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Biology Common Core RI.2.1 resources
K-2 Science Curriculum & Activities - 10 Next Generation Science Standards Units
Are you looking for engaging science units to help address the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade? This K-2 science curriculum includes hands on science labs, STEM connections, literacy connections and more for each of the themes in the NGSS K-2 standards.Stop worrying about what science lessons to teach each week! I've got you covered. These units are well thought out, planned and ready to go for you. Just follow the plans, print the mate
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-PS3-1
, 1-ESS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 1-LS1-1
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Informational Text: Animals | Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Informational Text: Animals is a comprehensive packet contains 20 informational learning activities on a variety of animals and a graphic organizer with special report paper so students can write their own animal reports. Now in a new and improved design! Each sheet requires students to read and answer key details focused on the animal type, habitat, diet, and body attributes and includes the “I can” statement: I can read and answer key details about (the featured animal). Each sheet also includ
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2nd - 4th
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What Do Plants Need to Grow? 2-LS2-1. and 2-LS2-2
What do plants need to grow? This second-grade plant unit will cover life science for NGSS. Students will learn that plants need sunlight and water to grow, and they will learn about seed dispersal. This huge unit addresses ALL of the 2nd-grade Life Science Standards for NGSS.♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️♻️This resource includes:hands-on Lesson Plansfour pages of informational textthree lessonsresponse pagesinteractive notebook flaps and f
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
, 2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
2nd Grade Parts of Plants Activities | Plant Unit for Project Based Learning
This Project Based Learning Unit, PBL, parts of plants activities will be your complete guide to teaching your students all about the parts of plants, what plants need to grow, and the functions of plants. The unit was built using Project Based Learning Guidelines, 2nd grade NGSS Science Standards and 2nd Grade ELA Standards. LOOKING FOR THE 1st Grade VERSION? CLICK HERETHIS IS DIGITAL AND PRINTABLEOVERVIEWTeaching students through Project Based Learning can be overwhelming, but it is also fun,
Nonfiction Animal Articles | Articles for Animal Research and Reports | Animals
This bundle is packed with detailed animal articles that your students can study and use as reading material, homework, or research for writing animal reports. Each article includes information about the habitats, species, diet, physical characteristics, and adaptations of the animal. Each article also has a beautiful color photo of the animal. Some include fun clipart of the footprint or another special part or characteristic of their body. Also included is a comprehension worksheet for each an
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
Also included in: BUNDLE: Nonfiction Animal Early Reader Articles
Informational Text: Cat and Dog Freebie Reading Comprehension Passages Questions
Informational Text: Cat and Dog Freebie is a free packet containing 2 informational learning activities on a British Shorthair cat and a French Bulldog (Frenchie). Each sheet requires students to read and answer key details focused on the history, personality, and body attributes and includes the “I can” statement: I can read and answer key details about (the featured animal). Each sheet also includes a text element such as a chart or glossary and a question requiring its use. Versatile Use: ★
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2nd - 4th
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National Geographic Kids Tigers {Nonfiction Comprehension Guide}
The nonfiction lesson activities provided throughout this comprehension guide along with the text, will provide students with a range of meaningful and deliberate practices to improve learning. Each of these lessons can be given as classroom work, homework, or can work great as center activities. The nonfiction text will engage the student and the lessons are created so scaffolding can be addressed as needed.
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Plants Mini Unit (Second Grade)
This mini unit is designed to supplement your school curriculum about plants. It's perfect to add to homework because it's designed around language arts skills! ELA Common core standards are listed on the activities for easy reference! Answer keys included. Download preview to see all pages included!
