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Biology Common Core SL.2.1 resources
Animal Adaptations Project and Activities | Project Based Learning
This unit is based off of the fun, educational picture book, What if I had Animal Teeth. The students will be educated on various features and adaptation of animals. There are a variety of lessons, that are all step by step and have the students doing research, using technology, informational writing, presenting, creating, listening, group work and more. This is DIGITAL and PRINTABLE. Digital options in a zip drive.** Included in our Writing Program! CLICK HERE to see everything included. Hop to
Grades:
1st - 2nd
NGSS:
1-LS3-1
Also included in: Project Based Learning Curriculum 1st Grade PBL Activities
Inquiry Based Learning Plants Lesson
Are you ready for a student-centered, engaging lesson plan? In this activity, you will answer yes/no questions while the students follow patterns and trends to figure out the correlation between plants and their habitats.Students will identify the patterns and trends of particular plants in each of four habitats: desert, rainforest, ocean, and grasslands. They will use photos and their prior knowledge to complete a student worksheet. Both printable PDFs are included as well as a fully-digital le
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
Also included in: Inquiry Based Learning Plants and Animals Lesson Plans - Bundle
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,
Lima Bean Experiment
Students will grow a Lima Bean in a ziplock bag to answer the question, "What does a plant need to grow?". The project takes 7-10 days and includes activities like observing, recording data, measurement, graphing, and predicting. Students love growing something of their own and taking it home to their families.
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
Inquiry Based Learning Animal Classification Lesson
Are you ready for a student-centered, engaging lesson plan? In this activity, you will answer yes/no questions while the students follow patterns and trends to figure out the correlation between animals and their classification.Students will identify the patterns and trends of animal attributes in each of six classifications: mammals, reptiles, insects, amphibians, fish, and birds. They will use photos and their prior knowledge to complete a student worksheet. Both printable PDFs are included as
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in: Inquiry Based Learning Plants and Animals Lesson Plans - Bundle
Inquiry Based Learning Plants and Animals Lesson Plans - Bundle
Are you ready for student-centered, engaging lesson plans? In these activity, you will answer yes/no questions while the students follow patterns and trends to figure out the specific rule. 1. Students will identify the patterns and trends of animal attributes in each of six classifications: mammals, reptiles, insects, amphibians, fish, and birds. They will use photos and their prior knowledge to complete a student worksheet. Both printable PDFs are included as well as a fully-digital lesson in
Spring Garden Lesson Plans and Activities - First and Second Grade - Ten Weeks
Kids will love these Garden-based Science, Nature, and Nutrition Lessons are written for First and Second Grade students (and can also be used with older children). The First and Second Grade Spring Lessons are packed with grade-appropriate life science. Lessons begin focusing on the relationships between animals and plants in the garden. Activities then gear to introduce children to various seasonally appropriate plants that reinforce the idea of biodiversity and interdependence. Resource Highl
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
, 1-LS3-1
, 1-ESS1-2
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NO PREP Predator and Prey Games
Animals have unique adaptations to help them survive. Through games and activities, students will pretend they are a variety of animals and they will experience some of the ways predators hunt prey and how prey avoid being eaten.Included in resource:- Extensive vocabulary list- Materials needed for each game- Detailed instructions on how to play each game- Discussion questions for conceptsCreated by Homeschooling and HomesteadingFollow our store to keep up-to-date on new products. Please be sur
Frog Life Cycle Presentation - PowerPoint & Google Slides | Science Lesson
Introducing: Life Cycle of a Frog Teaching Slides Presentation! Available in PowerPoint & Google Slides FormatsWhat's Included:23 teaching slides: available in PowerPoint & Google Slides FormatsTurn-and-Talk opportunities with included sentences stems/starters to promote respectful science discourseNo prep work required: These slides are designed for you to be able to read directly from the slides when teaching, saving valuable planning time!Interactive Learning: Includes observation exe
Grades:
1st - 4th
Types:
PPT with Models, Questions & Experimental Design: Plants & Animals Needs Product
How to be used in a lesson:The models should be shown to the students on the smartboard and student discussions should be encouraged by the teacher before any explanations or "teaching" occurs. The model shows them what is going into the plant/animal and what is coming out or being released. Students should be able to complete each worksheet by just deciphering the model. The teacher and student age can determine how detailed you get with your explanation of the processes. This is a great time t
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 8th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
...
Insects vs Spiders (Arachnids) Picture Sorts with Sentence Stems
Large realistic picture sorts with labels of insects and spider or insects and arachnids, along with independent sort sheets for students to use what they know about insect, spider, and arachnid characteristics to sort the animals into categories.Sentence stem cards included for discussions! Great for ESOLThe following animals are included on the picture cards-Insectsbutterflyladybugbeetleantpraying mantisgrasshopperbeedragonflySpiderstarantulablack widowwolf spiderbrown reclusejumping spiderye
Plant & Animal Needs/Products Experimental Design: Photosynthesis & Respiration
Included in this packet are models of plant and animals needs and products with questions as well as an experimental design Q & A with explanation. How to be used in a lesson:The models should be shown to the students on the smartboard and student discussions should be encouraged by the teacher before any explanations or "teaching" occurs. The model shows them what is going into the plant/animal and what is coming out or being released. Students should be able to complete each worksheet by j
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-LS1-7
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
...
