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2nd grade science task card pdfs
LEGO Challenge Task Cards {Great for STEM or fun building!}
I am really excited to show you some cute, older-kid friendly LEGO Challenge Task Cards! These are bright, colorful, and can appeal to older students without looking too primary. Don’t’ have LEGOs? That’s okay! These can be used for any building materials you may have—unifix cubes, plastic Flake Discs (Amazon), Bunchems (Amazon or Target), Wiki Stix, pipe cleaners, play-dough, etc. Get those kids engineering and manipulating. They work great as an independent station for special education, a STE
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PreK - 8th
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STEM Starters Task Cards Building Activities Morning Bins or Early Finishers
Bring the excitement of STEM to your classroom! These STEM Starter task cards are perfect for 1st grade, kindergarten, preschool, and 2nd grade classrooms. Students will be encouraged to think critically and creatively as they work hard to create the object from the "I can" statement included on each card. With the help of these STEM Starter cards, your students will be motivated to explore the world of STEM and have fun while doing it!These task cards are the simplest way to add more STEM activ
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K - 2nd
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Ecosystems Activity Bundle with Reading Passages Biomes of the World Project
The biomes and ecosystems of the world captivate the attention and awe of our students like few other topics in science. This MASSIVE Bundled Ecosystems Unit gives you a wealth of fun, informational and engaging materials to help you present the Biomes and Ecosystems of our beautiful world to your kids! Use these close reading passages, writing activities, graphic organizers, task cards and projects to build excitement about the biomes and ecosystems with your students!Ecosystems Resources Incl
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2nd - 5th
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Science Task Boxes - Set one
Science Task BoxesDownload Preview FilePlease make sure to download the preview file to ensure that it is appropriate for your grade level prior to purchasing.Description:Are you tired of boring worksheets! Looking for something new? Here are 16 Primary task boxes that are all related to some science standards, that can be used in small groups, independent centers, one on one instruction and take-home boxes for homework for that extra needed practice!! These tasks boxes, or task cards, help prom
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Academic Task Box Bundle
Measurement Ruler Length Centers Autism Work Math Task Cards Special Education
In your special education classroom, are you working on measurement units, long and short and using a ruler? Task cards are a great way for your students to work on their standard measuring skills!These 70+ Math task cards work on measuring length using a 12 inch ruler. There are 2 differentiated levels in this measurement task box set! Mix them up or work on questions leveled separately!These task cards can be used during direct instruction, individual work, and in task boxes. Appropriate for e
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K - 2nd
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Food Chains and Food Webs Task Cards and Ecosystem Activities & Flow of Energy
Are you looking for an engaging way to learn about food webs? This resource includes 48 Food Web sorting cards with producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and decomposers. Animal and plant species are native to North America. Students will sort cards in 6 different Food Web and Food Chain tasks. Students will identify trophic levels, energy flow, producers and consumers, and more. This resource addresses the Disciplinary Core Ideas for NGSS Ecosystem: Interactions, Energy, and dynami
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2nd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, 5-LS2-1
Holiday Hashtag Blocks Challenge Cards / Christmas & Winter STEM / Student Gifts
The following holiday challenge cards and gift tags are perfect for student gifts and are designed to accompany “Hashtag” building blocks, found seasonally in Target Dollar Spot.Students may complete the challenge cards independently or with partners, or you may choose to make copies and give them as holiday gifts to your students.Includes smaller cards for individual student use and larger cards for classroom use.To complete the Hashtag Block challenge cards, students will only need about 30 bl
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PreK - 6th
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Reading a Thermometer & Measuring Temperature Worksheets Task Cards & Puzzles
Task cards, puzzles and worksheets, oh my! Are your students learning about measuring temperatures and reading a thermometer in both Celsius and Fahrenheit? Then this resource will help them master this skill as they practice reading thermometers with these engaging activities. Your students will love measuring temperature by reading a thermometer in Celcius and Fahrenheit with the task cards and puzzles. The temperature worksheets provide great practice and assessment for student learning. ✅
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2nd - 4th
