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Discover the wonders of the ocean with our Ocean Zones Activity Pack! This engaging educational resource invites kids to explore the fascinating layers of the ocean, from the sunlit epipelagic zone to the mysterious abyssopelagic depths. Are your students curious about what creatures dwell in the twilight zone or how the ocean floor is mapped out? Our activity pack provides all the tools they need to dive into oceanography and learn about marine ecosystems through hands-on learning.

This comprehensive pack is designed for young ocean enthusiasts, homeschoolers, and educators looking to enrich their science curriculum. It’s perfect for project-based learning, ocean-themed lessons, or simply fostering a love for the marine world. Packed with creative and interactive activities, it’s sure to capture the imaginations of children as they journey through the different layers of the ocean.

What's Included in the Ocean Zones Activity Pack:

• Ocean Zone Worksheets: Detailed sheets covering each ocean layer, helping kids learn about the characteristics and inhabitants of each zone.
• Interactive Maps: Maps to identify and label the ocean zones, perfect for visual learners.
• Find-a-Word Puzzles: Fun puzzles that reinforce oceanography vocabulary and concepts.
• Ocean Layers Chart: A colorful chart that illustrates the distinct layers of the ocean and their features.
• Creative Activities: Hands-on projects and crafts to deepen understanding and engagement with ocean zones.
• Informative Fact Sheets: Key facts about each ocean layer, providing essential knowledge in an easy-to-digest format.

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Exploring the Oceans of the World." Through this resource, children will gain practical insights into fascinating facts about the world's oceans in a simple and engaging way. This information sheet will help young learners expand their knowledge of Earth's oceans while developing curiosity and respect for the natural world.

Dive into the depths of learning with our Ocean Zones Activity Pack, and inspire the next generation of ocean explorers!

Are you looking for an engaging and educational way to teach children about the lifecycle of a bean? Our Lifecycle of a Bean Activity Pack is the perfect solution!

This comprehensive set includes a variety of worksheets and activities designed to help children explore and understand the different stages in the lifecycle of a bean. Ideal for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers, this resource provides an interactive and fun way for children to learn about plant growth and development.

Benefits of Lifecycle of a Bean Activity Pack:

• Promotes Understanding of Plant Growth: Helps children learn about the stages of a bean's lifecycle, from seed to plant.
• Encourages Hands-On Learning: Provides interactive activities that reinforce learning through creativity and observation.
• Enhances Fine Motor Skills: Craft activities help develop hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
• Interactive and Fun: Keeps children engaged with a mix of educational worksheets and hands-on projects.

IN ADDITION, this resource also includes an information handout about Life Cycles. This handout is designed to enhance students' comprehension by providing detailed explanations of the various stages of life cycles found in nature. Through this resource, students will develop a more profound understanding of how living organisms grow, change, and adapt over time, fostering a deeper connection with the natural world and promoting critical thinking about biological processes.

Transform your lessons about plant growth with our Lifecycle of a Bean Activity Pack and provide your child with a fun and educational experience. Perfect for enhancing understanding of plant lifecycles, encouraging hands-on learning, and stimulating curiosity about nature. Get your set today and let your child discover the fascinating lifecycle of a bean!

Are you looking for a captivating way to teach kids about the incredible life cycle of stars? Our Star Life Cycle Foldouts offer a hands-on, educational craft that takes children through the fascinating stages of stellar evolution. From the birth of a star in a nebula to its final stages as a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole, these foldouts provide a visual and descriptive journey through each phase of a star's life.

Perfect for science lessons, astronomy units, or at-home learning, this craft activity makes complex astronomical concepts accessible and engaging for children. By assembling each foldout, kids will gain a deeper understanding of how stars evolve over time, making it an ideal resource for sparking interest in the wonders of space.

Illuminate the life cycle of stars with our Star Life Cycle Foldouts, and help your kids explore the birth, growth, and dramatic endings of stars in a creative and educational way!

IN ADDITION, this resource also includes an information handout about Life Cycles. This handout is designed to enhance students' comprehension by providing detailed explanations of the various stages of life cycles found in nature. Through this resource, students will develop a more profound understanding of how living organisms grow, change, and adapt over time, fostering a deeper connection with the natural world and promoting critical thinking about biological processes.

Are you looking for an engaging way to teach kids about the fascinating phenomenon of solar eclipses? Our Solar Eclipse Foldout Craft is the perfect educational tool! This hands-on craft introduces children to the concept of solar eclipses through interactive foldouts that illustrate the Sun, Moon, and the different types of eclipses. From understanding sunlight and the new moon to exploring total, partial, and annular solar eclipses, each foldout provides a visual representation and a clear description of these astronomical events.

Ideal for classroom science lessons, homeschooling, or an exciting at-home activity, this foldout craft helps children grasp complex concepts in a fun and creative way. By assembling each foldout, kids will gain a deeper understanding of how solar eclipses occur and the differences between each type.

What’s Included in the Solar Eclipse Foldout Craft Pack:

• Sunlight: Illustrates the role of sunlight in solar eclipses with descriptive details.
• New Moon: Depicts the new moon phase and its importance in solar eclipses.
• Total Solar Eclipse: Explains and visualizes the phenomenon of a total solar eclipse.
• Partial Solar Eclipse: Provides a visual and description of what happens during a partial solar eclipse.
• Annular Eclipse: Describes and illustrates the unique characteristics of an annular solar eclipse.

IN ADDITION, this resource includes an information handout about "The Earth." Through this resource, students will develop a better understanding of how the Earth works and why it is important to protect it.

Illuminate the mysteries of the solar eclipse with our Solar Eclipse Foldout Craft, and help your kids explore the wonders of the cosmos through an engaging and educational hands-on activity!

STEAM Challenge - Design a parachute for Santa to land safely in the event of a crash landing.

Premise: the NTSB requires that Santa have specific safety gear in order to be able to fly on Christmas Eve. Students are to design a parachute that will get Santa safely and slowly to the ground.

Package includes: Introduction script (Breaking News), Materials list and student work sheet.

Extensions: graph the student times.

What people are saying:

• I teach STEAM for 3/4 and 7/8. This is one of their favorite STEAM units. I incorporate it with other parachute activities. (Tracy C)
• Such a great and organized resource! Students loved doing this STEM project before Winter Break! (Elsa C)

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"Design a Catapult for Cupid's Valentine's Day Delivery Challenge: The Ultimate STEM Project"

Breaking News: Cupid's bow and arrow are out of commission and he needs your help to deliver valentines to the right people on Valentine's Day.

Student Worksheet: This worksheet will spark your students imaginations, helping them create a catapult to deliver Cupid's valentines.

Extensions: Take the project to the next level by graphing the distances the catapult can reach. Plot your data and see how you can improve your design for maximum impact.

With this exciting STEM Challenge, you can bring the magic of Valentine's Day to life and help Cupid make the day extra special for everyone.

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Help your AVID or ELA students build reading comprehension and practice using text evidence with these editable discussion cards and talking chips for an article on solar eclipses! Students will read the provided article with space for note taking and a summary, then they will sit in small groups and take turns pulling a discussion card and using their talking chips.

Great for: using text evidence, collaboration and team building, public speaking practice,

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DIRECTIONS:

• Access your forced copy of the Google Doc with the article on solar eclipses. Allow students to read, take notes in the margin, and summarize the article by answering the essential question at the top.

• Go to the last slide to add your own discussion prompts.

• Click "File" then "Download" and then "PDF" to download the prompts as a PDF document.

• Print, cut, and laminate a set of cards for each of your groups of 4-5 students.

• Print, cut, and laminate talking chips.

• Put students into groups of 4-5.

• Decide how many talking chips each student gets (this encourages participation during the dialogue and teaches students how to use social cues when deciding when to share, instead of raising a hand).