Includes:
-B&W graphics
-Reading passages
-Reading comprehension
-Open-ended questions
-Comparing humans to plants
-Venn Diagram
-Plant anatomy
-Plant functions
ELA Common Core Standards addre
The Life Cycle Bundle Activities, Crafts, and Printables: Plants and Animals
This resource has several options to examine the life cycle of numerous plants and animals. Students can create a reading booklet or a craft. Each life cycle collection has a reading passage, printables, worksheets, and can be used in interactive notebooks. These make a great research project for beginners!Why use The Ultimate Life Cycle Bundle Activities, Crafts, and Printables: Plants and Animals? Brain research suggests that hands-on learning and student choice are keys to learning. This col
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
3-LS1-1
Human Body
Are you looking to put a little more engagement into your Human Body Unit? This unit will put the spark in student learning. Students not only learn the names of the major organs in the Human Body, they will learn their function, where they are in the body, and lots lots more. The best part is that is there is NO-PREP! Everything is print and go with lots of projects. Students will make their body bag and doctor’s hats the first day. The following days read the individual Medical Journals for ea
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2nd - 3rd
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Animals Science, Literacy, and Math Cross-Curricular Bundle
If you teach your first and second graders a science unit on animals, this bundle will provide you with lots of cross-curricular literacy and math materials to extend and enrich your science teaching.Here's what's included in this science. math, and literacy integrated learning bundle!* Animal Classes Literacy and Science Cross-Curricular Unit includes 14 literacy-based printables and hands-on activities for comparing and contrasting, fact and opinion, classifying, labeling diagrams, alphabetica
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
National Geographic Kids Monkeys {Nonfiction Comprehension Guide}
The nonfiction lesson activities provided throughout this comprehension guide along with the text, will provide students with a range of meaningful and deliberate practices to improve learning. Each of these lessons can be given as classroom work, homework, or can work great as center activities. The nonfiction text will engage the student and the lessons are created so scaffolding can be addressed as needed.
Download the sample preview to see every page!
Every student enjoys reading these Nat
Caterpillar to Butterfly Close Read Thematic Unit
Wanting a fun and engaging way of teaching you class about the life cycle of a butterfly? This is for you. This thematic unit gives you four different ways to help your students understand everything they may need about caterpillars and butterflies.This thematic unit includes:-Vocabulary words ABC order vocabulary worksheet-Large caterpillar and butterfly vocabulary cards-Vocabulary word search-Vocabulary Match-Up worksheet-Close reads for the life cycle of a butterfly, parts of a butterfly, Mo
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Grades:
K - 3rd
NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
, K-LS1-1
Read Aloud Informational Text Comprehension with Grizzly Bears by Gail Gibbons
If you're looking for more material on informational text comprehension with read aloud you might like my products on these topics, also:
Frogs
Gorillas/
Pumpkins
Elephants
Owls
This comprehensive product includes oodles of information and activities appropriate for 1st- 4th grade literacy learners. First graders probably need guided and modeled instruction for most of the work, whereas 4th graders could do many of the activities independently. As the title indicates, the (awesome nonficti
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1st - 4th
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Science Worksheets Interactive Notebook - Science Currculum 2nd and 3rd Grade
This Science Bundle consists of two topics - Solar Eclipse and Food Chains Food Webs. Available in print and digital resources, this bundle is a must-have resource packed with science reading passages, fun facts, no prep worksheets, critical thinking graphic organizers and writing prompts for science review or assessment! Perfect for science lessons, centers, science interactive notebook and writing centers! Includes topic-specific vocabulary cards for science anchor charts, word wall, bulletin
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2nd - 4th
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Plants Units: Plant Life Cycle,Types, Parts of a Plant, Pollination, Rain Forest
Looking for fun and engaging Plants-related activities? This Plants resource has everything you need for an interactive science unit in your classroom. It includes posters, word cards, a nonfiction unit booklet, the Plants activities, a workbook, an answer key, graphic organizers, and writing activities. Ideal for homework assignments, simple subplans, independent study units, and in-class activities. Plant life cycle, parts of a plant, needs of plants, and other topics are covered in these scie
Ocean Layer Unit - Non Fiction
Engage your students in this Ocean Layer Unit of Study. This research packet filled with numerous pictures and reading passages will allow your students to research their own ocean animal. Invite students to use this information to create an informational book on their animal.
