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5th grade science homeschool curricula under $5
Solar System & Planets Project: Fun and Creative Science Project
Are you studying the SOLAR SYSTEM and the PLANETS and are looking for a fun and creative way to engage your students? If so then this craft-ivity might be exactly what you need. With this SCIENCE ART PROJECT your kiddos will be embossing, feather painting, marble painting, painting with plastic wrap, painting with watercolors, and so much more!You will certainly motivate the most reluctant of learners! You will also be amazed at how excited your class will be to begin science everyday...As a dir
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1st - 5th
Weathering and Erosion Before and After Worksheet
Using visual aids like computer-drawn pictures to teach about weathering and erosion can be a great way to engage students, especially those who are visual learners or struggling with the concept. Here's a suggested activity using these pictures:Materials Needed:The set of 20 computer-drawn pictures depicting before and after stages of weathering and erosion.A blank template for students to record their answers (optional).An ANSWER KEY for reference (optional).Scissors (if you choose to cut out
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Weathering and Erosion Science BUNDLE
Ancient Stories of the 12 Zodiac Constellations
This resource all about the ANCIENT STORIES of the 12 ZODIAC CONSTELLATIONS is to be used as an extension to your current curriculum. If your students have shown interest in the STARS and SPACE, then this might be exactly what you're looking for to spice up your current unit!THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:* Ancient Stories of the 12 Zodiac Constellations mini-booklet that explains the stories behind each of the 12 constellations.* Writing Connection- with 2 suggested writing activities* Lined paper for
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3rd - 5th
Biology: Introduction to Cells - Plant and Animal Cells, 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade
This lesson introduces students to animal and plant cells. The lesson is a power point slideshow. Also included are 5 worksheets that cover information found on the slide show. Look at This! Check out this Biology Unit on Domains and Kingdoms .Look at This! Check out this History Unit on Apollo 11 Moon Landing .
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1st - 5th
Earth Day PowerPoint - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22! Follow Lola and her friends as they teach your students about the importance of Earth Day and what they can do to contribute. (30 slides!)(Please note that there is no sound in this presentation.)Topics included are:The First Earth DayWho Celebrates Earth Day?Reduce, Reuse, RecycleReusable Water bottlesReusable BagsCompostingLandfillsPlanting a TreeRecycling or Re-Using Ink CartridgesRecycling Aluminum CansTurning the Lights OffConserving WaterPicking up Litt
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K - 8th
Caves and Caverns
Introduce your class to learning about caves and caverns with this complete unit. In this pack you will be getting 39 pages of an information text with activities, comprehension questions and interactive notebook for your class to complete on caves and caverns.
You may add this interactive notebook as part of any other notebook you already are using or just for your science centers.
Pictures on this pack were taken from an awesome field trip we took to Missouri and Florida Caverns. The inform
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2nd - 5th
Witches Brew HALLOWEEN SCIENCE Experiment Activity Pack
The Witches Brew HALLOWEEN SCIENCE Experiment Activity Pack is set up to be easy for you to facilitate with all the details you need to print, prep, and create an engaging learning experience. It takes the basic baking soda and vinegar science experiment and enhances learning with: COLOR RECIPE CARDS that teach how to mix secondary colors and WITCHES BREW LEARNING WORKSHEETS to encourage thinking about the scientific process. The worksheets come in level 1 and level 2 for you to choose the best
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PreK - 5th
Energy Google Classroom Interactive Digital Forms of Energy Types Google Slides
Digital Energy Interactive Google Slides for Distance Learning and Google ClassroomThis teaching resource is quite the virtual experience! Students can click their way through it on individual chromebooks and computers. Can be assigned in Google Classroom for Distance Learning during Coronavirus Covid-19This resource is part of the Earth Science (Entire) Curriculum.Energy types covered in this unit include:Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy, Thermal Energy, Chemical Energy, Light Energy, and Sound
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3rd - 8th
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Layers of the Atmosphere Activities and Worksheets
Layers of the atmosphere activities and worksheets are an engaging way to learn facts about the Earth's atmosphere. Students will learn about 5 layers of the atmosphere and what they do to protect the Earth.Included in this activity:Make an Earth's atmosphere dioramaLabel the layers of the Earth's atmosphereFill in the blank questionsCrossword puzzleWord searchLayer of the Atmosphere full color posterName the characteristics of the layersNote: There is no answer key included, so you will need co
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3rd - 6th
