Preschool Earth Day physical science thematic unit plans

Critical Thinking, Physical Science, Winter

Hibernation, Migration, and Adaptation of winter animals is the focus of this 10 day inquiry-based kindergarten science unit! Also includes a shelter design challenge full of critical thinking and hands-on problem solving! Next Generation Science Standards* aligned! Literacy skills are embedded into the lessons: Non-fiction text, speaking/listening, writing response, and technology A compelling question guides the unit and supporting questions help students to focus their knowledge and build

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PreK - 1st

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Earth Day, English Language Arts, Science

Earth Helper Unit for Autism & Special Education

Created by

Teaching Differently

This Earth unit is perfect for spring or Earth Day! This pack includes a variety of activities to help your students learn how to be Earth helpers! The differentiated activities will be fun for all students, but the clear visuals make this unit particularly beneficial for students with autism or English language learners. See below for a full list of all the included activities!Our Home, The Earth Original Story: A simple class read-aloud with clear visuals to help your students learn about the

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PreK - 2nd

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Spring Unit Kindergarten Science Social Studies

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Physical Science, Social Studies - History, Spring

Spring is in the air! Explore changes in spring with this hands-on, inquiry-based unit! NYS Social Studies Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards aligned! Changes happening in spring, a review of seasons and observation, hands on lightning and rain experiments, rainbox exploration, and an engineering design challenge are all included in this 10 day kindergarten Science/Social Studies Unit. Literacy skills are embedded into the lessons: Non-fiction text, speaking/listenin

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PreK - 1st

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Fall Kindergarten Science and Social Studies Unit

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Autumn, Geography, Physical Science

NYS Social Studies Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards aligned! Changes happening in fall and an introduction to seasons and observation are all covered in this 10 day kindergarten Science/Social Studies Unit. Literacy skills are embedded into the lessons: Non-fiction text, speaking/listening, writing responses. A compelling question guides the unit and supporting questions help students to focus their knowledge and build to a greater understanding. Students are worki

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PreK - 1st

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Earth Day, For All Subject Areas, Holidays/Seasonal

Earth Day Activity Bundle Preschool

Created by

Preschool Packets

This Activity bundle has everything you need to create fun and engaging centers and crafts for EARTH DAY! This themed set includes crafts that are perfect for your bulletin board, sorting centers, fine motor activities and more to help your students learn about Earth Day! This activity set is geared towards Preschool, preK and Kindergarten studentsWhat is included in this resource:Earth Day Name CraftEarth Day Q Tip CraftsEarth Day Color Trash Sorting Center Earth Day "Help" or "Hurt" Sorting Ce

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PreK - K

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English Language Arts, Physical Science, Science

Movement and Me Activities - Foundation Science Packet

Created by

Little Lifelong Learners

Your little learners will love exploring how our bodies move in many ways with this fun and engaging packet! Perfect for your Science curriculum, this packet features engaging activities like movement cards, mini sight word books, graphic organizers and more!Save 20% by grabbing this unit as part of my bundle!Featuring 24 pages of simple printables, your students are sure to love learning about the different ways our body can move!So what's included?Set of 16 vocabulary cards (including run, hop

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PreK - 1st

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Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

Also included in: Australian Curriculum - Prep and Foundation Science Unit Bundle

Earth Day Craft

Created by

Mrs Preschool

Earth Day craft for young learners with two ways to create! Students can either write how to be a friend to the earth or pick/glue on visuals of how to be a friend to the earth. Includes Boardmaker symbols. PCS is a trademark of Tobii Dynavox LLC. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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Earth Day, Special Education, Writing

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PreK - 2nd

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

Winter Unit Kindergarten Science Social Studies

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Geography, Physical Science, Winter

Winter, winter, and more winter! NYS Social Studies Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards aligned! Changes happening in winter, a review of seasons and observation, and an engineering design challenge are all included in this 10 day kindergarten Science/Social Studies Unit. Literacy skills are embedded into the lessons: Non-fiction text, speaking/listening, writing responses. A compelling question guides the unit and supporting questions help students to focus their k

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PreK - 1st

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Earth Day, Geometry, Math

Earth Day Shape Matching File Folder Game

Created by

Limars Stars

Is the EARTH round? Is it square? You've never seen the EARTH like this! Have your students practice shapes with this EARTH DAY SHAPES File Folder Game! Click on the PREVIEW to see what you get! Thanks for taking the time to view my product & thanks for stopping by!Asia***************************************************************************CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL OF MY FILE FOLDER GAMES!***************************************************************************CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL OF

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PreK - K

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Thematic Unit Plans, Centers

CCSS:

K.G.A.2

Trees Activities & Lesson Plans Unit for Preschool Pre-K

Created by

Play to Learn Preschool

Explore the natural world of TREES with this complete TREES PRESCHOOL UNIT. This unit includes 10 daily lesson plans, activities, and ideas to teach preschool and Pre-K students about TREES. Everything is written out and planned to make your job easier!Includes 10 days of complete Circle Time Lessons:Introduction - photos, label activity, and questionnaireTree Trunks - photos and 2 interactive songsRoots and Branches - photos, action game, and interactive poemLeaves - photos, poem, and spinner

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Balanced Literacy, Earth Day, Numbers

Grades:

PreK - K

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

Also included in: Play to Learn Preschool - Units Lessons Activities Preschool PreK Curriculum

