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5th grade critical thinking science resources for Easel Assessments
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
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3rd - 6th
Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Reading Comprehension Passage
This easy to read, one page passage about heat transfer:defines heat as the transfer, or movement, of thermal energydescribes thermal energyexplains 3 different ways heat can move: radiation, conduction, and convection (with examples of each)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 compa
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4th - 7th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, MS-PS3-3
, 4-PS3-2
Also included in: Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Unit Bundle of 6 Science Lessons
Ecosystems and Biomes Reading Passages Activities Photosynthesis Food Chains Web
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
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3rd - 5th
NGSS:
5-LS2-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 2-LS4-1
Animal and Plant Cells + Organelles Read and Apply + Quiz {NGSS MS-LS1-2}
Check out the digital version of this product here:Animal and Plant Cell Read and Apply DIGITAL versionAligns with NGSS MS-LS1-2: Modeling structure AND function of cells and their parts. NOW Includes a 10 question quiz that students can take on a device via Google Classroom, TpT Easel, or it can be printed out to take paper/pencil!This activity includes reading comprehension as well as an interactive activity! As a middle school teacher, I see more and more students that have a terribly difficu
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Grades:
4th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-6
Also included in: C. Haynes Custom Bundle
Fact and Opinion Task Cards | Print & Digital | Google | Easel Self-Checking
Your students will love these 32 Fact & Opinion Task Cards!Use these 32 task cards to help students learn the difference between fact and opinion. Each card features three related sentences. Students must select which one is either a fact or an opinion. The multiple-choice format makes these cards ideal for test prep. If you want your students to go a little deeper, there are also two challenge cards that can be added to any of the other cards and answered either verbally or on notebook pap
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3rd - 5th
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Animal Adaptations Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage defines animal adaptations as features that help animals survive. It breaks down adaptations into: physical adaptations - body parts, camouflage, mimicry, and chemical defensesbehavioral adaptations - learned (like hunting) and instinctive or innate (like migration and hibernation)This download includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrat
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
The Solar System Planets Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
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
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Light Energy Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to understand, one page passage explains what light energy is and how it moves. It describes concepts like electromagnetic waves, the speed of light, reflection, and refraction. The 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 for your convenience. The passage also has a companion YouTube video. Show the video before or after reading the p
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
4-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-2
, 4-PS3-2
Also included in: Geeta's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Skeletal System: Diagnostic Radiology Lab
The Diagnostic Radiology Lab is a fun and engaging way to introduce students to the use of x rays (radiographs) in the diagnosis of a wide range of problems from broken bones to intestinal blockages and more. Students learn how radiographs are made, the basics of how to interpret them, and how to distinguish what is normal from what is not. Allow your students to become the doctor (they just won’t get paid like one)! Get your students up and running faster than ever with the addition of Google A
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5th - 12th
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States of Matter Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
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
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, MS-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
Also included in: Geeta's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Newton's Laws of Motion Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about Newton's laws of motion:gives some background about famed mathematician and physicist Sir Isaac Newtonexplains Newton's 3 laws of motionintroduces readers to the concepts of inertia and momentum in language that is easy to understandIt 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 print
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
K-PS2-1
, MS-PS2-1
Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
States of Matter Activities Experiments Solids, Liquids, Gases Sort Assessments
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
Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 5-PS1-1
The Water Cycle Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
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
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
Also included in: The Water Cycle Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons (Hydrologic Cycle)
Fossils Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about fossils explains: why paleontologists study fossils how fossils are made4 different types of fossils: mold fossil, cast fossil, trace fossil, and true form fossilThe 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 passage also has a companion YouTube video. Show th
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Fossils and Paleontology Unit Bundle of 8 Science Lessons
Making Generalizations Task Cards | Print & Google & Self-Checking Easel
These 32 making generalizations task cards help students to conquer this tricky reading strategy.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:32 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel Assessment - Self-CheckingDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Card to extend the lessonMultiple versions of the recording sheet includedGreat for 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE A LOT MORE! This resource is part of a money-saving bundl
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3rd - 6th
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The Water Cycle Worksheet Task Cards Vocabulary Science Activities w/ Digital
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
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Water Cycle Activities BUNDLE Grade 4 5 Science Print + Digital
Conductors and Insulators Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about conductors and insulators:defines heat transfer as the movement of thermal energyexplains that some materials transfer heat and electricity better than others gives examples of thermal/electrical conductors and how they are used gives examples of thermal/electrical insulators and how they are used It includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Slides. Color and black l
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, MS-PS3-3
, 4-PS3-2
Also included in: Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Unit Bundle of 6 Science Lessons
Heredity and Genetics Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about heredity and genetics: explains how traits are passed from parents to their children, or inherited, through genesexplains that genes are found in chromosomes - structures in our cells made of DNA and proteinexplores the purpose of DNAmentions the work of geneticist Gregor MendelThis download includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital version - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustr
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, 3-LS3-1
, MS-LS4-4
Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Tectonic Plates Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
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
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
Also included in: Zoe's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Critical and Creative Thinking Task Cards - Great Discussion Starters with Poll
Your students will love these 24 critical thinking Odd One Out task cards! Each odd one out task card features four images (or descriptions for blackline) and asks the students to choose which one is the "odd one out". Uniquely, there are multiple answers to build student creative and critical thinking skills!Plus, there's an Easel poll included! This is great for a discussion starter!Flexible Features: Use with or without technology!Printable in color or black and white (4 cards-to-a-page)Digit
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2nd - 5th
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Interactive Rock Identification / Distance Learning
In the Interactive Rock Identification is the perfect way to introduce basic properties of rocks to students in virtual, hybrid, or face to face classrooms. Get your students up and running faster than ever with the addition of Google Apps and TPT Easel formats. The traditional PDF version is also included along with a Quick Link that opens the lesson online right in the student’s browser. See the Preview above (in presentation mode) for a functional demonstration of the Interactive Rock ID.Thi
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Rock and Mineral Identification Bundle
The Rock Cycle Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage about the rock cycle:outlines 3 different types of rocks: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphicexplains how they are formed through erosion and cementation, volcanic activity, and heat and pressuregives examples of each type of rock 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 line illustrations are included to accommodate black and white
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4th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-1
Word Root Task Cards Using Word Pairs | Set 1 | Print & Digital | ELA Test Prep!
Use these 32 multiple choice cards to practice word root meanings. Each card features two words with the same root and a choice of meanings. Students must use their knowledge of the word meanings to infer the correct answer. A student answer sheet for students to record their answers is included along with an answer key for self-checking. There is also a Challenge Card that can be used in conjunction with any other card to extend the activity. These task cards are perfect for test prep and will
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4th - 6th
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Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors Bingo Game
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
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Science Bingo Games Reading Passages and PowerPoints Activities Bundle
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