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Year of STEM Challenges
"This is BY FAR the most comprehensive, FUN low prep STEM bundle I’ve ever bought. Love it, and so do the kids!" - Nikki M.Looking for easy prep, fun to solve STEM challenges for kids?! This epic bundle combines ALL of my STEM challenges into one easy purchase - my best selling landmark cards, toothpick and playdough STEM structures, weight and length challenges... they're all here! And that means you'll get an entire year of STEM challenges in one easy download.Each activity pack includes easy
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PreK - 3rd
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Maker Bins Building Activities Centers Bundle Morning Bins Bundle
These Maker Bins are just what you need to engage your students in creative building activities! You can use these fun Maker Bins for STEM centers, morning bins / morning work, Fun Friday, indoor recess, early finisher activities, challenge activities, and more. Your students will love creating with these Maker Bins. Each of the Build It and Write Maker Bins includes a bin label, direction card, and building pieces (paper pieces) that will allow your students to design creatively in their own un
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K - 2nd
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Measuring with a Ruler in INCHES BOOM CARDS™ Length Digital Learning Game
This is a fun 31 slide review over measuring with a ruler. With this set of fun and colorful digital cards, students will measure items with a movable ruler or look at the item and type how long it is. Students will also compare the length of objects to see which one is shorter or longer. This is great for practicing standard units of measure in inches! This is a fun and interactive activity to do at a math station or to review measurement. Each slide also includes a sound file that the s
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1st - 2nd
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Planets in the Solar System Space Lesson: BOOM CARDS + Printable Activities
Have fun learning about PLANETS of the solar system with these space BOOM Cards! These digital task cards are self-marking and have audio! Follow up with 6 no-prep engaging printable activities. Great for ESL and Kindergarten-Grade 3 for assessing prior knowledge, whole-class instruction, mini-lessons, and independent work.***CLICK HERE FOR A PLAYABLE PREVIEW***What is included:Boom Cards23 interactive BOOM Cards Audio instructions on every cardTopics: Solar system, all planets, sun, moonInforma
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PreK - 3rd
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Food Chains Task Cards | 2nd Grade 3rd Grade Life Science | Food Chain Activity
The Food Chains Task Cards cover essential knowledge about producers and consumers, including carnivores, omnivores, and herbivores. Students understand that the Sun is a food chain's energy source and can interpret the flow of energy through a food chain.There are 20 printable questions, a recording sheet, and an answer key.Use for whole class games, in centers, as a test review activity, or as a worksheet alternative._______________________Product Notes1. This resource was added to the 3rd Gra
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2nd - 3rd
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Makerspace: Pattern Block Challenge Task Cards
If you use Pattern Blocks in your Elementary Makerspace lab, then you will love this set of 30 task cards! They will get your students' creative juices flowing and allow them to express themselves through design. Post a few new Pattern Block challenge task cards each time your students visit the lab and enjoy the amazing creations your students come up with.Also included is a page of fun pattern block templates as well as a blank frame that you can print and copy additional task ideas onto.Yo
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in: Makerspace Made Easy: Comprehensive Bundle
Valentine's Day Hashtag Blocks Cards / Valentine STEM Activities
The following Valentine's Day hashtag blocks challenge cards and gift tags are perfect for student gifts and Valentine's Day STEM Activities! They are designed to accompany “Hashtag” building blocks, found seasonally in Target Dollar Spot.Students may complete the 8 challenge cards independently or with partners, or you may choose to make copies and give them as Valentine's Day gifts to your students.Includes smaller cards for individual student use and larger cards for classroom use, as well a
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PreK - 6th
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Zoo Animal Nonfiction Unit: Close Reading Passages & Activities
This 100 page zoo animal nonfiction unit pack features 12 common zoo animals along with close reading nonfiction passages, close reading task cards, posters, book templates, and more!Featured in this pack, you will learn about:-Tigers-Giraffes-Gorillas-Penguins-Zebras-Red Pandas-Polar Bears-Tortoises-Lions-Flamingos-Crocodiles-Sea LionsEach featured animal comes with a close reading passage, a multiple choice reading check, an open-ended response reading check, an "All About ________" student re
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1st - 4th
Dr. Seuss STEM Makerspace Activities Task Cards | Read Across America
