6,524 results
3rd grade Back to School science resources for Easel
Cursive Handwriting Practice Pages
Cursive writing is an important part of a student's writing journey! These cursive handwriting practice activities will not only have your students improving their handwriting skills, they’ll also be learning creative expression and having tons of fun.✏️If you're looking for cursive practice pages, look no further. This pack has over 120 pages full of fun and engaging activities to help your students print cursive beautifully! It's been used by over 12,000+ teachers all over the world and will
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
Compare and Contrast Animals Reading Comprehension Passages
Study compare and contrast nonfiction text structure with 6 short passages, questions, and graphic organizers about similar animals. Options include print, Easel Activities, Google Forms (passages), and Google Slides (Venn diagrams). Each passage features one paragraph of informational text and 4 multiple-choice questions. Animals include apes and monkeys, hares and rabbits, hedgehogs and porcupines, moths and butterflies, porpoises and dolphins, and spiders and insects. Summarization questions
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
Water Bottle Flip STEM Challenge + STEM Activity
The ORIGINAL water bottle flip STEM activity and lab! Water bottle flip at school? Absolutely! Students will love this on-trend STEM challenge inspired by the popular YouTube water bottle flipping challenge where students toss a water bottle and attempt to land it straight up. Practice scientific method with some probability, fractions and data collection in the mix while having fun!This self-paced, low-prep, project based learning water bottle flip STEM challenge is print-and-go. Each activit
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
...
All About Me Worksheets First Day/Week of School Getting to Know You Activities
Are you looking to create a warm and inclusive classroom atmosphere right from the first day of school? Look no further! This All About Me resource will help you build strong connections with your students and lay the foundation for a successful year ahead. These getting-to-know-you activities will encourage your students to share their interests, aspirations, and unique personalities. Build strong relationships and establish a sense of connection and rapport from day one with this easy-to-use r
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
Also included in: Back to School Fun Activities Bundle for the First Day of School
Class Reward | Incentive Chart | Whole Group Incentive Jar| Boho Themed
Are you looking for an easy-to-use whole-class incentive system? Use this printable smiley jar incentive chart as part of your classroom management plan. This incentive jar will reinforce positive behavior and provide a visual cue to your students. These BOHO color-themed Smileys will match any class decor.Now available in two b/w text options.You can use this in multiple ways. Whole group: give your class smileys when they receive whole group compliments, do an extraordinary job at activities
Grades:
K - 3rd
Types:
Plants Unit, Plant Life Cycle, Parts of a Plant, and Needs - Science Worksheets
This Plants unit is a perfect supplemental resource to use for teaching parts of a plant and plant needs. These science worksheets and reading passages cover topics such as parts of a plant, plant life cycle, plant needs, and more. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages about plants, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-and-go mini books!Plant Topics covered include:General Plant InformationPlant PartsPlant
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
4th Grade Beginning of the Year Activity - Back to School Math Mystery Game
Back to School Math Mystery: the Case of The School Invaders - 4th Grade Edition.Students must review math skills from the previous grade to help get rid of the stinky, slimy Geometron aliens invading Mathhattan Elementary School! Easy prep!Printable PDF - print, copy, solve!Digital worksheets with Google Slides or EASEL⭐Optional video hook included for introducing the case!CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO HOOK! or check out in the preview section.⭐Due to several requests, now there is the option to use a
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
Also included in: 4th Grade Math Mysteries Holiday Bundle: Fun Math Review Activities
Human Body Systems Unit - Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Digestive, Circulatory
Is your science textbook outdated and lacking? Make learning about the human body and the body systems engaging! This unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on the human body.These reading passages with comprehension questions are the perfect way to quickly check for understanding while providing the students with background information on each topic. It is also the
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
Also included in: Science Bundle
Back to School Activities for First Week of School Math Reading All About Me
Those first week back to school activities can be quite hectic! Make it easy on yourself with this First Week Back to School Survival Packet. It has EVERYTHING you need to help you through that first week with ease! Includes pennants, interest surveys, reward coupons, math worksheets, reading activities, color by code, and so much more!Click HERE to SAVE 25% by buying this resource as part of my Back to School Super Bundle!Click on the preview button to see everything included.This high-interest
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
Solar System and Planets Research Project Activities Outer Space Bulletin Board
