3rd grade Summer science resources for Easel Assessments

Environment, Informational Text, Science

This BEST SELLING animal habitats unit includes reading passages and worksheets for 10 different habitats with fun & engaging activities to reinforce learning. Have students read the passages and answer the comprehension questions about each habitat. Each passage has a habitat scene for students to color and connect to the information. This fun NO-prep pack is a huge timesaver! Habitats Included:OceansGrasslandsSavannasWetlandsDesertsWoodlandsPolar Regions: The Antarctic and The ArcticMounta

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.1

...

NGSS:

3-LS4-3

, 2-LS4-1

, 3-LS4-2

, 3-LS4-4

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Science Curriculum Bundle Full Year Ecosystems Animals Habitats

Types of Clouds Activities Worksheets Reading Passages Weather Flip Book Spring

Created by

Earth Sciences, Reading, Science

Make learning all about clouds fun with these hands-on activities. This unit has passages and activities to learn about cumulus, stratus, cirrus, and cumulonimbus clouds. Updated with reading passages with three different levels of difficulty.This unit includes reading passages and activities:Cumulus StratusCirrusCumulonimbusWeather Bulletin Board KitVocabulary posters can be printed in black and white or in color. These are great for introducing the unit or displaying an attractive bulletin boa

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

Also included in: Spring Activities Bundle Life Cycle of a Butterfly Frog Plant Clouds Worksheet

4th Grade Summer Fun Packet Logic Puzzles Coloring Pages Mazes Brain Teasers

Created by

Kelly Benefield

The end of the year is such a busy time. Sometimes you and your students simply need some fun activities to fill the day. This summer fun packet is a great resource to use during those last few days and weeks of school! This is an easy, quick-prep packet. Simply choose the page or pages you want, print, and let students complete. Or staple them together to create a fun packet. Your students will love solving the fun puzzles, learning the summer trivia, coloring summer posters, solving mazes,

Subjects:

For All Subjects, Summer

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

CCRA.L.4

, CCRA.L.5

Also included in: Printable Logic Puzzles, Coloring Pages, Maze Puzzles, Dot to Dot Activities

Force and Motion Reading Passages Worksheets Activities 3rd 4th Grades Science

Created by

General Science, Informational Text, Science

Force and Motion is an engaging, fun-filled unit that lets students explore the fascinating world of physics! This unit covers topics such as friction, gravity, mass, magnetism, electromagnetism, and Newton’s Laws of Motion. Students will explore the science behind forces and motions through reading passages, comprehension activities, and vocabulary. Students will learn about Sir Isaac Newton, the mastermind behind the Laws of Motion, and Elijah McCoy, who invented the first automatic lubricato

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

NGSS:

3-PS2-3

, 5-PS2-1

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Science Curriculum Bundle Full Year Ecosystems Animals Habitats

Ecosystems and Biomes Reading Passages Activities Photosynthesis Food Chains Web

Created by

Environment, Informational Text, Science

Make teaching about ecosystems and biomes fun with this complete unit! With this BEST SELLER, your students will learn all about the different types of ecosystems, biomes, food chains, photosynthesis, herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, and how they interact with each other. This engaging unit includes information about different types of ecosystems and biomes, as well as hands-on activities that bring the topics to life. Help your students understand ecosystems and biomes in a meaningful wa

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

RI.3.1

...

NGSS:

5-LS2-1

, 3-LS2-1

, 2-LS4-1

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Science Curriculum Bundle Full Year Ecosystems Animals Habitats

Weather Tools Worksheets Reading Passages Activities Project Weather Instruments

Created by

Earth Sciences, General Science, Science

Make teaching about weather instruments FUN with these hands-on activities! This complete unit includes information about 8 weather tools. Your students will love learning all about weather tools with this interactive unit. Updated with leveled reading passages in three levels of difficulty. What should you wear today? Will it be warm or cold outside? Will it rain or snow? These are all questions that meteorologists help us answer. Meteorologists gather information about the weather using many d

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Also included in: Weather Tools Activities BUNDLE Reading Passages Worksheets Print + Digital

Animal Adaptations Reading Passages Worksheets Activities Project 3rd 4th Grade

Created by

Environment, General Science, Informational Text

This Animal Adaptations complete unit has reading passages, activities, and vocabulary to teach about physical adaptations, behavioral adaptations, instincts, learned behaviors, and types of camouflage. You’ll be able to differentiate for all students with reading passages with three levels of difficulty.This unit includes reading passages, hands-on activities, a pacing guide, video links, vocabulary posters, a review guide, exit slips, a unit test, and more! With Information About:Animal Adapta

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

RI.3.1

...

