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Free 3rd grade science resources for Google Apps
Weather and Water Cycle FREEBIE | Print and Digital
Looking for a starting place to teach your students about the water cycle? This FREEBIE is a sample of the Weather No-Prep Unit. The cross curricular unit will keep your students ENGAGED while teaching them all they need to know about weather. There are multiple interactive options that allow you to make lapbooks or to use in interactive notebooks. Along with reading passages, there are also graphing activities, chart activities, and even a map activity. Your students will love being able to sh
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2nd - 5th
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3-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS2-3
October FREEBIE: Bats Closed Reading Leveled Passage: Google Slides™ & PDF
THIS FREEBIE IS A SAMPLE OF OUR 5 STAR OCTOBER CLOSE READING UNIT 20 Leveled Passages with activities. Digital Resource: Google Slides™ & PDF Ready!OCTOBER UNIT, NATIONAL PIZZA MONTH, HALLOWEEN SAFETY, SPIDERS, PUMPKIN PIE, AND MORE!This FREEBIE has a full week of activities along with differentiated reading. The passage is written at four levels that range from high first to mid fifth grade. This gift to you can be used for standards based grading, weekly homework, guided reading, or quic
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2nd - 4th
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The Scientific Method Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage explains the steps to the scientific method including: make an observationask a questionform a hypothesisconduct an experimentdraw a conclusionThe passage comes with 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate black and white printing.It also has a companion YouTube video. Show the video before or after reading the
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
States of Matter Printable and Digital Task Cards
Looking for activities to supplement your science curriculum and review states of matter? These “States of Matter” printable and digital task cards will do just that!This document contains 20 task cards that ask the students questions about states of matter and how matter changes states. Some of the questions ask the students to think of a scenario and some have a picture with a question about the state of matter in the picture or the process required to create that state of matter.I have also i
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3rd - 5th
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Solar System FREEBIE | Print and Digital
Looking for a great way to introduce the Solar System to your students? This FREEBIE is just a small sample of my complete Solar System Unit! This now contains activities for Google Classroom. There is a link on page 2 of the PDF that allows you to make a copy. There are text boxes that allow students to complete the activities.This unit contains:Large fact cards for each planet, the moon, and asteroid beltSmall fact cards for each planetPocket patterns for large and small fact cards (these can
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1st - 5th
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Also included in: Solar System BUNDLE | Print and Digital
Earth Science Fossils Slideshow Lesson with Guided Notes on Google Slides
A guided slideshow to teach students the four types of fossils and their characteristics.I'm a fourth grade teacher that loves teaching science! I feel like there are many STEM labs and activity resources for various topics, but not many resources that help teachers actually teach the material. Because of this, I have researched and created my own slideshows for many of the science topics that I teach. This slideshow contains student notes (fill-in-the-blank) that they can fill in while reading
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2nd - 5th
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States of Matter Phase Change Matching Cut and Paste Activity | Paper & Digital
Do your kiddos know the different Phase Changes? Find out!Have a great science unit on Phase Changes planned but need something fun to see if the kiddos are “getting” it? Give them this matching activity where they identify different scenarios based on whether they are freezing, melting, condensation, or evaporation. Then have them create their own so they can PROVE they are getting it!This is one activity out of the States of Matter Assessment packet that my kiddos LOVE to do!Updated September
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
, 2-PS1-3
Science Reading Comprehension Life Cycle of a Butterfly Freebie
This butterfly life cycle reading comprehension freebie combines science and reading. It also includes digital access via Google Slides.This freebie is a part of my Butterfly life cycle complete pack. If you enjoyed the reading, you might love this pack. Topics Include: Life cycle of a butterfly (stages- eggs, caterpillar or larva, chrysalis or pupa, adult butterfly), and metamorphosis. If you like this unit, you will also Love: Frog Life CycleButterfly Life CyclePumpkin Life CycleHuman body sy
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1st - 4th
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Leprechaun Trap Challenge FREE March STEM Activity STEAM Activities Low Prep
