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Free science independent work packets
FREE Graphing and Data Analysis Practice Activity - Science Graphs
Free Graphing Practice Problem Worksheet. Our science students can never get enough practice on graphing skills and data analysis! I'm talking about the old-fashioned type of "pen and paper" graphing practice that students need in order to understand the relationship between independent and dependent variables. I want my students to be able to make a graph without using a graphing calculator or a computer! This free graphing activity (includes both printable and digital versions) provides nee
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: Introduction to Biology Bundle
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
Problem and Solution Text Structure Passage - Digital & Print
Download this quick and easy text structure lesson! Your middle school students will read a high-interest article about weather science while practicing problem and solution text structure, and the activities are perfect to print or use in Google Classroom.(If you love this free sample, don't miss the rest my Weather Reading Passages for Nonfiction Text Structure and Weather Nonfiction Bundle - Text Structure and Text Features!) This resource includes a digital Google Slides version! (Link in PD
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6th - 8th
Germs Reading Comprehension - Bacteria and Viruses - Distance Learning Freebie
Germs are everywhere! Kid-friendly reading comprehension passages and questions about bacteria and viruses. A cut and paste compare and contrast page is also included. You will also get digital access via Google Slides! Let’s try to stop the spread of germs and promote the importance of hand washing! You might also love: · Natural Resources Pack· Earth’s Rotation and Revolution · Electricity Unit · Volcanoes Pack · Rocks and Minerals Pack · Fossils Pack · Biomes Unit Pack · Food Chains and Food
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3rd - 6th
Science Sub Plans Middle School 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Science Lab Tools
Make Sub Days Stress-Free Days! This resource includes TEN NO-PREP activities perfect for use while teaching routines during the first week of school. These Print and Go activities are ALL-INCLUSIVE- No prior knowledge is needed. Includes an instructional component and plenty of engaging activities, including differentiation choices and fast finishers!Introduce your students to the world of science with INDEPENDENT activities that can be implemented by you or a sub. No science knowledge is requi
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7th - 9th
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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1st - 4th
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1-LS3-1
Also included in: Pumpkin Themed Unit for Elementary - Math, ELA, STEAM, and More!
FREE DNA Text Reading Watson Crick DNA Article
This free DNA Informational Text reading is based on Watson and Crick's famous one-page article published in 1953 in Nature magazine, announcing their discovery of the structure of the DNA molecule. It comes with graphic organizers to help your students read and understand this classic scientific paper. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Both Google Slides and Google Forms versions are included.This is a fantastic way to implement t
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9th - 12th
Also included in: DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis Bundle
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
Macromolecules Close Reading Assignment - Print and Digital
Macromolecules Close Reading Assignment- Print & Digital Provide your Biology students with a basic understanding of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids with this 9 page, no prep, MACROMOLECULES CLOSE READING PACKET. Use as an introduction to biomolecules/bionutrients or to provide review and reinforcement. This packet would also make a GREAT sub assignment!Need a digital option? No problem! I have included a Google Slides version of this packet, making this resource PERFECT f
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7th - 10th
FREE Plant and Animal Cells Virtual Science Lab for Google Drive
Teach all about cells and the types of cells in plant and animal cells. Learn the parts of a cell and what cells do in this virtual science lab! Perfect for blended, or distance science in middle and high school biology or life sciences classes!This is the Digital Version meant for Google Drive. To find the PDF printable version of this resource also for free, please visit my store at the link below:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/TeachwithbriThis lab demonstration is meant to be used
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5th - 12th
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
Isaac Newton Middle School Science Activity Worksheets Sub Plan Independent Work
Make Sub Days Stress-Free Days! with this Isaac Newton independent work/sub-plan lesson with a word search, crossword puzzle, highly engaging reading passages, and other activities. Great for an introduction or review of the life of Isaac Newton in an engaging way without all the stress. With highly engaging reading passages and activities, this lesson plan provides easy, breezy, sub-eezy implementation that you or a substitute can use. It's not only ideal for substitutes but works great for pre
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6th - 8th
Solar System: Totally Tourist Tour of Our Solar System Online Research Activity
Solar system tour...online of course! With the internet as their resource, students explore current information about our Solar System and discover some fun and interesting information about the planets along the way.Answers not included.Click here to follow my store and receive the latest updates.Original Artwork (©AwesomeScience). For Personal Use Only. Uneditable.Page count does not include Terms of Use and links to supplementary activities. Copyright ©AwesomeScience 2013 – The Present.All R
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5th - 11th, Adult Education
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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