The following animals are included in this product:
*Ocean Surface*
- Killer whales
- Manatees
- Sea Otters
- Walruses
- Dolphins
- Beluga Whales
*Open Sea*
- Hammerhead sharks
- Jellyfish
- Green sea turtles
- Swordfi
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Grades:
K - 6th
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Sea Turtle Life Cycle
This Sea Turtle resource contains activities focused on the life cycle of a Sea Turtle and integrates science and language arts. It is perfect for grades K-2.4 Black line Vocabulary Cards (egg, hatchling, young adult sea turtle, adult sea turtle)6 Color Posters with Sea Turtle Life Cycle facts“Life Cycle of a Sea Turtle” 6 pg. Booklet“Sequence the Life Cycle of a Sea Turtle” activity sheet“Sea Turtle Life Cycle Word Search”©Teacher Features
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K - 4th
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Turkey Informational Text - Traits - NGSS & CCSS Aligned
"Elementary Insider" is a fun way to present science topics for 1st - 2nd grade students in a newspaper format. This edition's focus is on TURKEYS. Students will read and be able to compare and contrast wild turkeys to domestic turkeys. The text explains turkeys' traits and features. It also explains how mother hen turkeys (parents) care for their young. Vocabulary: domestic, predator, traitsPages:1-2: Newspaper3: Comprehension Questions4: Main Topic of Paragraphs Questions5: Text Features/Text
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
2-LS4-1
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in: Informational Text - Social Studies & Science Topics
Spring Rose Flowers 2nd Grade Nonfiction Reading Bundle RI.2.1, RI.2.2, & RI.2.5
Are you looking to captivate your students' imaginations and deepen their learning experiences? This rose-themed teaching resource is the perfect solution! This 2nd-grade all about roses nonfiction reading bundle for standards RI.2.1 (ask & answer questions), RI.2.2 (main topic and key details), and RI.2.5 (identify and use text features) has just what you need. Designed to engage 2nd-grade elementary students, this comprehensive resource offers a wealth of materials to enrich your classroom
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
Informational Text Non-Fiction Article: Seed Dispersal w/CCS Assessment
If you've enjoyed my other informational text articles, Komodo Dragons, Earthworms, and Ben Franklin, then you will love this one too. This informational text focuses on seed dispersal, a second-grade Next Gen Science Standard. The non-fiction article is 6 pages long, with embedded graphics and activities. There is one article, with two different lexile ranges. The embedded activities are identical. The only difference is the text complexity. · The Amazing Adventure of Seeds: How They Travel and
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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NGSS:
2-LS2-2
Trees, Seeds, Flowers, Plants, and Mushrooms - How Do They Grow? Unit PDF
TITLETrees, Seeds, Flowers, Plants, and Mushrooms - How Do They Grow? Unit PDFOVERVIEWStudents learn through reading passages, engaging media (photos, graphic organizers, video and audio clips), and a hands-on activity about tree and plant growth, seeds, flowers and fungi. Assessments, answer keys, Easel Activities, and teacher support are included. The high-interest rainforest theme is used to teach this NGSS-aligned life science unit. Content is engaging and helps meet nonfiction literacy requ
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Grades:
K - 2nd
NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, K-LS1-1
, 2-LS2-1
, 1-LS3-1
What Do Plants Need to Grow?
What Do Plants Need to Grow? introduces students to the important role plants play in sustaining life as we know it. Plants are among the most important resources on Earth, providing us with food to eat and oxygen to breathe. In addition to adding beauty to our surrounding environment, plants also keep our soil healthy through decomposition, provide habitats for animals, and are the source of many materials we use every day—including wood, clothing, medicine, plastic, and more. In this unit, stu
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-1
, 4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, 2-LS2-1
, 3-LS3-1
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Savanna Safari: Maps, Mural, and Mini-Museum (COMPLETE Bundle)
Build a savanna—right in your own classroom—using butcher paper, construction paper, cutouts (included) and silk plants. Then stock your “savanna” with reading materials, games, and manipulatives that your students can use to explore this amazing biome. Classroom volunteers can help you create artifacts with which your students can interact, independently, in small groups, or with a parent volunteer, now and for years to come. There is a lot of preparation required at first, but once it’s don
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Grades:
PreK - 5th
NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 4-ESS2-2
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