$5 - $10 General Science Resources

Bring the fascinating world of animals and plants to life with "Living Systems: Life Cycles of Animals and Plants"!

This digital download pack is specifically designed for grade 2 students in alignment with the curriculum shifts of Alberta for 2023.

What's Included:

1. Workbook with Engaging Activities: This workbook is filled with fun and educational activities that will captivate your students' imagination. The workbook provides ample opportunities for children to compare and contrast life cycles, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the topic.
2. Hands-On Activities: Encourage active learning with hands-on activities that make exploring life cycles a blast! This pack includes two captivating activities: a 3D model of a frog's life cycle (available in both black and white and full color) and a grasshopper life cycle foldable. These activities allow students to visually understand the different stages of these animals' life cycles.
3. Teachers' Notes: A valuable resource for educators, the pack contains detailed teachers' notes that guide how to effectively teach and implement the activities within the classroom. These notes offer insights, suggestions, and tips to enhance the learning experience.
4. Assessment: Assessing student understanding is made easy with the included assessments. These assessments ensure that students grasp the concepts taught in a meaningful way. Each assessment is aligned with Alberta's curriculum to accurately measure student progress.
5. Slide Show on Google Slides: Engage your students with a visually stunning slide show that showcases various animals and their offspring. The Google Slides presentation brings the content to life with captivating images and clear explanations.
6. Answer Keys: This pack offers convenience for educators with corresponding answer keys for all activities and assessments. Easily check student responses and provide timely and accurate feedback.

This first unit in the "Science Kids" series helps students learn how to be scientists. Every activity in this packet is aligned with one of the five stages of scientific inquiry. This packet 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.

The packet includes:

• Color posters of the five stages of scientific inquiry (Click here for free sample)

• Explanation of the stages of scientific inquiry for teachers

• A two-week long, step-by step scientific investigation about balls and wagons

• Printable scientific recording sheets for tracking hypotheses and data

• Discussion guide

• Ideas for sharing student learning

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the bundle of science lesson about parts of plants include one powerpoint about the function of plants in each of parts, 2 bundle of worksheet with the answers

Cell-ebrate Learning with this Fun Bundle!

Engage your 4th graders in an exciting exploration of animal and plant cells with this dynamic bundle. Packed with interactive activities, students will develop a solid understanding of cell structure and function.

What's Included:

• Cell Notes Graphic Organizer: Structure your students' learning with a clear and organized template to fill in cell parts and their functions.
• Cell Riddle Review: Test knowledge in a fun and challenging way with cell-related riddles.
• WANTED: Cell Parts! A creative worksheet where students become cell detectives to identify and capture cell organelles.

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Make teaching the life cycle of the pumpkin and the apple a breeze with these beautifully designed printable worksheets.

Dive deep into the wonders of nature as you explore the intricate stages of the apple and pumpkin life cycles done in watercolor illustrations.

Perfect for homeschooling, classrooms, or any inquisitive learner. Inspired by the Montessori method, our design focuses on self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play.

Features:

Apple Life Cycle: From seed to full-grown apple tree, uncover the various stages of apple growth.

Pumpkin Life Cycle: Discover the journey of a pumpkin, from seed to vine to the pumpkin patch.

Montessori Style: These printables are designed with the Montessori educational approach in mind, ensuring a natural, intuitive, and child-centered learning experience.

High-Quality Graphics: Vibrant, detailed, and scientifically accurate illustrations make learning engaging and fun.

This Autumn Life cycle bundle will make a great addition to your classroom or homeschool.

Your kids will enjoy the watercolor illustrations while learning about the life cycles of the pumpkin and the apple.

Instant Download: No waiting! Get instant access to your printable life cycle charts right after purchase.

What's Included:

Pumpin Life Cycle worksheets and flashcards

Apple Life cycle worksheets and flashcards

Fall Leaf ID page

Benefits:

Hands-on Learning: Perfect for tactile learners, our printables can be paired with tangible items such as seeds, leaves, or even real apples and pumpkins for a complete learning experience.

