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5th grade science thematic unit plans $10 and up
Animal Research Report Project - 3rd, 4th, 5th grade (Common Core aligned)
Animal Research Made Easy: differentiated templates, graphic organizers, printables, and more!
Research projects can often be overwhelming because they cover such a variety of standards. It is my hope that this Common-Core aligned, 90-page resource will help streamline the process for you and your students so that it is both educational and enjoyable! I am passionate about creating truly differentiated resources that make it possible for ALL of your students to be successful, including student
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3rd - 5th
The Digestive System Complete Unit | Digestive System Worksheets and Assessment
Are you teaching the digestive system but having trouble finding kid-friendly, engaging text, digestive system worksheets, activities, a digestive system assessment, and diagrams? This complete 10 day unit includes everything you need to teach your upper elementary students about the digestive body system. Both a print and interactive digital version made for Google slides are included. Lessons cover parts of the digestive system, functions of the digestive system, digestion, organs, waste, and
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Human Body Systems BIG BUNDLE | Fun Human Body Activities
Ecosystems and Biomes Reading Passages Activities Photosynthesis Food Chains Web
Make teaching about ecosystems and biomes fun with this complete unit! With this BEST SELLER, your students will learn all about the different types of ecosystems, biomes, food chains, photosynthesis, herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, and how they interact with each other. This engaging unit includes information about different types of ecosystems and biomes, as well as hands-on activities that bring the topics to life. Help your students understand ecosystems and biomes in a meaningful wa
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3rd - 5th
NGSS:
5-LS2-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 2-LS4-1
Solve a Mystery | Crime Scene Investigation Activity Bundle | CSI Forensics
Students love CSI Activities and Hands-on Investigations. These popular C.S.I. activities are a great way to teach inference, logic, analysis, and critical thinking.Looking to go DIGITAL in the CLASSROOM or Distance Learning Mode?Check out the C.S.I BUNDLE below which includes this Printable Resource as well as a Digital Format Link for each activity... C.S.I. for Kids Bundle - digital and printableGo 100% paperless with these C.S.I. ActivitiesC.S.I. Activities for Google ClassroomBy purchasing
Grades:
4th - 6th
Grade 5 ONTARIO Science Unit on The Human Body - Human Health & Body Systems
Grade 5 Teachers in Ontario! Are you looking for a comprehensive and engaging way to teach human organ systems? Look no further! Our Human Body Unit is aligned with the 2022 Ontario Curriculum unit Human Health and Body Systems as part of the Life Systems strand in the Ontario Science Curriculum. and covers the basic structure and function of these three human organ systems. digestive systemrespiratory systemcirculatory systemsThis unit uses a student-centred inquiry model, including project-bas
Grades:
5th
Also included in: ONTARIO SCIENCE: GRADE 4/5 Habitats and Human Body - Inquiry Unit BUNDLE
Science and Social Studies Adapted Activities for Special Education BUNDLE
Are you struggling to differentiate science and social studies topics for your students with special needs? Look no further, I've got you covered!Science and Social Studies materials are hard to come by for a self-contained special education setting. This bundle contains many different adapted and differentiated activities to use while teaching your students with special needs about various Science & Social Studies topics!What you will find inside this bundle:Adapted BooksCount It Out Adapte
Grades:
K - 5th
Solar System and Planets Leveled Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
These 24 engaging planets reading passages are a must have for a Solar System unit, nonfiction reading, or guided reading groups! Each planet comes with 3 leveled reading passages containing the same educational material & vocabulary, only varying by reading level. Reading passages range from Grade Level Equivalents of 3-5.5. All follow-up activities are thoughtfully planned to align to the ELA Common Core. Please check out the preview for a closer look!For a discounted price on this pro
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Earth's Place in the Universe: Solar System and Astronomy
This thematic unit is choc-full of activities designed to promote conceptual understanding of science concepts related to our solar system. This product is aligned to 5th grade NGSS:5-PS2-1. Support an argument that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed down5-ESS1-1. Support an argument that differences in the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars is due to their relative distances from Earth.5-ESS1-2: Represent data in graphical displays to reveal pat
Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
, 5-PS2-1
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Jessica (Tennessee 5th Grade Science)
ONTARIO SCIENCE: GR. 4/5 Forces Acting on Structures & Pulleys and Gears Units
In this hands on, minds on unit both grades will be engineers exploring and building things. The 4s will look at how pulleys and gears are used in our daily lives to make work easier. They will learn the science behind both of these simple machines and have opportunities to experiment with these through hands on experiences. The 5s will look at the forces that engineers need to consider before building a structure. Force, load, tension and compression are all explored through hands on - mind
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Animal Research Report Lapbook Project - 3rd, 4th, 5th grade (Common Core)
Animal Research Reports Made Easy! The Lap Book Edition is perfect for hands-on research that will engage ALL learners! Your students will love the differentiated supports for writing, and you will love the success they experience when a resource is truly differentiated to meet a range of needs. Don't be overwhelmed by research projects anymore! This Common Core aligned, 90-page resource will help streamline the process for you and your students so that it is both educational and enjoyable! The
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3rd - 5th
Ocean Unit {Digital & PDF Included}
Are you short on time and trying to put together engaging activities to teach the ocean? Look no further! This Ocean Unit provides everything you need! You will save valuable planning time and your students will have fun while completing the hands-on activities and experiments outlined within these lesson plans. To take a closer look at some of the things included in this unit, check out the preview! What will students investigate through these 6 detailed lesson plans? The five oceansSalinityWav
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: 4th Grade Science Bundle - Lesson Plans and Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!
