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2nd grade science projects for Google Apps
Project Based Learning Activity: Island Survival (PBL) Now for Google Classroom
Project Based Learning Activity: Island SurvivalThis project based learning (PBL) activity integrates elements of science, ELA, and social studies into a student-centered adventure that combines imagination, creativity, and problem solving skills as they try and survive mysteriously arriving on an island.There are 16 activities (1 page for almost each one) for students to complete. Each page involves a problem or idea they must solve, recreate, or answer. Pages can vary from writing, map skil
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2nd - 6th
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Animal Research Project, Animal Report Template, Google Slides, Digital
You'll LOVE this low prep and engaging animal research project! Students research any animal with the ready-to-go animal report template and create a Google Slides (or PPT) presentation (with an optional written report). The perfect informational writing project for independent or group work!Great for zoo animal research, exploring a specific biome/ecosystem, or just practicing research skills. Student directions and animal research site links are included and can be edited to fit your classroom
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Ecosystems & Biomes Foldable Accordion Activity
Ignite your students’ curiosity and fill the gaps in your science curriculum with this captivating ecosystems activity! Designed for upper elementary grades, this ecosystem project provides an easy-to-use tool for teaching about ecosystems, biomes, and more. Explore the types of ecosystems, engage in ecosystem reading passages, & grasp the concepts of biomes and ecosystems with a printable & digital version. Engage, educate, and empower your students with this interactive craftivity book
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Ecosystem BUNDLE
Genius Hour Pack for Elementary
Are you looking to do Genius Hour in elementary? This packet has all of the teaching materials and plans, student worksheets, and caregiver letters to make sure that your Genius Hour is one of the best things you do all year in second, third, or fourth grade. Genius Hour in the lower grades can be a lot of work if you are unprepared, but this packet makes it simple! What's included in this Genius Hour planning pack? For Teachers: What is Genius Hour? A brief overview of Genius Hour and its pur
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2nd - 4th
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Solar System Planet Research Project, Report Template, Digital, Google Slides
A low-prep, engaging digital solar system or planet research project! Students research any planet (or the solar system) and use the planet research template to create a Google Slides presentation (with an optional written report).Student directions, 3 template options, and planet research site links are included and can be edited to fit your classroom needs! ❤️❤️❤️ SAVE BIG with the Digital Research Projects BUNDLE!⭐️ PERFECT FOR >>>Teachers looking for a fun and flexible planet resear
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2nd - 4th
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Planet Research and 3-D Model Project
Becoming an “expert” on a planet and creating a planet model is always one of my students' highlights of the year. This solar system project includes three parts: planet research project, 3-D model, and presentation.You can complete the planet research and model at school if you prefer. I work with students on the research in school, and they complete the 3-D model at home. I do all the research at school before students begin working on the model at home. In this way, students are already “e
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2nd - 5th
Animal Diorama and Research Report {DIGITAL/PRINTABLE}
Animal Diorama and Research Report - Project Pack! This Animal Diorama and Research Report is such a fun and engaging at-home project for your students! They will learn about an animal by creating a diorama of the animal's natural habitat. Students will research an animal of their choice, complete an Animal Research Report poster, organize and write a research report about their animal, and then present their project to the class. This project pack includes everything you need to do this with
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1st - 3rd
NGSS:
2-LS4-1
Also included in: Animal Habitats {THE BUNDLE}
Animal Research Project Templates | Research Reports Writing Animal Adaptations
Create the EXACT animal research project you want for your students with these customizable animal report templates. Choose from 25 digitally designed (EDITABLE) templates in Google Slides for your end of the year research projects or anytime throughout the year. Students will use the slides to share all about an animal they researched while working with all sorts of text features (headings, table of contents, photos, captions, fun facts, bold words, glossary, and more).Want more report template
Natural Disasters & Extreme Weather Digital Research Project - Reading Skills
Students love learning about natural disasters in the world around them! This research project allows students to use that love for forces of nature to create a meaningful project they can be proud of. This natural disaster research project creates an opportunity for students to gather information about a specific natural disaster through pre-linked videos and articles. You can decide what slides are appropriate for your class and differentiate as needed. Give students ownership through offering
PAPERLESS STEM Bins® (Google Slides and Seesaw) - Digital STEM Activities
Ready to go 100% PAPERLESS with STEM Bins® ? ***NOW INCLUDES 9 DIGITAL BUILDING TOOLS IN BOTH GOOGLE SLIDES AND SEESAW!***(CLICK HERE if you're looking for printable STEM Bins)This file contains BOTH Google Slides STEM Bins and Seesaw compatible STEM Bins Activities in lower grades and upper grades formats. Both versions are ready to click and share immediately with students for use during distance learning at home!6 WEEKS of simple, daily STEM Bins activities are provided (30 activities per gra
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K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Project Based Learning: Let's Go Camping PBL, Print & Distance Learning
Project Based Learning: Let's Go Camping PBL, Print & Distance LearningThis project integrates elements of research, animals, science, design, and plan a camping trip. Students will decide where to camp, what to bring, plan a meal, work from a budget, decided upon appropriate supplies, and research plants and animals along the way. At the end of this PBL students take a nature walk, observe their surroundings, identify plants and animals, along with creating a 3D version of a campsite. ***T
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2nd - 6th
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Grade 3 Science Lessons BUNDLE, Digital and Printable
This is a BUNDLE of 5 hands-on science units that are perfect for Grade 3. All grade 3 science lessons are aligned to the British Columbia Grade 3 BC Big Ideas and NGSS. Each science unit includes detailed lesson plans so you don't have to create them! This bundle covers all of the Grade 3 BC Big Ideas for Science. In other provinces/territories/states the curriculum and content may be more appropriate for other grade levels.(See "Preview" for a specific breakdown of the curriculum covered).
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2nd - 4th
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STEM Bins® Build & Write All Year BUNDLE: Digital & Printable STEM Activities
This discounted Bundle ($45.00 Value) includes ALL TEN months of my STEM Bins® Build and Write activities with Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer activities.JanuaryFebruaryMarchApril May Summer September October November December STEM Bins® Build and Write activities combine simple, interactive engineering tasks with engaging writing prompts for first through third grade. Each monthly set contains four seasonal building tasks, related video links, and three writing prompts per task. When combined
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Project Based Learning: Plan Thanksgiving Dinner (PBL) Print & Distance Learning
Project Based Learning Activity: Plan Thanksgiving Dinner.This project takes elements of math, writing, and reading grocery advertisements to create the perfect Thanksgiving dinner.Students will have a set budget and must buy at least 11 items to create their perfect meal. This can be done using the provided grocery ads or using “real” newspaper/grocery store ads.***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL for DISTANCE LEARNING***This resource can be used with Google Slides. See below for more details.The
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2nd - 6th
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Project Based Learning: Bats! (PBL) Print and Distance Learning
Project Based Learning Activity: Bats! .This project integrates elements of research, animals, science, design, and planning as students learn about all about bats. At the end of this PBL students will design create a zoo exhibit on bats, applying information they learned about. There is also a class project for creating their own bat house (made from boxes).***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL for DISTANCE LEARNING***See below for more details.There are 23 activities (most are 1 page each) for stud
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2nd - 6th
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Design A Summer Camp PBL, A Project Based Learning Activity
For many kids, one of the staples of growing up is attending camps in the summer. It doesn't matter the type, length, or location--but most kids have been to at least one. Summer camps give students unlimited opportunities to be kids. ***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL for DISTANCE LEARNING***See below for more details on using it with Google Slides.This year, instead of sending students to a summer camp, let students create their own. If kids could create the perfect summer camp--what would it be
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2nd - 6th
