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Science Enrichment Prompts Editable – Year Long Independent Projects
By Michellecurtis
Bring excitement and independent exploration into your science classroom with these 52 editable Science Enrichment Prompts! Perfect for fostering critical thinking, curiosity, and research skills, this resource allows students to dive into fascinating science topics like the Solar System, Marie Curie, Black Holes, and Paleontology. Each prompt is fully customizable, making it easy to tailor to your specific needs and grade level.
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Whether you are looking to challenge advanced learners or provide extra support for students needing more engagement, these science prompts make it easy to bring differentiated instruction to your classroom.
Butterfly Life Cycle FUN PACK!!!
By La Llama Bilingüe
This educational activity pack is specially crafted for kindergarten students. This comprehensive pack is designed to engage and inspire young minds, fostering a love for learning through various hands-on activities.
This activity pack includes:
Human Body Unit for Preschool and Kindergarten
By Joyful Explorations
Students will make a life size model of the human body as they learn about the systems of the body. This Unit supports the Next Generation Science Standards.
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.
As we make the life size body model, the students will learn about:
★ The skeletal system (bones)
★ The respiratory system (lungs)
★ The muscular system (muscles)
★ The cardiovascular system (heart, veins and arteries)
★ The digestive system (stomach and intestines)
★ The nervous system (spine and brain)
This packet also includes a printable book: “My Amazing Body” (black and white)
Suggestions for additional activities are included (including printable activities)
Adaptive Books of wetland animals for Special Education
By Until the Pieces Fit
Adaptive Books with a wetland animal theme! Each book contains colorful pictures of your favorite wetland animals - alligator, duck, marsh fly, fish, beaver, crayfish, snapping turtle, muskrat
Book 1 - This book is not adaptive, it is a simple read aloud featuring details about the animals in the wetlands.
Book 2 - This book contains 8 icons, colorful pages (laminate and reuse again and again) & a visual prompting to support comprehension.
Book 3 - This book contains 8 color icons & low ink for quick printing. Each page has a visual support & an "I see" statement.
Book 4 - This book contains 8 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!
NEW! Geography: Ring of Fire & Tectonic Plates (Using "Ring of Fire" Song)
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Music is inspiring and is a great way to help students find interest in the topic being studied and grasp the information. I use it often! This lesson implements June Carter Cash's and Johnny Cash's song, Ring of Fire, as part of the introduction. In addition, the lesson discusses not only the plates but also the boundaries and how they move creating new landforms. Students will, in addition, track and plot earthquakes and volcanoes.
OBJECTIVE:
o The learner will identify the Ring of Fire’s geographical location and will identify it as a region.
o The learner will describe the events that occur along the Ring of Fire—earthquakes and volcanic activity.
o The learner will plot recent earthquakes and volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean on a map to discover the relationship between these events and the plate boundaries.
o The learner will determine the types of boundaries that lie within the Ring of Fire
MATERIAL NEEDED:
o Copies of Ring of Fire lyrics, Johnny Cash version, written by June Carter Cash (Included)
o Technology to play the song as learners follow along with the lyrics. (Find the song on Youtube or Spotify)
o Demonstrations: Graham crackers, peanut butter, a plate, and something with which to spread the peanut butter (or substitute icing or anything creamy) (5) bowl of water (If you want you can have students take part in the demonstration, provide enough for learners to work in groups.)
o Tectonic Plate Puzzle (Included)
o Map to display the Ring of Fire (Included)
o Ring of Fire Tracking Map to identify seismic activity along the Ring of Fire. (Included)
o Technology for the learner to use to track seismic activity during the last 12 months —suggested site USGS.org
o Exit cards (Included)
You will receive with this lesson:
o Detailed teacher instructions
o Copies of the Ring of Fire Lyrics
o Tectonic Plate Puzzle
o Map of the Ring of Fire for display
o Ring of Fire Trancing Map for Student Activity
o Exit Cards
Disclaimer:
One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this product, please purchase additional licenses. Not to be used to create resources for profit.
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!
Includes:
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
Respiratory System | PowerPoint Lesson Slides Upper Elementary Science
By Building Bright Brains
Are you a Science teacher introducing your Upper Elementary students to Respiratory System? Notes and examples are included. You can also easily convert this to a Google Slides lesson by dragging it into your Google Drive.
What is included?
✦ 37 total slides for notes and examples.
Throughout the Lesson, students will be introduced to the following:
✦ What is the Respiratory System?
✦ What is Respiration?
✦ What are the respiratory system organs?
✦ How do the organs function?
✦ What Happens When We Breathe?
✦ Circulatory System
✦ Vessels
✦ Veins Arteries and Capillaries
✦ What are the blood components or elements?
✦ What is the function of each blood component?
✦ What blood element they look like?
