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5th grade science resources for Easel Activities $5-10
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
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3rd - 6th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Conservation of Energy and Resources Workbook (Grade 5 Ontario Science)
This workbook covers the Grade 5 Conservation of Energy and Resources unit in the NEW 2022 Ontario Science curriculum (Earth and Space Systems).Students will gain an understanding of the conservation of energy, and the forms, sources, and uses of energy and resources. The resource contains worksheets, activities, a quiz, a research assignment, and a rubric. The topics covered in this resource include types and uses of energy (heat, radiant, mechanical, chemical, nuclear), renewable and nonrenewa
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5th
Also included in: Conservation of Energy and Resources Unit (Grade 5 Ontario Science)
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
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3rd - 5th
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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Is your science textbook outdated and lacking?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
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Science Bundle
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
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1st - 5th
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5 STEM Activities Desert Island STEM Challenge Bridge Catapult Raft Hut STEAM
If your students enjoy doing STEM or STEAM activities, they will LOVE this set of 5 fully-planned out challenges! All five themed STEM challenges center around the story of a shipwrecked traveler stranded on a deserted island. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the story of the shipwreck, students will read five of the traveler's diary entries. Each entry will challenge them to design and build something to help him survive and get back to civilization!These STEM challeng
Grades:
4th - 7th
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Weather Science Unit - Atmosphere, Climate, Wind, Types of Clouds, Precipitation
Make your life easy while enhancing your science unit on weather with this no-prep unit. This unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on weather.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 perfect way to integrate literacy and scien
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-ESS2-1
, 4-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS2-1
Also included in: Science Bundle
The Solar System and Planets Activities Unit - Outer Space - Solar Eclipse 2024
This 130+ page complete solar system unit for elementary contains everything you need to complete an engaging space interactive notebook. It contains a variety of solar system activities for your upcoming space unit, including solar system reading comprehension passages and questions, solar system worksheets, planet and solar system projects, and more! It includes information on astronauts, planets, phases of the moon, eclipses, tides, and more.⭐⭐⭐Makes a great addition to your Solar Eclipse 202
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3rd - 6th
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The Rock Cycle Worksheets 3 Types of Rocks Sedimentary Igneous Diagram Activity
You will download earth science worksheets packet for your students to review the rock cycle and the 3 types of rocks vocabulary and concepts, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. These rock activities align with your 4th grade and 5th grade science curriculum and also work well in your middle school sub plans.The no prep worksheets include:vocabulary anchor chart and practice pages, including crossword puzzle and word search activity3 types of rocks diagram anchor chartlabel the typ
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
Phases of the Moon Paper & Digital-Flip Books, Spinners, Oreos, and more
Phases of the moon seem to be taught at many different levels and kids love learning about them. However, it can be a little confusing at times! This pack of hands-on activities will help your students learn about the moon in a fun and engaging way. The items included are:K-W-L ChartExamples of 2 books to help teach about moon phases (the videos are on Easel) Posters with Definitions for Each Moon PhaseMoon Phase Calendar to Record the Monthly Phases (also on Easel)Moon Phase Foldable without De
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Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in: Moon Phases Paper and Digital Activities with Digital Escape Room
Nutrition and Food Unit, Vitamins, Minerals, Fats, Proteins, Servings, Nutrients
Engage your students and help them understand how to make healthy choices with this nutrition and food science unit. This unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, task cards, and posters that you can use to enhance your unit on food and nutrition.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 perfect way to integrate
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Science Bundle
Forces Acting on Structures Workbook (Grade 5 Ontario Science)
This workbook covers the Grade 5 Forces Acting on Structures unit in the NEW 2022 Ontario Science curriculum (Structures and Mechanisms).Students will gain an understanding of forces that act on structures, and how various structures withstand them. Topics include types of forces, types of loads, forces of nature (earthquakes, hurricanes, avalanches), and natural and built structures. Includes a team-building structure challenge and a famous structure research project. Interactive, hands-on acti
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Grades:
5th
Also included in: Forces Acting on Structures Unit (Grade 5 Ontario Science)
Newton's Laws of Motion Poster Project/Doodle Note Set
Use this Newton's 3 Laws Doodle poster project with your students to engage them in meaningful application of science concepts! Review the laws of motion with this printable that gives examples to help students refine their understanding of Newton's 3 Laws of Motion. Four student pages can be copied side by side on 11 x 17 paper to make a newspaper-style poster. (Great for hallway displays!) This reviews each of the laws of motion using fun doodle-style tasks. Print and go Easel Ready! Studen
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS2-2
, MS-PS2-1
Also included in: Physical Science Bundle: Lessons, Games, Doodle Notes and MORE!