2nd-Grade Spring Flowers Daffodils Reading Lesson RI.2.2 Main Topic & Key Detail
Are you looking to captivate your students' imaginations and deepen their learning experiences? Get students engaged this spring while learning all about the popular perennial flowers, daffodils. When reading a nonfiction text, it's important to know what it's all about. This spring flowers daffodils nonfiction reading text for RI.2.2 main topic & key details 2nd-grade lesson has just what you need. Learn all about identifying the main topic and supporting details while also reading about da
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd
Types:
NGSS:
2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
Animal & Plant Needs & Product Powerpoint with Models: Experimental Design
How to be used in a lesson:The models should be shown to the students on the smartboard via the ppt and student discussions should be encouraged by the teacher before any explanations or "teaching" occurs. The model shows them what is going into the plant/animal and what is coming out or being released. Students should be able to list the things entering the organism/leaf and the things exiting. You can discuss states of matter with students, how water entering and leaving, but in a different st
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 8th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Healthy Eating and Sustainability Bundle
Welcome to the 'mini' and reduced version of the Food Heroes curriculum, which features the most essential games and activities to learn about healthy eating and environmental sustainability. What's included in the Food Heroes Mini Kit5 essential lesson plans3 game boards2 food flashcard decksAn activity card deck3 food journalsDinnertime ActivitiesConversation startersUse the Food Heroes tools anytime. Play the game boards anytime use the Menu Map as a stand a lone game or try to place fruits a
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS2-2
Spring Rose Flower Nonfiction Text RI.2.2 Main Topic Key Detail Lesson 2nd Grade
Are you looking to captivate your students' imaginations and deepen their learning experiences? This rose-themed teaching resource is the perfect solution! When reading a nonfiction text, it's important to know what it's all about. This spring rose flower nonfiction text RI.2.2 main topic & key details lesson for 2nd grade has just what you need. Learn all about identifying the main topic and supporting details while also reading about roses. Designed to engage 2nd-grade elementary students,
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd
Types:
NGSS:
2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
Insect Vs Not an Insect Picture Sorts with Sentence Stems
A large realistic picture sort with labels of insects and animals that are not insects, along with an independent sort sheet for students to use what they know about insect characteristics to sort the animals into categories. Sentence stem cards included for discussions! Great for ESOLThe following animals are included on the picture cards-Insectsbutterflyladybugbeetleantpraying mantisgrasshopperbeedragonflyNot InsectsspiderwormscorpioncrabfishfrogcentipedesnailWant to dive further into bugs and
The Magic School Bus THE WILD WHALE WATCH Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Answer Key Included!Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Marine Mammal Trading Cards for Games, Rewards, and Projects
These Marine Mammals Trading Cards make a fun supplement to your ocean creature, sea life, or life science unit. The 11 Marine Mammals including in this set are the: Beluga Whale, Blue Whale, Dugong, Fur Seal, Humpback Whale, Narwhal, Orca, Sea Lion, Sea Otter, Short-beaked Dolphin, WalrusThis product includes:11 Filled out cards: The front of each card features clipart of the marine mammal along with its “Fast Stats” which are the top weight, length, lifespan and number of offspring of the ani
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
Also included in: Ocean Animal Trading Cards and Games Bundle
Reptile Vs Not a Reptile Picture Sorts with Sentence Stems
A large realistic picture sort with labels of reptiles and animals that are not reptiles, along with an independent sort sheet for students to use what they know about reptile characteristics to sort the animals into categories.Sentence stem cards included for discussions! Great for ESOLThe following animals are included on the picture cards-Reptilesiguanaturtlesnakechameleonsea turtlelizardalligatorcrocodileNot ReptilesdoglionbutterflydolphinrabbitfishfrogsheepLooking for other animal sorts? Ch
Butterfly Life Cycle Notebook and Teacher Guide: The Scientific Inquiry Way
Butterfly Life Cycle Notebook (and Teacher’s Guide) for Grades K-2:
Shh! It’s a secret! Here’s how to make your raising butterfly experience extraordinary! Get ready to inspire scientific skills like evidence-based thinking and dispel common misconceptions. The excitement begins when a mystery package comes in the mail (Butterfly eggs!) Students gather clues to discover what they are. As new evidence is revealed, changing predictions is encouraged; and students grow their knowledge of animal b
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Butterfly Life Cycle Bundle
Mammal Vs Not a Mammal Picture Sorts with Sentence Stems
A large realistic picture sort with labels of mammals and animals that are not mammals, along with an independent sort sheet for students to use what they know about mammal characteristics to sort the animals into categories.Sentence stem cards included for discussions! Great for ESOLThe following animals are included on the picture cards-MammalsdoghorseliondolphinelephantrabbitmonkeysheepNot MammalsantspidersnakewormbeefishfrogsnailLooking for other animal sorts? Check these out and be on the l
Magic School Bus GREAT SHARK ESCAPE Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
Rainforest Destruction & Conservation Bundle w Lessons, Activities, Photos Gr2-3
OVERVIEW AND COMPONENTSStudents in grades 2 and 3 read text and view authentic media (photos, graphic organizers, brief video clips) as they explore rainforest destruction, conservation efforts, and habitat basics. A mix of learning types in this unit (lessons, activities, graphic organizers, scientist interviews) encourages engagement on the topic. The themed bundle contains 8 products: 2 rainforest destruction-and-protection-themed lessons 1 graphics pack (includes 2 graphic organizers and 1 p
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
NGSS:
2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-4
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