This resource is great for
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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: The Reasons for Seasons by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Great for Distance Learning! Teaching Science/Seasons through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts). Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 5 Reading Passages
- 5 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( Each set with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 5 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 5 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Sun and Earth Black Line Basic Drawing
- 1 Sun and Earth Black Line Drawing
- 1 Sun and Earth Black Line Drawing with labels
- 1 Sun and Earth Color Drawing
- 1 Sun and Earth Color Drawing with labels
- 1 Seasons Black Line Basic Divider
- 1 Seasons Black Line Drawing
- 1 Seasons Black Line Drawing with labels
- 1 Seasons Color Drawing
- 1 Seasons Color Drawing with labels
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- 5 Sample Writings
- 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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Related Lessons:
Science Project: Season Box
Science Word Search: Seasons 5 in 1 Bundle
Science Word Search: Seasons Basic
Science Word Search: Spring
Science Word Search: Summer
Science Word Search: Autumn
Science Word Search: Winter
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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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Plant and Life Cycle Writing Prompts with Note-Taking Sheets
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Uncover the wonders of nature with my comprehensive writing prompts and note-taking sheets on the life cycles of plants and fungi. Designed for middle to high school students, these educational resources provide engaging activities and structured note-taking templates to enhance understanding and retention of key biological concepts. Explore the stages from seed germination and spore formation to flowering and fruiting bodies, fostering curiosity and scientific inquiry. Ideal for classroom use or individual study, these sheets support a hands-on learning approach that makes science fun and accessible.
These writing prompts would be great paired with my other Plant & Life Cycle resources:
FREE Plant & Fungi Life Cycle - Reading Passages, Q & A, and Note-taking Pages
Comprehensive Plant Life Cycle Unit Study
Comprehensive Fungi Life Cycle Unit Study
Comprehensive Plant and Fungi Life Cycle Unit Study Bundle
Soils and Weathering (Physical & Chemical) Escape Room No Prep!
By Miss Yous Clues and Resources
Looking for an exciting way to teach your students about soils and weathering? This Soils and Weathering Escape Room is the perfect blend of science content, close reading, and gamified learning! In this activity, students will explore how soil forms, the layers of soil, the importance of soil, and the difference between physical and chemical weathering through an engaging close reading article and four unique challenges.
Overview of the Activity: Students begin by reading a two-page informational passage that explains what soil is made of, how weathering occurs, and why soil is essential for plants and the environment. The article includes essential vocabulary like soil, rock, particles, silt, nutrients, weathering, and abrasion, providing a solid foundation for students before they tackle the four interactive challenges.
Each challenge targets a different skill:
For each correct answer, students receive a clue—a one-digit number. After completing all four challenges, students use their numbers to solve a final puzzle and “escape” the room.
**Why Use Close Reading?:**Close reading is an instructional approach that encourages students to carefully analyze and interpret a text. In this escape room, students must return to the passage multiple times to find the answers to the questions, helping them:
Benefits of Gamified Learning: Using an escape room format transforms a traditional lesson into an adventure! Students love the thrill of solving puzzles, working together, and completing challenges, which boosts their engagement and motivation. Here’s why gamified learning is a hit in the classroom:
**Perfect for Science and Literacy Integration:**This escape room seamlessly integrates science content with reading comprehension, making it a powerful resource for interdisciplinary learning. While students strengthen their understanding of soils and weathering, they’re also developing literacy skills by interpreting information, analyzing key details, and practicing vocabulary.
Whether you’re teaching about the formation of soil, the processes of physical and chemical weathering, or just looking for a fun, engaging way to challenge your students, this Soils and Weathering Escape Room is sure to captivate their attention while reinforcing key learning objectives.
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.
Solar System Bulletin Board | Christian Education | Science | Planets
By That Christian Educator
Solar System Bulletin Board | Christian Education | Science | Planets
This cute and colorful bulletin board is a great visual display for a solar system unit. Incorporating Scripture, this display is perfect for the Christian educator. Printing tip: Print the sun as a poster on Adobe to adjust the size so that it will appear larger than the other planets.
Available as a PDF download.
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 Bee Name, Bee Classroom Activity, Bee Themed Party, Bee Day
By Sami
Unleash the buzz-worthy fun with our "What's Your Bee Name" Game. Perfect for all ages, participants will discover their unique Bee names, creating a playful and memorable experience for your Bee-themed Classroom Activity.
►What you will receive:
You will receive "What's Your Bee name?" game.
Name tags and Sign Included.
File available in US letter size.
►How to use:
-Download
-Find your name
-Write in the little tags
-Find others names and Enjoy!
AICE Environmental Management Unit3 Managing human population Bell Ringers
By AICE the Test
Are you an AICE Environmental Management teacher striving to inspire your students and ensure their success on the AICE exam? Transform your AICE Environmental Management classroom with our targeted daily bell ringers. Each activity is designed to captivate your students from the moment they enter the classroom, ensuring they start each day with purpose and enthusiasm.
Can be used as bell ringer, ticket-out or just practice after you cover the content.
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