Enhance your students' knowledge about our solar system with these Solar System: Planets, Sun, Moon, and Solar Eclipse Research Teach-Go Pennants™. These templates are a fantastic resource that allows students to conduct research and showcase their findings on a bulletin board for all to learn from.INCLUDED:Print & digital options includedColor and BW options availableClickable Table of ContentsOptional: Planet, Sun, Moon, Eclipse Toppers in color and bw optionsGrading Rubrics includedExtra
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Have a classroom Thanksgiving Day Parade! Make learning fun with this Thanksgiving STEAM challenge in which students design their very own Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon! An excellent companion activity to the fall read aloud book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet.Not only do students design the balloon, but as an added challenge they must create a device to keep it floating in the air!Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is t
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
Weather Worksheets and Passages - Weather and Climate Activities, Tools, Severe
This weather worksheets and reading passages set is a perfect resource to use for your science lessons. It covers topics about weather, such as types of weather, climate, tools, disaster weather, and more. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages about weather, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-and-go mini books! Weather Topics covered include:Weather (pleasant weather vs. disaster weather)Weather Instrume
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
Creativity Challenges and Activities Morning Work, Brain Breaks, STEM Warm Up
Unlock creativity in your classroom! Finish the Picture!The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique thoughts and ideas is known as divergent thinking. When students are thinking outside the box it results in creative solutions. In a creativity challenge, students are presented with a problem that they have to solve using their creativity. Typically these challenges are short lasting anywhere from 3-10 minutes. By implementing thes
Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
States of Matter Unit, Solids, Liquids, Gases, Mixtures and Solutions, Density
This matter science unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on matter. Please download the preview file to see all pages included in this unit!Pages included:Matter reading passage and comprehensioncrossword puzzlemultiple choice activitymind mappicture wordword sortSolids reading passage and comprehensionword search and fill in the blankgraphic organizerLiquids read
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Also included in: Science Bundle
3rd Grade Beginning of the Year Activity - Back to School Math Mystery Math
Back to School Math Mystery: the Case of The School Invaders -3rd Grade Edition.Students must review math skills from the previous grade to help get rid of the stinky, slimy Geometron aliens invading Mathhattan Elementary School! Easy prep!Printable PDF - print, copy, solve!Digital worksheets with Google Slides or EASEL⭐Optional video hook included for introducing the case!CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO HOOK! or check out in the preview section.⭐Due to several requests, now there is the option to use a v
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
CCSS:
Also included in: 3rd Grade Math Mysteries Holiday Bundle: Fun Math Review Activities
Force and Motion Worksheets and Reading Passages - 2nd and 3rd Grade Activities
This force and motion unit comes with worksheets and reading passages to help your 2nd and 3rd grade students master the topic. They cover a variety of topics about force and motion, such as types of force, types of motions, cause and effects, and more. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages about force and motion, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-and-go mini books!Topics covered include:Force and Motio
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
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
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Also included in: Ecosystem BUNDLE
Rock Cycle Lab Activity (with Starbursts)
Rock Cycle: Modeling the Rock Cycle with StarburstsThis activity is a perfect follow up for a class who has just been introduced to the rock cycle. You will need starbursts (or other fruit chews of multiple colors) and plastic sandwich bags. Students begin with 'sediments' which they turn into a sedimentary rock, apply heat and pressure to turn it into a metamorphic rock, and then you (the teacher) will need to take them home to turn them into igneous rocks. All teacher directions, with photo
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Rock BUNDLE: Types of Rocks and the Rock Cycle
A Letter From Your Teacher on the First Day of School Activity
Want a meaningful back to school activity after reading aloud A Letter From Your Teacher: On the First Day of School? This book companion (created by the author, Shannon Olsen) is a booklet of writing prompts (or a “letter”) for students to write in response to their teacher after listening to the story. The pages can be copied and stapled together in a packet, or however you might choose to bind them. You can use all of the pages provided, or just pick and choose specific ones you want to inclu
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 3rd
Types:
Also included in: A Letter From Your Teacher on the First Day of School Activities Bundle
Frog, Chicken, Butterfly Life Cycle Worksheet & Passages - Spring Activities
Are you wanting to teach about animal life cycles this spring? This unit covers the life cycles of butterflies, frogs, and chickens. These worksheets and reading passages cover a variety of topics about life cycles. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages about springtime life cycles, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-and-go mini books!Spring Life Cycle Topics covered include:Butterfly Life CyclesChicken
