Less than $5 6th Grade Earth Sciences Activities

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Get up and move!:

Students will move around to read cards concerning how the sun effects the seasons on Earth. Each card has a situation which describes a specific season on Earth. Students will record the correct season on the line next to the letter shown on the card. The teacher can correct the answers to have students correct or discuss as a class.

This is a great way to get students up and moving and still engaged. My students are focused and excited when they complete the list correctly.

Aligns with Indiana Sixth Grade Science Standard ESS1.B

What's included:

• Teacher instructions
• Scoot cards in color and black and white
• Answer key

How is this product useful:

• Easy prep for teachers.
• Engaged movement activity.
• Represents the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

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

This activity set includes four different activities that challenge students to learn new vocabulary, facts, and perspectives related to Lunar eclipses.

The activities are:

• Word Search Puzzle: Find 30 hidden words related to the Lunar Eclipse in a grid of letters. The words can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or backward.
• Crossword Puzzle: Solve 15 clues to fill in the crossword puzzle with words related to the Lunar eclipse.
• Word Scramble: Unscramble 11 words related to the Lunar eclipse and write them in the correct spaces.
• Vocabulary Passage: Read a short passage about the Lunar 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 celestial event.

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

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

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Exploring the world beneath our feet with this Earth's layers activity pack!

What's Included? (Color, B&W)

1. Notes
2. Note-Taking essentials: with fill-in-the-blank sections allow students to actively engage with the information and record key details about each layer.
3. Cut-and-Glue Activity

⭐Now let your students express it out in the most fun way⭐

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

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Plate Tectonics - Guided notes and puzzle review activity

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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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I created this geologic time scale with middle schoolers in mind. Although, itis a good resource for anyone studying the history of our Earth! It comes in black and white and color, along with a short reading describing what the geologic time scale is.

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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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Introduce a fun and engaging way to review and learn about Earth Systems with our new domino puzzle! This valuable resource is a great addition to any science class and is suitable for students of all ages.

Our domino puzzle features common terms related to Earth Systems, including atmosphere, biosphere, freshwater, geosphere, groundwater, hydrosphere, mineral, and rock. By putting the puzzle together, students will not only review key concepts, but also learn new terms and deepen their understanding of Earth Systems.

In addition to being a valuable learning tool, our domino puzzle is also fun and engaging. It provides a hands-on activity that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Includes....

• Google slides to go through with students
• Chance cards to print out
• Pacing guide
• Teacher and student tips

This project is great for the end of the year. That weird time between end of course tests and the school year end is challenging. The project is mostly self-paced and great for those days that you only see some classes throughout the day. Minimum materials are needed! 11x7 paper, lined, paper, the packet, and yarn!

Student will make a map, complete a packet, and write some journal entries on how they would survive if they were stranded on a deserted island.

This product is only the slides. You will need the bundle to do this project.

Tennessee State Standards

• 6.PS3.1 - Analyze the properties and compare the sources of kinetic, elastic potential, gravitational potential, electric potential, chemical, and thermal energy.
• 6.LS2.4 - Using evidence from climate data, draw conclusions about the patterns of abiotic and biotic factors in different biomes, specifically the tundra, taiga, deciduous forest, desert, grasslands, rainforest, marine, and freshwater ecosystems
• 6.ESS2.5 - Analyze and interpret data from weather conditions, weather maps, satellites, and radar to predict probable local weather patterns and conditions.
• 6.ESS3.2 - Investigate and compare existing and developing technologies that will utilize renewable and alternative energy sources.

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-LS2-1: Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem
• MS-PS1-4: Develop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed.
• MS-ESS2-5: Collect data to provide evidence for how the motions and complex interactions of air masses results in changes in weather conditions.

These science vocabulary tiles are a fun way for students to manipulate content and show off their learning! Set of tiles comes with a mixture of vocabulary and other words for students to build their own rocks and minerals themed "poetry."

What is Included?

• 29 prompts and questions to get students started
• 255 vocabulary and filler words
• Blank template to write in new/needed words

Vocabulary included supports NGSS MS-ESS2-1

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 mandala coloring pages to print at home ! Take a look at our huge range of designs, from beautiful flower mandala patterns to Solar eclipse mandalas, holiday-themed designs, intricate geometric mandalas, and many more! We invite you to create something beautiful and restore your inner calm with one of our printable mandalas.

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• 30 coloring pages ( PDF + PNG )

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This WebQuest includes 15 questions - each with a link for students to explore to find the answer to the questions.

Includes a comprehensive answer key.

Written at a 9th grade level but suitable for many grades.

Guide d'étude complet de la révision des sciences de la 6e année en Colombie-Britannique

Description:

Préparez vos élèves à réussir en sciences avec cette révision complète et ce guide d'étude aligné sur le programme scientifique de 6e année de la Colombie-Britannique !

Cette ressource de plus de 20 pages couvre tous les concepts et compétences clés, notamment :

• Organismes multicellulaires et processus vitaux
• Matériaux et mélanges du quotidien
• Forces et lois du mouvement de Newton
• Production et circuits d'électricité
• Le système solaire et l'univers.

Le guide d'étude comprend:

Notes détaillées et explications pour chaque sujet

100 questions de révision pour vérifier la compréhension

Suggestions d’activités pratiques et de recherches complémentaires

Un corrigé complet

Aidez à consolider les connaissances scientifiques de vos élèves de 6e année et donnez-leur une pratique précieuse avec les types de questions qu'ils rencontreront lors des tests et des examens. Ce guide d'étude est idéal pour les révisions en classe, les devoirs ou les études indépendantes. Les nombreuses applications du monde réel rendent le contenu attrayant et pertinent.

La ressource est fournie au format PDF pour faciliter l’impression et la distribution.

Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of the moon with this interactive and educational resource designed for primary school students! This product offers a variety of activities to help children learn all about the phases of the moon and lunar phenomena in a fun and engaging way.

Children will explore:

Moon Phases Cards: With child-friendly explanations and colorful pictures, students will learn about each phase of the moon, from new moon to full moon. Lunar Eclipses: Discover how and why lunar eclipses occur with simple, easy-to-understand information. Tides: Learn how the moon affects the Earth’s tides and why they change. Interactive activities include:

Draw Each Phase of the Moon: Children can recreate the phases of the moon by drawing them. Cut and Paste Phases of the Moon: A hands-on activity where children match pictures of the phases of the moon with their correct names. Match the Phases of the Moon with Their Names: Students match pictures of the phases of the moon with the correct names for each phase. Fill in the Blanks: Test their knowledge by filling in the blanks with the correct names for the phases of the moon. Perfect for use in the classroom or as homework, this resource helps young learners deepen their understanding of the moon through a combination of learning and creativity!

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.

Studying the solar system is a lot of fun. Kids have a natural interest in the stars, sun, planets, and more and this science unit is a great way to draw on kids natural curiosity and interest for a teachable moment. They are a great way to help reinforce what kids are reading / learning as well to ensure they are remembering what they are studying as well. You will love that they include a huge variety of resources to learn astronomy for kids vocabulary, moon phases, planets worksheet, planet order, and so much more! There are 25 pages in this huge pack with a variety of levels to accommodate kids from 1st – 9th grade. Answers are provided!!

Our solar system is a fascinating things for kids of all ages to study. Not only can they easily see the sun, they live on planet Earth, and they see bright stars in the evening sky. But there is so much more to it – a vast expanse of space filled with planets no man has ever walked on, mysteries like what is inside the earth, and so much more. It is no wonder even adults are fascinated with space travel, space exploration and science fiction shows like Star Trek and Star Wars. Our universe is truly an amazing and wonderful place. These solar system worksheets are a fun way to learn more about the milk way galaxy, mars, venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, the moon, and so much more!

In this printable solar system worksheets you’ll find the following different activities:

• Solar system vocabulary (29 color cars)
• Solar system vocabulary quiz
• Label the Planets
• Planet Order (with mnemonic device)
• Moon Observations
• Label the Moon Phases
• Mercury Facts
• Venus Facts
• Mars Facts
• Jupiter Facts
• Saturn Facts
• Uranus Facts
• Neptune Facts
• Sun Review Questions (with answers)
• Moon Review Questions (with answers)
• Inner Planets Review Questions (with answers)
• Outer Planets Review Questions (with answers)

These astronomy worksheets are an excellent method to add enjoyment to studying, regardless of whether you are a homeschooler, teacher, or parent. They require no preparation, which you will adore! Utilize these in conjunction with a subject on astronomy or the solar system for students in preschool, kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth grade and +++.

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This is a 2-page reading passage (informational newsletter) that gives information on the Desert Habitat.

This Desert Newsletter is a comprehensive and student-friendly nonfiction research newsletter designed to empower students with valuable resources for academic exploration.

Student-Centric Content: Recognizing the unique needs of students, our newsletter focuses on content that is not only academically rigorous but also accessible and engaging. We bridge the gap between complex research and student comprehension, making it easier for learners to incorporate information into their work.

It gives information on...

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➡️ Animals

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Looking to engage your students in an exciting hands-on science experiment? Dive into the fascinating world of earth science with our Stream Table Lab resource.

Watch as your students become geologists in action, simulating natural phenomena right in the classroom!

What you'll get:

• Detailed instructions for setting up and conducting the experiment
• Materials list for easy preparation
• Discussion questions to deepen understanding

Empower your students to think like scientists as they observe, analyze, and draw conclusions from their observations. Spark curiosity and inspire learning with this engaging Stream Table Lab!

In this product, students will learn about the following: living things - plants and animals and where they live and what they need to live, nutrients and why they are important for plants and animals to survive, the parts of a plant - roots, stems, leaves, and cells. Students will also learn that they can classify plants by the shape of their outside edge, texture, and vein pattern. Students will learn the vein pattern in leaves - netted or parallel veins. Students will also learn about smooth leaf margin and jagged leaf margins. Students will learn about the texture of plants - waxy texture, rough texture, and smooth texture. Students will also learn about the stem structure - soft stems and woody stems. Students will then learn about the root stems - taproots and fibrous roots of plants. As students are learning about the classification of plants they will answer comprehension questions throughout the product to ensure comprehension. Students will then draw a picture of each part of the plant that they are learning about. At the end of the product, students will answer fill in the blank questions that review vocabulary was covered throughout the product.

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