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Seasonal english language arts laboratories
Back to School STEM Activities with Fred the Worm
Back to School STEM is a perfect way to build community through team building! These four STEM activities are based around Fred the Worm and his misadventures. Students must help Fred out of some tricky situations as he travels around the United States.Included**Teacher Instructions: objective, materials, background info, tired+ true helpful hints.**Materials List**Pictures**Fred's backstory**journal cover sheet**four STEM recording sheetsSTEM ActivitiesSave Fred: Students work together to put
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Back to School Activity Bundle
Christmas Labs & STEM Activities | December & Winter Science Experiments
Do you need some FUN science activities to do before Winter Break? These FIVE Christmas science labs are engaging, educational, and the most fun your students will have this year! This newly-updated resource has been a crowd-pleaser for 8 years!LABS1. Milk and CookiesProperties of MatterThe more milk a cookie absorbs, the happier Santa is! Students conduct an experiment to determine which of three cookies absorbs the most milk. (Option: Santa Scenario or Generic Milk and Cookies)2. Snowball La
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3rd - 6th
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Prepositions with Paper Airplanes Hands-On Lab
A 4 page hands-on lab that gives students to learn about prepositions (words that indicate locations) by using paper airplanes. Wherever the plane lands, students must write a prepositional phrase to describe the location. Great way to integrate writing and science.
Includes a chart of prepositions as well as three extension projects to use in order to teach prepositions in a fun and creative way! These projects are a great way for students to work in groups!
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3rd - 5th
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Candy Labs | Matter & Energy | End of the Year Activities + Science Experiments
Wow science! Whether it's the end of the year, summer school, or just Fun Friday, it's a great time for Candy Labs! You won't just get a "wow, cool" with these investigations. Students are doing some serious science!Study physical science concepts while focusing on identifying variables, measurement, collecting and recording data, and drawing conclusions.Most students need a lot of practice with scientific practices, and this is a fun way to hone those skills while learning about the properties
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Summer School Science Experiments & STEM Challenges | Summer Camp Activities
Scientific Method Activity Worksheets: Skittles Graphing Science Experiment
These skittles labs are a fun way to have students learn about the scientific method.Lab contents:1. Skittle Colors Lab:A. Question: Which color skittle is most common in a package of skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Data TablesE. GraphingF. Post-Lab Questions2. Skittles Mass and Amount LabA. Question: How accurate are Skittles packages to one another in terms of mass and total             number of Skittles?B. Developing a hypothesisC. ProcedureD. Data and AnalysisE
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4th - 9th
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Halloween Spooky Science Experiments | Pumpkins, Fall, STEM, October
Boo! Halloween is an exciting time-- keep kids engaged and learning with four spooky science labs using pumpkins, glow sticks, candy corn, and balloons. Your class will love the labs and YOU can rest easy knowing your students are learning about force, energy, matter, mixtures, and variables.Study physical science concepts while focusing on identifying variables, collecting and recording data, and drawing conclusions. Most students need a lot of practice with variables and this is such a fun way
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4th - 6th
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Structure & Functions 4th Grade Science Plant Animal Adaptations & Animal Senses
Do you need to teach Animal and Plant adaptations, structure, and function? Students will learn that animal and plant adaptations include internal and external structures and that each structure serves a specific function. They will also learn about animal adaptations and plant adaptations, including behavioral adaptations in animals. Students will be able to make a simple model (graphic organizer for this Included) to describe how animals receive information through their senses, process the in
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4th - 5th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 4-LS1-2
Also included in:Â 4th Grade Science NGSS PLUS Reading Informational Text Passages CCSS
Kindergarten + 1st Grade Science Activities & Experiments | Summer + End of Year
Science Day is great for busy kindergarten and first grade teachers who need a fun and easy way to incorporate science and STEM each week ALL YEAR LONG. There are 32 activities for students to explore, observe, investigate, experiment, and design! Ready for a lab a week ALL YEAR LONG?Ready to Use32 activities with directions and photosRecording sheet optionsPacing suggestionsSkill and content listsRecording SheetsBecause students' readiness levels may vary, there are recording sheet options for
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K - 2nd
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Nursery Rhymes by Kim Adsit and KinderByKim
This unit, by Kim Adsit and Kim Jordano, provides 4 different activities for 6 popular nursery rhymes. This unit contains activities for the following Nursery Rhymes:• Itsy Bitsy Spider• Hickory Dickory Dock• Hey Diddle, Diddle• Jack and Jill• Baa Baa Black Sheep• Humpty DumptyFor each Nursery Rhyme there are 4 activities:• Nursery Rhyme Journal page…These pages have rebus type text for easy repeated reading.• Nursery Rhyme Craftivities…Fun and engaging crafts for each of the nursery rhymes.• Nu
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in:Â Nursery Rhyme Bundle by Kim Adsit and Kinderbykim
STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Oregon Trail Challenges ~ Set of Five!
Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like the Oregon Trail!
This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them. There are no right or wrong answers, many different solutions will work! You could also rotate these c
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1st - 6th
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Science Tools and Measurement Activities Bundle for Back to School 4th 5th Grade
If you want choices for your first science unit, this is the science bundle for you.Over 10,000 teachers have started their year with iLearn Science and iLearn Science Jr., comprehensive units introducing investigations, tools, and measurement.Add these task cards, mini-charts, observation stations, and lockbox challenge resources to help you plan a high-quality, exciting unit!What's included?1. iLearn Science (designed for 4th & 5th)This file includes:• 57 slide PowerPoint with information
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4th - 6th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen
What teacher doesn't love to use novels in the classroom?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved novels.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "Hatchet", by Gary Paulsen. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Paper Floatplane Challenge
Temporary Shelter Challenge
Critter Cam
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1st - 5th
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Scientific Method {Sweet Skittles Lab}
Scientific Method Sweet Skittles Lab. This fun and engaging lab includes a write-up, experiment, and graphing. Perfect for introducing secondary students to the scientific method. Just add Skittles- your students will be saying, "Sweet Skittles!" for sure!
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6th - 10th
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Spheres of the Earth Geosphere Hydrosphere Atmosphere Biosphere Interaction
Are you seeking a phenomena-based resource on Earth's spheres and Sphere Interaction? Students will learn about the Earth's spheres and sphere interaction by developing a model to show the 4 Earth spheres: geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere interact. Students will love these engaging activities! Great for 5th-grade science! ⚫⚪⚫⚪This resource includes the use of phenomena. ✅This unit explores the Earth’s four spheres ( geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere) and how they
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5th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-1
Also included in:Â Indiana 5th Grade Science Lessons and Activities for the Full Year Bundle
Saving Fred First Day of School Science Lab
The Scientific Method Graphic rubric link does NOT work in the package so here is a working link to the Scientific Method graphic rubric: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C6Jd9GqY-sfsdXrGGU0EQXBUPBsZAbXeCMeUqH10-Ts/copy This is a great team building activity that requires students to work in small groups and attempt to get Fred the gummy worm into the lifesaver using only 4 paperclips. This science lab requires students to collaborate, strategies, and embrace failure. Materials you will nee
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3rd - 7th
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STEM Engineering Challenge Novel Pack ~ Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
What teacher doesn't love to use novels in the classroom?
As a STEM coordinator, I am always looking for creative ways for teachers to integrate STEM engineering and design challenges into their classroom activities. I decided to work on creating STEM Engineering Challenge Packs for some beloved novels.
This STEM Challenge Pack is based on the book, "Charlotte's Web", by E.B. White. There are five challenges included in this pack:
Design a Pig Pen Challenge
Spider Web Message Challenge
Plas
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1st - 5th
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Climate Change & Global Warming & The Greenhouse Effect Human Impact MS-ESS3-5.
