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Free 5th grade science resources for Easel Activities
FREE STEM Activity: Paper Chain STEM Challenge
Integrate STEM in your classroom with this FREE STEM Challenge! Begin building community in your classroom while introducing STEM. This activity helps students develop critical thinking and engineering skills. Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't.Aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).Includes:Instructions for The Paper Chain ChallengePlanning and Reflection PagesSTE
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K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Team Building STEM Challenges Bundle
Winter Dangerous Weather Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages Activities
Looking for high-interest nonfiction reading passages to strengthen your students' reading comprehension? Students will learn and think critically about hazardous ice storms with this nonfiction article and reflection activities.These activities are perfect for close reading, test prep, or any time!Your students will practice gathering important information as they read science content as an informational text aligned with NGSS standards.This pack is part of the Weather and Climate Close Reading
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3rd - 5th
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Nonfiction Reading Passages and Reading Comprehension Questions - Animals
This a free sample from my A-Z Animals Reading & Comprehension Packet! This download includes 2 of the animal reading passages included in the packet (American alligator & Quokka). The reading passages are nonfiction and include comprehension questions (answer key is provided). If you enjoy the sample reading passages, click HERE to check out the full packet! :) If you were able to use this free resource in your classroom, I would really appreciate if you left a review! It really hel
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3rd - 5th
States of Matter - 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
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5th - 8th
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MS-PS1-2
Also included in: Physical Science Reading Comprehension Bundle
Scientific Method Vocabulary Search Activity | Seek and Find Science Doodle
Students will enjoy learning about the Scientific Method with Seek & Find Science Doodles. Great for student engagement and retention. Use at the beginning of the year or for a quick review for science fair! Your students will love searching for science and will have a fun coloring sheet when they are done! This is a No Prep Activity! Perfect to use in interactive notebooks- just print and go! Includes- Scientific Method Doodle/Color Sheet with key terms- Student assignment page - Teacher/s
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5th - 8th
STEM Activity Challenge Marshmallow Catapult 3rd-5th grade
STEM Project for Third, fourth and Fifth grades.In this activity students will work in groups to create a catapult from popsicle sticks. They will modify their catapult in order to produce the best launch possible. Kids will have a great time launching mini marshmallows across the room while learning about potential and kinetic energy.***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here.This STEM Activity Challenge includes teacher instructions,
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #2 (Upper Elementary)
Lab Safety Notes Activity & Slide Lesson- Scientific Method Science Lesson
This ready to print and go Lab Safety science lesson allows science teachers to clearly and consistently communicate to their science students what their expectations and procedures are for future labs.This 60 minute ready-to-go lesson printable includes two warm-ups with answers, a set of differentiated Cornell notes, a creative lab safety slogan activity, a slide presentation to lead the whole class and an answer key!This product is part of my Scientific Investigation Unit Bundle, which includ
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4th - 10th
Water Drops on a Penny Scientific Method Lab Activity
This classic water drops on a penny lab has never been more clear, cut and dry than this! Students will identify and label parts of the scientific method and investigate which type of water will hold more drops on a penny: soapy or plain. Students will write a hypothesis, collect and record data, complete a bar graph, and a five part conclusion. This product is part of my Scientific Investigation Unit Bundle, which includes:10 Bell-ringers/Anticipation Reading GuideLesson- Lab Safety LessonLesso
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4th - 10th
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STEM Activity Challenge Hoop Glider Competition 3rd-5th grade
STEM Project for Third, fourth and Fifth grades.This activity challenges students to build a glider that will glide as far as possible. Working in groups, students will cut and tape various hoops to their straw. They will experiment with hoops of different sizes, positioning, and throwing styles. ***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here.This STEM Activity Challenge includes teacher instructions, student instructions (worksheet), grad
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #1 (Upper Elementary)
Virtual Field Trip Reflection Worksheet
This free worksheet is designed as a closing activity for my virtual field trips!While my field trips are for K - 5, this worksheet is best suited for upper elementary students! :)PRINT PAGE 1 ONLY and make copies to have your students fill out during and after you go on a virtual field trip!Also included: Google Slides version with text boxes. Assign it in Google Classroom!✰ Please email me if you have any questions about this product! teachortravel1@gmail.com ✰ VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS TO PAIR WIT
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION! Every product in my TPT store - growing bundle!
Changes in Our Ecosystem Activity Freebie Worksheet - Free Resource!
Ecosystem Freebie!
This fun foldable activity will allow students to learn the differences between human activity and natural events that can impact our ecosystems. They draw an example of each type of event or activity and write a sentence inside the flap using an example of how it affects the ecosystem.
