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Free 2nd grade science independent work packets
Pumpkin Life Cycle Worksheet with Differentiated Activities
Looking for a pumpkin life cycle worksheet activity with lots of differentiated options? How about one that guides students through a sequencing activity through art?In this lesson plan packet, you'll get written and visual instructions, differentiated activities between age levels (Ages 3-10), and printable worksheets. Ages:3-4 years old | color a pumpkin and talk about the pumpkin life cycle with the teacher's Guided Notes.5-6 years old | draw and color a pumpkin; learn the pumpkin life cycle
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Grades:
1st - 4th
NGSS:
1-LS3-1
Also included in: Pumpkin Themed Unit for Elementary - Math, ELA, STEAM, and More!
FREE Intro to Insects Differentiated Reading Comprehension Passages - Digital
This “Introduction to Insects” pack makes it possible to differentiate instruction in distance learning or at home learning. These differentiated reading passages (2 levels) help teachers to meet the needs of all students and ensure complete understanding of the content! Included are all the activities needed to work on vocabulary and comprehension skills with your students while helping them to gain content area knowledge at the same time. This intro comes from our Digital and Paper Insects
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2nd - 5th
Butterfly Life Cycle Flip Book FREEBIE | Early Science
This Butterfly Flip Book is a great activity that will help your students gain a better understanding of the life cycle of a butterfly. In the flip book, your students are required to fill in the blanks on each page which will help them solidify the stages. They will also cut and paste the correct picture to match each stage. Included are printing and assembly directions for the flip book. Answer key and a pictured example is also provided.You also might like my other flip book products:Frog Lif
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K - 2nd
FREE World Bee Day Printable Activities, Templates and Worksheets
This activity pack is perfect for teachers looking to mark World Bee Day with their students on May 20th. It would also be ideal for thematic learning about bees, with elements of science, writing and sequencing included in this activity pack. These activities are also perfect for anyone teaching 'Ethical Education' or 'Learn Together' in their classroom.Product includes:'World Bee Day' colouring sheets x2'Bees can/have/are' graphic organiser'Lifecycle of a Bee' template'How Bees Help Flowers'
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PreK - 4th
Free ANTS Science Morning Work 2nd 3rd Grade Vocabulary Homework Spring Summer
You will download a free science morning work worksheets packet for your 2nd and 3rd grade students to practice ant life cycle science vocabulary words. This packet works well with your spring or summer school science curriculum.This fun ant themed 2nd and 3rd grade science vocabulary activities packet will work well for your early finishers, morning work, bell ringers, review homework, station or center activities, formative assessments, independent work packet, emergency sub plans, and as extr
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2nd - 3rd
Farm Help Wanted {Project Based Learning Unit} Grades 3 & 4
I have teamed up with Manitoba Canola Growers and Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba to create this FREE unit for teachers! Use this PBL unit with your students to introduce and explore the world of agriculture in your classroom. The unit contains outcomes from ELA, science, and math for grades 3 & 4. (Aligned to the Manitoba curriculum)
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Build a Catapult Game STEM Challenge with just PAPER, TAPE & SCISSORS
Explore forces & motion, simple machines, trajectories, projectile motion, potential and kinetic energy, energy transfer, inertia, gravitational forces, and more with this versatile catapult STEM challenge. AMAZING RESULTS WITH JUST PAPER, TAPE & SCISSORS! You can follow all instructions on-screen or print them. This step by step project is a sampler of my more in-depth, open-ended project packets. All projects teach hands-on skills that empower students to explore and create. Start by m
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Grades:
K - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-PS2-4
, MS-ETS1-4
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Sun and Moon activity pack
Teach young students about the characteristics of our sun and moon, including shadows and moon phases. 9 page activity pack is perfect for reinforcing learning. Cut out and assemble moon phase manipulative. Pack also includes moon phase quiz and answer key. Ready made, no prep packet.