Solar System Unit Bundle: Sun, Moon & Planets Reading Passages, Activities
These differentiated solar system reading passages are a must have for working on reading informational text with your students! They cover everything students need to know about the planets, the sun, and the moon! The Solar System Cooperative Learning project is similar to literature circles in that each student has a "job" or role they have to complete for their planet. You will have your students so engaged in reading and learning about our Solar System that they will not even realize how mu
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Geology Unit {Digital & PDF Included}
Are you looking for engaging lesson plans and activities that have to do with the Earth’s layers, plate tectonics, and the rock cycle? Look no further! This Geology Unit provides everything you need! Save time planning and your students will love completing the hands-on activities. To take a closer look at some of the activities included in this unit, click “view preview!” What will students investigate through these detailed lesson plans? The layers of the Earth and their characteristicsTectoni
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: 5th Grade Science Bundle- Lesson Plans & Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!
ONTARIO SCIENCE: GRADE 4/5 Habitats and Human Body - Inquiry Unit BUNDLE
Ignite the passion for learning about Habitats and The Human Body with this split grade science unit for grades 4 and 5! Engage your students in captivating hands-on activities and unlock the wonders of science right in your classroom! This is the combined grade 4 and grade 5 for the habitats and human body units. Teach students using a student-centered inquiry model which uses project-based learning centers, hands-on interactive STEM experiments, interactive notebooks, student reflection pages
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4th - 6th
5th Grade Science Bundle- Lesson Plans & Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!
With this 5th Grade Science Bundle, you get EVERY SOL-aligned lesson and activity needed to teach 5th-grade science for an ENTIRE YEAR! What’s included in this science bundle? This 5th Grade Science Bundle includes 9 science units. Each unit is STEM-based and incorporates LOTS of critical thinking and hands-on activities. Examples of hands-on activities include experiments and demonstrations, research-based activities and projects, sorts and foldables, edible activities, games, and centers. Exp
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4th - 5th
Planets of Solar System Research Lapbook Project - 3rd, 4th, 5th (Common Core)
Planets Research - Lapbook Edition: Differentiated templates, graphic organizers, printables, and more!
Research projects can often be overwhelming because they cover such a variety of standards. It is my hope that this Common-Core aligned, comprehensive resource will help streamline the process for you and your students so that it is both educational and enjoyable! I am passionate about creating truly differentiated resources that make it possible for ALL of your students to be successful, in
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: ALL Lapbooks Growing Bundle for 3rd, 4th, 5th grades
Force, Motion, & Energy Unit {Digital & PDF Included}
Are you looking for engaging force and motion lessons and activities? Look no further! This Force and Motion Unit provides everything you need! Save time planning and your students will love completing the hands-on activities found in this unit. To take a closer look at some of the things included in this unit, check out the preview! What will students investigate through these detailed lesson plans? How a force creates motionHow to describe the motion of an objectThe difference between potentia
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: 5th Grade Science Bundle- Lesson Plans & Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!
Ocean Animals BUNDLE (250 pages!!)