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2nd - 5th
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Periodic Table of Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle #1 Find the Hidden Element
A Periodic Table of the Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle all about searching for and finding elements.Part of a series of original and engaging activities designed to introduce and familiarize students with the Periodic Table. Provide students with copies of the Scavenger Hunt Puzzles, an updated Periodic Table, and off they go! No prep.Puzzles may be completed prior to any lesson on the Periodic Table and are most effective when used together. The complete bundle also serves as a worry-free less
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5th - 10th
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Free STEM Challenge: Basketball Tower
This is a STEM Challenge perfect for the basketball madness of March, but it can also be used all year! Students must use only newspaper and masking tape to create a tower than will support a basketball. Excellent science inquiry lesson. Get your students building things! My goal with this resource is to make STEM as easy to implement as possible!Included:Graphic Organizer (with and without guiding questions)Rubric Picture ExamplesExtension MenuDetailed Notes to TeacherMaterials Required:newspap
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3rd - 5th
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The Water Cycle - Worksheet | Easel Activity & Printable PDF
This worksheet contains various questions to help your students learn (or review) basic concepts about the Water Cycle.You can access the answer key, a Word document (printable & editable), and a Google Slides link of this content from the following resource:The Water Cycle - WorksheetIn this worksheet, students will answer questions about the following terms:WaterWater VaporWater CyclePrecipitationTranspirationEvaporationCondensationGroundwaterInfiltration✨ This engaging worksheet can easil
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4th - 9th
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MS-ESS2-4
Also included in: Earth Science Worksheets Bundle - Easel Activities and Printable PDFs
Free Animal and Plant Cell Labelling Doodle Notes | Coloring Worksheets |
Free Animal and Plant Cell Labelling Doodle Note | Printable Handouts | Digital Compatible for Distance Learning | Learn the Organelles the fun way! (4 worksheets)Topics Covered: Organelles, Plant Cell, Animal Cell, Mitochondria, Centriole, Plasma Membrane, Golgi Body, Golgi Apparatus, Endoplasmic reticulum, Vacuole, Nucleus, Chloroplast, Cell WallCheck out these free plant and animal cell doodle printables! This is for elementary to middle school students as it only has the basic organelles.
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4th - 9th
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4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-2
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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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-PS1-3
Periodic Table of Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle #2 All About Me, Myself, & I
A Periodic Table of the Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzle all about me, myself, and I.Part of a series of original and engaging activities designed to introduce and familiarize students with the Periodic Table. Provide students with copies of the Scavenger Hunt Puzzles, an updated Periodic Table, and off they go! No prep.Puzzles may be completed prior to any lesson on the Periodic Table and are most effective when used together. The complete bundle also serves as a worry-free lesson plan for subst
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4th - 10th
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FREE Water Cycle Task Cards 4th 5th Grade Science Center Activities Games
You will download 10 free water cycle task cards for your 4th grade, 5th grade, and special education environmental science students to practice water cycle vocabulary words. You will receive 10 definition cards and 10 word cards. You may use the word cards for a matching game or word wall. You may use the printable task cards in your science or weather centers or stations for fun practice or review games and activities, such as a scavenger hunt or SCOOT. They also work well for transition activ
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4th - 6th
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FREE The Rock Cycle Activity Quiz Rocks and Minerals 4th Grade 5th Grade Science
The Rock Cycle Activity: You will download a quiz to assess your students' knowledge on the rock cycle. It makes a great supplement to your rocks and minerals 4th grade and 5th grade earth science curriculum. Your students will review 13 earth science vocabulary words related to the rock cycle. For your convenience this rocks and minerals 4th grade or 5th grade quiz comes in both TPT digital EASEL and printable PDF resource formats.Please click on the PREVIEW.NOTE: Your 4th grade, 5th grade, and
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4th - 6th
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Fairy Tale STEM--Jack and the Parachute
This is a building and engineering projects based on Jack and the Beanstalk. Students will construct a parachute to help Jack escape the giant using everyday household and classroom items to complete this project. This activity is designed to encourage critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem solving and teamwork.
Materials Needed: various paper products (coffee filters, newspaper, tissue paper, etc…); various types of string (yarn, thread, dental floss, etc…); a
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle (Fairy Tale, Nursery Rhymes, Seasonal STEM)
Scientific Investigation Scientific Method Notebook Set-Up | Science Unit
This science freebie printable product features my notebook set-up for my Scientific Investigation Unit Bundle and includes the following: table of contents, score sheet, and student/parent notebook descriptions. An editable version of the table of contents and score sheet are provided too! This product is part of my Scientific Investigation Unit Bundle, which includes:10 Bell-ringers/Anticipation Reading GuideLesson- Lab Safety LessonLesson- Lab Materials and MeasurementLesson- Metric Measureme
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4th - 10th
End-of-Year Review Projects (Grades 4-8): Math, Science, SS: Last Week Activity
Reviewing previously-learned information is crucial for retention- especially before summer break! Here’s an easy idea for the last week of school (after you’ve already submitted your report card marks). - Choose a subject: math, science, social studies. - Divide up the curriculum into 6-12 topics. - Split your class into groups of 2-4 kids. - Each group chooses/is assigned a topic. - They have to create a 1-2 minute video, skit, activity, poster, pamphlet, worksheet, etc. to review this topic
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Gr 5-8 Last Week of School Activities: Projects, Games, and Reflection
Fossils and Rock Layers Worksheet (also formatted for Digital)
Students will analyze fossils in rock layers and draw conclusions. No-prep needed.
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3rd - 6th
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MS-ESS1-4
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Fossils and Rock Layers Mega-Bundle! (4-ESS1-1)
Human Respiratory System ACTIVITY Worksheet - FREE (Science, Biology)
This free interactive activity on human respiratory system comes in two-sides foldable format, is fun and will help students label the parts of this human body system. Observing, identifying and labeling human organs by pinpointing their exact location in the human body is a good way to understand the human systems.UPDATE/NOTE: Explore other activity / worksheets, task cards, all-in-1 packs and bundled teaching resources on human body systems by visiting the following links:Respiratory System –
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5th - 8th
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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.
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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.
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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.
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