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1st - 4th
What is a scientist? Self-Guided Digital Lesson | Distance Learning
About this ProductThis is a FREE self-guided digital science lesson designed to give students a "First Look" at scientific inquiry and engineering design. It is part of the First Look with Junior Scientist Jack Elkowitz Series. Lessons are made specifically for primary grade students. This lesson includes:• One reading passage with text-dependent comprehension questions• Embedded video with a graphic organizer activity (also hosted on SafeShare.TV) • Supplemental videos for enrichment (hosted o
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Scientific Inquiry and Engineering Lesson Bundle | Independent Learning
Rollercoaster Design Thinking Challenge | Distance Learning Packet
DESIGN THINKING CHALLENGEDesign your own roller coasterWalks students step-by-step through the design thinking processStructure provided to help guide their thinkingNO PREP! Independent worksheetThis packet is great for distance learning. Students can take a deep-dive into design thinking using this packet as a one-day activity, or you can spread it out over the course of one week.* Pre-Readers will need some guidance *Like this activity? Check out this five-week design thinking bundleI would lo
Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in: STEAM Design Thinking Lessons BUNDLE | Distance Learning
States of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas Reading Passage and Questions Worksheet
Discover an easy-to-use educational tool - "State of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas Reading Passage and Questions Worksheet". Included:1 Page Reader1 Page Comprehension Multiple Choice Questions1 Page Answer KeyWhy It's Great:Simple and easy to teach and handoutEasy to Download and PrintIdeal For:Great for sub plans or exit ticketBest used for 3rd-5th GradersHow To Use It:Have students read the passage.Then answer questions based on the reading.Thanks for checking out the "State of Matter: Solid, Li
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K - 5th
Also included in: Physical Science Bundle Reading Passages and Questions Worksheets
Free All About Solar Eclipse 2024 PreK Kindergarten First Second Eclipse Writing
Free All About Solar Eclipse 2024 - Free Solar Eclipse Writing for PreK Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade TK UTK Solar Eclipse Science Writing Unit Packet 2024 Free Solar Eclipse Unit This is a free sample from our Solar Eclipse Writing Packet...Ages 4-830+ Pages Solar Eclipse 20242024 Solar Eclipse Writing PromptsVarious FormatsSolar Eclipse Can/Has/Is, Solar Eclipse KWL, Solar Eclipse Word Bank, Solar Eclipse Venn Diagrams, Solar Eclipse Facts & Questions, Solar Eclipses Look, Solar Ec
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PreK - 2nd
Farm Animal Themed Independent Activity Fun Packet Morning Work Early Finishers
This Dragons Themed Independent Activity Packet is great to use for early finishers, for morning work, indoor recess or for themed days! The packet has 11 pages of activities that can be used across a range of ages and abilities and would be best used in first grade, second grade, third grade and fourth grade Packed with Variety: The packet features a mix of activities, including spot the difference, finish the scene, coloring, mazes and more! Unlock Creativity: Students can unleash their artist
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1st - 4th
Marine Biology Student Journal (K-3)
Teaching marine biology studies? This is a student journal for marine biology unit study for students in grades K-3. This document contains journal pages for coloring, tracing, developing, and exploring writing. It can be used with any unit study curriculum.Journal Page Topics:- Oceans- Ocean Zones- Tides- Marine Life- Coral Reefs- Invertebrates- Mollusks- Marine Reptiles- Fish- Sharks- Marine Mammals- Whales- Marine Birds- Ocean Exploration
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Free Butterfly Life Cycle Science Worksheets Butterflies PreK Kindergarten First
Free Sample of Butterfly Life Cycle Worksheets for PreK, Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, TK, UTK, Special Education Butterfly UnitAges 4-840+ PagesButterfly Vocabulary, Butterfly Diagrams, Butterfly Labeling, Butterfly Sequencing, Butterfly Cut and Paste, Butterfly KWL, Butterfly Coloring, Butterfly Counting, Butterfly Matching, Butterfly Writing, AND MORE!!!Aligned with CCSS Kindergarten StandardsMore Life Cycle Packets...Pumpkin Life Cycle PacketApple Life Cycle PacketFall Life Cycle
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K - 2nd
Fill in the Blank Life Cycles Graphic Organizer
A Life Cycle graphic organizer that can be used for ANY animal, insect, or plant! The Fill in the Blank allows student's to write in what they are learning about that day, and the sheet has a place for pictures and words to encourage differentiation.