Genetics and Heredity: Informational Text and Crossword Puzzle FREE
Print and Go activities for Genetics and Heredity! Need work for Sub plans, Pre-Holiday, or a Teacher Catch-Up Day? Don't worry about downloading a puzzle where students don't know the vocabulary or the the clues are just different enough to be confusing. The informational text has all the answers to the puzzle. Includes some choices for differentiation and fast finishers. My goal is simplicity for the teacher and/or sub, and keeping the students engaged, busy, and learning. Everything students
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7th - 10th
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
FREE Weather Hurricanes Worksheets 4th 5th Grade Science Centers Digital Easel
You will download four free hurricane worksheets for your 4th grade, 5th grade, and special education science students to analyze a hurricane diagram to discover how hurricanes form. They will also read a hurricane "recipe" to review the conditions needed for a hurricane to develop. For your convenience, you will download both TPT digital EASEL and printable PDF resource formats.You will receive the following four worksheets:How do hurricanes form science diagramFill in the blanks on the diagram
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3rd - 5th
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MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Abiotic vs. Biotic Factors (Reading Passages & Activities)
Abiotic vs. Biotic FactorsThis free packet contains two reading passages, two activities, and a set of review questions for elementary and middle school students learning about biotic and abiotic factors. It also contains an answer key for teachers. Students will learn about the living and non-living elements of an environment, which they will then be able to identify and categorize. Students will also analyze vocabulary terms by their prefixes. Each exercise in this packet builds upon the last
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4th - 7th
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MS-LS2-2
FREE International Space Station Virtual Field Trip ISS Middle and High School
Explore the International Space Station with lots of activities and ready to use worksheets for middle and high school students! This ISS webquest is perfect for astronomy, science, physics, and Earth Science classes with so much content and no prep or planning needed!Created by a certified teacher, straight from my classroom to yours!Don't forget to click the star to follow me for more great lessons (and Freebies) and to give this product 5 stars! Thank you so much!Take a Virtual Field Trip:Tak
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6th - 12th
My Five Senses Booklet
This Booklet helps students practice their penmanship/spelling while also teaching about the five senses. It is a perfect introductory activity that can be easily paired with a lesson on the five senses!
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PreK - 1st
Free Animal Footprint Tracks Visual Perception Science Activities and Worksheets
Are you on the lookout for engaging and educational resources to support students struggling in the classroom? Dive into the world of animal footprints with the Free Animal Footprint Tracks Visual Perception Science Activities and Worksheets. These captivating activities are designed to not only enhance visual perceptual skills but also make learning a thrilling adventure for students.Unleash Learning Fun with Free Animal Footprint Tracks Visual Perception Activities!Key Features:Interactive and
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K - 1st
Photosynthesis Cellular Respiration Worksheet Reading Assessment NGSS LS1 C
This is a perfect 45-minute introductory independent work packet, scaffold, review, distance learning, homework or sub plan for Photosynthesis, Respiration and Cycling of Matter and Energy NGSS PS3.D: Energy in Chemical Processes and Everyday Life and LS1.C: Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in OrganismsWhat Students Do:Students use the Reading Passages to help them fill in and answer the Worksheets.Students then do a 10 question Google Form Assessment.You can do this lesson all online,
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6th - 9th
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MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS1-6
FREE Intro to Biomes Reading Comprehension Passage - Digital Distance Learning
This “Introduction to Biomes” freebie gives students a brief introduction to the five major biomes. It can be used for a nonfiction reading activity during guided reading, practice finding text evidence, or when working on understanding academic vocabulary in context.WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS FREEBIE:Introductory Reading Passage: "All About Biomes" Vocabulary Preview Charts: Students drag and drop the definition for 5 words next to a word and an accompanying visual.Finding Text Evidence: -First,
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3rd - 5th
FREEBIES Number of the week: 6
⭐NO PREP, NO laminating and no costly colored ink!Number of the Week gives your pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students a fun way to practice early numeracy skills.Explore the Fun World of Numbers with our engaging Numbers 6 Worksheet! Dive into a colorful learning adventure as your child discovers the magic of six. Boost Math Skills and enjoy educational excitement together! This packet contains engaging and meaningful activities to help your little ones learn numbers and number sense.⭐Custo
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: NUMBERS 1-10 & 11-20 MEGA BUNDLE
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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.
On TPT, science resources come in various forms: from labs and worksheets to craftivities and doodle notes. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of science concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning science will be so much easier. Plus, you can expand students’ knowledge even further by exploring TPT math resources, which are frequently paired with science lessons.
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How can I make my science lessons fun and engaging?
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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