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Environment Common Core RI.4.5 resources
Food Chains and Food Webs Worksheets Reading Passages Nonfiction Close Read
Looking for close reading materials to help your students understand food webs and food chains? With this print-and-go set, your students will learn and think critically about how ecosystems and food chains, and webs are related, along with learning about the ins and outs of a pond ecosystem and desert habitat.Included are 3, two-page articles to help your students understand food chains.Your students will practice gathering important information as they read science content in informational tex
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3rd - 5th
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Photosynthesis Activities Reading Passage & Worksheets Label The Diagram
This pack includes reading passages about Photosynthesis and lots of activities including diagrams, a cloze passage, vocabulary posters and more! This pack is perfect for science centers!In this pack you will find:✔Two reading passages✔Cloze Passage ✔Constructed Response Questions✔Summarizing Activity ✔Vocabulary Posters - great for student handouts, interactive notebooks, and bulletin boards!✔Spotlight on Vocabulary✔Answer Keys✔Sequencing Activity✔For Elementary Grades – Second grade, Third gra
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2nd - 5th
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Virtual Field Trip Pacific Garbage Patch Google Slides Digital Resource Activity
⭐️Let's all take a field trip! In this Virtual Field Trip, students will travel to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to explore the effects of garbage and pollution on Earth's ecosystems. Students will learn about the Pacific Ocean, the problems with plastic waste, how plastic is recycled, marine life in jeopardy, and steps they can take to make a difference in ocean pollution. This virtual field trip in Google Slides & Seesaw contains video links, images, reading passages, exercises, writing
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2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 5-ESS3-1
Florida's Geography Paired Passages, Reading Comprehension Questions & Writing
Florida's Geography: How do people affect Florida's environment? Paired Passages & Informative/Explanatory Writing - Digital & PDFThis is a set of three leveled paired passages or texts with multiple choice and short answer or response comprehension questions, as well as an extended writing prompt. The included texts are non-fiction. These texts can be used as:close readingsocial studies lessonsreading comprehensionpaired passages with an extended writing piece.The extended writing promp
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4th - 6th
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Solar Energy Activity Types of Energy Reading Comprehension Passages
Looking for different forms of energy activities for Earth Day this April? Your students will love to read about solar energy and complete activities that have them thinking about different ways to harness the Sun's energy...just like scientists!Students will learn and think critically about the different forms of energy. Included are 2 two-page articles to help your students understand the forms of energy, solar energy, and how solar panels work.Your students will practice gathering important i
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading Passages Comprehension Questions Science Solar Energy
Darwin's Finches Informational Text and CER {NGSS and CCSS Aligned}
Students dive into the engaging informational text about Charles Darwin's journey to the Galapagos Islands where he found evidence of adaptation and evolution! Reading passage gives students background information about Darwin and the creatures he encountered on the islands that provided sound evidence of adaptation and evolution. Students complete comprehension questions after reading the text.Next, students construct a claim, evidence, reasoning (CER) based on Darwin's findings. Students ar
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 3-LS4-2
OCEAN LIFE 360° VR DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM/BREAKOUT STEM
Unleash your students' curiosity and let them dive into the enchanting world of Ocean Life through our 360° Virtual Reality STEM breakout. With 11 mesmerizing virtual reality environments, your students will have the chance to explore the secrets of starfish, seahorses, fish, manta rays, jellyfish, bivalve mollusks, coral, crustaceans, and ocean plants. Engage and inspire all learners with 20 exhilarating digital activities that will make learning an unforgettable adventure.⭐⭐ Don't miss out on
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Escape Room, Breakout - All Digital Bundle 360 Virtual Reality!
Ecosystems Reading Passages with Text Structure Worksheets
These text structure worksheets include 5 nonfiction paragraphs about ecosystems each written with a different text structure. Students read each paragraph and identify the text structure being used by highlighting keywords. Each paragraph also includes a graphic organizer. This is a great cross-curricular connection with science and ELA topics together in one activity. SAVE 20% by purchasing the bundle The first worksheet includes all the examples on one page. The rest of the worksheets have t
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Science & Social Studies Reading Comprehension Text Structure Practice
Rocks and Minerals: Science and Literacy Bundle
This bundle can help your students write and talk about their science learning! Use these writing prompts, paired passages, and non-fiction passages about rocks and minerals to get your students thinking scientifically! These activities are perfect for informal or formal assessment of your elementary students’ ability to write about science! Use them for both writing and science grades too!CLICK HERE to Follow Me and be the First to Hear About My Newest Products and Sales!This set includes: Wri
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3rd - 4th
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NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
Bees: The Great Pollinators
Where would we be without bees? This engaging informational text explains the importance of bees in our world by continuing the cycle of pollination. Students first read the informational text before conducting a fun activity where they pollinate their own worksheets! Next, students answer comprehension questions about the text. Finally, students show their creative side by completing a graphic organizer with sketches of each step of the pollination process. This resource is part of the comp
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2nd - 5th
NGSS:
3-LS1-1
STEM: Plants and Food Waste
In this HUGE project based learning unit, you will receive lessons on composting, plants, gardening, food waste, pollution, and community service. The first unit is on the effects of food waste, the largest contributor to our landfills, then your students will grow their own garden using food scraps for the second unit. If you'd like to see these activities in action, check us out on Instagram @thebrainybee. With this bundle you will receive the following activities and more!
Unit Plans
Links
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Survival Traits of Plants and Animals - Structure and Function - Grade 4 NGSS
This bundle includes 17 age-appropriate resources about Structure and Function of Plants and Animals including: Reading, Color Diagrams, Activities, Performance Tasks and Assessment (36 pages total):Resources included in this Next Generation Science Standards Bundle include:• Structure and Function of Organisms and Next Generation Science Standards - Primer for Educators • Rubric Building Resource 1) Structure and Function of Porcupines - Reading, Short Answer Quiz and Answer Sheet (3 pages)2)
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3rd - 4th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
Life Cycles (Animals) Bundle - Grade 3-5
This bundle includes 19 Resources about Life Cycles, including: Reading, Color Diagrams, Activities and Testing (25 pages total). Copyright © 2018 Sheri Amsel • www.exploringnature.org • All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to classroom use only. Included in the Life Cycles Activity Bundle:1. Life Cycles Primer for Educators with NGSS2. Life Cycle Reading3. Life Cycle Short Answer Quiz and Answer Sheet (2 pages - Copy Ready)
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3rd - 5th
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Shark Tracking
What kid doesn't love sharks?!? In this 1 hour (modifiable) activity students will learn the basics behind shark tracking and tagging. They will then track a shark on their own using Ocearch's digital tracking website. After selecting a shark students will complete the "My Shark Summer Road Trip" activity which allows them to display their shark's journey and create a "Twitter" account for their shark! Who doesn't love sharing their travels on social media for the world to see! This activity con
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1st - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-5
, 2-LS4-1
, MS-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-4
Coal Vs. Wind Energy Text Passages and Comprehension Questions
A close read of two informational text passages regarding wind and coal energy. Students read both texts, underlining words that they are unfamiliar with. Next, students choose two words from each passage to find the definition for and write in the margins of the passages. Next students complete a graphic organizer comparing and contrasting the two energy sources before evaluating which source is more beneficial. This product is aligned is part of a full NGSS aligned unit Earth and Human Acti
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Grades:
4th - 7th
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, 4-ESS3-1
Photosynthesis handouts
Twelve handouts showing aspects of photosynthesis, including picture identification, crossword puzzle, true or false, fill-in-blanks, steps in process, etc. Words and pictures include oxygen, carbon dioxide, O2, CO2, green plants, animals, sunlight, breathe in, breathe out, respiration, sugar, photosynthesis, energy.
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3rd - 5th
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Ocean Exploration: Interactive Flashcards & Worksheets for 3rd & 4th graders
Dive into the depths of the ocean with this engaging and educational resource for 3rd and 4th-grade students. Designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love for marine life, this comprehensive package includes interactive flashcards, worksheets, and mindmaps that cater to various learning styles.Explore the wonders of the ocean through vivid illustrations and captivating activities that cover a wide range of topics, from marine creatures to ocean conservation. Students will embark on a journey o
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-ESS3-1
, 4-LS1-2
, 3-LS1-1
, 4-ESS3-2
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Silent Spring: The Life of Rachel Carson
This is a biography or Rachel Carson, one of the first environmental activists. Rachel was a American marine biologist, writer, and conservationist who became one of the 20th century's most influential voices in literature and environmentalism. She is best known for her groundbreaking book "Silent Spring," which warned of the dangers of chemical pesticides and ignited the global environmental movement. Carson's work led to significant policy changes and continues to inspire generations of enviro
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4th - 8th
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Save the Bees - Project Based Learning for Google Slides-Distance Learning
Save the Bees for Google Slides is a complete project-based learning unit that covers all your standards and NGSS correlated!!! So MANY NGSS covered in one unit!!! Study the ecosystem that bees are part of and learn about conservation at the same time!Save the Bees for Google slides is vibrant, ELA infused, STEAM focused with project-based learning, and will completely satisfy your in person or remote learning lessons for an ENTIRE unit!!!Students will read and use tech tools for understanding,
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3rd - 5th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
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Water Conservation Toolkit for Elementary: Engaging Activities & Mind Maps
Embark on an educational journey with the "Water Conservation Toolkit," designed specifically for elementary school students! This valuable resource offers an array of engaging activities, including mind maps, reading comprehension worksheets, and interactive exercises aimed at promoting awareness about the importance of saving water. Perfect for grades 1-5, this toolkit not only educates on why we cannot drink seawater and where our home water comes from but also emphasizes the critical role of
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1st - 5th
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NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, 3-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 5-ESS3-1
, 2-ESS1-1
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Nonfiction Text Structures Activities and Posters for RI4.5
Part of CCSS is learning about the structures of nonfiction texts. I have created this resource as a way to teach RI 4.5 and have students practice with originally written texts on animals that are interesting and engaging. Included:Learning Statements ( for CCSS RI 4.5)Posters (Color and B/W): Text Structures w/ visuals + Signal WordsPoster (B/W): Structure and Signals only (no visuals)Posters (Color and B/W): Individual text structure Description Sequence (Chronological Ord
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3rd - 5th
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Wonders of the World. Distance Learning. Google Classroom.
Let's travel around the globe and discover the wonders of the world! This resource contains 21 pages full of basic, clear information with attractive illustrations. There are three writing activities plus three more activities at the end of the printable (answer keys are provided). TABLE OF CONTENTSPart 1: The World's Ancient WondersPart 2: The New 7 Wonders of the WorldPetra (Jordan)The Taj Mahal (India)The Great Wall of ChinaThe Colosseum (Rome)Machu Pichu (Peru)Chichén Itzá (México)Christ the
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4th - 6th
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Manfish a Story of Jacques Cousteau Lesson Plan and Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the biography mentor text picture book Manfish: a Story of Jacques Cousteau by Jennifer Berne and Eric Puybaret. This is a great book for teaching about inquiry, environmental awareness, conservation biology, and biographies of scientists. Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on:Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted
Grades:
1st - 5th
Types of Rocks Close Read Passages
In this product students will read passages about the three types of rocks and how they are formed. Along with each passage are 6 questions addressing a variety of fourth grade Common Core standards. At the end there is a cause and effect handout for students to identify the causes of the qualities of the different types of rocks.
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4th
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