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Kindergarten social studies laboratories for ESL-EFL-ELL
50 Social Studies Labs - Geography History Cultural Studies Economics Government
PREVIEW AVAILABLE!LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? CHECK OUT OTHER STEM RESOURCES IN MY SHOP!FROM THE CREATOR OF 50 STEM LABS & 50 MORE STEM LABS comes this collection of 50 Social Studies Activities for kids. Recommended for grades K to 6 and up! Each one has a snappy title, a brief set of instructions, recommended materials list, and space for notes. These are very adjustable for your classroom, home, or homeschool needs. Do projects for concepts like: Geography, Cultural Studies, Economics, History, G
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K - 8th
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Ancient Egyptian Mummy Project
Learn about mummies AND learn to make one yourself. Yes, we are going to mummify a CHICKEN! All information, instructions, and forms for documenting the project are included. This is a project that would be fun for EVERY age!
Grades:
K - 12th
Making Butter Science Experiment Worksheet
With this fun experiment, students get hands-on with the emulsion process by making butter in a jar!
Perfect for: Thanksgiving, Colonial studies, early American studies, cause and effect, sequencing, and life skills.
At the end of each experiment, there is a section to either discuss or write the results.
This pack includes modified experiments for special education, younger learners, and students who are unable write words or sentences. A page is also included for older or a more advanced
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PreK - 3rd
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Classifying by Physical Properties {English} {Spanish} booklets
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This file includes two printable booklets that are excellent for adding to a Science journal or can be used independently.
The vocabulary is aligned to common core/TEKS standards which include:
-shapes
-textures
-liquid
-solid
-flexibility
-formas
-texturas
-liquido
-solido
-flexibilidad
Students are given booklets to include in their journals and throughout the week, draw items and/or record data of each of the properties. Can be used as a week-long daily act
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K - 3rd
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Martin Luther King Jr. STEM Challenge-Build a Monument
Looking for a way to combine history and engineering? Well look no further! This MLK STEM Challenges asks learners to build a monument to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Google Slides take you and your learners through the lesson and includes a video of who Dr. King is, timer for the challenge, materials list, etc. It also defines and shows other famous monuments. Materials are basic supplies and can be changed based on what you have available.You can also add in a math component by measuring y
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K - 4th
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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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HiStory Science - The Story of the Sundial
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.In the early days, there was no measured time. People might say, "I'll meet you at sundown" or, "We feast when the shadow is the length of a man." Soon, that wasn't enough. Learn how Ancient Egyptians harnessed the sun and created a way to measure time.HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Anci
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K - 5th
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Also included in: HiStory Science - Bundle!
Spanish Science Experiment Journal | Digital Or Print | Grades K, 1st, 2nd
Create a memorable scientific experience for Spanish speaking students. This blank science experiment template assists adults and students in working together to create a hands-on investigation. Included are a student editable Google Slide document and a printable version. It can be used in class, in groups, as a take-home project, homeschooling, and science fairs. We feel this is great for distance learning. This journal is excellent to assign students to perform an experiment at home. Dur
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Grades:
K - 2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
Recycling Powerpoint, Sort, and Inquiry
Recycling Inquiry: Why is it important to recyle?
Powerpoint slides share what happens to our trash and how long it takes for paper, plastic, tin to decompose.
Students were asked to bring in paper and plastic recylables. They made a prediction of what our class uses more of (paper or plastic). Then we sorted and recorded our data on the data sheet provided.
We tied this in with SS being good citizens and taking care of our community.
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K - 2nd
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Earthquake Experiment
Make an earthquake using 2 pieces of cardboard, tape, string, & dirt!
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K - 6th
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HiStory Science - Bundle!
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about a historical problem, meet the scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.Six stories and experiments are included in this bundle:Meet meet Eratosthenes - Ancient Greek. Accomplished poet, mathematician, philosopher, and geologist. An observant man, he noticed that the shadows of the sun were different in Alexandria than his home town. Discover how Eratosthenes used simple measur
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K - 6th
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Seed Sorting and Matching Activity
This is a seed sorting and matching activity that I created for my K-5 ELL summer school students. (I did the activity twice, once for the K-2 students and once for the 3-5 students, tweaking the amount of support I gave.) The attached Power Point not only explains to the teacher how to do the activity (in the notes section) but includes pictures of how it should look. For the matching/game portion, I've taken pictures of the seeds and the seed packets so that you can show the seed picture, have
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K - 5th
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HiStory Science - The Story of the Astrolabe
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.In this edition, meet Hypatia. As a respected teacher in Alexandria she instructed her students in many aspects of mathematics and philosophy. Follow along as we create an astrolabe and discover the magic of geometry!HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Ancient History studies. Hands on work m
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K - 5th
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Also included in: HiStory Science - Bundle!
