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Interactive State of Matter Webquest | Grade 5 STEM Science |Ontario Curriculum
By Michellecurtis
Explore the World of Matter with Our State of Matter Webquest! This interactive journey through solids, liquids, and gases is tailored for Grade 5 students. Integrating STEM principles, it encourages young learners to explore, experiment, and reflect on the fascinating world of matter. Perfect for in-class learning or homeschooling, this webquest transforms abstract concepts into tangible learning experiences, fostering scientific curiosity and understanding.
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What’s Included:
Curriculum Alignment: This webquest aligns with the Grade 5 Ontario Science Curriculum, addressing expectations related to identifying properties of solids, liquids, and gases, and understanding the changes of state through heat or cooling. It supports hands-on investigations and the development of scientific inquiry skills, enhancing students' understanding of matter and its interactions in the physical world.
Why You Need It: Transform abstract science concepts into engaging and tangible learning experiences. This webquest is designed to foster scientific curiosity and deepen understanding, making it an invaluable resource for any Grade 5 classroom.
Shadows Science Unit for Preschool and Kindergarten
By Joyful Explorations
Students will investigate shadows and light through a variety of engaging activities. This is a fun unit to do for Groundhog Day, but can be used any time of the year.
The “Science Kids” series is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning. All activities can be differentiated to meet the needs of your students.
Ten hands-on lessons about shadows are included:
★ Discovering Shadows
★ Outdoor Shadows
★ Is a Shadow Always Black?
★ A Moving Shadow
★ Big and Small Shadows
★ Shadow Detectives
★ Multiple Shadows
★ Shadow Tracings
★ Shadow Charades
★ A Shadow Show (Reflecting on What We've Learned)
This packet also includes extension activities and printables.
Electromagnetic Waves and their Applications Unit
By Colleen Burdette
Build mastery in the study of waves:
Students will be engaged in the study of waves from the beginning of this unit with a hands on introductory activity.
Students will have opportunities to practice their skills with an experiment and in depth research project.
The informational text will lead to good class discussions which will lead to success when working on worksheets provided.
Culminating project requires students to explore the ways transmitting waves are used in technology. This project has options for posters, google slides, essays, and oral presentations. This project increases unit rigor.
This products aligns with Indiana Science Standards MS-PS4-1, MS-PS-2, MS-PS-3.
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Adaptive Books of Ocean Animals for Special Education
By Until the Pieces Fit
Adaptive Books with an ocean animal theme! Each book contains colorful pictures of your favorite ocean animals - whale, dolphin, octopus, starfish, clownfish, stingray, pufferfish, shark, sea turtle, jellyfish
Book 1 - This book is not adaptive, it is a simple read aloud featuring details about the animals in the ocean.
Book 2 - This book contains 10 icons, colorful pages (laminate and reuse again and again) & a visual prompting to support comprehension.
Book 3 - This book contains 10 color icons & low ink for quick printing. Each page has a visual support & an "I see" statement.
Book 4 - This book contains 10 color icons & low ink for quick printing. Each page has no visual supports & an "I see" statement.
These books do require prep work prior to using. I generally print, use velcro & bind them. They are able to be used year after year! Please feel free to reach out with any questions! untilthepiecesfit2@gmail.com
This set is also included in my growing packet of adaptive books. As I make new sets of adaptive books they will all be added:).
Growing Bundle of Adaptive Books!
By Fortunate in Fifth Grade
Do you teach 5th grade science? Do you use the Discovery Education curriculum? If so this is a wonderful vocabulary resource for you! Even if you don't use Discovery Education these vocabulary words still follow the NGSS 5th grade standards. This bundle includes 8 units of vocabulary with answer keys
Each Vocabulary Match Includes:
Using these vocabulary matches is a great way to build students' comprehension when they practice learning the vocabulary words they are reading in the text.
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Solar Eclipse 2024 Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Creative Writing
By Pearlie Janes Creations
Journey Through Time and Space: Exploring the History and Science of Solar Eclipses
Prepare your students for an exciting journey into space with this comprehensive educational resource focused on the upcoming total solar eclipse! Perfect for 3rd to 6th graders, this collection of reading comprehension passages, vocabulary exercises, and creative writing prompts will engage minds and deepen their understanding of this celestial event.
Inside this resource, you'll find four two-paragraph passages, each accompanied by multiple-choice questions, vocabulary inquiries, and a short-answer prompt. The passages are designed to challenge students' comprehension skills while expanding their knowledge of solar eclipses and astronomy.
Also includes three thought-provoking creative writing prompts. These prompts encourage students to imagine themselves witnessing the solar eclipse firsthand, fostering imagination and enhancing writing skills.
This resource comes with an answer key, making it easy for teachers to assess student progress and provide constructive feedback. Whether used in the classroom or for homeschooling, this collection promises to make learning about space and celestial phenomena both educational and enjoyable.
Key Features:
- Four engaging passages with comprehension questions
- Vocabulary exercises to enhance word knowledge
- Short-answer prompts for deeper reflection
- Three creative writing prompts to inspire imagination
- Suitable for 3rd to 6th graders
- Answer key included for easy assessment
Outer Planets Collaborative Coloring Oversized Poster
By Brittany Henderson
This collaborative coloring poster is ready for students to work together while noticing the outer planets of our solar system. Filled with science symbols and imagery to compliment the theme! Blank spaces are left for students to add their own research and information.
Features: The asteroid belt, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
This art activity is perfect for open house, early finishers, during a unit of study, indoor recess or just to show some learning pride. This poster will be a fun and unique addition to your school hallways or classroom!
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Other Space Collaborative Posters can be found here:
Looking for a different topic?
Check out these other science collaborative coloring posters: Science Themed Collaborative Coloring Posters
Or check out all the collaborative posters: All Collaborative Coloring Posters
ELearn/Emergency 3 Day Sub Plans for (2nd/3rd) - Includes ELA, Math, and Science
By A Teachers Sidekick
This is a 3 day sub plan/E-Learning Days packet that includes activities for ELA, Math, and Science. Each day includes 4 ELA activities, 2 Math activities, and 1 Science activity. (21 Total Activities)
In ELA, the students will practice inflectional endings, parts of speech, Creative Writing, and Comprehension questions.
In Math, the students will practice place value, number sense, and addition/subtraction with/without regrouping.
In Science, students will practice Season and Weather, Parts of a plant, and What animals need to survive.
This product is no prep! So all you need to do is print off the packets (or assign them virtually), and for comprehension, either choose a book for the sub to read on that day, or have students read from their independent reading books.
I hope you enjoy it! Please rate and review.
All About Desert Animals Fact Cards-Biome Activities-Animal Habitats 2nd Grade
By The Elementary Hut
These Desert Animals Fact Cards are a fantastic addition to your desert unit! This printable resource is designed to engage and educate students about a variety of desert animals. It can be used as an informational text for reading and writing or desert-themed research-based projects. With 24 cards in total, each card provides valuable information about a specific desert animal's habitat, diet, threats, and interesting facts. I have used them in my own classroom, and the kids loved them!
Desert Animals Included in the Cards:
Camel, Scorpion, Desert Iguana, Desert Tortoise, Fennec Fox, Roadrunner, Gila, Monster, Kangaroo Rat, Jackrabbit, Dorcas Gazelle, Rattlesnake, Desert Tarantula, Desert Horned Viper, Desert Bighorn Sheep, Desert Monitor Lizard, Golden Eagle, Coyote, Horned Lizard, Egyptian Cobra, Coral Snake, Vulture, Meerkat,Elf Owl, Thorny Monster
These desert animal fact cards offer numerous benefits for students across various subjects and activities. Here's how they can be utilized:
Research: Students can use the fact cards as a starting point for researching desert animals. They can delve deeper into each animal's habitat, diet, and threats, gathering additional information from books or online sources.
Informative Writing: The fact cards serve as excellent prompts for informative writing. Students can choose a desert animal, gather information from the card, and write a detailed and engaging informative text about it. This activity helps develop research and writing skills.
Science Projects: The fact cards can be a valuable resource for science projects related to desert life. Students can select a desert animal, conduct further research, and create presentations, dioramas, or even experiments based on their chosen animal's characteristics.
Trading Cards: The fact cards can also be used as trading cards, adding an element of fun and excitement to the learning process. Students can trade cards with their peers, discussing the information on each card and expanding their knowledge about different desert animals. You can also incorporate the fact cards into a scavenger hunt or quiz game, challenging students to find specific information or answer questions based on the cards.