NGSS:

4-LS1-1

, 5-LS2-1

, 3-LS2-1

, 3-LS4-3

, 5-ESS3-1

...

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Science Curriculum Bundle Full Year Ecosystems Animals Habitats

The Solar System Planets Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

Created by

Astronomy, Informational Text, Physics

This easy to read, one page passage about the solar system describes the 8 planets that orbit our sun in language your students will understand! It explores characteristics of:MercuryVenusEarthMarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptuneThe passage comes with 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. It includes color and black line illustrations to accommodate black and white printing. The passage also has a companion YouT

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

MS-ESS1-3

Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle

States of Matter Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

Created by

Basic Principles, Informational Text, Physical Science

This easy to read, one page passage about states of matter explains:the 3 states of matter including solid, liquid, and gashow matter can change from one state to another properties we use to determine which state matter is in like shape, mass, and volumeThe 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.The p

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

MS-PS3-4

, MS-PS1-4

, 5-PS1-2

Also included in: Geeta's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle

Weather Activities Reading Passages Tools Weathering & Erosion Worksheet Science

Created by

Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science

This best-selling Weather and Erosion unit is filled with fun and hands-on activities! This complete unit includes information about Weathering, Erosion, Types of Clouds, Weather Maps, and Weather Instruments. It has leveled Reading Passages with three difficulty levels, build a weather tool science labs, and lots of hands-on activities.In this unit students will learn all about:WeatherWeathering & ErosionTypes of CloudsMeteorologists & ForecastingWeather MapsWater CycleWeather Vocabul

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RI.3.2

Meredith Anderson - Momgineer STEM Activities

, RI.3.7

, RI.4.2

...

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Science Curriculum Bundle Full Year Ecosystems Animals Habitats

States of Matter Activities Experiments Solids, Liquids, Gases Sort Assessments

Created by

This matter unit isn't just about solids, liquids, and gases! Dozens of hand-on experiments, activities, and tools are provided in a kid-friendly way to learn ALL about states of matter (solid, liquid, gas, and plasma), physical change and chemical change in matter, elements and compounds, mixtures, and the water cycle. Use the informational text passages for background information, the sorting, labeling, and worksheet activities to reinforce the concepts, and the chemistry experiments to gain h

Subjects:

Chemistry, Informational Text, Physical Science

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Interactive Notebooks

NGSS:

2-PS1-4

, 2-PS1-1

, 5-PS1-1

Solar System Activities Reading Passages Worksheets Project Phases of the Moon

Created by

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science

This complete unit about the Solar System is designed to help kids learn about the planets, phases of the moon, and two famous astronauts: Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride. With our kid-friendly reading passages and activities, your students will have hours of astronomical fun!It has leveled reading passages, comprehension questions, hands-on activities, a pacing guide, video links, a flip book, fact flaps, vocabulary posters, character studies on Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride, a unit test, answer

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

RI.2.3

, RI.2.7

, RI.3.1

...

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Science Curriculum Bundle Full Year Ecosystems Animals Habitats

The Water Cycle Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

Created by

Earth Sciences, Informational Text, Physical Science

This one page reading passage explains the 4 stages of the water cycle (hydrologic cycle) - evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection - in simple language your students will understand! The 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 and white illustrations are included to accommodate black and white printing. This passage also has a companion YouTube video. Show

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

, RI.4.3

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

...