HiStory Science - The Story of the Circumference of the Earth
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.In this edition, meet Eratosthenes - Ancient Greek. Accomplished poet, mathematician, philosopher, and geologist. An observant man, he noticed that the shadows of the sun were different in Alexandria than his home town. Discover how Eratosthenes used simple measurements to determine the circumference of
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K - 5th
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Also included in: HiStory Science - Bundle!
CARTAS DINOSAURIOS
Cartas de dinosaurios en castellano con información interesante. Perfectas para hacer clasificaciones y relaciones con dinosaurios de juguete. Compara y descubre el nombre de todos ellos. Dispone de 26 cartas.
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PreK - 3rd
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Engineering Design Process Twist to Penny Boat Experiment (Penguin Boat)
This lesson synopsis is a twist to the penny boat experiment. In this lesson, students will be able to integrate Math, Science , Reading, Writing and use discussion techniques in this fun Engineering Design Science lesson. The teacher will provide students with the opportunity to read about the impact of global warming on penguins. Students will have an opportunity to help penguins reach their food faster with a penguin boat.
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K - 12th
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Differentiated Egg Observation Lab Flip Book
Your students can record their observations of the inside and outside of an egg in this interactive flip book. The pages are differentiated so that your pre-writers and advanced writers alike can participate in this lab!
The flip book is easy to assemble: Print the first page (this will be the book itself). Then print and cut the second (these are the flaps). Staple onto the first page and your flip book is ready to go.
Students will observe the exterior of an egg with a hand lens, noting any s
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K - 1st
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HiStory Science - The Story of the Clepsydra
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.How do you measure time without the sun shining? How did the Ancient Greeks use water to time their legal arguments? In this edition we build a clepsydra from household items and see how the Ancient Greeks tracked time.HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Ancient History studies. Hands on work
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K - 5th
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Also included in: HiStory Science - Bundle!
HiStory Science - The Story of Archimedes "Eureka!"
Bring history alive with HiStory Science!We start with a story. Learn about an ancient problem, meet the ancient scientists. Then, using simple household materials discover a new science concept.In this edition, meet Archimedes - he needs to solve the problem of King Hiero's crown. Is it pure gold, or does the king have a problem with his jeweler? Follow along as we solve the mystery.HiStory science is a wonderful pairing to your Ancient History studies. Hands on work makes history come alive!
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K - 5th
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Also included in: HiStory Science - Bundle!
Scientist Observation or Inquiry Sheet
We are all scientists! We observe our world using our senses. What do you see? What do you hear? What do you smell? What do you feel? This product assists ELL or young readers with the use of picture clues. Build a scientific notebook with all your classroom inquiry or science projects! Integrate literacy into any science project!
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PreK - 1st
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Conservation Lab- Piaget Cognitive Development
The document contains talking points and action points for applying Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development.Specifically the concept of Conservation.Document includesGraham cracker testPenny testLiquid testPlaydough test
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education
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Science Lab Labels in Spanish 5th Grade
Here's a complete set of Science Lab Labels in Spanish to help organize your room. Included are 50 labels and blank templates.The following words are included: filtro de papel, pipetas, balanza, lupas, vaso de precipitado ...and much, much more!
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PreK - 12th
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Scientific Method
Scientific Method
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K - 2nd
The Senses of Autumn Worksheet
Autumn is the perfect season to take a class walk. When teaching about senses what better time to smell the fall air, listen to the crunch of the leaves, etc. This worksheets provides the perfect opportunity to use the playground or local walking path to see, feel, smell what nature has to offer.
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Apples of Autumn
How Does It Move?
I use this printable for a science investigation on movement of an object. Students move a variety of objects and record their findings. As an extension, students can write a sentence or label on the lines provided. This is in alignment with Performance Assessment 3 of Unit 3 in the TEKS Resource System for Texas. Feedback is appreciated!!
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K - 1st
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