Dive in to this fun Ocean Animals Lesson filled with fascinating information about the oceans, whales, star fish, sharks, and more amazing creatures. You will find engaging text, science experiments, printable worksheets, life cycles, printable crafts, label the anatomy, report templates, creative writing prompts, beautiful color flashcards, and so much more!This huge, 250+ page Ocean Animals Lesson will allow you to learn about the ocean and aquatic animals. There are 7 units to allow you to mo
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Grades:
K - 8th
Summer Science Camp: 5 Days of Themed Summer Science Camp Lessons
This Summer Science Camp Lessons e-book includes 5 days of lesson plans. Each day has a theme and includes related books, snack ideas, discussion ideas, printable templates and worksheets, and 5 different experiments or activities to go with the daily theme. That’s a total of 25 experiments! A few of the lessons even link to some extra optional experiments. These are super fun hands-on projects that will really excite and engage kids. Believe me, we have tried them! Your kids or students will l
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
Grade 5 ONTARIO Science - Forces Acting on Structures - Structures & Mechanisms
Help students learn about the different forces of load, tension, and compression and how this impacts structures all around them. Through hands on, minds on lessons, experiments and STEM projects this unit will get your students engaged in engineering design and construction. This complete inquiry unit covers everything that you need to meet the expectations for the Understanding Structures and Mechanisms Grade 5 strand of the updated 2022 Ontario Curriculum. and the Common Core/Next Generatio
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5th
Grade 5 ONTARIO Science - Properties of and Changes in Matter - Matter & Energy
This is a complete grade 5 unit on Properties of and Changes in Matter This inquiry unit covers everything that you will need to meet the expectations for the Understanding Matter and Energy strand of the updated Ontario curriculum. Go beyond the simple centers activity approach and take your students deeper into inquiry . This unit has a variety of instructional strategies that will allow you to teach your grade 5 students with easy to use lessons, activities, knowledge building circles,
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5th
Solar System Unit {Digital & PDF Included}
Are you short on time and trying to put together engaging activities to teach the solar system? Look no further! This Solar System Unit provides everything you need! You will save valuable planning time and your students will have fun while completing the hands-on activities and experiments outlined within these lesson plans. To take a closer look at some of the things included in this unit, check out the preview! What will students investigate through these 8 detailed lesson plans? The differen
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: 4th Grade Science Bundle - Lesson Plans and Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!
Ecosystems Unit {Digital & PDF Included}
Do you need to teach ecosystems, but have no idea where to start? You’ve come to the right place! These Ecosystems Lesson Plans provide everything you need! Save time planning and your students will love completing the hands-on activities and experiments found in this unit. To take a closer look at some of the things included in this unit, check out the preview! What will students investigate through these 7 detailed lesson plans? Populations, communities, and ecosystemsThe relationships between
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: 4th Grade Science Bundle - Lesson Plans and Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!
Weather Unit - Lesson Plans & Activities - {Digital & PDF Included}
Are you needing to teach weather, but short on planning time? This Weather Unit provides everything you need! You will save valuable planning time and your students will have fun while completing the hands-on activities and experiments outlined within these lesson plans. To take a closer look at some of the things included in this unit, check out the preview! What will students investigate through these 8 detailed lesson plans? High and low pressureDifferent types of frontsDifferent types of clo
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
3-ESS2-1
, 3-ESS2-2
Also included in: 4th Grade Science Bundle - Lesson Plans and Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!
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Importance of learning science
Learning science is particularly important for students as it equips them with the essential knowledge and skills to make sense of the world around them. Science education is not just about memorizing facts. It fosters critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving abilities. These skills are not only useful in school but also in everyday life beyond the classroom.
Benefits of learning science
Learning science offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. In fact, it helps students:
- Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
- Cultivate their ability to observe, experiment, and analyze data
- Nurture a sense of curiosity, awe, and wonder about the natural world
- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
With a solid foundation in science, teachers can help empower students to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.
Teaching with science resources
One of the best parts about science class is all of the possibilities for hands-on, collaborative learning! Think: labs, experiments, inquiry-based activities, and design challenges. These activities encourage students to explore scientific concepts by observing, asking questions, and conducting investigations. Additionally, with small group centers, students can engage in group experiments, discussions, and projects that require them to collaborate, share ideas, and solve problems together.
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How can I make my science lessons fun and engaging?
Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your science lessons and make them feel like real scientists by investigating everyday objects, exploring the world outside the classroom, and doing hands-on and collaborative experiments and design challenges.
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