NGSS:

MS-ESS2-4

Also included in: The Water Cycle Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons (Hydrologic Cycle)

Forms of Energy {light, magnetic, electrical, heat, and sound energy}

Created by

All About Elementary

This resource contains activities for the forms of energy: heat energy, electrical energy, magnetic energy, sound energy, and light energy. There are reading passages with comprehension questions, simple experiments, two sorts and an assessment. This product includes a digital version in TPT Easel. It contains:•Book Lists on the topic of energy•Vocabulary cards that can be posted in the classroom•KWL Charts for energy, heat energy, electrical energy, magnetic energy, sound energy, and light ener

Subjects:

Science

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Activities, Printables

Also included in: 3rd Grade Science Bundle: Curriculum for the Entire Year

The Water Cycle Worksheet Task Cards Vocabulary Science Activities w/ Digital

Created by

Fishyrobb

This set of water cycle activities provides multiple ways to supplement your science unit and teach students about how water moves through the Earth's environment.INCLUDES:Task CardsVocabulary CardsWater Cycle Diagram WorksheetsInteractive Notebook FoldableDigital ActivitiesTASK CARDSEach card has a multiple-choice question about the water cycle. These can be used for centers, Scoot, whole group review, or assessment. Includes 12 cards, recording sheet, answer key.VOCABULARY CARDSSeparate word a

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Science

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Also included in: Water Cycle Activities BUNDLE Grade 4 5 Science Print + Digital

Tectonic Plates Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

Created by

Earth Sciences, Informational Text, Physical Science

This easy to read, one page passage explains what tectonic plates are and describes different kinds of plate boundaries: convergent, divergent, and transform. It includes 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. The passage also has a companion YouTube video. Show the video before or after reading the passage to increase

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

MS-ESS2-3

, MS-ESS2-2

Also included in: Zoe's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle

Night and Day Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

Created by

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Informational Text

This easy to read, one page passage about night and day explains:that night and day are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axiswhy the sun appears to change position at different times of daywhy there are more daylight hours in the summer than in the winterThe passage includes 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 printi

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

5-ESS1-2

Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle

Gravity Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

Created by

Basic Principles, Informational Text, Physics

This easy to read, one page passage explains the force of gravity in language your students will understand. It explains: Sir Isaac Newton developed the theory of gravityall objects with mass have gravitational pullthe larger an object is, the stronger its gravitational pullgravity keeps the planets in orbit around the sunthere is less gravity on the moon than on EarthThe passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EAS

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

3-PS2-1

, MS-PS2-4

, MS-ESS1-2

, 5-PS2-1

, MS-PS2-5

Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle

Friction Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

Created by

Informational Text, Physical Science, Physics

This easy to read, one page passage about friction: describes how the weight and texture of objects affects the force of friction between themexplains how friction reduces motion and creates heatdiscusses how it affects our daily livesIt includes 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. The passage also has a companion Yo

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

Environment, General Science, Vocabulary

...

Also included in: Geeta's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle

Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors Bingo Game

Created by

The Brighter Rewriter

Students identify inherited traits and learned behaviors of different animals in this fun bingo game. Print and play using 24 pre-made cards. A sentence about an animal is read aloud. Students identify the animal and decide whether the sentence describes an inherited trait or learned behavior. Most of the animals in the game are used twice...once for an inherited trait and once for learned behavior. This means students have to do a bit of critical thinking. Great test prep!Play this game digital

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

Also included in: Science Bingo Games Reading Passages and PowerPoints Activities Bundle

Food Chains Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

Created by

Biology, Earth Sciences, Informational Text

This easy to read, one page passage about food chains:describes how energy makes its way from the sun up the food chain to plants and animalsexplains the difference between producers, consumers, and decomposers. It includes 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. The passage also has a companion YouTube video. Show the v

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

MS-LS2-3

, 5-LS2-1

, 5-PS3-1

, 5-LS1-1

Also included in: Food Chains and Food Webs Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons

Volcanoes Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

Created by

Earth Sciences, Informational Text, Physical Science

This easy to read, one page passage about volcanoes:explains what a volcano is and what causes it to eruptexplains the parts of a volcanogives examples of different types of volcanoes including the gentle shield volcanoes in Hawaii and explosive stratovolcanoes like Mt. VesuviusThe 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

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS: