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Science Common Core RI.2.7 resources
Plant and Animal Needs & Life Cycles Second Grade Science Unit NGSS
This 2nd grade Plant & Animal Needs & Life Cycles resource is a comprehensive 3-week science unit carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach NGSS and many state science standards all in one, in-depth resource. It addresses NGSS Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems and these standards: 2-LS2-1, 2-LS2-2, 2-LS4-1, K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3. It includes 17 days of high-interest, hands-on science lessons.This unit is also available bundled with a digital companion versi
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2nd
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
SHARKS Non Fiction Reading Comprehension Text Features Activity Shark Week
Students will love learning all about sharks while practicing essential reading comprehension skills including main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features. This high-interest activity is an engaging and effective way to integrate science information into your reading instruction.TOPICS INCLUDE:What are sharks?Physical CharacteristicsHabitatDietBaby SharksKinds of SharksWHAT YOU WILL GET6-chapter printable book about sharksCut-and-glue titlesVocabulary cards with definitionsVocabulary
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2nd
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Second Grade Science Units NGSS Bundle
Teaching second grade science aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards is quite challenging without quality resources to guide you. These in-depth units address all 2nd grade NGSS topics and enable you to plan and teach high-engagement, three-dimensional science lessons. The six units in this bundle blend three important aspects of science and engineering education: the content, the skills, and the big-picture ideas. These units incorporate phenomena, integrate Crosscutting Concepts, a
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2nd
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
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Types of Storms | Severe Weather | Tornadoes | Thunderstorms | Hurricane
Are you teaching about the types of storms, but having trouble finding kid-friendly, engaging text, and weather activities? This comprehensive resource covers types of storms, thunderstorms, windstorms, dust storms, tornadoes, winter storm, blizzards, ice storms, cyclones, and hurricanes. Both a print and interactive digital version made for Google slides is included. How to use in the classroom: The 8-page fact book covers a storm on each page. Read the text, watch one of the included videos,
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Storms Unit including Boom™ Cards
Shark Week in the Classroom | End of the Year Activity | Shark Themed Unit
This Shark Week resource is a week long themed unit, packed with shark week activities, all about sharks! This resource includes 250 pages of everything you need to have an entire week filled with SHARK WEEK lessons and activities in your classroom. Shark Week is a great end of the year activity. Everything you need to host a Shark Week in your classroom! Your ENTIRE WEEK PLANNED with Shark Week Activities that cover reading, writing, word work, math, science, STEM, and more! Look Below to see
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K - 2nd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
BATS Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages Main Idea Text Features Activity
Bats are such a fun, interesting topic for kids - and not just at Halloween! This nonfiction reading activity will teach students all about bats while they practice important reading skills. This interactive activity focuses on main idea, using context clues, vocabulary, and text features. It is also a great way to integrate science into your reading instruction!TOPICS INCLUDE:What Are Bats?DietHabitatBaby BatsBat SensesHow Bats Help UsWHAT YOU WILL GET6-chapter printable bookCut-and-glue titles
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2nd
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Patterns in Nature - sun, moon, stars, seasons
The unit is 40+ pages and includes information about the patterns of the moon, sun, stars and seasons. We created this unit with the new Common Core science standards in mind. There are resources here that are designed to be used in a first grade classroom as well as resources for second and third grade classrooms. In this there are many “parts” included (non-fiction texts, follow-up activities, and more.) Pages can be mixed and matched to meet the needs of your classroom!