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K - 3rd
Types of Weather Coloring Pages FREE Spring Kindergarten Early Finisher
Explore types of weather in your elementary class with these 13 FREE weather coloring pages. Featuring 6 weather events to color + 6 weather events to draw plus a cover coloring sheet. ✅These are no prep. Just print and go.Includes these weather events:RainyWindySunnySnowyStormyCloudyHI, I'M STEFANIE—DESIGNER & FOUNDER▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬I'm a toddler mom and cognitive psychologist. I believe if you want your toddler or preschooler to develop a love of learning that inspires them to keep soaki
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PreK - 2nd
Pollination And Seed Dispersal Workbook
Pollination and seed dispersal workbook. Students will love working through this second grade science workbook. It includes everything needed to cover the science standard 2-LS2-2. It includes information texts on the process of pollination, pollinators, parts of a flower and the different types of seed dispersal plus accompanying activities. There is also a chance to design a model to mimic pollination and to make model of a helicopter seed. Perfect for students to use as an independent activit
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2nd
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2-LS2-2
Playground Design Thinking Challenge | Distance Learning Packet
DESIGN THINKING CHALLENGEDesign your dream playgroundWalks students step-by-step through the design thinking processStructure provided to help guide their thinkingNO PREP! Independent worksheetThis packet is great for distance learning. Students can take a deep-dive into design thinking using this packet as a one-day activity, or you can spread it out over the course of one week.* Pre-Readers will need some guidance *Like this activity? Check out this five-week design thinking bundleI would love
Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in: STEAM Design Thinking Lessons BUNDLE | Distance Learning
How to Catch a Reindeer by Alice Walstead Activity Kit
Jingle all the way in this all new Christmas story for kids from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series!It's Christmas Eve and Santa's team is off to deliver presents when one of the trusted reindeer Comet decides to explore on her own... the perfect opportunity for our Catch Club Kids to trap her and prove Santa exists! Come along on this fun Christmas adventure to see if you can catch Comet! Poised to become a new holiday tradition, this merry picture book is filled w
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K - 3rd
Florida B.E.S.T. Aligned-Topic & Relevant Detail Practice Pages: Farm Animals
If you're like me, you know how difficult it can be to find resources for teacher table or small group work time! I created this pack of B.E.S.T. Standard Aligned practice pages themed around farm animals. The titles are purposely named after the sounds each animal makes to ensure students are truly grasping how to identify the topic. Whether you have high achieving kindergarteners, on grade level first graders, or second graders needing a review, this packet will work for you!ELA.K.R.2.2 Identi
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K - 2nd
SORT Biomes, Habitats, Animals, Plants | Special Education, ELL, Differentiated
Use this freebie for identifying animals, plants, and habitats of different biomes. This is great for upper elementary ELL students, special education students, or students that may need additional support identifying the characteristics and fundamental differences between the biomes of the world! ⭐️Like what you see? Try this product here for a detailed biomes project!BUNDLE research project and diorama My Biome Research Project | Grades 3-5My Habitat DioramaENJOY - thanks for downloading!
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Stars - Solar Eclipse, Space I Spy | Count & Color | Math & Graphing Activities
The next solar eclipse visible from the US is Aug. 23, 2044! However, the next total solar eclipse is on August 12, 2026 and can be seen in the northern hemisphere.Includes (13) thirteen pages. These star activities are perfect to incorporate into your classroom when learning about geometry/shapes and for the upcoming Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipses. "I Spy" activities are a fun way to practice math skills with a holiday twist! These activities aren't just fluff! This activity encourages counti
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K - 6th
FREE Virtual Field trip to the Corn Maze
Have an aMAZEing lesson with your class this fall or autumn with a virtual field trip to the corn farm and through the corn maze! Learn all about the corn harvest, move through a virtual 360 maze, and learn all about corn for FREE!This PRINT and Go resource is perfect for distance learning or classroom use to help students explore and take a field trip without ever having to leave the classroom. All questions and activities can be answered from exploring the virtual field trip site. . Rather tha
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Fall and Autumn Virtual Field Trip Discount Bundle
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