Planet Coloring Pages and Fact Sheets - Pluto Included
Explore the planets of our Solar System with this printable. You will get 9 coloring pages that contain facts about each planet. I have also included Pluto for you die hard Pluto lovers, though it specifies that Pluto is a Dwarf Planet.You will get a letter size coloring page on Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.Thank you for stopping by my store... all sales go to fund our Little Library and for more on that visit www.BlueEyedMama.com and don't forget to c
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PreK - 5th
10 Compare & Contrast Graphic Organizers
This is a collection of 10 one-page graphic organizers that support the teaching of Compare and Contrast strategies. It can be used in all subject areas and across a broad age/grade-level range. Provides a variety of diagrams beyond the basic two circle Venn diagram illustration. Younger students are able to map their ideas on many of the organizers.
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1st - 12th
Animal Defenses Daily Quick Reads- NO PREP
Are you looking for seatwork? Homeschooling? Morning Work? Homework? Easy Prep? This Animal Defenses set is going to be perfect for you! These Daily Quick Reads will satisfy a need for your reading or science centers, morning work, small group seatwork, and more! The reading passages are short with basic comprehension questions for each. Easy prep means to print and go! This is not a digital resource.NOTE: This resource is available in a money-saving bundle:Animals Daily PRINTABLE Quick Read Bun
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Animals Daily Quick Read Bundle
Scientific Classification of Living Things: The Five Kingdoms
This packet focuses on the scientific classification system for living things, including the five kingdoms. Included in the packet you will find:(1) Instructions of assembling a “The Five Kingdoms” foldable, (2) “The Five Kingdoms” foldable - 2 pages, (3) a poster/chart on the 5 kingdoms, their characteristics, and examples of each which is suitable for a student science notebook, (4) a Plant and Animal Classification Chart that is suitable for student science notebooks, (5) a poster for stude
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4th - 6th
Also included in: BUNDLE! Classification of Living Things
ABIOTIC BIOTIC ECOSYSTEMS Outdoor Activity Schoolyard Backyard Digital or Print
Take students outside to observe biotic and abiotic factors(living and nonliving) with this fun environmental scavenger hunt lab activity as part of NGSS MS-LS2-2 or 5-LS2-1.I use this scavenger hunt as an introduction to a unit on ecosystems, food chains and environmental interactions so we refer back to this journal activity by adding text slides to the presentation as we progress through the unit. To complete this fun activity there is an assumption that your students have a general working k
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4th - 6th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, 5-LS2-1
CREATE FOREST FOOD CHAINS DRAG AND DROP Digital Interactive Activity Energy Flow
Interactive, no prep activity where students will create 8 separate FOREST food chains using their digital devices to drag and drop the plants or animals into the food chain sequences. Discuss the movement of matter and energy among plants, animals, decomposers and the environment. Depending on the age group, you may or may not want to show them the reference page telling which animals eat which organisms. Some of the food chains have four links and some of them have three. All of the animals a
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3rd - 6th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, 5-LS2-1
Also included in: Ecology of a FOREST Food Chains And Web Activities Biodiversity BUNDLE
Scientific Method Activity | CANDY
Scientific Method and Candy-use the scientific method to learn about chromatography, pH, acidity and solubility.This resource includes three (3) great experiments using candy that follow the scientific method and teach the scientific concepts of:*chromatography (pigments, capillary action, mobile phase, stationary phase and retention factor)*pH levels *acidity*solubility (solvents, solutes, solutions and molecular movement)Each experiment can be done in a more guided environment or more inde
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4th - 6th
Landforms Boom Cards - Digital
This set of Boom Cards features 50 cards to practice landform vocabulary and identification. These digital self-checking Boom Cards are such a great way for students to practice their knowledge of landforms.The Boom Cards include:14 multiple-choice cards- students use vocabulary meanings and images to identify landforms14 Drag and Drop cards- students use meanings and images to move correct answers 22 multiple-choice photo identification cards- students identify landforms shown in photosYour Gui
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3rd - 5th
GERM LAB ACTIVITY: BACTERIA, VIRUSES, FUNGI, & PROTOZOA
Fight Germs Like a Pro! Engage Young Minds with Our Infectious Disease Lab!Are your students ready to become germ-fighting detectives? Our entertaining and comprehensive lab equips young learners with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and prevent diseases and infections.Beyond dry textbooks:Explore four key pathogens: Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa come alive through engaging activities.Witness germ growth firsthand: Perform a safe and visual experiment that sparks curiosity
