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Earth sciences Common Core W.5.1b resources
Landforms Project {Science, Writing, and Art}
Landforms Science Project: This differentiated science and writing project is a meaningful way to assess understanding of landforms. In this project, students will design their perfect camping spot among three different landforms. Note: This resource was updated on 7/21/22. Please download the new version if you already own the Landforms project!This resource includes:Lesson plansSmall group activity to review landforms (landforms included: plains, plateau, canyon, mountains, valley, hill)Projec
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Earth and Life Science Project Bundle
Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity Complete NGSS Unit
⭐⭐ Now in print OR Google Slides! This amazing two unit bundle covers the extensive 3-LS4 performance expectations! The first unit covers;3-LS4-1 - Analyze and interpret data from fossils to provide evidence of the organisms and the environments in which they lived long ago. The print and go packet gives students everything they need and more for this performance expectation. Explore the world of fossils with your students with several interactive, engaging lessons. Your students will love the
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS4-4
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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Gravity: A Phenomena Based Unit (5th Grade)
Gravity: Phenomena Based 5th Grade UnitDescription/PhenomenaIn this phenomena based unit students will learn about Gravity through inquiry and observations of both the natural world and every day activities. This unit was carefully developed to meet the entire standard and evidence outcomes for NGSS that most units and lessons do not--including the shape of the earth and its role in gravity. This is by far the best unit you will find on gravity to meet this standard that seems simple, but is ac
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4th - 5th
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NGSS:
5-PS2-1
Civics Initiative: Flint Water Crisis Writing Performance Task
This performance tasks puts students in the shoes of the Michigan Governor's top advisor. They are working to ensure that he puts Flint at the top of his priority list in the upcoming election. In this document you will have news articles about Flint, a hook including a letter from President Obama, supplementary YouTube videos, a graphic organizer and more!
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Antarctica Unit Study | Persuasive Writing | Global Warming & Polar Ice Caps
Read and study evidence that supports various hypotheses for whether global warming is causing the polar ice cap to melt. Organize the evidence into which hypothesis it supports. Then students write about their opinion about what whether global warming is causing arctic sea ice to melt using facts they previously considered. Evidence cards, evidence organization page, planning page, first draft, and final draft template included in this packet. What You Get:1 page of evidence to considertemplat
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
4-ESS2-1
Also included in: BUNDLE: Antarctica Unit Study Resources | Antarctica Unit Activities
All about the April 5, 2024 New Jersey Earthquake!
All about the April 5, 2024, New Jersey 4.8 magnitude earthquake! After reading and completing the worksheets, students will be delighted in being able to explain how and why the earthquake happened. The lesson explains how the Earth is composed of several layers with plates that move causing fractures and faults that result in earthquakes. It describes the type and depth of the fault as stated by the United State Geological Survey. It explains the terms epicenter and hypocenter. The students a
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3rd - 5th
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DBQ: Why Are Hurricanes So Dangerous (Mirco-Q)
This is from the DBQ (document based questioning) online library. With a focus on the question, "Why are hurricanes so dangerous?" The Micro-Q focuses on a single document and ends with a one-paragraph student "essay."This is a powerpoint to accompany the Micro-Q 3-day lesson. Included within this PowerPoint are: -2 Accompanying Content Videos-"Ways to Hook Your Reader" Content -DBQ Jobs Descriptions and Easy to Follow Implementation Directions-Grade Level Engaging and Appropriate Graphics
Grades:
1st - 5th
Earth's Place in the Universe - The Solar System
This set of digital/Google Slide teaching activities is based on NGSS. Earth and its place in the universe is a set of teaching and learning activities about the solar system. Included in the earth's place in the universe learning packet are:1. Comprehension cards with questions to ensure understanding for the earth, planets, gravity, solar system, moon, eclipses, and tides.2. Labs (Day and night, seasons, eclipses, shadows)3. Compare/Contrast activities4. Engaging and higher level thinking task
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
Total solar eclipse Reading Comprehension - RACE Writing practice worksheets
Eclipse 2024 Reading Comprehension - RACE Writing practice worksheets.RACE Strategy is a structure to answer passage-based, restating the question in a complete sentence, answering all parts of the question, citing text evidence and fully explaining.R: Re-state the questionA: Answer all parts of the questionC: Cite the text to provide evidenceE: Explain your citationPassages are 4th-6th grade reading level for independent work,lesson planshomework,substitute,test prep and review stations.
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Estuary Biomes Virtual Field Trip Interactive Visit Fast Facts - Click and Go!
Let's take a virtual field trip and learn about Estuary Biomes! You do NOT NEED YOUTUBE or GOOGLE EARTH or COMPUTER SPACE! You do need an internet connection. This virtual field trip is a unique, engaging and fun way to explore various aspects of Estuary Biomes. This resource includes high-quality licensed video, images, audio, diagrams, exercises, research activities, and even has multiple self-correcting assessment points so that your students can check their understanding while they explore t
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-ESS2-2
Earth Day Explorations | 5 Earth Day Lessons for grades 3-5
Ignite a passion for environmental responsibility with our dynamic 3-5 Earth Day lesson plans! Designed to captivate upper elementary students, these low-prep lessons delve deeper into topics such as water conservation, pollution cleanup, and energy conservation. Through thought-provoking discussions and hands-on activities, students will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of their actions on the planet and learn practical strategies to protect our environment for future generations. Fost
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 5-ESS3-1
, 4-ESS3-1
DBQ: Why Should We Protect the Wolf? (Mirco-Q MV)
This is from the DBQ (document based questioning) online library. With a focus on the question, "Why Should We Protect the Wolf?" This powerpoint is designed for a teacher to be able to use knowledge of the DBQ and immediately teach the content, with little preparation of lessons.This is a powerpoint to accompany the DBQ Micro-Q 3-day lesson. The Micro-Q focuses on a single document and ends with a one-paragraph student "essay."Included within this PowerPoint are: Teacher Lesson Planning NotesIn
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K - 5th
STEM Challenge: Build Water Cycle Model
Looking for a hands-on activity to get your students to apply their understanding of the water cycle? Try this STEM Challenge! Using what they understand of the different stages of the water cycle, students work together to plan, build, and test their own working model of one or more stages of the cycle. They will then reflect in writing on their success and struggles. This editable Google Slides presentation allows you to customize the materials, stages, and investigation questions to suit your
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-4
, 5-ESS2-1
, 4-ESS2-1
Create and Visit My Planet
Are you studying the solar system? Do you need a resource that engages your students into things such as research, creativity, and persuasive writing? This product is perfect for all three! To start, students will research a planet in our solar system to understand different characteristics of planets. Students will use this experience to create their own planet. They will fill out a new graphic organizer to share characteristics about their new planet. Students will get to use their creat
Grades:
1st - 6th
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NGSS:
4-ESS2-2
Marine Biomes Virtual Field Trip Interactive Visit Fast Facts - Click and Go!
Let's take a virtual field trip and learn about Marine Biomes! You do NOT NEED YOUTUBE or GOOGLE EARTH or COMPUTER SPACE! You do need an internet connection. This virtual field trip is a unique, engaging and fun way to explore various aspects of Marine Biomes. This resource includes high-quality licensed video, images, audio, diagrams, exercises, research activities, and even has multiple self-correcting assessment points so that your students can check their understanding while they explore the
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-ESS2-2
Crater | Movie Guide + Questions | Social Emotional Activities Digital Printable
Have you ever wanted to include a film, educational video, or movie into your lesson, but needed some questions, activities, and/or deeper thinking work to go with it to help create a more robust and impactful learning experience? Well I certainly have, and I originally created this movie guide and question set for the movie Crater to use in my own classroom for that exact reason!This resource is designed to turn a single movie into (potentially) a full week of reflective learning and expression
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Arctic Virtual Trip Tundra Biome - Virtual Field Trip and Visit - Click and Go!
Let's take a virtual field trip and learn about the Arctic Tundra! You do NOT NEED YOUTUBE or GOOGLE EARTH or COMPUTER SPACE! You do need an internet connection. This virtual field trip is a unique, engaging and fun way to explore various aspects of the Arctic Tundra. This resource includes high-quality video, images, audio, diagrams, exercises, research activities, and even has self-correcting assessment activities so that your students can check their understanding while they explore the Arcti
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4th - 6th
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Alpine Virtual Trip Tundra Biome - Virtual Field Trip and Visit - Click and Go!
Let's take a virtual field trip and learn about the Alpine Tundra! You do NOT NEED YOUTUBE or GOOGLE EARTH or COMPUTER SPACE! You do need an internet connection. This virtual field trip is a unique, engaging and fun way to explore various aspects of the Alpine Tundra. This resource includes high-quality licensed video, images, audio, diagrams, exercises, research activities, and even has multiple self-correcting assessment points so that your students can check their understanding while they ex
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4th - 6th
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Reading Skills Geology Passage - Color, Luster, and More: Properties of Rock
Maximize your instruction time by covering a lot with a little! This article begins with a brief explanation of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock. It then moves on to an explanation of the concept of a property in scientific classification. It then applies the term to different specific types of rock. The packet also includes a word-study sheet that explores the word property and its different definitions and explores the morphemes of the word geologist.Students can interact with the t
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Earth Day Invention | The Carbon Cycle
Celebrate Earth Day with your students by challenging them with this Environmental Science project. A 10-day unit including the following:Jigsaw activity (Google Slides) - Stages of the Carbon CycleBrainstorm Earth Day inventionDraw prototype of Earth Day inventionConstruct prototype of Earth day inventionEssay to explain connection of Earth Day invention to the Carbon CycleRubrics included to score each of the 4 Graded deliverable items.
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
Also included in: Earth Day Invention | The Carbon Cycle
Gr 3 & Gr 5 - Vocabulary Activity & Developing Models - Hydrosphere & Atmosphere
*DIGITAL INTERACTIVE ACTIVITY*This editable activity was created using Google Slides and is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (3-ESS2-1). It consists of a Vocabulary Activity, Developing and Using Models Activity, and Constructing an Explanation Activity. The Vocabulary Activity could be used during the Exploration or Explanation section of your 5E Science lesson. It could also be assigned during independent practice or for homework. The Developing and Using Model and Constructi
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-ESS2-1
, 5-ESS2-1
Shadow Investigation - Exploring the Relationship Between the Sun & Shadows
The first lesson in a series of lessons that explores how people began and continue to tell time on Earth. In this lesson, students build a simple gnoman, the piece of a sundial that creates a shadow. Throughout the day, students track the changes in length and direction of the shadow. After students analyze the relationship, they are asked to build an argument from evidence for how the Sun moves through the sky based on their investigation. This lesson can be done in a variety of ways. I’ve inc
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Earth Day Invention | The Carbon Cycle
Celebrate Earth Day with your students by challenging them with this Environmental Science project.A 10-day unit including the following:Jigsaw activity (Google Slides) - Stages of the Carbon CycleBrainstorm Earth Day inventionDraw prototype of Earth Day inventionConstruct prototype of Earth day inventionEssay to explain connection of Earth Day invention to the Carbon CycleRubrics included to score each of the 4 Graded deliverable items.
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 4-ESS3-2
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