Preschool physical science thematic unit plans for International Baccalaureate

Hibernation Migration Adaptation Winter Animals Kindergarten Science

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Critical Thinking, Physical Science, Winter

Hibernation, Migration, and Adaptation of winter animals is the focus of this 10 day inquiry-based kindergarten science unit! Also includes a shelter design challenge full of critical thinking and hands-on problem solving! Next Generation Science Standards* aligned! Literacy skills are embedded into the lessons: Non-fiction text, speaking/listening, writing response, and technology A compelling question guides the unit and supporting questions help students to focus their knowledge and build

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PreK - 1st

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Spring Unit Kindergarten Science Social Studies

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Physical Science, Social Studies - History, Spring

Spring is in the air! Explore changes in spring with this hands-on, inquiry-based unit! NYS Social Studies Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards aligned! Changes happening in spring, a review of seasons and observation, hands on lightning and rain experiments, rainbox exploration, and an engineering design challenge are all included in this 10 day kindergarten Science/Social Studies Unit. Literacy skills are embedded into the lessons: Non-fiction text, speaking/listenin

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PreK - 1st

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English Language Arts, Physical Science, Science

Movement and Me Activities - Foundation Science Packet

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Little Lifelong Learners

Your little learners will love exploring how our bodies move in many ways with this fun and engaging packet! Perfect for your Science curriculum, this packet features engaging activities like movement cards, mini sight word books, graphic organizers and more!Save 20% by grabbing this unit as part of my bundle!Featuring 24 pages of simple printables, your students are sure to love learning about the different ways our body can move!So what's included?Set of 16 vocabulary cards (including run, hop

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PreK - 1st

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Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

Also included in: Australian Curriculum - Prep and Foundation Science Unit Bundle

Fall Kindergarten Science and Social Studies Unit

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Autumn, Geography, Physical Science

NYS Social Studies Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards aligned! Changes happening in fall and an introduction to seasons and observation are all covered in this 10 day kindergarten Science/Social Studies Unit. Literacy skills are embedded into the lessons: Non-fiction text, speaking/listening, writing responses. A compelling question guides the unit and supporting questions help students to focus their knowledge and build to a greater understanding. Students are worki

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PreK - 1st

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Winter Unit Kindergarten Science Social Studies

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Geography, Physical Science, Winter

Winter, winter, and more winter! NYS Social Studies Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards aligned! Changes happening in winter, a review of seasons and observation, and an engineering design challenge are all included in this 10 day kindergarten Science/Social Studies Unit. Literacy skills are embedded into the lessons: Non-fiction text, speaking/listening, writing responses. A compelling question guides the unit and supporting questions help students to focus their k

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PreK - 1st

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Physical Science, Physics, Science

Materials and Properties

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Tales From Miss D

This Materials and Properties Pack includes 11 resources to support the teaching about Properties of Materials:* Materials Posters – Create a visual display* Word Wall – materials and properties vocab cards* Materials Hunt – Students draw and label things in the classroom/around the school/home that are made of certain materials* “Describing an Object” worksheet – Students describe an object in the classroom by selecting the correct describing words.* “What’s in the Bag?” recording sheet – Stude

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PreK - 1st

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

All About Plants Pre K: Plant Life Cycle & Parts of a Plant Activities & Crafts

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A Dab of Glue Will Do

Engage your class in an exciting hands-on experience learning all about plants! Students will learn about the needs of plants, parts of a plant, and the plant life cycle. This science unit has over 250 pages of material that you and your students will love! This activity packed unit includes 3 PowerPoint lessons, lots of engaging posters rich with vocabulary, student worksheets, crafts, writing activities, and much more!This resource is perfect for science in Kindergarten, First Grade, and Secon

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Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science

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PreK - K

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Centers

NGSS:

K-ESS2-2

, K-LS1-1

Also included in: Pre-K Science Lessons | Pre-K Science Activities | {Growing} MEGA Bundle

Habitats! An Elementary Unit with Worms!

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Brooke Shannon

Create a habitat with your students! This packet will help you teach your kiddos about habitats. It features soil observation, worm observation, soil layer activity, and a glossary of important terms! Enjoy! **NOW UPDATED: includes teacher directions for a three week unit!

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Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

PreK - 4th

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.1.8

PYP IB Unit of Inquiry Parent Communication Templates

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England Designs

Designed for PYP teachers using the IBO curriculum, these templates for the six Units of Inquiry contain all the necessary information parents will need to understand your Units and help support their children in their studies at home. The templates are provided in PowerPoint (PPT) format; simply replace (copy/paste) your specific Unit information over the place-holder text and drop in a few images of your choice. Templates include: * Transdisciplinary theme * Central idea * Lines of inquiry *

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For All Subjects, International Baccalaureate, Other (Specialty)

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PreK - 6th

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Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers, For Parents

Phases of Matter (Solids, Liquids, Gases) Bundle

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Perry's Place

Save $$$ when you buy this bundle instead of buying each individually.This bundle includes the following lessons:Phases of Matter: Root Beer FloatsSmartboard Fun: Sorting Solids & Liquids - Phases of MatterSmartboard Fun: Let's Describe Matter (Solids, Liquids, & Gases)I Spy States of MatterProduct descriptions below:Phases of Matter Root Beer Floats:This lesson will have your students fully engaged and identifying all the phases of matter while they make a root beer float. The powerpoin

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Cooking, Physical Science, Special Education

Grades:

PreK - 3rd

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Thematic Unit Plans, Interactive Whiteboard

Hibernation Winter Google Slides

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Happy Teachers Worldwide

Teach your class all about the 15 animals that hibernate.This fun and engaging Hibernation resource in Google Slides provides the perfect introduction to this fascinating topic. Learn all about the whys and hows of hibernation and meet the animals that hibernate in photo form with this lovely presentation.This resource includes: a definition and explanation of what hibernation meanshow they prepare for hibernation;photos of the animals that hibernate;some interesting facts about each of the anim