Do you need to teach your students about climate change and global warming? Students will learn about human impact on climate change and global warming with these engaging activities. They will learn about the Greenhouse Effect. They will learn about the factors that have caused global temperatures to rise over the past century. They will learn about various contributing factors to climate change.✅ The Greenhouse Effect is necessary for our planet to stay at a healthy temperature, but too much c
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-5
Also included in:Â 8th Grade Science for Indiana Science Standards Full Year Science Curriculum
Science Lab Safety Rules Unit - Lab Safety Activity, Contract, Quiz, PowerPoint
This bundle on laboratory safety can be used in any science class for grades 6 and up. This bundle has it all: Safety rules powerpoint with notes for teacher and students, lab activity, lab safety contract, quiz, medical emergency form, and pre lab preparation worksheet.As science teachers, it is our responsibility to bring science to life for our students by exposing them to as much lab work and experimentation as possible. However, it is essential that we maintain a safe environment by enfo
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Ice Cream in a Bag Science Lab and How To Writing {cooking in the classroom}
What's more fun than making your own ice cream? This simple science experiment and how to writing activity will keep your class engaged and learning while making ice cream in a bag!With this simple science lab students will:• Make observations• Write a hypothesis• Document results• Create diagrams to explain resultsThis product includes:• sequencing cards in color - perfect for pocket chart center or as visual directions• sequencing cards in black and white for easy use with how to writing temp
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Candy Science: A Growing Bundle of Science Experiments
Save Fred Activity - Back to School / Team Building STEM Challenge
Save Fred Activity - Back to School / Team Building STEM ChallengeThis NGSS-aligned STEM challenge is a great team building activity that requires students to collaborate in small groups while problem solving through their attempts to save Fred the worm. Contents include:Challenge Poster/Background StoryMaterials & Instructions GuideRules PosterProcedural Writing OrganizersReflection Questions (2 pages)
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2nd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Storytime STEM by Kim Adsit and Kimberly Jordano
This unit, by Kim Adsit and Kim Jordano, provides lessons for you to incorporate a STEM activity with your read aloud. The first few pages give an overview of the steps you will need to take to successfully incorporate real world problems, identified in the literature, into a STEM activity.There are 11 different selections of literature included:1. The Three Pigs2. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.3. If the Shoe Fits by Allison Jackson4. The Biggest, Best Snowman by Margery Cuyler5. Who
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PreK - 1st
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Back to School Science Tools, Measurement | 2nd 3rd Grade iLearn Science Jr.
iLearn Science Jr. will help you kick off your year of science fun! Since the original for older students was so popular, I decided to create a version for 2nd and 3rd grade students.A suggested teaching schedule breaks the resource into 17 days of activities. You'll be set for several weeks of science!This file includes:• 38 slide PowerPoint with information about safety and tools• Safety activity• Ten tools practice activities (8 hands-on, 2 based on discussion and notebooking)• Fun investi
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2nd - 3rd
EARTH SCIENCE Demos, Labs, and Science Stations BUNDLE
Working in the lab and being engaged in science experiments is the most exciting part of science. The following Earth Science Demo, Labs, and Science Stations Bundle give your students the opportunity to investigate, explore and learn the life science topics being studied.Topics for this bundle include: Unit 1: Nature of ScienceUnit 2: Intro to Earth Science - Lab Safety and Science Inquiry SkillsUnit 3: Mapping Earth's SurfaceUnit 4: Rocks and MineralsUnit 5: Plate TectonicsUnit 6: Forces that
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5th - 10th
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Energy, Work, & Simple Machines - Demo, Labs, and Science Stations
Working in the lab and being engaged in science experiments is the most exciting part of science. The following Energy, Work & Simple Machines Demo, Labs, and Science Stations give your students the opportunity to investigate, explore and learn the science topic being studied.Energy, Work & Simple Machines Demo, Lab, and Science Stations Includes: 1. SCIENCE STATION SIGNAGE for all 7 stations is provided in color and in black and white (see preview) and all student answer sheets have i
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â PHYSICAL SCIENCE Demos, Labs, and Science Stations BUNDLE
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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
Benefits of learning English language arts
Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:
- Develop effective communication skills
- Build critical thinking and analytical skills
- Nurture their creativity and imagination
By ensuring that students have a solid foundation in English language arts, teachers can help set them up for future success.
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On TPT, English language arts resources come in various forms: from interactive notebooks and task cards to small-group activities and individual worksheets. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of ELA concepts, or to reteach a tricky concept. By incorporating ELA resources from TPT into your teaching toolbox, you can create an engaging learning experience that strengthens students’ understanding of ELA concepts.
If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable and digital English language arts worksheets, TPT has an extensive collection of resources across topics and grade levels. No matter what ELA topic your students are working on — whether you’re teaching the parts of speech to 1st graders or argumentative essay writing to 10th graders — TPT has instructional materials that are designed to help with any ELA learning need. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning ELA will be so much easier.
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Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your English Language Arts lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.
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