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Science Common Core RF.2.4a resources
Life Cycle of a Chicken - Science and Literacy Activities
This Life Cycle of Chicken unit is packed with engaging, hands-on activities and fun information on the theme of the Chicken Life Cycle. This resource can be used to teach about the chicken’s life cycle even if you do not hatch chicks.If you have never hatched chicks in your classroom before I hope you will give it a try! Your students will LOVE every minute of it! And it will make all the work and planning you do so worth it as you watch your students filled with wonder. You will also see th
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K - 3rd
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Ocean Animals Research Reports Sharks Crab Sting Ray Starfish Sea Turtle Writing
Your kindergarten, first grade and second grade students will have so much fun reading, writing, making books and crafts about five different ocean animals: crab, great white shark, stingray, starfish and sea turtle. These nonfiction materials provide the perfect amount of scaffolding so your students can be successful: reading passages with factsgraphic organizerssentence starterswriting papersmini books5 animal craft templatesThis download has everything you need to teach your students through
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K - 2nd
Animal Classification ELA and Science Unit, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade
Animal Classification (An ELA and Science Unit)These wonderful activities go along great with any animal unit. They are especially great to support and enhance your science lessons on animal groups. The reader theater scripts are two part scripts that focus on information about each animal group. There are 6 animal groups highlighted: mammals, reptiles, insects, fish, amphibians and birds. The students can take turns being the different animals, learn new vocabulary and work on their reading f
Farm Animals Research Reports Horses Pigs Cows Rooster Expository Real Pictures
Your kindergarten, first grade and second grade students will have so much fun reading, writing, making books and crafts about five different farm animals: horse, pig, cow, rooster and goat. These nonfiction materials provide the perfect amount of scaffolding so your students can be successful: reading passages with factsgraphic organizerssentence starterswriting papersmini books5 animal craft templatesThis download has everything you need to teach your students through the entire process or re
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K - 2nd
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Dinosaurs Nonfiction Unit Reading Passages Comprehension Writing Science
This Dinosaur Activities Unit includes 8 nonfiction reading comprehension passages and questions, multiple report writing templates, hands-on activities, prehistoric crafts, math activities and other fun opportunities to ignite learning of dinosaurs.This easy-to-implement unit includes: LiteracyDinosaur academic vocabulary Invent your own dinosaur reportDinosaur report wheelMultiple report templates Multiple Graphic Organizers - Information writing and opinion writing My dinosaur report Dinosaur
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1st - 3rd
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Bacteria and Viruses: Germs Interactive Flip Book | Printable & Digital
Updated 8/19/20 This flip book resource will teach your students about Germs: Bacteria and Viruses. There are both printable and digital (Google Slides) versions of the flip book included. It's a great addition to a healthy living unit. It is a low-prep resource, jam-packed with information and opportunities for students to generate their own learning. It has been kid-tested and kid-approved in my own 2nd grade classroom! Anything a little bit gross is sure to please, right?☺ This flip book
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Germs Flip Book and Worksheet Bundle | Printable and Digital
Grade 2 | Complete Mystery Science ENTIRE YEAR Bundle | Digital + Printable
When my school district began using the Mystery Science curriculum, I fell in love. However, I found that the video lessons and activities on their own did not provide me with enough material to turn these important lessons into a full week of teaching- I wanted to stay on one topic to really have the time for student discovery, incorporating literacy, and fun research.It is completely no-prep for you, and is ready for printed or digital practice right now!This is a complete YEAR bundle set that
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1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
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Farm Animals Posters
These farm animal themed posters /anchor charts have been created to assist in building basic vocabulary for animals that would fit into a farmyard theme. They are great for science centres and give focus to your discussion rings. Included in this product are the followingA “Farm Animals” classroom display heading poster.A “Farm Animals” booklet coverA general poster with all 10 farm animals from this setChicken posterCow posterDonkey PosterDuck PosterGoat posterGoose posterHorse posterPig pos
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K
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NGSS:
K-LS1-1
, 1-LS3-1
, 3-LS1-1
Also included in: Farm Animals Theme Posters and cards Bundle
Plants: Science Reader's Theater and Experiments
Combine some Science with your Language Arts. This is a readers’ theater script plus 7 experiments explaining what a seed needs to grow and what each part of the plant does. The script is 4 pages with 8 parts and is particularly useful for early readers as it has parts suitable for Emergent and Transitional Readers as follows:High Emergent (roughly levels 6-8): RainTransitional (roughly levels 10-12): Seed, Sun, Roots, LeavesHigh Transitional (roughly levels 14-16): Soil, Stem, NarratorThere ar
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K - 2nd
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Stars S2E1 Reading Comprehension Passages and Activities
Students learn about stars through reading comprehension passages. Each passage is followed with questions in a test prep format. The passages are not lengthy and filled with information for students to learn the S2E1 Science concept. Each comprehension passage is accompanied with a cut and paste activity that correlates to the comprehension passages. This resource serves as a supplement to your study on stars.You may use this resource as morning work, homework, or even in your centers - station
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Stars Bundle
FREE Zoo Animals Research Report - Tiger Reports - Nonfiction Read and Writing
This nonfiction unit about tigers will guide your students through reading, taking notes, writing and even making a book and craft! Whether you are having students write animal reports, or your class is getting ready for a trip to the zoo, this FREE animal report kit will have them excited to learn all about tigers.This easy to use format is predictable for students and has them focus on the keywords: are, have, can, eat, live and like. The coordinating note-taking and writing forms are geared
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K - 2nd, Adult Education
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Science Nonfiction Decodable Readers & Reading Comprehension Passages K-2 BUNDLE
Finding good nonfiction decodable readers and science passages that align with the Next Gen Science Standards AND include reading comprehension questions is hard! These nonfiction decodable texts make it easier. Have K-2 students learn about science while practicing decoding skills and answering comprehension questions with this set of nonfiction decodable texts and readers.WHAT ARE DECODABLE SCIENCE READERS?These science passages and booklets are not only written on a kindergarten decoding lev
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K - 2nd
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K-PS3-1
, 1-ESS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, K-ESS2-1
, 2-LS4-1
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Animals in Winter Booklets and Worksheets, Adaptation, Migration, Hibernation!