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General Science, Physical Science, Winter

Grades:

PreK - 3rd

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

Toddler and Preschool Play Calendar: All About Me FREEBIE

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Creating Harmony In Life

Two play calendars designed for toddlers (18mo-36mo) and preschoolers (3-4 years), with little to no materials needed or printed.Perfect for daycares, younger siblings in homeschool families, early childhood classrooms, early intervention specialists, speech therapy, and SPED classrooms.What's Included:*Activities are based on each of the following areas of development for toddlers:Cognitive Development Social/Emotional (Pretend Play and Social Skills)Physical Development (Fine and Gross Motor)L

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Child Care, Early Intervention, Physical Science

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PreK

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, For Parents

Desert Animal Theme for Preschool: Yoga & Movement Pose Cards

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Yogalore

Turn every day into an exciting adventure with our Desert Animal Yoga & Movement Pose Cards! This set brings together the wonders of nature and the joys of physical activity into a delightful experience for your little ones. Every card features a different desert animal and corresponding yoga pose, igniting children's curiosity about the world and helping them enhance their flexibility, balance, and coordination. Crafted to keep the little ones engaged, these cards use vibrant illustrations

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Classroom Management, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

Grades:

PreK - 1st

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Task Cards

Also included in: Children's Yoga Poses: Yoga & Movement Cards -- MEGA BUNDLE

IB PYP UOI Year Long Planners (Early Years) WWA, HWEO, HTWW, HWOO

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This bundle includes 4 UOI's (HWEO, HWOO, WWA, HTWW), laid out in great detail. (190 pages).These include assessments, teacher reflections and an extensive library of Learning Experiences to recreate and explore with your students. This is the perfect starter pack for a new to PYP in the Early Years teacher. You're entire first year - mapped out - ready for you to reshape and follow your students learning as needed. This is a great skeleton key to get started and guide you in your journey!Who We

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PreK - 3rd, Staff

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Environment, Physical Science, Science

All About Weather Project Based Learning Lessons, Activities, & Centers Bundle

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Kinder Dream Land

This All About Weather Project Based Learning Project is the perfect project based learning resource bundle for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade classrooms that includes activities, a Google Slides™ deck, literacy & math centers, play center ideas, science experiments, and 2 weeks of full lesson plans to teach about weather in a integrated curriculum project approach!OR check the Weather Growing Bundle that includes extra centers, activities, and more like: Weather Write the Room Literacy

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PreK - 1st

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Projects, Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

PYP IB Learner Profile Posters & Pennant Version 2

Created by

Brandy McCormack

This packet includes 2 versions of posters for each of the 10 learner profiles. The 1st is the original description from the "Making the PYP Happen" book.The 2nd is a more kid friendly version.There is also an extra set included for "courageous" and "risk-taker" depending on what you use in your school.**A light blue pennant with the letters for the words "IB LEARNER PROFILE ATTRIBUTES" is included.**The posters and pennant in this pack match the "IB Attitudes" packet.https://www.teacherspayteac

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For All Subjects, International Baccalaureate, Social Studies - History

Grades:

PreK - 12th

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Thematic Unit Plans, Bulletin Board Ideas, Cultural Activities

IB PYP Year long planner - How We Express Ourselves UOI

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Central Idea: We use play and exploration to express our ideas and emotionsThis is a complete UOI that could be used as a year-long and 6-month planner. It includes:Detailed learning experiences and ideas for exploring this unitAssessment ideasLearning Goals (assessment)Resourcesand teacher reflectionsThis is a fabulous resource for teachers new to the PYP specifically in the Early Years to support child led learning and play based approach to learning.

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PreK - 5th, Staff

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IB PYP Year Long Planner - HTWW UOI - Experimentation

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International Baccalaureate, Social Emotional Learning

How The World Works:Central Idea: Observation and experimentation helps us to understand the worldThis 6 month or year long UOI is a deep dive in exploring the world through play and child led exploration. Perfect for teachers new the PYP especially in the Early Years. The CI is broad and open to allow for child led inquries, and a play based approach to learning. Includes- Detailed learning experiences to support driving the unit- Provocations to hook learners- Differentiation ideas to support

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PreK - 5th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

IB PYP Year long planner - WWA UOI

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Central Idea:Exploring our identities builds a sense of belongingThis is a complete and detailed year-long or 6 month UOI for Who We Are. This planner is great for teachers new to the PYP, especially in the Early Years. Planner includesAssessmentsLearning ExperiencesTeacher reflectionsPlanning for differentiationThis planner was recently submitted for IB/CIS evaluation and was used as an exemplar for being broad, open and following children's interests to support a play based approach to learnin

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PreK - 5th, Staff

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IB PYP Year Long Planner - HWOO UOI Systems of our city

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Perfect for an Early Years teacher new to the PYP. This detailed planning includes resource ideas and detailed learning experiences and ideas to provoke learning through this unit. Central Idea : Systems in our city meet our different needsThis unit is very broad and open to support the LOI's and a long-term deep dive, (could be 6 months or a year-long unit) and invite student-led learning. This unit was recently submitted for recent IB/CIS visit and given outstanding feedback on flexibility and

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PreK - 5th, Staff

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IB PYP Year Long Planner - HWOO Transport UOI

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TD: How We Organise OurselvesCentral Idea: Journey's take us near and farThis is an entire UOI which could be easily an entire years unit. It is a great starting point for teachers new the IB especially in the Early Years and includes resources, provocations and detailed planning to support teachers and students through this unit.

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PreK - 5th

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