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PreK - 5th
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K-LS1-1
118 Periodic Table of Elements Flashcards. Homeschool Science and Chemistry.
One set of our Specialty Flash Cards in a single PDF file.Here is what you get!118 Periodic Table of Elements Flashcards. Prints 118 flashcards and 1 title card. Prints 14 pages.Please see our other items in our store. We offer full sets of curriculum for preschool aged children. Have a wonderful day!
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PreK - 12th
Rocks and Minerals Google Classroom Distance Learning | Interactive Digital
Digital Rocks and Minerals Interactive Google Slides for Distance Learning and Google Classroom This teaching resource is quite the virtual experience! Students can click their way through it on individual chromebooks and computers. Can be assigned in Google Classroom for Distance Learning during Coronavirus Covid-19 See a video preview of this Google Slides resource in action here! This resource is part of the Earth Science (Entire) Curriculum.Topics covered in this unit include: Mineralogy, mi
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3rd - 8th
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Plate Tectonics Science Worksheet and Quiz
These easy-to-use printables provide an engaging way for students to explore the Earth's core and gain a deeper understanding of plate tectonics, specifically how Earth's plates converge, diverge, and transform. Here's an overview of the components of this resource:Worksheet:Cut and Paste Activity: Students are required to cut and paste provided pictures in the correct order to visually represent plate tectonics. This hands-on activity helps students understand the concept of plate movement.Ques
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Plate Tectonics Science BUNDLE
Forms of Energy Boom Cards Digital Energy Forms Activity Energy Assessment
Need a fun and easy way to review the 5 forms of energy? This is a digital set of 20 cards. Each has a sentence describing one of the forms of energy (MELTS). Multiple choice answers. Great for science centers, distance learning, and even formative assessment!To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available for modern Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. For security and privacy, adults
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4th - 5th
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Tides Graph and Table Activity Tide Worksheets and Charts
A set of four graph and data table worksheets when studying the tides. There are two reading tide graph worksheets, a reading data table worksheet associated with the phases of the moon, and a graphing activity where students construct a line graph using tidal data. All come with answer keys. Integrated Tide Art ActivityTerms of Use Copyright © Dr. Dave’s Science. All rights reserved by author. This product is strictly for individual use and may not be copied or given to other teachers. Copying
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Solar System Activities Worksheet Unit Bundle Inner Outer Planets
Chemical Reactions Glow Stick Science | Investigate Light | Grade 4 5
Excite students by using glowsticks to investigate chemiluminescence and the speed of a chemical reaction. This experiment uses simple supplies, includes detailed directions to guide the teacher and students, and creates a memorable experience. NGSS Aligned, fun, and perfect for Halloween.Students will discover chemiluminescence and the speed of a chemical reaction. They will follow the scientific method to answer the question: Does temperature affect the brightness of a glow stick? The journal
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-PS3-3
, 5-PS1-1
, 4-PS3-2
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