Show your students how to catch a leprechaun with a leprechaun trap!!! This FREE St Patricks Day STEM challenge will get students designing a Leprechaun Trap. Perfect for March STEM activities! LOW PREP and easy to set up for including into any classroom with one sided response sheets, certificates, and more.⭐This is included in the MARCH STEM BUNDLE - Click here to view more!INCLUDED IN THIS LEPRECHAUN TRAP ACTIVITY:Leprechaun Trap Task Card printables (small for independent, large for group)Ac
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K - 3rd
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Natural Resources Task Cards | Printable & Digital
About this Product• This product includes PRINTABLE AND DIGITAL task cards.• Task cards are tiered to Bloom's Taxonomy and probe low, mid and higher order thinking. • Quick Prep – two cuts produce printable task cards with a neat and even white border.• Digital task cards are made with Google Forms - Google Classrooms are not required. • Answer Key includedImportant Notes:• Save $$$ with the Earth Science Complete Curriculum• Save $$$$ with the Integrated Science Complete CurriculumTopics Covere
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3rd - 9th
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MS-ESS3-1
, MS-PS1-3
Also included in: Earth Science Task Card Bundle | Printable & Digital
Natural Resources Unit Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable Components
Sample ALL my resources for FREE! Learn how my products integrate to form a complete unit!Important Notes:• Save $$$ with the Earth Science Complete Curriculum• Save $$$$ with the Integrated Science Complete Curriculum********************************************************************************************************* PAYMENT PLAN & CUSTOM BUNDLES• Unit Bundles offer a GREAT value but are sold at a high price point.• I offer a 12-month interest-free payment plan to OWN my curricula and u
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3rd - 9th
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MS-ESS3-1
, MS-PS1-3
States of Matter Sort FREEBIE | Paper & Digital
Do your kiddos know their States of Matter? Find out!Have a great science unit on Solids, Liquids, and Gases planned but need something fun to see if the kiddos are “getting” it? Give them this sorting activity where they can draw or cut out pictures to show their knowledge of solids, liquids, and gases.This is one activity out of the States of Matter Assessment packet that my kiddos LOVE to do!★Time-SavingTeachers never have enough time to get it all done! We’re here to help you with that. This
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1st - 4th
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Distance Learning Aquarium Field Trip FREE
Send your kids on an engaging field trip to the Seattle Aquarium!This Google Slides adventure includes:KWL Chart to activate and record knowledge about aquatic lifeLinked YouTube video of a Seattle Aquarium Field TripScavenger Hunt - Students will be on the lookout for certain items as they go through the virtual trip.Self-Checking Quiz Questions"After the Trip" Activity - Students will draw their favorite partThis makes distance learning a breeze! Just send students/families the Google Slides l
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K - 3rd
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States of Matter Reading Passages, Free
These FREE printable and digital reading passages are all about Matter and the 3 States of Matter! There are two nonfiction reading passages, a set of reading comprehension questions, and a graphic organizer to guide student-led research. The States of Matter reading passages cover the following information:What is a matter? (Anything that has volume and mass)Simple definitions of volume and massAtoms as the 'building blocks' of matterMatter exists most often in three states: solid, liquid, and
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2nd - 4th
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Germs Reading Comprehension - Bacteria and Viruses - Distance Learning Freebie
Germs are everywhere! Kid-friendly reading comprehension passages and questions about bacteria and viruses. A cut and paste compare and contrast page is also included. You will also get digital access via Google Slides! Let’s try to stop the spread of germs and promote the importance of hand washing! You might also love: · Natural Resources Pack· Earth’s Rotation and Revolution · Electricity Unit · Volcanoes Pack · Rocks and Minerals Pack · Fossils Pack · Biomes Unit Pack · Food Chains and Food
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3rd - 6th
Earth Day Activities Google Slides FREEBIE | Distance Learning
Earth Day FreebieThis Earth Day Google Slides freebie includes 4 Google Slides to help teach about this holiday in a meaningful way! See below for what is included:- KWL Chart- Free Response Page- Interactive Sort- Graphic OrganizersCopyright © Katie Shadley - All rights reserved. Purchase of this item grants that purchaser the right to reproduce the contents for use in one classroom only. Redistribution or duplication of this product is strictly forbidden. Use in multiple classrooms will requir
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K - 4th
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Bill Nye the Science Guy - Energy Handout
This worksheet goes along with Bill Nye the Science Guy's video Energy. The answer key is included. Students can complete the handout while they are watching the 22 minute video. It is on Google Slides, so if you would like to assign it digitally, make a copy then insert text boxes over the blanks for students to type into.
