Also included in: Parts of Plants, Life Cycle of a Plant, Plant Classification and More BUNDLE

Parts of a Plant Structure and Function Flower Craft Fun Science Activities

Created by

Promoting Success

Parts of a Plant Flower Craft: Are you looking for fun science activities? You will download a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade science interactive notebook for your students to research, practice, and review the parts of a plant structure and function.This fun science activity also works well as a stand alone parts of a plant and flower craft activity, as a plant structure and function bulletin board display, or in your spring or summer school science sub plans.This parts of a plant interactive notebook

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Basic Principles, Biology, Environment

Also included in: Parts of a Flower Plant Craft Worksheet Plant Life Cycle Craft All About Plants

Organisms in Ecosystem: Producer, Consumer, Decomposer Text, Review, Sort

Created by

Scienceisfun

This interactive and hands-on sort activity will allow your upper elementary students to show their knowledge of organisms in an ecosystems food chain in a kinesthetic way! It allows you to challenge your students to think critically when completing this cut and paste to show you what they know. Students can read about producers, consumers and decomposers then apply their knowledge in the sorting activity. This resource is great for teaching, practice or assessment of knowledge. Included in this

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Centers

Also included in: Ecosystem Resources Bundle: lessons, sorts, activities, food chain, task cards

Bugs and Insects Activities | Life Cycle Worksheets Parts of an Insect Bee Ant

Created by

United Teaching

Dive into the fascinating world of insects with this comprehensive packet of worksheets about bugs and insects! Designed specifically for K-2 teachers, these engaging activities will captivate your students as they explore the incredible lives of insects and bugs. Activities include 83 printable worksheets and selected digital activities for Google Slides.Benefits of Using the Insect No Prep ActivitiesTime-saving resources: These ready-to-use worksheets save time with lesson planning.Engaging ac

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Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Centers

Math Logic Puzzles: 2nd grade Enrichment - [Digital & Printable PDF]

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Math Logic Puzzles for 2nd grade includes 16 higher-order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills while building a solid understanding of essential math concepts and skills. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a paperless version made with Google Slides™ for virtual learning.Every activity is directly aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Math.--------

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Biology, General Science, Science

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

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Animal Adaptations Science Centers | 3rd 4th Grade Reading Passage Vocabulary

Created by

The Science Penguin

Animal Adaptations Science Weekly Five™ Stations help students learn about the structures and functions of physical adaptations in animals.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: How Do Animals’ Bodies Help Them Survive?2. Explore: Sorting adaptations of penguins, camels, and pythons3. Organize: Clownfish structures and functions4. Extend: Design an an

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Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

Lead in Literacy - Christina Mrs Winters Bliss

Also included in: Science Centers Bundle | 3rd & 4th Grade Science Review | Plants Matter Weather

Math Logic Puzzles Shapes - Early Finisher Activities - levels A,B,C BUNDLE

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These pattern block math logic puzzles for kindergarten, first, and second grade make a great, NO PREP math center activity, morning work activity, or challenge math activity. These logic puzzles keep students highly-engaged while improving and developing their logic and visual discrimination skills. These brain teasers are a great way to teach your students to persevere through challenging tasks and help to develop their growth mindset. This bundle includes three different levels of math logic

Subjects:

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

Grades:

K - 2nd

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Animal Habitats Sort Activities + FREE Spanish

Created by

Nikki and Nacho

Boost engagement with this fun, interactive resource about animal habitats. It includes vocabulary cards, individual and group sorting activities, graphic organizers, a coloring sheet, a word building activity, a drawing sheet and more! It works great for boosting academic vocabulary while learning and reviewing the content. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads i

Subjects:

Biology, Spanish, Vocabulary

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Also included in: Science Sort Activities Bundle + FREE Spanish

Life cycle of a frog foldable sequencing activity cut and paste

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Review the stages of the frog life cycle with this foldable activity. This cut-and-paste printable is differentiated, with options for both matching and sequencing the life cycle of a frog. A fun mix of craft and worksheet! The finished foldout mini-books are ideal for sticking into an interactive science notebook. Use to support a lesson on pond life, amphibians, life cycles, frogs, or as a spring science center. This PDF resource contains 5 different templates so that you can differentiate the

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

NGSS:

3-LS1-1

Also included in: All about frogs slide show lesson and life cycle foldable cut and paste activity

Food chains foldable sequencing activities cut and paste science craft

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Biology, Environment, Science

These science cut-and-paste foldable activities make learning about food chains in different habitats fun! A hands-on alternative to a worksheet, children can sequence plants and animals for different food chains before cutting out their templates and folding them. The finished results are ideal for an interactive science notebook or whole-class science bulletin board display. They are most suitable for Kindergarten, first, or second grade. Resource 1This resource has templates for food chains i

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Grades:

K - 2nd

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Insects life cycles foldable activities butterfly, honey bee, ladybug, dragonfly

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Teach or review the stages of insect life cycles with these foldable sequencing activities. This bundled resource has differentiated cut and paste templates for 4 common insect life cycles - a butterfly, ladybug, dragonfly and honeybee. These cute bug activities are ideal for interactive science notebooks, lap books, and science centers. Benefits of these activities:Low prepChildren learn about life cycles in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet.Can be

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

NGSS:

3-LS1-1

Life cycle of a butterfly foldable sequencing activity cut and paste craft

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A science craft resource for exploring the stages of the life cycle of a butterfly! This fun alternative to a worksheet provides options for sequencing and can be used as an introduction or review of the butterfly life cycle. Ideal for a science center, interactive science notebooks, or to support learning about life cycles, insects/bugs, butterflies, or symmetry. Benefits of this activity:Low prepChildren learn about the butterfly life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different fr

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Problem Solving

Also included in: Insect life cycles Google Slides & cut paste activities butterfly bee ladybug

LEGO Challenge Task Cards {Great for STEM or fun building!}

Created by

A Special Toolbox

I am really excited to show you some cute, older-kid friendly LEGO Challenge Task Cards! These are bright, colorful, and can appeal to older students without looking too primary. Don’t’ have LEGOs? That’s okay! These can be used for any building materials you may have—unifix cubes, plastic Flake Discs (Amazon), Bunchems (Amazon or Target), Wiki Stix, pipe cleaners, play-dough, etc. Get those kids engineering and manipulating. They work great as an independent station for special education, a STE

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 8th

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

Life cycle of a bean plant foldable sequencing activity - cut and paste

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A fun, foldable activity for exploring the life cycle stages of a bean plant. This printable mini-book would make a great follow-up activity after growing your own beans! Alternatively, use it for a science center, in an interactive science notebook, or for a plants, growing, or seasonal changes unit activity. Benefits of this activityLow prepChildren learn about the bean plant life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheetCan be used to introduce

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