• One student draws a card from the top. That student asks the question and dialogue begins in the group. Students should have the short story handy so they can use evidence in their responses.

• When dialogue dies down, students continue taking turns drawing a card, asking questions. and having discussions.

• Students should discard the questions already asked so they don't repeat any.

WHAT's INCLUDED:

• Google Doc with a solar eclipse article
• Google slide with printable talking chips
• 20 Discussion Prompts in color and black & white
• Editable Discussion Prompt Cards in color and black & white

Solar Eclipse Roll a Story

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Help your middle schoolers dive deep into the complexities of climate change with this engaging and thought-provoking resource!

"Climate Change: Five Perspectives" goes beyond basic facts, encouraging students to analyze diverse viewpoints and develop their critical thinking skills.

This comprehensive resource includes:

• Five compelling letters, each written to the United: Each letter presents a unique perspective on climate change, written from the point of view of:

  • The Urgent Activist
  • The Cautious Skeptic
  • The Technological Optimist
  • The Economic Pragmatist
  • The Frontline Youth (a student living in Kiribati)

• A companion AI video where the five letters are read aloud by their authors.

• 12 Engaging Assignments: Designed to spark critical thinking and enhance literacy skills, these activities encourage students to:

  • Analyze author's craft, purpose, and structure.
  • Synthesize information and evaluate evidence.
  • Compare and contrast perspectives.
  • Develop their own informed opinions.

• Alignment with Curriculum: This resource integrates with many Grade 6 literacy outcomes and climate change units. It was paritcularly aimed at the Alberta curriciulum.

Why This Resource Stands Out:

• Promotes Critical Thinking: Students learn to analyze different viewpoints, evaluate evidence, and form their own conclusions.
• Encourages Empathy and Global Awareness: By exploring diverse perspectives, students gain a deeper understanding of how climate change impacts people around the world.
• Offers Flexibility: The resource can be adapted for individual work, small group activities, or whole-class discussions.
• Saves You Time: The ready-to-use letters, video, and assignments make it easy to implement this resource in your classroom.

Spark meaningful conversations about climate change and empower your students to become informed, engaged global citizens!

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Earth & Space Science: Discover the wonders of our universe with these printable worksheets for Grade 5 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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Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions bundle give your students the opportunity to practice reading and comprehension skills while learning science content. This is perfect for a literacy activity that connects to your current science unit!

With our Earth and space science worksheets, students from 3rd Grade to 8th grade will learn about the natural systems all around them, from weather and geology to the solar system and constellations.

This bundle consists of the following packets:

3rd Grade Earth & Space Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

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Back to School Earth & Space Science Reading Comprehension Passages : Discover the wonders of our universe with these printable worksheets for Grade 3 to Grade 5 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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This resource features a lesson plan and materials for the Human Tic Tac Toe Review Game, an engaging and competitive way to review any unit of study. Let's face it, review days can be difficult and boring... so your students will appreciate you making learning fun with this collaborative game. The resource includes a meticulously detailed lesson plan, set-up instructions, tips for successful game play, and all necessary signs and materials. Besides simple set-up and devising questions for your content, very little preparation is needed for this lesson and if your students are like mine, they will ask for this form of review for every unit of study!

Product Includes:

• Comprehensive lesson plan and set-up instructions
• Helpful hints and tips for successful game play
• 1 blank question sheet to design your own questions
• Signs and materials for game play

This full-length lesson plan can be adapted for any period length up to 1 hour and is ideal on a day leading up to your final test.

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Are you looking for a fun, interactive way to introduce and teach Calculating Distance, Time, and Speed? Look no further! This interactive presentation in Google Slides it the perfect whole group activity! It begins with formulas and example problems, then has practice problems at the end for students to attempt on their own . This resource was created for 5th grade, but I think it could work well in other grades too!