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2nd - 12th
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FREEBIE: Space Passage for Close Reading, Text Evidence, Assessment Common Core
THIS FREEBIE IS AN EXAMPLE OF OUR 5 STAR RATING SPACE UNIT:CLICK TO VIEW:FABLES: THE SUN, SOLAR SYSTEM, PLANETS, ATMOSPHERE, EQUINOXES, & MOREIn this freebie you will find 1 original, written by me, Space Themed Passage about Asteroids with text dependent questions. This passage can be utilized to assess RI.1 in any grade where this passage is at an independent level for the student. If you download please leave kind feedback and respectable ratings for my hardwork.Standards are printed on
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2nd - 4th
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Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Resources Lesson | Printable & Digital
About this Product• This download includes resources needed for one 45-minute science lesson. No prep needed!• The resources in the download are re-bundled from my Natural Resources Unit Bundle. • Purchase materials for the topic(s) pertinent to your classroom - not an entire unit!• Files in this download are optimized for use with Adobe and Microsoft Office Products.Important Notes• Save $$$ with the Earth Science Complete Curriculum• Save $$$$ with the Integrated Science Complete Curriculum• U
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3rd - 9th
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Free Landforms Reading Passages
These FREE printable and digital reading passages are all about Landforms! There are two nonfiction reading passages, a set of reading comprehension questions, and a graphic organizer to guide student-led research. The landforms reading passages cover the following information:What is a landform?General examples of landformsHow do landforms change?The forces in nature that change landforms - wind, water, and iceErosion as a slow change to landformsDepositionWhat's included in this FREE landforms
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2nd - 3rd
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2-ESS2-1
DIGITAL Food Chains Reading Comprehension Passage
This DIGITAL Google Forms quiz includes a one page reading passage about food chains and 10 self scoring, multiple choice questions. The passage describes how energy makes its way from the sun up the food chain to plants and animals. It explains the difference between producers, consumers, and decomposers.Share with students via your Google Classroom. Students will read the passage and respond by choosing the best answer for each of the 10 questions. Google forms will do the scoring for you by a
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3rd - 5th
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MS-LS2-3
, 5-LS2-1
, 5-PS3-1
smART Digital Daily Agenda / FREE Morning Slide with embedded 15-min TIMER
A colorful and cute digital daily agenda template with the elementary teacher/art specialist in mind! Be it for in-person or distance learning, this agenda allows you to project not only the day's lesson but also reminders. Enjoying this FREE resource?! Check out the full and paid version over HERE. This FREEBIE includes:One (1) Widescreen 16:9 templates (1920 x 1080 pixels) Embedded adjustable 15-minute timer includedA note about the embedded timer:Give a few minutes for your timer to load. At
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2nd - 6th
Also included in: Digital Daily Agenda Templates - Growing Bundle of smART Morning Slides
Free Science Activities to Start the Year with Digital Science Activities
This free resource includes printable "getting started with science" activities for the beginning of the school year lessons in science.Here is what is included:Scientific Method PostersSorting the Scientific Method ActivityTwo Simple Experiments to Teach and Practice the Scientific MethodSafety Rules HandoutScience Scenarios: Safe or Not? ActivitySafety Scenarios: What Should They Do?About the Digital Science ActivitiesThe science activities are also available in a digital format via Google Sli
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3rd - 5th
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FREE Intro to Insects Differentiated Reading Comprehension Passages - Digital
This “Introduction to Insects” pack makes it possible to differentiate instruction in distance learning or at home learning. These differentiated reading passages (2 levels) help teachers to meet the needs of all students and ensure complete understanding of the content! Included are all the activities needed to work on vocabulary and comprehension skills with your students while helping them to gain content area knowledge at the same time. This intro comes from our Digital and Paper Insects
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2nd - 5th
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- Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
- Cultivate their ability to observe, experiment, and analyze data
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- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
With a solid foundation in science, teachers can help empower students to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.
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