Flexible Use: Suitable for classrooms, homeschool settings, or as a unique and educational wall art in a child's bedroom or playroom.

Sustainability: Print as many times as you need for personal use, reducing waste and ensuring you always have a fresh copy on hand.

Size:

Each printable is formatted for 8.5" x 11" paper

Tips:

For longevity and a premium feel, consider printing on cardstock or laminating the sheets.

Pair with hands-on Montessori materials for a richer learning experience.

What’s included:

1 Zip file containing 3 files - 20 total PDF pages

Important details:

This is a digital download. You will not receive anything in the mail.

Please use a computer to download and not your phone.

This file is for personal use only and may not be reproduced or sold commercially.

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Do you need a science curriculum that is aligned to the NGSS?

• This fifth-grade life science unit fits the bill! We have researched each standard, so nothing goes untaught.
• It comes with:

- 7 detailed lessons, so you can reclaim your nights and weekends.

• Lesson 1 - Review of Matter and Do Plants and Animals Use Matter to Survive?
• Lesson 2 - The Human Digestive System
• Lesson 3 - What are Food Chains?
• Lesson 4 - Review of Ecosystems in Relationship to Food Chains and Food Webs
• Lesson 5 - What are Decomposers?
• Lesson 6 - Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers Sort
• Lesson 7 - Making a Model of a Food Chain

Included within this resource are:

• the standards
• tips and suggestions
• suggested YouTube Videos and books
• Biologist Poster
• Posters of the human digestive system, a food chain, a food web, decomposers,
  etc.
• "I can" statement card
• Readings about The Human Digestive System and Decomposers
• Graphic Organizers
• Sorting Cards
• 15 colorful essential vocabulary cards with graphics and definitions

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⭐ Fifth Grade NGSS PS1, 2, 3, and 4 - Matter and Its Interactions

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⭐ Fifth Grade NGSS ESS1-1 and ES1-2 Earth's Place in the Universe

⭐ Fifth Grade NGSS 5-PS2-1 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions: Gravity

⭐ Fifth Grade NGSS 5-LS1-1: Life Science Unit

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Are you planning to introduce your kids or pupils to Science and you want to make it fun and unforgettable? You can do so with our SCIENCE Escape Room Kit - JOURNEY THROUGH BONES READING COMPREHENSION! Featuring 5 tasks that reveal a final secret code, this fun and engaging printable Science Reader and activities kit will be a huge hit for kids ages 5 - 8.

Our SCIENCE Escape Room Kit - JOURNEY THROUGH BONES READING COMPREHENSION offers a hassle-free experience, eliminating the need for props or other complex guidelines if you choose to carry out an Escape Room experience. It's perfectly suited for kids to solve puzzles on their own or in small teams, ideal for homeschool/classroom activities, young learners group events, sleepovers or family game nights.

This kit includes all necessary components to embark on a fun journey right in your own home. Hurry! Secure your SCIENCE Escape Room Kit - JOURNEY THROUGH BONES READING COMPREHENSION now and kickstart the entertaining Science lesson!

What's the storyline?

In the quiet town of Osseous Landing, a legend whispers through the streets about the Ancient Chamber of Skeletons, a hidden room said to hold the secrets of human anatomy's past, present, and future. This chamber can only be unlocked with the fabled Skeleton Key Secret Code. Are you brave enough to go on the adventure?

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE INSTANT DOWNLOAD?

PDF game guide (8.5 x 11)

1 Science reader

5 puzzle challenges with answers included

Recording sheet

Set up instructions

Frequently asked questions

Gameplay: 45 - 60 minutes

Ages: 5 - 8

Number of players: As many as you want!

Back to School Earth & Space Science Reading Comprehension Passages : Discover the wonders of our universe with these printable worksheets for Grade 6 to Grade 8 Science teachers, covering topics from planets to weather systems. Enhance your students' learning experience and spark their curiosity in the fascinating world of Earth and space sciences.

Earth & Space Science worksheets are an essential tool for teachers looking to engage their students in the fascinating world of science. These comprehensive and well-structured resources cover a wide range of topics, from the solar system and celestial bodies to the Earth's atmosphere and geological processes. By incorporating these worksheets into their lesson plans, teachers can provide students with a solid foundation in Earth & Space Science, while also fostering a love for learning and a deeper understanding of the natural world. With a variety of grade-appropriate activities, exercises, and assessments, Earth & Space Science worksheets are the perfect addition to any science curriculum, ensuring that students of all ages and abilities can explore the wonders of our planet and the cosmos beyond.

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Your students will have a blast learning about adult and baby animals with these hands-on animals and babies activities for kindergarten! This printable contains adorable real photos of adult and baby animals. Including both wild and farm animals, they make the perfect addition for your kindergarten science centers. This bundle contains 8 printables and activities including matching games, puzzles, posters, labels and graphic organizers. Each activity will help learners to associate the young one with its respective parent. For a detailed look at all activities included in this resource, please see the preview above.

The bundle is split into wild and farm animals due to the number of animals included. For a complete list of animals included check the list at the bottom of the description.

The activities and printables included in this bundle are:

- Flashcards

- Picture and Label Cards

- Posters

- Puzzles

- What Goes Together?

- Dominoes

- Memory Game

- Labels and Graphic Organizers

How to use: Adult and Baby Animals Science Activities for Kindergarten

The center activities are best used when printed on cardstock and/or laminated. You can choose to implement these centers in an independent way or use them with small-groups.

All the photos are real life photos. The baby animal photos are absolutely adorable and learners will simply love these photos!

Here's what my happy customers are saying about this resource:

"Perfect for our unit on animal offspring. Great variety and organized well. Thank you!"

Farm Animals included are:

• Sheep (lamb)
• Goat (kid)
• Cow (calf)
• Dog (puppy)
• Horse (foal)
• Chicken (chick)
• Goose (gosling)
• Duck (duckling)
• Pig (piglet)
• Donkey (foal)
• Rabbit (kit)
• Cat (kitten)
• Rat (pup)
• Cockatoo (chick)
• Guinea pig (pup)
• Ferret (kit)
• Frog (tadpole)
• Squirrel (kit)
• Turkey (poult)
• Camel (foal)

Wild Animals included are:

• Tiger (cub)
• Lion (cub)
• Elephant (calf)
• Polar Bear (cub)
• Cheetah (cub)
• Panda (cub)
• Fox (cub)
• Crocodile (hatchling)
• Leopard (cub)
• Hippo (calf)
• Rhinoceros (calf)
• Hedgehog (hoglet)
• Raccoon (kit)
• Seal (pup)
• Deer (fawn)
• Herring gull (chick)
• Giraffe (calf)
• Zebra (foal)
• Sea lion (pup)
• Hyena (cub)
• Penguin (chick)
• Vulture (chick)

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About to start a science olympiad team at your school? Are you taking over for an already established science olympiad team? This guide will help you stay organized and sane while sponsoring one of the best science school competitions out there! It includes the following sections...

• What is Science Olympiad (SO)?
• What is required of a coach for SO?
• How do I recruit students?
• How do I help students?
• What resources do I need?
• How do I stay organized?
• What is the day of the tournament like?
• When should I be doing what?

Includes links to...

• Student Interest Form (Google form and paper copy)
• Slides on how to help students keep their notes organized
• Numerous resources for a successful Science Olympiad season
• Massive Google Sheets link for staying organized

Coaching Science Olympiad is one of the most exhausting but rewarding academic extracurricular activities. You will see students grow and learn so much and see their love of science and STEM expand! This guide is for new coaches, either those starting their own Science Olympiad program or for those taking over existing programs. I was a Science Olympiad coach for 6 years and am sharing how I was able to stay organized and help students try their best and succeed!

Printable PDF & Digital Versions are included in this distance learning ready activity which consists of 3 maze activities and a BONUS handout/resource about significant figures rules (including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing) is included in this bundle.

Identifying Significant Figures Maze

Multiplying and Dividing Significant Figures Maze

Adding and Subtracting Significant Figures Maze

Important Information

Not all boxes are used in the maze to avoid students from just figuring out the correct route. Students will have to correctly solve at least 12 problems to find their way through the maze.

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Three Forms of Use Included

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Embark on a comprehensive exploration of the animal kingdom with our "Animal Discovery Trio" bundle! This bundle includes three engaging and educational worksheets designed to enhance understanding of animal classification.

1. Vertebrates and Invertebrates Sorting Activity: Dive into the fascinating world of animal classification with our 'Vertebrates and Invertebrates Sorting Activity'! This set of printable worksheets is perfect for teaching students about the diverse animal kingdom. Ideal for science lessons, homeschooling, or classroom activities, these visually appealing PDFs provide a hands-on approach to learning. Foster a solid understanding of vertebrates and invertebrates with this interactive resource.
2. Mammal vs. Not a Mammal Picture Sort: Embark on an exciting journey of animal discovery with our 'Mammal vs. Not a Mammal Picture Sort' activity! This engaging animal classification printable is perfect for young learners to explore the fascinating world of the animal kingdom. With visually appealing images, kids will enjoy cutting and pasting to categorize various creatures into 'Mammals' and 'Not Mammals.' Boost your child's cognitive skills, introduce them to key biological concepts, and make learning a joyful adventure with this interactive sorting activity.
3. Animals in Winter: Hibernate, Migrate, and Adapt Sorting Activity: Explore the fascinating world of animals with our 'Hibernate, Migrate, and Adapt' sorting activity! This printable worksheet challenges students to categorize animals based on their winter behaviors. Perfect for teachers and parents, this interactive resource enhances comprehension skills and introduces the concepts of hibernation, migration, and adaptation. Download now for an enriching educational experience!

Are you a Chemistry teacher introducing your middle school students to Atomic Structure? Notes, examples and application exercises are included. You can also easily convert this to a Google Slides lesson by dragging it into your Google Drive.

What is included?

✦ 43 total slides for notes, examples and applications.

Throughout the Lesson, students will be introduced to the following:
✦ Determine atomic symbol and nuclear symbol

✦ Define the composition of an atom

✦ Calculate the atomic mass in a.m.u

✦ How to draw a pie chart (circular graph)

✦ How to convert from a pie chart to a histogram

✦ Explain the heaviest isotope and most abundant isotope

✦ Explain the electron configuration

✦ Determine the atomic number (using different methods)

✦ Lewis Dot Symbol

✦ Explain the nuclear charge

✦ Explain the electronic charge

✦ Explain the atomic charge

✦ Explain the duet and octet rule

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Life Cycles Learning Pack

Engage and Educate with Fun, Hands-On Activities!

Students will love diving into the fascinating world of life cycles with this comprehensive Life Cycles Learning Pack. This engaging product allows children to explore and demonstrate their understanding of the life cycles of various plants and animals through various interactive activities.

Features:

• Cut and Paste Activities: Encourage hands-on learning as students assemble life cycle stages.
• Foldables: Create fun, interactive foldable projects to visualize each life cycle.
• Writing Prompts: Stimulate critical thinking and creativity with thought-provoking prompts.
• Diagrams: Fill out detailed diagrams to reinforce understanding of each life cycle.

Flexible Printing Options:

• Choose between black and white or full-color printouts to suit your classroom needs and preferences.

Included Life Cycles:

• Plants: Apple Tree, Pumpkin, Sunflower, Watermelon
• Animals: Human (Boy or Girl), Ant, Spider, Ladybug, Bee, Robin, Chicken, Sea Turtle

Additional Resources:

• Each life cycle includes an answer key or a colorful poster for easy classroom reference and display.

Bring the wonder of nature into your classroom with our Life Cycles Learning Bundle, and watch your students' curiosity and knowledge grow!

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This 61-page resource pack designed to make learning about the five senses engaging and fun for preschool and Pre-K students! This bundle includes 5 carefully crafted activities, all centered around the theme of the five senses, making it an ideal tool to support early learners.

Why you'll love it: This bundle is instantly ready to use, saving you time and effort in lesson planning. It brings together a variety of resources, including worksheets, activities, cards, display posters, and more, all focused on boosting your students' understanding of their senses. Teaching the five senses is crucial for a child's overall development and learning, and this bundle provides everything you need to ensure that your lessons are effective and enjoyable.

Perfect for any preschool or Pre-K classroom, this bundle will help your students explore their senses in a way that’s both educational and fun!

Activities included in this printable Bundle:

- Five Senses Sorting

- Learning the Five Senses

- Five Senses Clip Cards

- Five Senses Flash Cards

- Five Senses Posters

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In this product, rocks and minerals are reviewed. The three kinds of rocks - sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks are reviewed. Students will learn how each rock is formed, where minerals are found, the percentage of igneous rock that makes up the Earth's crust, examples of each type of rock are provided, how sedimentary rocks form, sediments that are found in our environment that make up sedimentary rocks, students will examine layers in rock and will answer comprehension questions when looking at the rock, the percentage of rock that covers the Earth's land, how weathering, transportation, precipitation, erosion, and deposition lead to the creation of sedimentary rocks and what each of these are. How sediment is carried is also reviewed, a list of sediments that make up sedimentary rock are presented, and students will also be provided with a chart showing the different layers of sediment in the ground, students will also see a chart that shows how sedimentary rocks are formed, how metamorphic rocks are made, where morph and meta come from, how rocks change, and a diagram of the rock cycle is also presented. Students will be required to label the rock cycle in this product as well. At the end of this product, students will complete a multiple choice and short answer review.

Throughout the product, students will answer short answer comprehension questions to ensure comprehension after reviewing notes.

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This Lab Equipment 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.

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

- 9 Vocabulary Matching worksheets (Picture to picture, picture to word, word to definition)

- 9 Vocabulary Cloze Read worksheets (Picture supports, match the word, no modifications)

- 3 comprehension passages

- 3 comprehension worksheets (picture supports, no picture supports)

-1 True or False worksheet

-1 yes or no worksheet

- vocabulary/ answer cards for students who may answer through pointing, gesture, or eye gaze!

ALL students have the right to access curriculum with their peers in the mainstream setting!

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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.

Mastering Ecosystems: A Comprehensive Reading Comprehension Bundle

Delve into the intricate world of ecosystems with this comprehensive bundle of 10 reading comprehension worksheets. Designed for high school environmental science students, this bundle covers a wide range of topics, from the fundamental components of ecosystems to the devastating impacts of human activities.

Topics Covered:

• Ecosystem Components: Explore biotic and abiotic factors, producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Food Webs and Food Chains: Understand the flow of energy through ecosystems and the interconnectedness of organisms.
• Nutrient Cycles: Discover the importance of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles in maintaining ecosystem health.
• Producers: Explore the role of producers in photosynthesis and their importance as the foundation of food chains.
• Consumers: Learn about the different types of consumers and their roles in ecosystems.
• Decomposers: Understand the vital role of decomposers in recycling nutrients.
• Abiotic Factors: Explore how nonliving factors like temperature, precipitation, and soil shape ecosystems.
• Biodiversity: Discover the importance of biodiversity for ecosystem health and resilience.
• Human Impact: Learn about the negative consequences of human activities on ecosystems and the importance of sustainable practices.

Each worksheet includes:

• Engaging text: Clearly written explanations and examples to help students grasp complex concepts.
• Varied questions: Multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions to assess understanding.
• Answer key: Detailed answers for easy grading and feedback.

This resource is perfect for:

• Independent Study: Students can use these worksheets for individual learning or review.
• Classroom Activities: Teachers can use these worksheets as supplemental resources or for homework assignments.
• Sub Plans: The bundle provides a variety of topics for use as sub plans or for distance learning.

Common Core Standards:

• Science:
  • 3-LS2.1: Construct an argument that some animals eat plants, and some animals eat other animals.
  • 4-LS2.2: Use evidence to support the claim that plants and animals depend on each other for survival.
  • 5-LS2.1: Investigate and explain how energy and matter flow through food webs.

Recommended Courses:

• Environmental Science
• Biology
• General Science

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