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Christmas STEM Challenges | Digital Google Classroom
Looking for some fun December STEM Activities to keep your student learning? Christmas Digital STEM Activities will keep your students learning and thinking critically throughout the December month! Great for remote learning, blended or on-site. Students will plan, design, engineer, and collect data as they are having fun before the holidays! Connecting important skills such as collecting data, making observations, and measurement skills will help you seamlessly add STEM to your current curricu
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2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM December Bundle | Christmas STEM Activities
Antarctic Animal Research Nonfiction Reading Passages, Comprehension, & Report
Do your students love learning about animals? Do they get excited when they hear about new and interesting animals? If so, they'll love these Antarctic Animal Research Reading Passages, Comprehension, & Report Activities.Animals in this Antarctic Reading Passages include:AlbatrossBlue WhaleElephant sealEmperor PenguinLeopard SealOrcaThese six informational animal articles are perfect for students who want to learn about animals that live in the Antarctic. The articles are full of interesting
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Digital Animal Research / Distance Learning / Google Classroom
This NO PREP digital animal research project will keep your students engaged while researching an animal of their choice. The best part is that it is PAPERLESS and DIGITAL! All text boxes are ready to go, all you have to do is assign the animal project.Included:* 11 Google Slides / Example Slides / Editable Slides1. About this project (directions for students)2. Research Links for them to use (clickable in the slide)3. My animal report cover page4. Appearance5. Habitat6. Diet/Prey7. Predators8.
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2nd - 5th
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Grade 2 Science Unit BUNDLE
Engage your GRADE 2 students in science units created just for them! This is a BUNDLE of 4 hands-on science units Explore the water cycle, the life cycles of plants and animals, force & motion, and chemical and physical changes! All units are completely aligned to the Grade 2 British Columbia BC Big Ideas.This bundle covers all of the Grade 2 BC Big Ideas for Science. In other provinces/territories/states the curriculum and content may be more appropriate for other grade levels.Which unit
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2nd - 4th
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Alberta Grade 3 New Science Curriculum - EARTH SYSTEMS - Earth's Surface
Do you need a ready to teach resource for the NEW Alberta Science Curriculum? This is a Google Slides resource that covers all the Knowledge, Understanding, Skills and Procedures from the Alberta grade 3 science curriculum for the Learning Outcomes for Earth Systems.What’s Included:211 Google Slides9 student worksheet activities3 anchor charts1 research project for Google Classroom1 final project with rubric1 unit exam with answer key1 science assessment checklist1 science anecdotal recordReady-
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2nd - 4th
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Brood XIII Cicadas and Brood XIX Mini-Bundle
Experiencing Brood XIX and Brood XIII cicadas this year? Learn more about the fascinating cicadas 2024 emergence with this mini-bundle resource! This resource includes a digital slides presentation for PowerPoint or Google Slides™ that teaches students all about what to expect from emerging cicadas this year- including the cicada life cycle, behavior, areas affected, and interesting facts!Students will present their learning through the creation of a lap-book report or within an interactive no
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS1-1
End of Year Project for Science from A-Z using Google Slides
Need a project to wrap up the end of the year while reviewing all your content? Encourage students to retell what they have learned using these A-Z Google Slide.29 student slides are included along with a teacher's guide.★ PLUS+ Printable Brainstorming List ★ PLUS+ Printable Suggested List of Topics for science to allow for differentiation. ★ PLUS+ Printable A-Z template pages (two per page for easy printing)Students will create A-Z slides using science topics. For each slide students will:♦ De
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2nd - 12th
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Natural Disaster Research Project Extreme Weather Digital Writing Activity
Tornadoes, Earthquakes, Wildfires, Hurricanes, and more! Get students engaged in a nonfiction guided research project that lets them explore their interests. This Google Slides digital research project comes with 5 slides for reporting information on natural disasters and extreme weather. There is also a PDF student research guide included that can be used to take notes on causes, ways to prepare, storm safety, storm measurement systems, and other facts. What's Included: Slide 1: "Did You Know"
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