The Dr. Seuss STEM Makerspace Task Cards are a fun way to implement the Engineering Design STEM process in a classroom or library Makerspace! We utilize these task cards during Read Across America day/week. This resource contains 8 different Dr. Seuss Makerspace task cards to accompany 8 of Dr. Seuss's popular books. Also included are 3 differentiated student planning and improvement sheets to help guide the engineering design process.The tasks in this resource will work in a classroom or libra
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PreK - 5th
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Measuring with a Ruler in CENTIMETERS BOOM CARDS™ Length Digital Learning Game
This is a fun 31 slide review over measuring with a ruler in centimeters. With this set of fun and colorful digital cards, students will measure items with a movable ruler or look at the item and type how long it is. Students will also compare the length of objects to see which one is shorter or longer. This is great for practicing standard units of measure in centimeters! This is a fun and interactive activity to do at a math station or to review measurement. Each slide also includes a s
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1st - 2nd
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Push or Pull BOOM CARDS™ Force and Motion Science Digital Learning Activity
This set of Boom Cards™ features 62 different digital task cards over the concept of push and pull. These would be great for your students to do when learning about force and motion! This would be a perfect activity for first, second, and third grade students. Many of the slides have arrows to help the children. They are all very student friendly, and your class will love them! This deck has 62 different slides. I have set it up for it to shuffle, or randomize, the cards and to only play 2
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K - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-PS2-1
Also included in: 1st and 2nd Grade SCIENCE Boom Cards™ BUNDLE for Distance Learning
Nutrition Unit - Evidence Based Passages and Activities...JAM PACKED!!!
Teaching nutrition to children early and often is the key to developing healthy eating habits. This nutrition unit is packed with ideas that empower children to understand why we need food, evaluate nutrition information, and make smart food choices.
This unit contains 4 lessons. Each lesson includes an evidence based color and find reading passage (Lexia 690-780) and activity. The unit was created to teach in order but can be used alongside other nutrition lessons.
Lesson #1 Why We Need Foo
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2nd - 5th
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States of Matter Unit Task Cards
Engage your students with a fun matter activity! This States of Matter Scoot includes 20 different task cards with a variety of multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions related to the study of the three states of matter (solids, liquids, and gases) and how matter can change states. Also included are teacher tips, a student recording sheet, and an answer key. This is the perfect culminating/review activity for your matter unit!States of Matter SCOOT Include:► 20 Task Cards► Recordi
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Second Grade Science BUNDLE
Cause and Effect Task Cards Constructive & Destructive Forces
These task cards come with a fun twist: They're pictures! Have your students examine the earth processes in the pictures and determine the causes and effects of what the pictures show. There is a differentiated version, too! Practice science, reading, and writing all in one activity!Check out the preview for details!This product covers the following terminology and related concepts:✓ 28 task cards✓ Constructive and destructive earth processes✓ Earthquakes✓ Mountain building✓ Island building✓ Vol
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2nd - 5th
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Your Fantastic Elastic Brain Activity Packet
Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak Activity Packet
*Perfect for teaching GROWTH MINDSET!*
This activity packet has everything you need to teach this wonderful book in a FUN WAY! A wide range of creative and interactive activities ensure something fun and meaningful for everyone!
Included in the packet:
-Your Fantastic Elastic Brain Diagram
-Fun Brain Facts Info Sheet
-Which Part Am I? Worksheet and TASK CARDS
(Activities to identify parts of the brain)
-My Fantastic Brain (Drawing
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in: GROWTH MINDSET 8 BOOK SUPER BUNDLE!
Weather and Seasons BOOM CARDS™ Science Digital Learning Game
This set features 31 digital task cards over the concept of weather! This would be a perfect activity for kindergarten, first, second grade students. This resource features real pictures and clip art over weather, seasons, and objects in the sky. These are all very primary student friendly, and your class will love them! Each slide also includes a sound button that students can press to have the words read to them.I have set it up for it to shuffle, or randomize, the cards and to only play 2
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
Also included in: 1st and 2nd Grade SCIENCE Boom Cards™ BUNDLE for Distance Learning
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