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2nd grade astronomy literature circles
MIDNIGHT ON THE MOON: Magic Tree House #8 Book Companion
Who doesn't LOVE a Magic Tree House book??
This is a GREAT Magic Tree House book that aligns perfectly with any outer space unit. This could be used with a whole class or as part of a literature circle!
It is just 10 short chapters and can easily be read aloud in one week. I have created a worksheet for each chapter.
Each worksheet addresses both science themes, as well as important literary themes. They include basic comprehension questions AND critical thinking questions.
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K - 4th
Also included in: Magic Tree House Book Companion BUNDLE Books 5-8
The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System Science Read Aloud Book Companion
The Magic School Bus Lost in Solar System Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit : A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book The Magic School Bus : Lost in Solar System . (Book not included). Reading Level 3.1.This 47-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 48 Pages Total Include:1. TA
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2nd - 4th
There Was an Old Astronaut Who Swallowed the Moon: No-Prep Book Companion
The old lady is back...as an astronaut! Love the Old Lady books but don’t have time to prep accompanying activities? Look no further than the There Was an Old Astronaut Who Swallowed the Moon Printables Pack. This pack targets a variety of literacy, language and listening skills. Simply, print the black and white pages, and you’re ready to go! Activities include:1. Sequencing- Cut and paste pictures in story order2. Comprehension- Circle the items the Old Astronaut swallowed in the book3.
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K - 3rd
Rocket Says Look Up by Bryon 22 Book Extension Activities NO PREP
This resource is perfect for the elementary classroom or school library. You will have 22 unique activities to use with your students. You can pick and choose which activities work best for your class and there is plenty of room for differentiating.This resource was made to accompany the book Rocket Says Look Up! written by Nathan Bryon and Illustrated by Dapo Adeola. This resources will allow students to be creative while challenging students to use skills in reading comprehension, compare and
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K - 3rd
Earth! and Moon! by Stacy McAnulty: Solar System Facts Activity Workbook STEM
Perfect art/craft activities to accompany the STEM children's book duo: "Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years" and "Moon! Earth's Best Friend" by Stacy McAnulty: two books sharing fun facts about planet Earth and the Moon.Great for Reading Centers, a Space/ Solar System Unit, and Science for all grade levels! Read aloud the stories, and then encourage students to create an Activity Workbook to share all they've learned about Earth and the Moon. *Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years* Product Includes
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K - 3rd
Big Bear, Big Dipper, How Bear Lost His Tail Lessons - Indigenous Resource
Supporting Indigenous Resources and Reconciliation for Elementary School StudentsThis no-prep, learning resource explores the First Peoples' celestial perspective on the Big Dipper through the Kenyen'keha:ka (one of the Six Nations) traditional story of Big Bear. The traditional story used for this unit can be found at Strong Nations online store and the Apple Book version can be purchased here, at the Apple Store. The story is a great support, but the unit can be completed without it. Included
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2nd - 6th
Also included in: Haudenosaunee BUNDLE - Lessons and Unit Plan
Curiosity the Rover and the Long Trip to Mars
This is an original Reader's Theater script for elementary grades.
It imagines Curiosity the Rover's trip to Mars and what it encounters...
It includes 5 characters and includes a vocabulary list as well.
A fun story based on a relevant event that every student is interested in!
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2nd - 6th
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What Happened to the Sun? 2024 update
This is a book written for first or second graders. It uses simple language to explain a solar eclipse. It features a table with past and future solar eclipses and their duration (perfect for a cross curricular Math lesson), it also has color pictures from Google public domain searches on each page. There is also a link to the website used for the picture on the last page of the next solar eclipse paths.
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K - 3rd
Create Your Own Planet
"Create Your Own Planet" serves as an ideal supplement and comprehensive activity for any Solar System curriculum! It features dedicated pages for students to name their newly-created planet, provide information about it through completing fill-in-the-blank worksheets with facts, and unleash their creativity by using art supplies for designing and decorating. The opportunity for creativity is limitless as they embark on the journey of designing their own planet!Included:6 No Prep WorksheetsOne P
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K - 2nd
Planets by Elizabeth Carney - National Geographic Kids Reader
This resource is a seven page PDF document with activities to do based on the text Planets by Elizabeth Carney. This document contains six worksheets for students.This text is a National Geographic Kids Reader. The book we used was Level 2 however we understand that some levels differ depending on the country where the text is published.The activities allow the students to reinforce their understanding of planets by completing activities that work with this text. There are comprehension question
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1st - 4th
What Is an Eclipse? - Readings, Craft & Activities - Science - SimpleLitRebus
Get a rebus reading about an eclipse! Coloring sheets! Close reading of an ancient Greek quote about an ancient eclipse! Maze! Crossword Puzzle! Grid Drawing! And more. Students can cut out and put together a sun and moon to make their own eclipse.READThis reading and scientific download is all about eclipses. Students can read about them in three ways:RebusReading passage (same as the rebus but without illustrations)For both, students can do a review that includes sequencing, answering a questi
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2nd - 4th
Night Sky by Stephanie Warren Drimmer - National Geographic Kids Reader
This resource is a seven page PDF document with activities to do based on the text Night Sky by Stephanie Warren Drimmer. This document contains six worksheets for students.This text is a National Geographic Kids Reader. The book we used was Level 3 however we understand that some levels differ depending on the country where the text is published. The activities allow the students to reinforce their understanding of the night sky by completing activities that work with this text. There are compr
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1st - 4th
The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal by Neal Seluk Anticipation Guide
An anticipation guide for primary or early elementary study of The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal by Nick Seluk.
