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Free science Common Core CCRA.R.6 resources
"Earth's Water Supply" Informational Text Reading Passage & ELA Tasks - FREE
High-interest FREE informational text with quantitative information. NO PREP PRINTABLES AND EASY DISTANCE LEARNING! Interesting & informative 2-page informational text passage about how much fresh water is available and why there are shortages when demand has not yet exceeded the supply. Students will need to be able to read percentages which are all throughout the text as well as in a chart. Questions about central ideas, author's purpose, quantitative information. Perfect for getting stude
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5th - 12th
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Paired Texts [Print & Digital]: Epidemics and Germs Grades 4-6
These paired passages, or paired texts, meet the demand for more complex texts that students can use to compare and build knowledge to integrate information and draw conclusions. The high-interest, rigorous passages in this set are great to stretch your 4th and 5th graders, and still appropriate for many students in middle school as well.I have included printable AND Google App formats of the passages along with the multiple-choice and constructed response questions. There are seven multiple-cho
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Yearlong Print and Digital Paired Text Bundle for Grades 4-6
Non-Fiction Comprehension for Big Cats: Lion, Cheetahs and Tigers
Hello, and thank you for considering yet another no prep BIZEE-BEE product! Use this fun and informative non-fiction passage to educate your students about lions while also assessing their understanding of the text they read.This is a great option for 2nd and 3rd grade students, or for any student who is trying to adjust to answering questions from a multi-paragraph text.Check out the FULL VERSION of this resource HERE. Thanks so much for stopping by!Want MORE FREE RESOURCES? Check out my Pinter
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1st - 6th
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Fake or Real News? Help Students to Evaluate their Sources
With the current debate about what news is considered fake news versus real news, it is imperative that our students have the skills and knowledge to be able to use the facts to form their own opinion. This graphic organizer assists students in evaluating their sources, whether print, digital, media, or a primary source, students can quickly fill complete this standards-aligned graphic organizer in order to determine whether or not they'd like to use the source as evidence to support their opini
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FREE! Endangered Species: Informational Text & Questions [Digital]: Grades 5-8
Encourage students to think critically about endangered species while practicing essential reading skills! This *free* resource includes: an informational text about endangered species CCSS-aligned, text dependent questions an answer key digital components via Google Drive The same text at a lower readability level with simpler questions is available here.If you enjoy this resource, please consider purchasing its paid companion, a CCSS-aligned set of paired passages that includes:three informati
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5th - 8th
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"The Tiny Seed", Eric Carle Experiments and Worksheets, CA Common Core Science
SUPPORT ME ON KOFI!https://ko-fi.com/post/The-Tiny-Seed-Kindergarten-California-Common-Core-T6T1PDG0WREAD ALONG OF THE STORY IS AVAILABLE ON MY YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@dokumento/videos Engaging Resource for Educators: Eric Carle's "A Tiny Seed" Read-Along and Worksheets Are you searching for a captivating educational resource to inspire your students' love for reading and learning about nature? Look no further! Dive into the enchanting world of Eric Carle with our "A Tiny Seed" Read-Alo
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K
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STEAM activity: Hamsters Gr 2-3 Science, Reading, Writing, Math, Tech
8 Lessons in ONE activity! Gr8 for integration!This STEAM activity tells a tale of a scientist in the lab performing an experiment. This activity blends and integrates several subjects all into one long activity. Great for grades 2-3.Use as a lesson with a whole class, small group, or as a math or reading center.Activities/skills/topics include:Reading - story elements, summary, and character inferencesMath - analyzing data, graphs, and computationWriting - answering fiction/nonfiction prompt
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2nd - 3rd
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3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Also included in: 14 activity/unit MEGA SCIENCE Bundle! Gr 3-4
DOK Rigor Tool
Two very simple charts to measure the level of rigor of your instructional tasks.The first chart is for ELA. The second for Math or Science.You might DOK resources: DOK Lesson Planning RIGOR ToolDOK Flip Book and Response FramesIncreasing Rigor One DOK at a Time PDDOK and BEYOND GLAD for ELLsDOK Rigor Walk-through ToolYour feedback would be greatly appreciated!!Thank YouSusan
Emu in the sky - Aboriginal Astronomy
This digital resource, covers the importance of science and astronomy to our First Nations Peoples. It includes a lot of open ended discussions throughout the activity such as asking your students what they already might know about space, the stars and the planets. This activity incorporates literacy, science, STEM, art/craft and HASS. Artwork is by Garry Purchase and permission granted for use. Resources include IndigiSTEM resource books for educators by riley callie resources and the story "Th
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K - 4th
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K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS3-3
Science Picture Book + Lesson • Seeds and Pollination
Engaging STEM picture book and lesson plan is written specifically for NGSS science! Infuse Common Core reading and science as students learn about pollination and seed dispersal with Donut Detective Agency: It’s Show Time! This projectable science read aloud has your students follow along with the characters as they ask a question, collect science evidence, and make a claim. The Donut Detectives are at it again helping their friends uncover everyday science phenomena. Sugar and Spice are in c
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1st - 3rd
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2-LS2-2
Social Media Twitter and Hashtag Exit Ticket for Assessment or Practice
Students will be creating their own “tweets” using our Twitter Graphic. This is a great tool to check for understanding!Have students write a tweet from the perspective of a historical figure after experiencing some historical event. An example would be a tweet from a British Colonists after the Boston Tea Party. Have students write a tweet as if they were a specific character in a recent text and express their viewpoint on a recent event. Assign several different characters and let students
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3rd - 8th
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K-2 Gifted/Advanced Literacy and Numeracy: Message from Planet Zoog
Approximately 45 minute lesson for whole group or small group instruction. May be used with Gifted/Advanced learners or General Education classrooms, depending on adaptations to the slides or discussions.