By utilizing these Desert Animals Fact Cards, students will not only gain knowledge about various desert animals but also develop research, writing, and critical thinking skills. Let the exploration of the fascinating world of desert life begin!
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Close Reading: VOLCANOES by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Weather through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 4 Reading Passages
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( Each with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 4 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Black and White Drawing without labels
- 1 Black and White Drawing with labels
- 1 Color Drawing without labels
- 1 Color Drawing with labels (Great for open house student project)
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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Editable Digital Planner in Google Sheets | Ultimate Teacher Organizer
By Teachin Tips
Transform your teaching experience with this Editable Digital Planner in Google Sheets! Designed specifically for teachers, this planner will help you stay organized, streamline your lesson planning, and enhance your productivity—all in one easy-to-use digital format.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
✏️ Fully Editable: Customize every aspect of the planner to fit your unique teaching style and classroom needs.
✏️ Google Sheets Compatibility: Access your planner anytime, anywhere! Perfect for tech-savvy teachers who want to keep their planning accessible across devices and have them saved automatically!
✏️ Comprehensive Sections: Includes daily, weekly, and monthly planning templates, lesson trackers, and a student information section to cover all aspects of your teaching responsibilities.
✏️ User-Friendly Design: Intuitive layout ensures you can find and use all features with ease, making planning stress-free and enjoyable.
✏️ Time-Saving Templates: My pre-designed templates allow you to focus on what really matters—teaching! Spend less time on paperwork and more time engaging with your students.
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Science Biology Cell Parts & Functions Animal Cells Plant Cells Unit Special Ed
By Alyssa Stamm
This Biology Cell Parts and Functions (Animal and Plant Cells) vocabulary and comprehension worksheet packet is perfect for giving your special education students access to age appropriate science curriculum that is differentiated to their level! This packet is meant for middle and high school students with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and autism.
Topics Included:
Cell Parts
Animal Cells
Plant Cells
If you are ready to include your students in mainstream curriculum, but don't know where or how to start, this is meant for you!
What's included?
- Vocabulary Word Sheet
- 3 levels of Vocabulary Matching worksheets (Picture to picture, picture to word, word to definition)
- 3 levels of Vocabulary Cloze Read worksheets (Picture supports, match the word, no modifications)
-3 comprehension passages with picture supports
-2 levels of comprehension questions (picture supports, no picture supports)
-1 True or False worksheet
-1 yes or no worksheet
-3 levels of Animal and Plant Cell Label the Diagram
-1 Animal vs. Plant Cell Venn Diagram
- vocabulary/ answer cards for students who may answer through pointing, gesture, or eye gaze!
-Answer Key
ALL students have the right to access curriculum with their peers in the mainstream setting!
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Soils, Rocks, and Landforms Science Scavenger Hunt (No Prep!)
By Miss Yous Clues and Resources
Introduce your students to the thrilling no prep Soils, Rocks and Landforms Scavenger Hunt! This engaging and interactive activity puts students in the shoes of a geologist mining in a city in Arkansas that is rumored to be full of rare gems that would make the finder rich!
Each student, or group of students, will receive 10 reading task cards related to soil, weathering (chemical and physical), erosion, deposition, fossils, types of landforms and how they are created. The task is not only to read the cards but to solve 10 questions—the catch is that the answer to each question is found on a different card, encouraging students to read all the information thoroughly.
How It Works:
Failing to unscramble the mystery word or crack the 4-digit code will result in the having failed to find any precious gems. However, completing the mission means students will become a legendary gem hunter and have mined enough gems to become rich!
What Makes This Activity Perfect for Your Classroom:
Ideal for Different Learning Styles
Whether done individually or in groups, this scavenger hunt provides the perfect opportunity for students to collaborate and share ideas as they solve the puzzles. If students are working independently, it gives them a chance to practice self-paced learning while still engaging with the science background on soils, rocks and landforms.
Perfect for History Lessons or Fun Themed Activities This activity fits seamlessly into your classroom’s history curriculum. It’s a perfect way to introduce and reinforce learning about soil, weathering (chemical and physical), erosion, deposition, fossils, types of landforms and how they are created.
This Soils, Rocks and Landforms Scavenger Hunt is not only a fun, no-prep classroom activity, but it also ensures that students gain a deeper understanding of science while developing important reading and comprehension skills. Bring the excitement of the search for the rare gems into your classroom with this adventure-packed scavenger hunt.