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PreK - 2nd
Skyscrapers by Libby Romero - National Geographic Kids Reader - 6 Worksheets
This resource is a seven page PDF document with activities to do based on the text Skyscrapers by Libby Romero. This document contains six worksheets for students.This text is a National Geographic Kids Reader. The book we used was Level 3 however we understand that some levels differ depending on the country where the text is published.The activities allow the students to reinforce their understanding of planets by completing activities that work with this text. There are comprehension question
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1st - 4th
Magic School Bus SPACE EXPLORERS Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Answer Key Included!Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for student
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2nd - 4th
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Outer Space Resource Packet
I created this packet to go along with the Magic Tree House: Midnight on the Moon but you can certainly use this for an outer space/astronomy unit! I created many main idea pages covering the planets, moon, sun, satellites, astronauts, rockets, and other subjects! I also included Space vocabulary cards for a center! Thank you for looking and PLEASE leave feedback! I hope you find this useful for your classroom! If you haven't already, become a follower of my store for updates on new products, fr
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1st - 4th
Where in the World Do I Live? Mini book
THis is a great resource to use when learning about space. The book starts at the smaller scale (where do they live- city) to gradual bigger places such as state, Country, Continent, planet, solar system to galaxy, Students write their answers on there is a version for students to trace the words. Words are repetitive which makes it easy for early readers to read! Happy Teaching!
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PreK - 2nd
Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System Reading Quiz Test & Story Sequencing
The Magic School Bus : Lost in Solar System Reading Comprehension Test Questions Quiz & Story Sequencing Set!Includes both multiple choice and short answer versions. Based on the book. (Book NOT included.) 8 Pages Total Include:10 Comprehension short-answer questions10 Multiple Choice Questions* * * answer sheets (corresponds with both sets)Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order, with illustrations (NEW 2024)* * * Sequencing : Blank paste sheet* * * Sequencing answe
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2nd - 4th
Magic Tree House #8 Midnight on the Moon
This packet is PRINT and GO ready! This is a packet of comprehension questions is for the book Magic Tree House #8 Midnight on the Moon. There are questions for each of the 10 chapters. This is good way to for the students to practice answering questions in complete sentences. This packet can be used in guided reading as well as for independent work for assessment over their reading.
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1st - 4th
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Planets Series by Julie Murray Comprehension Packet
Comprehension worksheets for each of the ABDO Book Dash for Planet Series by Julie Murray. The books in this series includes:Planet: Earth by Julie MurrayPlanet: Jupiter by Julie MurrayPlanet: Mars by Julie MurrayPlanet: Mercury by Julie MurrayPlanet: Neptune by Julie MurrayPlanet: Saturn by Julie MurrayPlanet: Uranus by Julie MurrayPlanet: Venus by Julie MurrayI use these books as part of my Solar System curriculum in science. I also use these books as nonfiction reading books.An answer key is
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2nd - 5th
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A Home Under the Stars - Book Companion - 1st or 2nd Grade - Printable/Digital
I love the story, The Night Library, and this book by Andy Chou Musser caught my eye for the similarities. I just had to create a product to go with it! This product is both printable and digital with the following pages: Describing the Character, Setting, Compare and Contrast with The Night Library, two pages of constellation discussions, and a sequencing sort. Enjoy!
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1st - 2nd
Phases of the Moon by Gillia Olson Science Reading Activity CCSS 4.E.2
This is a reading comprehension sheet to accompany the children's book Phases of the Moon by Gilia Olson. It is a good introduction to the moon phases or a good review of the moon phases. This is an easy read, but I use it with 4th graders to integrate science and language arts.
All products intended for single classroom purchase only. Thanks so much!
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2nd - 4th
Magic School Bus COLOR DAY RELAY - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Answer Key Included!Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for student
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2nd - 4th
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Space Flashcards
These space flashcards are a great way to develop literacy skills for your students. They can be used alone or laminated and added to a sensory bin. Flashcards include the following:- sun & moon- planets- asteroid & comet- astronaut- satellite- Milky Way - Solar System- and moreThe cards are approximately 2.5 x 3.25 inches.
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Grades:
K - 6th
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