Patterns in Na
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K - 3rd
Plant and Animal Life Cycles, Needs, Interdependence 2nd Grade Science BUNDLE
This second grade plant and animal needs, life cycles and interdependence science bundle is a 3-week science resource carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach 2nd grade NGSS Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems and these standards: 2-LS2-1, 2-LS2-2, 2-LS4-1, K-2-ETS1-2, K-2-ETS1-3. It includes 17 days of high interest, hands-on science lessons on these topics:Plant and animal interdependence Plant needs and their lifecyclesAnimal needs and their life cyclesSeed dispe
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2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
Prove IT Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions FOR THE YEAR
If you're looking for a way to help your students develop reading comprehension skills, look no further than these informational close reading passages. The passages are designed to be engaging and fun while also teaching key reading comprehension skills. The focus is on text features, main idea/details, making inferences, drawing conclusions, and vocabulary. And to top it off, the passages cover some of kids' favorite topics - like spiders, bats, apples, amphibians, insects, weather, popcorn, i
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1st - 2nd
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SPIDERS Reading, Writing, Science, Nonfiction Activities | Halloween
This spider unit is FULL of Creepy Crawly FUN and perfect for October and the weeks leading up to Halloween! It is print and go and includes EVERYTHING you need to to engage your students in a hands-on learning experience. The unit includes science, literacy, art, math, and writing connections. Inside you will find reading response sheets, interactive notebook pages, informative writing, science activities (structures and functions, defenses, life cycle, habitat, offspring), google slide informa
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1st - 2nd
NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
Phases of the Moon Cut and Paste, Moon Calendar, Experiment, Moon Facts Book
Are you looking for an easy way to explain facts about the moon and the moon phases? Students are naturally curious about the moon. These high-interest, low prep activities will explain the moon and the moon phases in a way in which students can easily make connections and understand. You can also use this as a digital resource for your students in Google Classroom for remote learning. As students learn about the phases of the moon they can follow up with this wide variety of differentiated act
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1st - 4th
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NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, 2-ESS1-1
, 3-ESS2-2
Earthworm Labeling Diagram - Parts of a Worm Worksheet + Life Cycle Booklet
Students cut and paste or write words in boxes to label an earthworm diagram on a parts of a worm invertebrate worksheet. Afterward, they assemble an engaging earthworm life cycle accordion booklet.Includes:Earthworm diagram in two versions (basic and extended, which requires students to draw food and castings in addition to labeling) with the labels: mouth, head end, tail end, segment, clitellumReference poster (use as coloring page or classroom décor)Life cycle accordion bookletAnswer keysFeat
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K - 3rd
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Fall Season Science Unit - Reading & Writing Activities - Pumpkins Leaves Apples
Do you need lesson ideas and activities for your fall unit? Make learning all about fall fun with these engaging hands-on non-fiction ELA and science mini-lessons and activities! This resource will help your first grade, second grade, or third grade students build writing skills, understand informational text and build reading comprehension, and learn interesting facts about pumpkins, apples, and leaves this fall season. ⭐ Create anchor charts to lead your lessons and use the low-prep activitie
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Moon Phases
The unit is 80 pages and includes information about the phases of the moon, as well as day/night (sun/moon patterns). We created this unit with the new Common Core science standards in mind. There are resources here that are designed to be used in a first grade classroom as well as resources for second and third grade classrooms. In this there are many “parts” included (non-fiction texts, class posters, follow-up activities, and more.) Pages can be mixed and matched to meet the needs of your
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Life Cycle of a Plant Project - Plant Research - Craft
Are you growing plants in your classroom? Ready for a plant life cycle project that is both rigorous and engaging? This Life Cycle of a Plant Project is the perfect supplement to your Plants science unit. Clear images are used to show seeds, germination, stems and roots, leaves, flowers, and pollination. The student uses the images as guidance as they research, take notes, write a report, and complete the plant craft. When complete, students have an interactive project that can be fanned in
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Life Cycle Projects BUNDLE - Life Cycle Research Reports and Crafts
Solar System Activities Reading Passages Worksheets Project Phases of the Moon