Distance Learning Shark Facts!- Digital Science Games for Boom Cards (tm)
By Leslie Ann Porter - Small Town Teacher Life
Digital Science Games that only require a computer, tablet, or laptop? Yes, please! This simple, fun, and engaging resource will allow your students to about sharks without any prep work! The slides are also self-correcting, providing students with immediate feedback and that means no grading for you! *Download the preview and try the boom cards before you buy!
This activity includes 5 fact cards, 2 'life cycle of a shark' cards, and 2 'label the shark' diagrams! All slides in this deck are narrated!
ABOUT BOOM LEARNING AND HOW TO DOWNLOAD THIS RESOURCE:
The games were created on the Boom Learning℠ platform. They’re easy for young students to use and very versatile - they can be played on any tablet, computer, Chromebook, or laptop!
You do NOT have to download any apps in order to use these materials. If you would like to use an app, however, they are available for free for Apple, Google, and Kindle devices.
When you purchase this resource, you’ll receive a PDF download. Inside the PDF you will find directions and a link to click.
Boom Learning: The Fine Print:
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 Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. For security and privacy, adults must have a Boom Learning account to use and assign Boom Cards. You will be able to assign the Boom Cards you are buying with "Fast Pins," (play provides instant feedback for self-grading Boom Cards). Fast Play is always a free way for students to engage with Boom Cards decks. For additional assignment options, you'll need a premium account. If you are new to Boom Learning, you will be offered a free trial of our premium account. Read here for details: http://bit.ly/BoomTrial.
Animal Classification Bulletin Board | Science
By That Christian Educator
This bulletin board is a great visual to add to your science unit! The display includes the major animal classifications, their features, as well as key vocabulary terms and definitions.
Google Drive link to PDF printable file.
BUNDLE Four Seasons and Weather: Activities, Worksheets, Crafts, Coloring Pages
By Madsen Design Co
Welcome! This is a discounted bundle including the Four Seasons Activity Packet and Let's Learn About Weather. Both were designed with young students in mind. These activities help kids explore different seasons and weather types through coloring, matching, and simple questions. The worksheets encourage observation, vocabulary building, and hands-on learning as kids discover how the seasons and weather affect their daily lives. Ideal for classrooms or home learning, these worksheets make learning about seasons and weather fun and interactive!
Four Seasons Activity Packet Includes:
Let's Learn About WEATHER Includes:
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About Me:
I got my start educating in zoos and aquariums. I went to art school and graduated with a degree in graphic design, then joined the aquarium's design team where I worked until I had my two sons. I continue to design while raising my family and feel so lucky to be in a profession I enjoy, combining my two passions - design and science education.
What's Your Dolphin Name Game, Dolphin Classroom Activity, National Dolphin Day
By Sami
Unleash the splash-y fun with our "What's Your Dolphin Name" Game. Perfect for all ages, participants will discover their unique Dolphin names, creating a playful and memorable experience for your Dolphin-themed Classroom Activity. Also, a perfect addition to your National Dolphin Day Celebration!
►What you will receive:
You will receive PDF files. Name Tags and Sign Included.
It comes in size US letter.
►How to use:
-Download
-Cut the Tags
-Play and enjoy!
AICE Environmental AS Sampling Simulation Unit#2 Activity Practice Data Analysis
By AICE the Test
Data collection is an important topic in Environmental Management AS class. This practice helps students reinforce how a quadrat is used in random sampling, practice % frequency, and calculate biodiversity of data students collect.
This resource will not only captivate your students' attention but also empower them with a deep understanding of one of the most vital concepts in research.
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Weather Unit / Weather Activities / 2nd grade Weather
By 1st Grade Salt Life
Enhance your classroom weather unit with this comprehensive Weather Unit. It includes 5 KWL charts, 12 Weather terms Anchor Charts, 4 cloud Anchor Charts, 4 cloud can, have are charts, "Make it Rain" project directions, Name that weather tool activity, Weather Prediction Page, Class Temp Graph, Graph question sheet, 6 weather story prompts, Weather word search, and much more! This resource provides a variety of engaging activities and resources to help students learn about different weather phenomena and develop their understanding of weather concepts.
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1st Grade Salt Life