$5 - $10 Elementary School Science Resources (by price, low to high)

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:

• Editable & Flexible: Adjust each prompt to fit your classroom’s unique learning goals.
• Year-Long Enrichment: With 52 weeks of projects, this resource offers continuous learning opportunities.
• Easy to Implement: No prep required—just print, glue into journals, and let students explore!
• Engages Students: Prompts are designed to spark curiosity in students, encouraging independent research on diverse topics.
• Develops Key Skills: Students will build their research, writing, and critical thinking skills, making this an ideal addition to any enrichment program.

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.

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)

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.

What's included:

• Table of contents and optional timeline.
• Introductory pattern activity.
• Informational text.
• Anchor charts (black and white and color options).
• Worksheets with answer keys.
• Sound wave experiment.
• Waves and technology project with rubrics.
• Review sheet.
• Link to editable review sheet.
• Link to Google Sheet review activity.
• Unit test and answer key.
• Link to editable test and answer key.

How is this product useful:

• Easy prep for teacher.
• Engaging activities for students.
• Worksheet questions lead to deeper level thinking.
• Easy to follow plans.
• Final project adds rigor.

Interactive Adaptive Books, themed around rainforest animals. These books are designed to cater to diverse learning needs while immersing readers in the wonders of the rainforest ecosystem. Featuring a collection of your favorite rainforest animals - the sloth, butterfly, hummingbird, parrot, jaguar, tree frog, tapir, and capybara - each book promises a rich and engaging learning experience.

Tiered Supports for Every Learner: Our Interactive Adaptive Books are thoughtfully crafted to accommodate learners of all levels. Each book is structured with tiered supports, ensuring that every reader, from beginners to more advanced learners, can find their perfect level of engagement. This approach fosters inclusivity and provides an opportunity for learners to progress at their own pace.

Book 1 - Exploring the Rainforest Animals: This book is not adaptive however as you turn the pages, you'll discover captivating details about the animals that call the rainforest home. With each page, young readers will expand their knowledge and appreciation for these incredible creatures.

Book 2 - Interactive Comprehension: This book contains 8 icons, colorful pages with simple sentences including animals and their action. Example: I see a tapir rooting for food.

Book 3 - Visual Support & Statements: In this version, the focus is on visual learning and language development. The book contains a selection of 8 color icons representing the rainforest animals. The low-ink design ensures easy and economical printing. Every page features both a visually appealing icon and an "I see" statement, encouraging readers to connect the visuals with the corresponding animals. This book is an ideal resource for fostering early language skills while immersing children in the beauty of the rainforest.

Book 4 - Developing Independence: This book contains 8 color icons which students will match to the "I see" statement on each page. No visual supports are provided for this book which is an excellent way to determine if students recognize the animals without extra support. I have used low ink for quick and easy printing.

While these books require a bit of preparation – from printing to velcro attachment and binding – the effort is well worth it. Once assembled, these versatile resources can be used year after year, making learning about rainforest animals a timeless adventure. For inquiries or further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out at untilthepiecesfit2@gmail.com. Immerse young learners in the captivating world of the rainforest and watch their curiosity and knowledge bloom.

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!

the Powerpoint of Human Eyes and their function,also the worksheet with the answer

This engaging 14-page resource transforms learning about energy into a fun and interactive experience. With a variety of activities, students will explore different energy forms, conduct hands-on experiments, and create a personalized energy reference guide.

What's Included:

• Energy Notes: Introduce students to the six main types of energy: chemical, mechanical, electrical, light, thermal, and sound.
• Energy Foldable: (cut and paste) allows students to create a personal reference guide for the different forms of energy where each section of the foldable can include notes, doodles, or mini-illustrations for better recall.
• Kinetic and Potential & Circuit Exploration Cut and Paste: Differentiate between these two essential energy types through a hands-on activity.
• Energy Coloring Pages: Reinforce concepts of electrical insulators, conductors, and thermal energy transfer through fun coloring activities.

⭐Energy in my Car | Science, Art & Writing Project⭐

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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

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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.

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:

• A printable page for students.
• Easy matching by writing the letter of the correct definition on the line.
• Answer keys

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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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

2 "mini" labs that will help students observe and make connections to compounds and mixtures. The first introduces students to the concept of mixtures. The second shows the concept that not all liquids act alike so conclusions can be drawn about how materials interact when put together.

These short activities reinforce or introduce concepts to students. I call these activities “mini labs” because they are simple activities that do not take the whole class period. They are also activities that are safe for use in the classroom and do not have to be done in a lab or with any specialty equipment or materials. I often use these demonstrations to lead into new content, that way as we cover material I can refer back to the things that my students have experienced first hand.

Distance learning or need a digital copy to assign?

• No problem! This activity now includes a Google Slides option! Ready to go, no prep needed from you!

Three Forms of Use Included

1. Printable PDF
2. Google Slides

Materials Needed

Mixed Substances Mini Lab

Materials Needed:

Cup

Cornstarch

Water

Stir stick or Spoon

Oil and Water Mini Lab

Materials Needed:

Food Coloring

Water

Jar with a lid (baby food jars are great for this)

Vegetable Oil

Stir stick or spoon

Dish Soap

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.

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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Grade 1 Common Core Aligned - Geometry 1.G.1 & 1.G.2! 1st Grade 2D practice. Differentiated! Interactive! Independent! Prep Free! Ready to Use! Animal Kingdom/Mammal Themed! Target for Grade One.

After download, you will have:

1. Google Slides version: 17 student work slides and 17 answer slides. All in color.

2. PowerPoint version: Google Slides can be downloaded as PowerPoints. I also include a PowerPoint version in all of my Google Slides products. So you can still use it if your school doesn't use Google Classroom.

3. PDF version: 17 student work pages in both ink and color, 17 answer pages in color. Also for your convenience, there are 3 PDF files in this product: 1 complete product, 1 student work pages only in ink, and 1 student pages only in color. There are slight wording changes from Google Slides to accommodate paper and pencil working style.

4. StartHere.pdf: Directions on how to download the Google Slides file.

Topics included in this product:

1. Open and Closed Shapes

2. 2D Attributes - Square

3. 2D Attributes - Rectangle

4. 2D Attributes - Triangle

5. 2D Attributes - Circle

6. 2D Attributes - Pentagon

7. 2D Attributes - Hexagon

8. Draw 2D Shapes - Square Corner

9. Draw 2D Shapes - Square or Rectangle

10. Draw 2D Shapes - Triangle

11. Draw 2D Shapes - Circle

12. Build 2D Shapes - Giraffe

13. Build 2D Shapes - Horse

14. Build 2D Composite Shapes - Design 1 & 2

15. Decompose 2D Shapes - Dolphin

16. 2D Formative Assessment

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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:

• Challenge 1: Matching vocabulary terms to their definitions (reinforcing soil and weathering concepts).
• Challenge 2: True/false questions based on key facts from the reading (to build comprehension).
• Challenge 3: Multiple-choice questions (testing understanding of key concepts like the layers of soil and types of weathering).
• Challenge 4: Identifying the paragraph where certain information is found (developing close reading skills).

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:

• Improve their reading comprehension.
• Strengthen critical thinking skills.
• Become more independent readers who can tackle complex information.

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:

• Increases engagement: Students are naturally motivated by challenges and competition, making learning more interactive and exciting.
• Enhances problem-solving skills: Escape rooms require students to use logic and critical thinking to solve clues and progress through tasks.
• Encourages teamwork: As students collaborate, they practice communication and teamwork, skills essential for success in group settings.

**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.

A perfectly adorable February Bulletin Board! 4 sweet animal templates made with hearts and options for extending the craft with expository writing! A cute way to learn about animals while having festive fun. Options to use purchased foam hearts or construction paper hearts from the patterns included.

*Bonus! "These Animals Have Our Hearts" Bulletin Board Headers!

Animal crafts and non-fiction text included in this resource:

Owl

Panda

Leopard

Groundhog

Each non-fiction text can be used for student readers or reports and include a color picture of the animal.

*Groundhog is also sold separately

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:

• 2 Fun, Informational Pages: learn about the seasons and why they change
• 1 Coloring Page: showcasing all four seasons
• 4 Engaging Worksheets: 1 fun worksheet for each season
• 4 Cut-and-Color Activity Pages: 1 craft for each season
• 2 Themed Journal Pages: 1 line style for younger writers and 1 for older writers

Let's Learn About WEATHER Includes:

• 7 pages filled with fun worksheet activities including a weather forecast, escape the storm maze, and a water cycle coloring page
• 2 pages of writing sheets (different styles for older and younger students)

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Are you teaching about MAMMALS? This resource is ALL ABOUT SLOTHS. There are several learning activities as well as a craft that will make a great wall display.

This resource includes :

• KWL Graphic Organizer
• What is a Sloth? Worksheet
• Fun Facts Activity
• Newspaper page
• Facts About Sloths Graphic Organizer
• Research and Brainstorming Graphic Organizer
• Vocabulary Write the Room
• 16 pages of Vocabulary Bunting (8 color and 8 black and white)
• Sloth Word Search
• Venn Diagram Graphic Organizer
• Sloth Coloring Page
• Sloth Craft Activity
• TWO Comic Book Pages (one with artwork and one without)

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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

This super set of Basic Science Reading Comprehension passages are perfect for third and fifth grade students to practice and improve their reading and science skills. Each passage includes a set of three questions related to what students have read, these are open-ended format.

What is included:

25 Reading Comprehension Passages

25 KWL Sheets

1 Index Page

Basic Science Topics Included:

1. Acceleration
2. Chemical Reaction
3. Electrical Circuits
4. Electrical Current
5. Electricity
6. Electromagnetic Waves
7. Energy
8. Force
9. Friction
10. Gravity
11. Heat Energy
12. Kinetic Energy
13. Light
14. Liquid
15. Gas
16. Magnetism
17. Matter
18. Motion
19. Newton’s Law
20. Physics
21. Potential Energy
22. Renewable Energy
23. Simple Machines
24. Solid
25. Sound

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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.

Why Buy This Product?

• Hands-on Activities: Engage students with practical, interactive experiments.
• Comprehensive Activity Booklet: Includes all necessary resources for a thorough understanding of matter.
• STEM Integration: Encourages critical thinking and application of scientific principles.

What’s Included:

• Interactive Webquest: A dynamic journey through the states of matter.
• Activity Booklet: Comprehensive and easy-to-follow.
• Engaging Resources: Videos, experiments, and reflection activities.
• Curriculum Alignment: Meets Grade 5 Ontario Science Curriculum standards under "Understanding Matter and Energy: Properties of and Changes in Matter."

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.