This complete unit about the Solar System is designed to help kids learn about the planets, phases of the moon, and two famous astronauts: Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride. With our kid-friendly reading passages and activities, your students will have hours of astronomical fun!It has leveled reading passages, comprehension questions, hands-on activities, a pacing guide, video links, a flip book, fact flaps, vocabulary posters, character studies on Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride, a unit test, answer
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2nd - 4th
Rainforest Animal Research Activities, Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages
Give students a fun, hands on way to show off what they research about Rainforest Animals! This differentiated Rainforest Animal Research packet helps reach the needs of all students while providing rigorous and engaging learning experiences.***CLICK HERE to SAVE 30% OFF on ALL 5 of my Animal Habitat Research Projects!***Click the preview to see it up close! ^^^Help students develop these critical reading skills:Re-reading for comprehensionCiting evidence from the textGathering key detailsAnswer
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1st - 2nd
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Owls Unit - Owl Activities - Pellet Dissection - Owl Reading Passages - Projects
This 158 page Owl unit provides upper elementary students with all of the owl activities they need to complete a rigorous owl unit. These no prep owl activities include owl reading passages, owl pellet dissection activity, owl research activities, and more.COMMON CORE ALIGNED!!!✅Be sure to check out the thumbnails and preview for detailed images and information about some of the engaging activities included in this resource.This engaging resource contains the following:⭐Vocabulary Resources!-Owl
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Grades:
1st - 4th
States of Matter Digital Activities - Solid, Liquid, and Gas Science Activities
These digital States of Matter activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We all k
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1st - 2nd
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Earth Day Activities Unit - Craft, Writing, Bulletin Board, Project, Art, & Hat
Make learning about Earth Day this spring exciting with engaging earth day activities and mini-lessons about the Earth, pollution, and recycling. Kids will love the Earth Day craft crown, Earth Day Reading Comprehension, Earth Day poem and writing prompts, and so much more! This resource will help your first grade, second grade, or third grade students build writing skills, understand informational text and build reading comprehension, while learning interesting facts about important Earth Day c
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1st - 3rd
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Butterfly Life Cycle Craft Spring Science Unit - Reading & Writing Activities
Teaching students all about butterflies this spring? This engaging nonfiction and spring science unit makes learning about the caterpillar to butterfly transformation, the life cycle of a butterfly, and the parts of a butterfly fun. It includes a butterfly life cycle craft, activities, observation journal, writing, and more! This resource will help your first grade, second grade, or third grade students build writing skills, understand informational text, and build reading comprehension while th
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Label a Sea Turtle! {Body Parts Diagram}
If you need a sea turtle diagram, a body parts labeling activity, or a quick marine animal printable, check out this popular option. Includes a life cycle labeling printable, too! Add to an Ocean unit or a nonfiction research project about the natural history of turtles. The realistic artwork shows students what sea turtles actually look like. The particular species shown is the loggerhead.Students can write in the labels OR cut and glue them into place. Answer Keys are included. Check the thumb
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1st - 4th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
, K-LS1-1
, 3-LS1-1
Also included in: Sea Turtle Life Cycle Bundle
Owl Bird Science Unit - Reading & Writing Activities - Fall Fact Project & Craft
Do you need engaging lesson ideas and activities to teach your students all about owls? Make learning about owls fun with these hands-on non-fiction ELA and science mini-lessons and activities! This resource will help your first grade, second grade, or third grade students build writing skills, understand informational text, and build reading comprehension while they learn interesting facts about barn owls and true owls. ⭐ Create anchor charts to lead your lessons and use the low-prep activiti
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Rainforest| Rainforest Animals, Layers of the Rainforest | Reading and Writing
This unit is jam packed with rainforest fun!! It includes everything you need to engage your students as they explore and experience life in the rainforest. Learn about the rainforest layers, macaw, toucan, sloth, red-eyed tree frog, poison dart frog and so much more. I have included lesson plans, hats, activities, worksheets, informative writing, reading comprehension guides (Afternoon on The Amazon by Mary Pope Osborne & Flashy Fantastic Rainforest Frogs by Dorthy Hinshaw Patent), math a
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Thematic Units for the YEAR | Literacy and Math Activities
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