Human Body Systems
FREE Human Body Systems (4th, 5th, 6th Grade) "Circulatory".Free human body systems circulatory reading passage and questions (pdf). Includes full color and printer-friendly versions. Flesch-Kincaid Reading Level: Grades 5-6.Preview same as Download. You get the following:Issue #9 "Veterans Day"Editing - Haskell LibraryCompare to national brands!-----------------------------------------------Weekly Magazine packages:100 Issues -- $14.99 (all 100 issues, all grades K-6)Grades K-2 -- $7.99 (50
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Running Records Passages
Science Picture Book Lesson with STEM Book - Maps Show Land and Water
No time to teach science? Infuse reading and science with this no-prep STEM picture book and lesson plan. Students explore how models represent the shapes of land and bodies of water on Earth with this engaging story filled with fun-loving characters and humor. Cover NGSS science and Common Core Reading in one shot! This science read aloud has your students follow along with the characters as they ask a question, collect scientific evidence, and make a claim. This Resource is Great for:Asking sc
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1st - 3rd
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2-ESS2-2
FREE Earth Day Coloring Page - Protector of the Ocean Book
FREE ocean coloring page for Earth Day!I wanted to share a free coloring page that you can use for Earth Day or as supplemental material for any lessons about the ocean, marine life, or the environment. I just wrote my first children's book, "Protector of the Ocean," about plastic pollution and protecting our environment, and this was a page used in the book. You are also welcome to get my eBook for free on Kindle Unlimited. Just search the book title on Amazon, or click the link below. Happy r
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PreK - 4th
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K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
, 1-LS1-2
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Ivory Soap Science FREEBIE
An unforgettable and engaging way for students to learn about the 5 senses, collaborate with classmates, make predictions, and simply have fun! Students will listen to a story about soap, use their 5 senses for observation, guess whether it will sink or float, watch what happens when the soap goes in the microwave, and draw conclusions. Additionally, social learning and kindness are connected in the lesson with the story and the characteristics of the soap. I recommend this lesson for the be
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PreK - 3rd
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Endangered Animals: Reading, Writing and Projects —about wild Mongolian horses
This program is intended for use with the ResQ series of middle grade novels about rescuing endangered species. While the books are fictional adventures, they are heavily grounded in factual background. The books are well suited to classroom use, particularly for teachers who want to take an integrated approach to science, social studies and language arts. The protagonists are young people with special skills in natural and physical sciences. They use these skills to devise tools for solving t
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3rd - 5th
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3-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 5-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-LS4-2
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Zoo Animals
FREE Zoo Animals, "Skunks".Free zoo animals reading passages and activities (pdf). Includes full color and printer-friendly versions. Flesch-Kincaid Reading Level: Grades 1-2.Preview same as Download. You get the following:Issue #6 "Skunks".Writing Prompts - Birds.Compare to national brands!-----------------------------------------------Weekly Magazine packages:100 Issues -- $14.99 (all 100 issues, all grades K-6)Grades K-2 -- $7.99 (50 issues, 550 pages) Grades 3-6 -- $7.99 (50 issues, 550
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: 3rd Grade Bundle
'The Review Newport Aquarium' Interactive Article
'The Review Newport Aquarium' factual article on the Newport Aquarium in Newport, Kentucky United States. This is an interactive article with questions throughout with answers in the back of the article. The 29 page educational article is about salt water and fresh water habitats for animals. The Newport Aquarium habitats include fish (sharks), reptiles and birds (penguins)- No marine mammals. Article expands on the educational experience with additional information. Oceanspecifics is discussed
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4th - 12th
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Simple Note Taking Template
I'm boring, so I made boring versions of note taking templates.I use this as my students watch a video, view a few slides; usually have a turn and talk beforehand, then a share afterwards.
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2nd - 5th
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3-ESS3-1
Common Core Learning Standard Checklists for Core Subjects in Kindergarten
This checklist provides an outline for the learning standards that students are taught throughout Kindergarten for English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. These can be used by teachers, to ensure alignment to curriculum, and reviewing skills for mastery, or for families to review skills learned throughout the year, while at home.
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PreK - 6th
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-PS3-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
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Grade 4: "Go Green", Interdisciplinary Thematic Unit Essential Questions
This document outlines the learning objectives and essential questions across Science, Math, Social Studies, & ELA for this 4th grade interdisciplinary thematic unit plan that was created around the theme of "going green" and environmental awareness.
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4th
Science Picture Book + Lesson • Plant Needs
Engaging STEM picture book and lesson plan is written specifically for NGSS science! Infuse Common Core reading and science as students explore plant needs with Donut Detective Agency: Planting Pizza. This projectable science read aloud has your students follow along with the characters as they ask a question, collect science evidence, and make a claim. The Donut Detectives are at it again helping their friends uncover everyday science phenomena. Cocoa is entering a pizza-baking contest. His r
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1st - 3rd
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2-LS2-1
'Oxygen Gas' PreReader Level 2 Environmental Learner Science by Carol Lee Brunk
Description‘Oxygen Gas’ is the air we breathe in from the air atmosphere to live life. Meet two heroes Sasha and the cat Aries. Sasha means ‘defender of mankind’ in the Russian language and is short for Alexander and Alexandra and Aries the cat’s name in Latin origin means goddess of drive, passion and courage or Olympian god of war, battle lust, courage and civil order (law). Read the story. Can you find out why Sasha and Aries are heroes to the earth?MethodologyThe ‘Oxygen Gas’ book is the fi
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K - 3rd
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-PS3-1
, 1-LS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS2-1
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