Materials and Properties

Created by

Tales From Miss D

This Materials and Properties Pack includes 11 resources to support the teaching about Properties of Materials:* Materials Posters – Create a visual display* Word Wall – materials and properties vocab cards* Materials Hunt – Students draw and label things in the classroom/around the school/home that are made of certain materials* “Describing an Object” worksheet – Students describe an object in the classroom by selecting the correct describing words.* “What’s in the Bag?” recording sheet – Stude

Subjects:

Physical Science, Physics, Science

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science

All About Plants Pre K: Plant Life Cycle & Parts of a Plant Activities & Crafts

Created by

A Dab of Glue Will Do

Engage your class in an exciting hands-on experience learning all about plants! Students will learn about the needs of plants, parts of a plant, and the plant life cycle. This science unit has over 250 pages of material that you and your students will love! This activity packed unit includes 3 PowerPoint lessons, lots of engaging posters rich with vocabulary, student worksheets, crafts, writing activities, and much more!This resource is perfect for science in Kindergarten, First Grade, and Secon

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PreK - K

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Centers

NGSS:

K-ESS2-2

, K-LS1-1

Also included in: Pre-K Science Lessons | Pre-K Science Activities | {Growing} MEGA Bundle

An Earth Day Mini Unit For Kindergarteners And First Graders

Created by

Kristen Smith

This packet will give you everything you need when teaching your students about Earth Day. These lessons will help your students understand the importance of taking care of the Earth, what natural resources are, and about the world we live in. Through fun and engaging lessons and activities, your students will learn so much about this very important topic. This packet includes many resources including: picture cards, vocabulary pictures (great for ELL students), art projects, craft ideas, reco

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Earth Day, English Language Arts, Science

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PreK - 1st

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

Dramatic Play Recycle Pack

Created by

Kiddie Island

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle! This pack includes real pictures of recyclable materials to sort, job badges, banner, hours of operation sign, employee of the month, truck loading poster, bin signs (glass, paper, metal, plastic), redemption prices and receipts, 3 recycle posters, 3 real life posters of sanitation workers, 3 real life posters of types of garbage trucks, and route map. This is a great addition to your dramatic play area to help increase children awareness about recycling.

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Earth Day, Science, Spring

Grades:

PreK - K

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

Habitats! An Elementary Unit with Worms!

Created by

Brooke Shannon

Create a habitat with your students! This packet will help you teach your kiddos about habitats. It features soil observation, worm observation, soil layer activity, and a glossary of important terms! Enjoy! **NOW UPDATED: includes teacher directions for a three week unit!

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

PreK - 4th

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Earth Day, Earth Sciences, Science

CCSS:

W.1.8

The Water Cycle Lesson Plan with Hand-Drawn Printables!

Created by

Rockabye Butterfly

Let's Learn About The Water Cycle!!! Age level recommended: 3-7 year olds. Here is a full lesson plan to teach the Water Cycle- 53 pages. It uses all the subject areas and many areas of learning through the senses: * What to Read and Teach * Video Helpers * 5 Hands-on Science Experiments!! * Sensory Play Activity * Chalkboard diagram * 3 Songs to Sing about the Water Cycle * Craft Time Projects * An Activity using Patterns * Book Recommendations * 10 Pages of Hand-Drawn Printables!!

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PreK - 1st

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Thematic Unit Plans, Homeschool Curricula, Printables

The Water Cycle

Created by

Kindergarten with Susie

My kids love learning about the Water Cycle! For many of my young students, it seems magical! "How does the water get from "down here" to "up there?" This unit includes some of the activities that we do every year, but there are many more that you can add to your study. Have you ever built an Ice Castle with your kids? I teach in Southern California where there is very little precipitation so we need to be creative! Every January we build a beautiful Ice Castle using ice shapes that the kids

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Earth Day, Earth Sciences, Winter

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Homeschool Curricula, Centers

EARTH DAY Math, Science & Literacy Centers and Activities for Preschool & Pre-K

Created by

KidSparkz

This Earth Day activity pack is developmentally appropriate for preschool and pre-K children and for pre-readers, and would work well in a Spring curriculum plan. Be sure to click on the PREVIEW link to see MANY pages, and to make sure this is the educational level you are looking for.38 pagesBesides the activities, songs, stories and games listed for the day, this pack includes these centers and printables:Photos of the planet Earth, and of its beauty - oceans, forests, sky, plants etc.Set of l

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Earth Day, English Language Arts, General Science

Grades:

PreK - K

Types:

Earth Day, English Language Arts, Science

Earth Day Pack

Created by

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy

Earth Day Pack Includes: Earth Day Glyph with Patterns Earth Day Nature Hunt Trees are, can, have Earth Day Badges My Earth Day Pledge Earth Day Craft with patterns Give a Hoot, Don't Pollute, Owl Writing Craftivity Make you own "Go Green" Poster I can love the earth by... Recycling Maze Am I helping the Earth yes or no scenerios Loving the Earth everyday page Cut and Paste Syllable Count Recycle Sorting with real items for small groups or teacher directed whole group Recyle Sorting Mats with p

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PreK - 3rd

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Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

Creation Booklet

Created by

Preschoolers and Sunshine

My students love learning about creation and this project is a great resource to help the remember all the days God has made for them.It is totally up to you and your students on how you want to decorate the book. Our class used crayons one day, markers another, and even paint and stickers.After it is complete, you can back it or just staple on one side, and it is ready to be sent home.

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Back to School, Earth Day

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PreK - 1st

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