Time to teach migration, hibernation and adaptation? Here is a non-fiction story with a fun twist. It is a conversation where Wise Owl answers a little girl's questions about how animals prepare for and adapt to winter. Students love it because it is funny, informative and engaging. Other Teacher's have said:This is am awesome resource. Kids loved using this to learn about winter animals.It is a useful resource for reading comprehension and writing exercises. I used it with first and second
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1st - 2nd
National Geographic Kids Volcanoes {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 Na
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2nd - 4th
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National Geographic Kids Planets {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
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2nd - 4th
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Second Grade Emergency Sub Plans | Escape Room Mystery| No Prep Lesson Plans
Second Grade Emergency Escape Room Sub Plans! Use this as a fun 2nd Grade escape room day or as an emergency substitute plan. Your students will have a blast SOLVING A MYSTERY with this NO PREP second grade sub plan that is perfect for an emergency sub day in the fall or back to school season! You'll be ready for a sub day in just MINUTES! This substitute lesson plan comes with activities for all subjects with detail substitute instructions and an editable substitute binder!*Click the PREVIEW to
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1st - 3rd
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The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System Science Read Aloud Book Companion
The Magic School Bus Lost in Solar System Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit : A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book The Magic School Bus : Lost in Solar System . (Book not included). Reading Level 3.1.This 47-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 48 Pages Total Include:1. TA
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2nd - 4th
Mystery Science | Grade 2 | Complete Unit Bundle | Animal Adventures | Digital
When my school district began using the Mystery Science curriculum, I fell in love. However, I found that the video lessons and activities on their own did not provide me with enough material to turn these important lessons into a full week of teaching- I wanted to stay on one topic to really have the time for student discovery, incorporating literacy, and fun research.It is completely no-prep for you, and is ready for printed or digital practice right now!This is a complete bundle set that incl
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
Earth Day Virtual Field Trip - 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade
Join me on a virtual field trip! On this field trip, students will use their critical thinking, reading, writing, and listening skills to explore and learn about our incredible Earth. Students will learn about recycling, climate change, composting, national parks, wildlife, and more! They will also get to explore the world using Google Maps and other websites with virtual tour capabilities! ⭐Check out the quick preview video for a taste of what this field trip has to offer. This resource includ
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2nd - 5th
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Camping End of the Year for End of School Activities End of the Year Camp Bundle
Do you dread the end of the year hustle and bustle? There is just so much to do and so little time! Not anymore, my friend. End of the year activities have never been more engaging, time-producing, and just plain AWESOME than with this End of the Year Camp Themed Week Long Unit! Keep teaching until the end WHILE giving yourself TIME to get everything done at SCHOOL. This BUNDLE includes both the Digital and Print version.Be sure to open up the preview to see what is inside.BUNDLE includes the Di
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1st - 3rd
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Mystery Science | Grade 2 | Complete Unit Bundle | Work of Water | Digital
When my school district began using the Mystery Science curriculum, I fell in love. However, I found that the video lessons and activities on their own did not provide me with enough material to turn these important lessons into a full week of teaching- I wanted to stay on one topic to really have the time for student discovery, incorporating literacy, and fun research.It is completely no-prep for you, and is ready for printed or digital practice right now!This is a complete bundle set that incl
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 2-ESS1-1
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End of the Year Activities: Beach Theme & Beach STEM for End of Year Makerspace
Do you dread the end of the year hustle and bustle? There is just so much to do and so little time! Not anymore, my friend. End-of-the-year activities have never been more engaging, time-producing for teachers, and just plain AWESOME than with this End of Year Beach Themed Week Long Unit BUNDLE with Beach STEM included! Keep teaching until the end WHILE giving yourself TIME to get everything done at SCHOOL. This BUNDLE includes both the Digital and Print beach unit PLUS Beach STEM Challenges all
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1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
National Geographic Kids Dolphins {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
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2nd - 4th
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***VIRTUAL TRIP TO THE NORTH POLE*** (REINDEER STUDY) - HOLIDAY - CHRISTMAS!!!
Take your class on a virtual field trip to the NORTH POLE to learn all about Santa, his workshop, elves and reindeer!!!! This Google Slides activity incorporates cute and colourful clip art, as well as actual high-quality photographs. Study about reindeer at the same time! Includes non-fiction lessons about Reindeer with multiple photographs. PLUS...play a Picture Search puzzle game where students find candy hidden by sneaky elves. You can easily add your own personal touch with a Bitmoji and/o
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PreK - 4th
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NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, K-ESS3-2
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Also included in: Christmas Holiday Theme Bundle - Complete NO PREP Unit with Virtual Trip
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