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Are you looking for a fun way to teach Calculating Distance, Time, and Speed? Look no further! This bundle has everything you need to help your students master this topic. Begin with the interactive Google Slides presentation-- perfect for whole group teaching and discussion. Then have students practice with the word problem worksheets or Google Form version for a digital option.

This resource was created for 5th grade, but I think it could work well in other grades too!

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Are you a Science teacher introducing your Upper Elementary students to Diseases? 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?

✦ 43 total slides for notes and examples.

Throughout the Lesson, students will be introduced to the following:
✦ What is a disease?

✦ What causes diseases?

✦ So how many groups of diseases are there?

✦ What are the alien organisms that invade the body, causing infectious diseases?

✦ How are pathogens transmitted (carried) to humans?

✦ What are some infectious diseases caused by bacteria, and how are they transmitted to people?

✦ What are some common symptoms (signs) of salmonellosis, cholera, and strep throat diseases?

✦ What are some common symptoms of Lyme disease?

✦ What are some common infectious diseases caused by viruses?

✦ What are some common symptoms of cold and the flu?

✦ What are some deadly viral diseases?

✦ What causes non-infectious diseases?

✦ What is an example of an inherited disease?

✦ What is an example of a disease that appears as a body ages?

✦ What is an example of a disease that is caused by poor nutrition?

✦ What is an example of a disease that is caused by malfunction in the body?

This resource is great for:

• In-Classroom Teaching (Displaying for the Whole Class)
• Online Learning
• Homeschooling
• Sharing on Google Classroom or Other Platforms as a Tool for Revision

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Are you a Science teacher introducing your Upper Elementary students to Endocrine System Part 2? 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?

✦ 55 total slides for notes and examples.

Throughout the Lesson, students will be introduced to the following:
✦ Endocrine System Major Glands

• Adrenal Glands
• Pancreas (Insulin, glucagon)
• Diabetes

✦ What Is the Fight and Flight Response?

This resource is great for:

• In-Classroom Teaching (Displaying for the Whole Class)
• Online Learning
• Homeschooling
• Sharing on Google Classroom or Other Platforms as a Tool for Revision

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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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• Online Learning
• Homeschooling
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Are you a Science teacher introducing your Upper Elementary students to Excretory System & Competencies - Organs of the excretory system (kidneys, Ureters, Urinary Bladder, Urethra)? 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?

✦ 42 total slides for notes and examples.

Throughout the Lesson, students will be introduced to the following:
✦ What do people do with rotten fruits?

✦ What do you think happens to the unwanted liquid waste in your body?

✦ What is the Excretory System?

✦ What are the two functions OF the excretory system?

✦ What are the Four organs & cells in charge of the excretory system?

✦ Organs of the excretory system (kidneys, Ureters, Urinary Bladder, Urethra)

✦ Competencies (Problem, Hypothesis, Compare, Infer, Conclude)

✦ How does sweat excrete our body?

✦ Competencies Bar Graph - How to Construct a Bar Graph

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Are you a Science teacher introducing your Upper Elementary students to Muscular System - Muscles? 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?

✦ 33 total slides for notes and examples.

Throughout the Lesson, students will be introduced to the following:
✦ Types of Muscle Tissues

✦ Aspects of Muscle Tissues

✦ Skeletal Muscle Tissues

✦ Smooth Muscle Tissues

✦ Cardiac Muscle Tissues

✦ Body Front and Back Muscles View

✦ Head Facial Muscles

✦ Muscles Characteristics

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Are you a Science teacher introducing your Upper Elementary students to Digestive 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?

✦ 57 total slides for notes and examples.

Throughout the Lesson, students will be introduced to the following:
✦ What happens to the food you eat?

✦ What kind of nutrients are in the food we eat?

✦ Different kinds of food

✦ How much should we eat of every kind of food?

✦ How do we write a problem, hypothesis, and conclusion?

✦ How do we compare?

✦ How does our body turn food into nutrients?

✦ How does the digestive system work?

✦ Digestive Juices

✦ The Small Intestine

✦ Practice Exercise

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