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
Water Cycle Activity Circle Book Weather Activity Worksheets
Dive into the wonders of the water cycle with this water cycle circle book! This interactive resource transforms learning as you explore precipitation, condensation, evaporation, and more. With customizable content, you can tailor the experience to match your curriculum’s water cycle vocabulary, enjoy the flexibility with print or digital versions, and foster excitement with this comprehensive water cycle activity!What Concepts & Skills are Covered?The water cycle (being open-ended so no mat
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Also included in: Science Circle Books BUNDLE
Magic School Bus Plays Ball - Force and Motion Worksheets
These worksheets were created to accompany the Magic School Bus episode on forces and motion (Magic School Bus Plays Ball). These worksheets are a great supplement to any NGSS or science unit on forces, motion, and friction.Worksheets include:• Fill-in-the-blank video guide with word bank• Comprehension check: Vocabulary match-up and Short Answer• Extension activity: Your favorite sport without frictionAnswer keys are included.This product is included in my Magic School Bus Video Worksheets COMP
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Also included in: Magic School Bus Video Worksheets *PHYSICS BUNDLE*
Human Body Systems + Top Ten Organs Pack: Powerpoint, Interactive Notebooks +
The Human Body Systems – Interactive notebook, editable PowerPoint, and Printables. Systems included: Digestive, Respiratory, Nervous, Skeletal, Muscular, and Circulatory*Also includes digital access via Google Slides and an Easel Assessment! The editable PowerPoint includes information, fun facts, and visually appealing pictures of all the human body systems plus the top ten body organs. (36 slides) 9 printables deals with all of the human body systems and PowerPoint review worksheets. The stud
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Parts of a Plant, Plant Life Cycle, Plant Needs, Photosynthesis Lesson Plan Unit
Do you need to teach all about plants, but aren’t sure where to begin? This comprehensive plant unit has got you covered! From exploring the parts of plants and their functions to unraveling the mysteries of the basic needs of plants, this unit has it all! Watch your students blossom as they explore hands-on labs, engaging plant activities, cooperative learning, and so much more! Try Before you Buy:Free Pollination Demonstration. It's a free lesson from this unit! Save at least 20% off when you
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS1-1
, 5-LS1-1
Showing 1-24 of 6,524 results
Find Science resources | TPT
Importance of learning science
Learning science is particularly important for students as it equips them with the essential knowledge and skills to make sense of the world around them. Science education is not just about memorizing facts. It fosters critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving abilities. These skills are not only useful in school but also in everyday life beyond the classroom.
Benefits of learning science
Learning science offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. In fact, it helps students:
- Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
- Cultivate their ability to observe, experiment, and analyze data
- Nurture a sense of curiosity, awe, and wonder about the natural world
- 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.
Teaching with science resources
One of the best parts about science class is all of the possibilities for hands-on, collaborative learning! Think: labs, experiments, inquiry-based activities, and design challenges. These activities encourage students to explore scientific concepts by observing, asking questions, and conducting investigations. Additionally, with small group centers, students can engage in group experiments, discussions, and projects that require them to collaborate, share ideas, and solve problems together.
Discover printable and digital science resources
If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital science resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you're learning about plant parts or butterfly life cycles, or exploring advanced topics like the anatomy of a cell or Newton’s laws of motion, we've got you covered.
On TPT, science resources come in various forms: from labs and worksheets to craftivities and doodle notes. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of science concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning science will be so much easier. Plus, you can expand students’ knowledge even further by exploring TPT math resources, which are frequently paired with science lessons.
Frequently asked questions about teaching science
What types of science lessons are available on TPT?
There are many different types of science resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular science lessons include biology, earth sciences, chemistry, environment, engineering, and anatomy.
How do I find science lessons on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing science lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for science resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of science lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
How can I make my science lessons fun and engaging?
Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your science lessons and make them feel like real scientists by investigating everyday objects, exploring the world outside the classroom, and doing hands-on and collaborative experiments and design challenges.
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands