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Engage your students with this comprehensive Solar Eclipse 2024 Activity Set, designed to help them have a basic understanding of the Solar Eclipse. This set includes a variety of activities suitable for students in grades 2, 3, 4, 5, and even 6.

This activity set includes five different activities that challenge students to learn new vocabulary, facts, and perspectives related to Solar Eclipse.

The activities are:

• 4 Solar Eclipse Reading Comprehension Passages and Fun Facts: The passages include multiple-choice questions, written response questions, and answer keys
• Word Search Puzzle: Find 30 hidden words related to Solar Eclipse in a grid of letters. The words can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or backward.
• Crossword Puzzle: Solve 13 clues to fill in the crossword puzzle with words related to the Solar Eclipse.
• Word Scramble: Unscramble 11 words related to Solar Eclipse and write them in the correct spaces.
• Vocabulary Passage: Read a short passage about Solar Eclipse and fill in the blank spaces with the correct words from the vocabulary list. The passage introduces some important terms and concepts related to this eclipse.

You can use this product as a whole-class activity, homework assignment, small group, or independent activity on Solar Eclipse.

Each activity comes with an answer key for teachers and allows students to check their work independently.

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Dive into the fascinating world of plate tectonics with this comprehensive guide to plate boundaries!

What's Included?
Part 1: Notes

• The type of plate boundary.
• The movement of the plates at the boundary.
• The effect on the Earth's crust.

Part 2: Guided Notes

• Interactive Learning
• Fill-in-the-Blank Prompts

Part 3: Puzzle Game

• Engaging Review: A jigsaw puzzle featuring the three plate boundary types and their corresponding effects on the Earth's crust.
• Active Learning: Students work collaboratively to assemble the puzzle, reinforcing their understanding of the different boundaries.
• Kinesthetic Reinforcement: The hands-on activity keeps students engaged and promotes critical thinking as they match the puzzle pieces.

How to Use This Resource?

1. Posters: Display the informative posters in your classroom.
2. Interactive Learning: Distribute the guided notes sheets to students. As you introduce each plate boundary type, have them fill in the blanks.
3. The Jigsaw Challenge: Divide students into small groups and distribute the jigsaw puzzle pieces. Challenge them to work together to complete the puzzle, matching the plate boundary types with their descriptions and corresponding effects on the Earth's crust.

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Earth layers notes + Cut and paste activity

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Journey to the Center of the Earth - Narrative/Descriptive Writing

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If you are looking to explore non-fiction text structures, this What is Climate Change? Book Report Project digital product for 4th-grade students is perfect. It's designed to enhance non-fiction reading comprehension and book report writing skills!

This resource includes:

• Comprehensive Google Slides digital lesson
• 9-page printable PDF book report flip book template

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NOTE: You need a (free) Google account to access the digital lesson, and you will need access to the book "What is Climate Change" in the What is? book series to complete the digital and printable activities.

Students will dive into the historical context of climate change, gaining a deeper understanding of this relevant topic. The digital lesson guides students through key facts, timelines, and the impact of these events.

How to use this resource:

• Have students read the book, "What is Climate Change?"
• Print the book report flip book template
• Open and present the Google Slides digital lesson
• Follow the intuitive prompts, which will take you through each step of the book report. For example, if it's time to work on the "facts" page, there is a series of multiple-choice questions on specific facts detailed in the text that will help refresh the students' memories and comprehension. Then students can fill in the facts they found most interesting.
• Have fun guessing the mystery puzzle between each section of the book report!

The printable PDF book report flip book template provides creative book report ideas, such as summarizing the events, using critical thinking skills, and creating a timeline. It can be used with any non-fiction book. Students will also use a book review template to evaluate the topic's significance and relevance today. Overall, this project offers an engaging way for students to explore non-fiction text structures while learning about a crucial topic.

The non-fiction book report flip book pages include:

   ✏book title info

   ✏rating & review

   ✏vocabulary

   ✏facts

   ✏text ideas

   ✏series of events

   ✏making life connections

   ✏what I learned

   ✏questions I have

   ✏setting & subject

   ✏interesting event

   ✏important event

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Need a fun introduction activity or wrap-up activity to a plate tectonic lesson? Task cards are a great way to engage students in the learning process.

This set includes 24 task cards addressing the Pangaea Theory, moving boundaries, major U.S. faults, Mount St. Helen's eruption, Tsunamis, continental drift, layers of the earth and more.

Includes:

24 task cards

Instructions

Answers

Student answer sheet

Get you students moving around the room. They often learn better when they are moving, collaborating and having fun.

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Pumpkin - themed Life Cycle & Traits set for Fall / Autumn / Halloween.
Great NO PREP substitute plans, etc. Includes venn diagram, life cycle sequencing, and traits.

6 Pages Total Include:

1. Pumpkin Traits : Cut out the traits & paste the correct traits

2. * * * Traits : Answer sheet

3. Pumpkin Life Cycle: fill in the blanks

4. Pumpkin Life Cycle, Sequencing: Cut & paste

5. * * * Pumpkin Life Cycle Sequencing, Answer Sheet

6. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: pumpkins Vs apples

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This is a growing bundle of all my Science Puzzles. These puzzles can be reusable by laminating and preparing them!

These puzzles currently cover Grade 6 Earth Science, but will cover all Grade 5 and Grade 6 science.

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Looking for a ready to go made lesson for ocean density and salinity? This activity include:

• slides presentation to present to students.
• lab/demonstration directions for students and teachers
• handout for student lab worksheet

Great for homeschool or school setting! Videos are included!

Tennessee State Standards

• 6.PS3.4 - Conduct an investigation to demonstrate the way that heat (thermal energy) moves among objects through radiation, conduction, or convection.
• 6.ESS2.1 - Gather evidence to justify that oceanic convection currents are caused by the sun’s transfer of heat energy and differences in salt concentration leading to global water movement.
• 6.ESS2.3 - Construct an explanation for how atmospheric flow, geographic features, and ocean currents affect the climate of a region through heat transfer.

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-ESS2-6 - Develop and use a model to describe how unequal heating and rotation of the Earth cause patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates.

Earth Layers Worksheet and Craft - Explore the fascinating structure of our planet with this engaging activity. Label the Earth's layers and bring your creation to life with colorful details. Learn and remember the Earth's composition in a fun and interactive way!

How Students Will Benefit:

• Visual Learning: The worksheet and craft provide a hands-on approach to understanding the Earth's layers, making it easier to remember and comprehend.
• Enhanced Memory: Coloring and labeling the layers reinforce the information, aiding in long-term retention.
• Critical Thinking: Students will develop critical thinking skills as they analyze and understand the relationship between the different layers.
• Creativity: The craft component encourages students to express their creativity and personalize their understanding of the Earth's structure.
• Foundation for Future Learning: This activity lays a solid foundation for future studies in Earth science and geology.

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Elevate your Earth Day celebrations with this set of 15 no-prep art prompts designed specifically for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders! Engage learners in creativity and environmental awareness with these thoughtfully crafted prompts.

Each prompt is carefully tailored to Earth Day themes, encouraging students to explore topics like recycling, conservation, nature, and sustainability through art. With no prep needed for teachers, you can seamlessly integrate these prompts into your lesson plans and activities.

These prompts inspire imagination and foster a deeper understanding of our planet's importance. Spark meaningful discussions and showcase students' artistic talents with these art prompts.

Red Fox Anatomy Unit Study: Printable Worksheets for Nature and Science Learning
Explore the fascinating world of fox anatomy with this comprehensive digital download! Perfect for homeschoolers and nature enthusiasts, this anatomy worksheet and study guide combines elementary science with hands-on learning. Ideal for fox unit studies, nature study, or as part of your nature curriculum, these homeschool printables offer engaging activities to learn about the red fox. Includes detailed anatomy printables, science worksheets, and a fun approach to anatomy unit studies. Start your educational journey today!

What’s Inside:

• Label a Fox: Below is a list of body parts to label on the picture of a fox.
• Fun Fact Quiz: Test your knowledge about foxes with fun and engaging questions!
• Coloring Activity: Let’s color a fox and bring it to life with your favorite shades.
• Dot-to-Dot Fox: Let’s create a fox using dots and reveal the hidden image.
• Creative Drawing: Draw your own fox and let your imagination run wild!

Fun National Space Day Jigsaw Puzzle Template Puzzles is an engaging and creative activity pack designed for young learners. This unique resource combines the fun of jigsaw puzzles with the creativity of coloring pages. Children will delight in solving the jigsaw puzzles to reveal adorable images of Gratitude Lettering setting. After completing the puzzles, they can express their artistic skills by coloring the pictures in vibrant hues.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Pages

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

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This is an activity to do during or after watching the Lorax! This is to go along with a science lesson about the process of photosynthesis, the parts of a plant, and the connection the movie has to photosynthesis.

Students will be putting together and labeling the process of photosynthesis and the parts of a plant. Then they will also describe how The Lorax Movie connects to the process of photosynthesis.

You can pace these activities in multiple ways but I would recommend having the students do the photosynthesis and parts of a plant activity before watching the movie. Then after they have watched the movie, have them complete the connect activity. But you can do it in many different ways.

This activity takes very little prep. Each student will need a copy of each sheet (they are labeled) and scissors, glue sticks/tape, colored pencils, and normal pencils. You could even have students work in groups!

This would be a great product to introduce and/or review photosynthesis and the parts of a plant. You could even use it as an assessment!

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Each Card Sorts consists of 27 cards: 9 vocabulary terms, 9 full color images, and 9 student-friendly descriptions/definitions.

Terms included:

• weathering
• soil
• erosion
• sedimentary rocks
• sediment
• fossils
• evidence
• fossil fuels
• geologic time

Includes a set of 10 questions with separate answer key. Written at a 9th grade level.

Includes 1 set for each of the 7 episodes of season 2 of Blue Planet.

Celebrate Earth Day with this would you rather game! Use these no-prep digital slides as an Earth Day icebreaker activity, brain break, morning meeting activity, discussion starters, opinion writing prompts, debate prompts or spring activity. This is great for kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade and fourth grade students. Your students will love having the opportunity to share and discuss some fun and silly Earth Day traditions.

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What's Included:

• 20 would you rather slides
• 1 editable slide (add your own pictures or text) OR have students create their own choices
• Directions Slide

Would You Rather Examples:

• Would you rather ride your bike to school or ride the bus to school?
• Would you rather plant trees or plant wildflowers?
• Would you rather have no electricity for a day or have no running water for a day?

More Earth Day Resources:

Earth Day Find Someone Who

Earth Day Symmetry Drawings

Earth Day Activity Packet

More Spring Resources:

After Spring Break Game Bundle

Spring Zoomed In Game

Spring Finish the Story

Spring Guess the Emoji Phrases

*Note this product may be used in brick and mortar classes as well as virtual systems like Outschool.

Are you searching for a unique and engaging way to teach kids about the water cycle? Our Water Cycle Flexagon Craft offers a dynamic and hands-on approach to learning this essential environmental process. This printable flexagon activity allows children to cut, print, and fold their own flexagon, a fun, interactive tool that visually demonstrates the stages of the water cycle—evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. By manipulating the flexagon, kids can explore how water moves through its continuous cycle in a creative and memorable way.

Perfect for science lessons, environmental education, homeschooling, or at-home learning, this flexagon craft makes understanding the water cycle both enjoyable and interactive. Kids will love the tactile experience of crafting and using their flexagon, enhancing their grasp of how water circulates through the environment.

What’s Included in the Water Cycle Flexagon Pack:

• Printable Flexagon Templates: Detailed templates for each stage of the water cycle, ready to print and assemble.
• Instructional Guide: Easy-to-follow instructions for cutting, folding, and constructing the flexagon.
• Illustrative Graphics: Visuals for evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection stages to aid understanding.
• Educational Content: Brief descriptions of each water cycle stage included on the flexagon.

Dive into the dynamic process of the water cycle with our Water Cycle Flexagon Craft, and let your kids discover the continuous journey of water through a creative and interactive activity!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

This moon phases printable, which folds into a convenient tiny book, is a great way to teach children about the moon. When camping or using a telescope to observe the solar system, this moon phases printable makes a handy portable guide. After that, apply what you've learned with these moon phases activities, which are appropriate for students in kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, and sixth grade. Students will replicate a full moon, waxing gibbous, first quarter, waning gibbous, waning crescent, last quarter, waxing crescent, and new moon using an edible science project in this Oreo lunar phases exercise. All you need to do is print the moon phases, and you can start playing and learning!

This moon printable for kids can make learning about the moon's phases enjoyable. The moon's phases are shown in this Moon Phases Printable along with an image, name, and definition. Just print, fold, and use as you and your child learn about the moon. This moon phases printable is ideal for a science lesson on the solar system or moon for kids, or for pursuing your child's innate interests.

Hint: You will like to use this moon phases printable  with Oreo Moon Phases activity! Cookies make everything more fun! Make sure to grab the printable worksheet to make the Oreo Moon Phases this is such a fun solar system activity for kids of all ages! This clever book requires no glue, just cut & fold to get 8 little pages. Basically you are going to fold along all the solid lines. Now cut on the the dotted line. Above is whta you have at this point.

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