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3rd grade science projects for Microsoft Word
Parts of a Plant Project
WOW! I am so grateful with all of the downloads! It makes me so happy to share my love for science with others! THANK YOU! Teach your kids about the different parts of the plant!This product includes:Project LabelsInstructions to make projectParts of a plant quiz Printable "My Plant Book" which includes 5 pages of activities about plants and leaves. (plant rubbing, life cycle, nature walk notes, plant needs) Printable journal foldable of a plant that you can cut and take notes on and colorInter
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K - 5th
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Science Project Rubric
Science Project Rubric is a great resource for evaluating student science projects of any kind. The rubric is focused on organization, creativity, and content for a PowerPoint, poster, science display, group project, display case, replica, diagram, etc. of all sorts and kinds. This rubric is a resource that can be saved and used day after day, month after month, and year after year. Also, I left it in a Word Document so that it is easily adaptable to each educator's needs/wants. Happy Teaching :
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3rd - 6th
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Solar System Project with Rubric
This solar system project allows students to explore different aspects of their assigned planet. The first page of the document is what you give the students to explain what your expectations are. Students are then required to research their assigned planet with their group members to find the answers to the questions. I have also included three rubrics that you will use to assess their knowledge and performance of the project. One rubric is used for the posterboard and/or model, another one
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3rd - 6th
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Solar System Project Rubric
This is a simple rubric to send home with criteria and suggestions for a solar system model. It is also used for grading the final product.
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2nd - 5th
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STEM Kid Engineering and Construction -- Hoop and Launcher Game GATE
Kid-built in a few hours . . . this 7 inch tall basketball hoop can be assembled and re-assembled. We’re not going to toss a ball to make baskets with this project. Oh, no . . . we are making a little catapult to launch marshmallows at the hoop! Oh, yes! Sweet!
Use this building project as a challenging independent study for upper elementary, as a whole-class engineering project, or use it to make math and science applications like percentages, measurements and geometry, action/reaction, tr
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3rd - 6th
Oobleck Recipe and Worksheet (Dr. Seuss, Bartholomew and the Oobleck)
Dr. Suess' Bartholomew and the Oobleck recipe and corresponding worksheet for students!
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1st - 6th
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Energy Pyramid Activity for Ecosystems, Food Chains, and Food Webs
Have students create a pyramid that will demostrate the transfer of energy from producers through the different levels of consumers. Students will cut and paste, label, and illustrate organisms.
Please see my unit plans and materials that included all needed materials for a unit on:
ecosystems
predators
prey
food chains
food webs
producers
consumers
habitats
energy pyramids
photosynthesis
adaptation
and MORE!
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3rd - 6th
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Nature of Science Observations and Inferring Inferences - 6 Stations Centers
This file is a 23 page document composed of 6 difference Science centers/stations. These stations focus on making observations, inferring based on observations, and recording observations in charts/tables. There are two pages, for teacher reference, explaining the stations, as well as the Florida Benchmark (K-5) associated with each station. Each station has a one page of student friendly directions, one page of 2-3 questions, and one page of answers for the teacher. Some stations also include a
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2nd - 6th
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NGSS ES./MS./HS. Weather and Climate: Forecast Group Project
NGSS ES./MS./HS. Weather and Climate: Forecast Group Project, aligns with Elementary School, Middle School and High School Weather and Climate NGSS standards. Students work as a group to create a weather forecast project!
Teacher prep:
-Modeling on a smart board is suggested
-Copies for each student
Lesson duration:
-3-5 periods
-homework
Included in these lesson materials:
-Worksheets with directions.
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1st - 12th
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KEVA Planks STEM Activities
This is a set of 4 different activities that your class can do in groups with KEVA planks, KEVA balls (or ping pong balls), and connectors. Each page is set to print just a couple times so you have one for each group. 4 activities are Motion, Inclined Plane, Dominoes, and Wall Bounce.
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K - 5th
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STEAM -- Snap n' Shoot Marshmallow Soccer Game
Kid-built in a few hours . . . this goalie, net and goal, and cool marshmallow “snapper” is a complete kid-built soccer game. We don’t have to use our imagination here! Our snapper really shoots the marshmallow ball, and our goalies really defend.
Use this building project as a challenging independent study for upper elementary, as a whole-class engineering project, or use it to make math and science applications like percentages, measurements and geometry, action/reaction, trajectory, etc.
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: KID CREATED GAMES Standards-based STEM and Math Games Bundle
Animal Diorama Project with Rubric
This is a complete animal diorama project, in which the students choose an animal and create an animal and habitat diorama in a shoebox along with a four paragraph report about the animal. The students will write about the animal's characteristics, habitat, diet, and what they learned. The report can be adjusted down to a fill-in-the-blank type of activity if paragraph writing is too difficult for the students; there is a planning sheet included to make this possible.