10 Fun & Easy Science Experiments with Recording Sheets & Scientific Method
Your elementary students are going to love these fun, easy, and engaging science experiments. These 10 science activities will help student learn about the world around them in a hands-on way. Watch your students' eyes light up when they figure out something new and see them work together as they explore the world of science. Grab the Science Experiment bundle and get 60 science experiments that can be used all year long! All of these science experiments use common household items which makes t
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3rd - 6th
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The Water Cycle - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT
Solar System and Planets Activities Reading Passages Solar System Worksheets
Grow your students in their knowledge of the Planets and Solar System with these Reading Comprehension Passages. These are perfect for warm-up, bell work, homework, or quick assessments. Students can use independently in literacy-guided reading groups. These activities check their skills without the boring bubbling in; this allows me to check their knowledge and show their understanding of each skill. You'll love these reading comprehension passages that are perfect for third-grade and fourth-gr
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3rd - 5th
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Energy - Renewable and Nonrenewable - Reading Comprehension Passages Worksheets
This no-prep energy science unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, labs, posters, assessments, and task cards to help learn about different types of energy.Included pages are:READING PASSAGES AND ACTIVITIESWhat Is Energy?Coal - graphic organizer, true/false, crossword puzzleSolar - graphic organizer, KWL, fill in the blankWind - graphic organizer, matching, word searchNatural Gas - graphic organizer, crossword puzzle, fill in the blankCrude Oil - graphic organizer, true/fal
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
4-ESS3-1
Also included in: Science Bundle
Famous Inventors Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions - 4th-6th Grade
#overtherainbow Introduce your upper elementary and middle school students to famous inventors with these Famous Inventors Biographies. These science reading comprehension passages and questions are the perfect way to connect science, social studies, and reading. These high-interest, non-fiction passages give your 3rd through 7th grade students the opportunity to connect science, social studies, and language arts while also focusing on reading comprehension and summarization. These Famous Inve
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4th - 6th
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Back to School Science Activities for Middle School
This product has some great activities for the first day or first week of school! For many middle school science students, this will be their first year of having science as a stand-alone class. Additionally, many middle schools are comprised of students coming from several different elementary schools. You can use these Back-to-School activities to help students practice the expectations of a science class, plus learn about each other. While they do these activities, you as a teacher can ge
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Back to School Bundle for Middle School ELA, Math, and Science
Phases of the Moon Activity Reading Comprehension Passages Worksheet Paired Text
Paired passages to help your students study the moon and the moon's phases. These high-interest informative nonfiction close reading passages and activities will help your students understand this tricky concept!Close reading anchor charts are also included to help your students understand the text more deeply, building comprehension skills as they read!These passages and comprehension questions will have your students critically thinking and reflecting as they read high-interest science content
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Nonfiction Reading Passages Comprehension Questions Science Solar Energy
Biomes - Habitats - Reading Comprehension, Project, Task Cards, Posters
This no-prep resource on biomes contains posters, task cards, reading comprehension pages and activities, a write the room activity, and a research project. This unit has everything you need for your students to complete the research project on a chosen biome. BIOMES COVERED:SavannaTundraCoral ReefDesertMountainRainforestWetlandPrairieTaigaPAGES INCLUDED:Savanna - Reading passage, facts page, comprehension questions, crossword puzzle, true/falseCoral Reef - Reading passage, facts page, compreh
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
2-LS4-1
Also included in: Science Bundle
Forms of Energy Centers | Lab Stations | Worksheets
Teaching a unit on types of energy can be really fun, especially when you think of the great experiments you can do during a unit like this. Now imagine that someone has made it easier for you. Oh wait, I already have! These centers will be a fun yet thorough way to cover the types of energy in your class.Check out the preview for details!This Product Includes: ✓ Mechanical ✓ Heat ✓ Light ✓ Sound ✓ ElectricalWith This Product You’ll Get: ✓ Teacher directions ✓ Student directions for each
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3rd - 5th
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Light Energy Unit: Science Stations/Centers or Labs, Activities & Experiments
This deluxe light energy unit includes five labs that can be set up as stations or centers, a full-blown experiment, extension activities, review, and assessment. Your kids will love the hands-on investigation – and you will too! This is the science unit you’ve been waiting for.Working in stations or centers saves time and uses less materials.Directions for each project are simple and easy to follow. Kids can work independently! Kids become engaged in fun activities that build understanding of l
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS3-2
All About Fossils: NGSS Unit Aligned with 3-LS4-1 and 4-ESS1-1!
Complete fossil unit aligned with NGSS with best-selling FOSSIL STATIONS! Explore the world of fossils with your students in a fun and engaging way with All About Fossils! Students will enjoy learning about fossils with several interactive, engaging lessons. Your students will love the hands-on activities such as; making secret fossils in either clay or Play-doh before the class takes a guess as to what it is, making mold fossils out of bread and Swedish fish and comparing maps of T. rex foss
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
Also included in: 3rd and 4th Grade Science Bundle (NGSS Aligned)
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- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
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