This document includes:
-a
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2nd - 4th
Design a Tiny Home -- Project based learning w/ full lesson plans
The "Design a Tiny Home" project includes full lesson plans for 9 days (60 minute classes) with essential questions, daily objectives, performance tasks, differentiation, learning activities, and assessments for the entire project. Also, there is a planning document for students to use to track their progress throughout the project while they're using Lucid Chart & 5D planner for their final projects. Also, I included a Tiny Home Rubric to easily assess their final submissions.
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3rd - 12th
Solar System Model Assignment & Rubric
This is my students' favorite science project of the year! This file contains directions for students to create their solar system models at home. It also contains a rubric so that teachers can assess the models. It is editable, so feel free to make any changes you need to. Thanks for looking! :)
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K - 6th
Lapbook Template
Need a great project idea for review all in one simple place? I have developed lapbooks for book reviews, social studies era reviews, science processes reviews, etc. They are easy and fun to make and it's easier for students to keep up (in lieu of notes and handouts)!
Start downloading and preparing for those upcoming standardized tests. I'm currently using a lapbook to review the English/Reading standards for my state's standardized test.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Alternative Energy Research Project/ Poster
Objective: Students will research an alternative source of energy and sharing the advantages and disadvantages of it.
Instructions for students: Your group will be assigned a form of alternative energy (wind power, solar power, nuclear energy, geothermal energy, hydroelectric, fuel cells, etc). You must research this source of energy. Use the internet, electronic databases, the library, or interviews. Then, summarize the information you have gathered into three sections:
(1) A brief description
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3rd - 12th
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Science Fair Packet - Complete & Comprehensive
14 page packet
Editable Word Document
Page 1 - Project Agreement Cover Sheet (parent & student signature)
Page 2 - Science Fair Timeline
Page 3 - Question & Hypothesis Form (with clarification that it is not a demonstration or a model)
Page 4 - Materials List (with examples of good/specific examples...and bad/not specific examples)
Page 5 - Variables (Independent, Dependent, Controlled) with explanation
Page 6 - Trial Design (time management and planning)
Page 7 - Trials Record Keeping
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3rd - 7th
ULTIMATE Elementary Science Fair Project Packet (Top Product)
This is an ALL-IN-ONE Elementary Science Fair / Project Student Packet. I was the SCIENCE LEADER at my school and along with other teachers we put together this packet so every students / teacher / grade level would be on the same page. If you are in charge of putting on the science fair / projects at your school, then this is the packet for you. All you have to do is add in your school name and change the dates to suit your needs.
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3rd - 5th
ocean floor drawing
A project designed for students to draw, label, and describe the geological features of the ocean floor (including continental shelf, continental slope, continental rise, abyssal plain, ocean trench, and mid-ocean ridge).
Students can create their drawing on an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of white paper or a larger piece of construction paper.
With this project, students are given the opportunity to be creative and show they understand the geological features of the ocean.
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3rd - 8th
Solar System Project for 4th Grade | EDITABLE Choice Board
Solar System Project Choice Board Editable - This file is an editable choice board for a solar system project for your students to do in class or at home. They are able to present their knowledge on the solar system. Also included with this is the simple rubric that I use with my students. My students receive a science and a writing grade. Includes:- Choice board with 4 project choices- Simple Rubric Other Solar System Resources:Solar System STARS True or False CardsSolar System PLANETS True or
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Solar System Centers
French animals, body parts and colors - Dessine un animal bizarre -
In this project, students will get to draw a strange new animal found near their school. The animal is described in French using simple words and the translations of the vocabulary are provided for those who need it. Students have to draw the animal by reading the descriptions. The article has some blanks for students to write down whatever color they like for each body part.
In this project students will:
1- review the vocabulary of body parts in French
2- review the vocabulary of colors in Fr
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1st - 11th
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Ecosystem Research Project
Ecosystem Research Project includes:*Parent introduction letter with expectations (2 pages)*Note taking sheet (2 pages)*Grading rubric (1 page)*Photos of student example projects (1 page)This project addresses Tennessee 3rd grade social studies (geography) and science standards. Students research and create a diorama box or poster to represent a specific ecosystem around the world: Ocean- Great Barrier Reef, Grassland- African Savannah, Tundra- Arctic Circle, Temperate Deciduous Forest- Appalach
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2nd - 4th
Animal Habitat Diorama Elementary Science Project - Assesment Rubric Included
Students will make an exciting diorama containing an animal (model) and its habitat (where it lives) including any plant life that might be found there as well.
They will also prepare a written summary/oral presentation to go with their artistic display.
These project instructions include clear guidelines as well as an evaluation rubric for you - as the teacher - to use to asses their work.
This file may be modified to fit your specific needs, due date, etc.
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3rd - 6th
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Animal Habitat Project
Animal habitat project to go along with animal or life cycle research. This is great for an end of unit project. Students can use a shoe box to create a habitat for an animal. This is great since it can be an in-class project or a take home project. There is directions attached as well as a rubric to help students to know what is expected from them. This document also includes a send home letter to parents to acknowledge and sign for the project.
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1st - 3rd
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