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Basic Science Informational Text Reading Comprehension Passages
By Elementary divas
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
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BUTTERFLY LIFE CYCLE LAPBOOK - Butterfly Biology & Ecology - Science Craft
By Just Be Creative Homeschooling
Are you eager to introduce children to the enchanting world of butterflies, unraveling the mysteries of their life cycles and intricate anatomy? Look no further than our Butterfly Lapbook!
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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.
With our Butterfly Lapbook, you can cultivate a fascination for nature and scientific exploration while providing engaging and interactive learning opportunities for children. Embark on an educational journey and witness young minds flutter with knowledge and wonder!
BEE LIFE CYCLE LAPBOOK - Bee Biology and Ecology - Science Craft
By Just Be Creative Homeschooling
Wondering how to introduce the intricate world of bees and their importance in our ecosystem? Our Bee Life Cycle Lapbook is the ideal educational tool, designed to provide a comprehensive and interactive learning experience. This resource combines fun crafts with crucial learning activities, including a life cycle wheel and worksheets that cover everything from bee anatomy to their role in pollination.
Embark on a fascinating journey through the life of bees with our Bee Life Cycle Lapbook. Tailored for homeschool education, this lapbook offers a thorough exploration of bee biology and ecology, making it a perfect fit for environmental science studies. From detailed vocabulary to engaging lift-the-flap questions, this lapbook provides a variety of learning tools that cater to young learners' curiosity about nature and science.
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Our Bee Life Cycle Lapbook is not just an educational activity; it's a comprehensive learning experience that highlights the significance of bees in our world. Perfect for homeschoolers, this resource will captivate young minds and inspire a deeper appreciation for one of nature's most vital creatures, all while providing a fun and informative way to learn about biology and ecology.
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.
LADYBUG LIFE CYCLE LAPBOOK - Ladybug Biology and Ecology - Science Craft
By Just Be Creative Homeschooling
Delve into the captivating world of insects and their remarkable life cycles with our comprehensive Lifecycle Lapbook. This educational resource is designed to engage young learners in an immersive exploration of the lifecycle of ladybugs and other fascinating creatures. From the intricate stages of development to the anatomy of these remarkable insects, this lapbook provides a hands-on approach to learning about the wonders of nature.
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Designed for both homeschoolers and teachers, this lapbook provides versatile learning opportunities suitable for a range of educational settings.
Embark on a journey of exploration and watch as young minds blossom with knowledge and wonder through our Lifecycle Lapbook.
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.
Floating and Sinking Science for Preschool and Kindergarten
By Joyful Explorations
Students will learn about buoyancy and water displacement through these engaging investigations. 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.
Included in this packet are:
★Explanation of the Scientific Method for teachers
★Five sinking and floating investigations, with directions and recording sheets
★Guide for helping students plan their own individual investigations
★Guides for forming hypotheses and reflecting on students' learning
★Guide for sharing student learning
★Tips and helpful suggestions
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Year Long Science Curriculum for Preschool and Kindergarten
By Joyful Explorations
The Science Kids curriculum 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.
This year long bundle includes 16 Science Units:
• “What do Scientists Do?”
• “Floating and Sinking”
• “Color Mixing”
• “Magnets”
• “Kitchen Chemistry”
• “Ramps”
• “Mirrors”
• “Gingerbread Science”
• “Freezing and Melting”
• “My Human Body”
• “Music and Vibration”
• “Shadows and Light”
• “Weather and Temperature”
• “Taking Care of the Earth”
• “Taking Care of Pets”
• “Taking Care of Plants”
This packet includes enough lessons for 32 weeks of hands-on learning. While 32 weeks is a bit shorter than a typical school year, this curriculum is designed to be flexible in order to give children the time they need to learn, so extra days are allowed for each unit. Additional, optional activities are also included for many of the units, and these can be used to help fill your days if needed.
This curriculum supports the Next Generation Science Standards for kindergarten.
Please see my other Science products if you want to supplement this curriculum.
Science Kids- First Quarter Bundle
By Joyful Explorations
The “Science Kids” series of packets 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 "First Quarter" bundle contains enough science activities to fill the first quarter of the school year (About 8 weeks) and supports Next Generation Science Standard K-PS2.
Unit 1- “What do Scientists do?” helps students learn how to be scientists. Every activity in this packet is aligned with one of the five stages of scientific inquiry. The packet includes:
Color posters of the five stages of scientific inquiry
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
Unit 2- “Floating and Sinking” is designed to help students learn the concepts of buoyancy and water displacement. They will also begin to understand that the size and shape of an object affects its ability to float. Included in this packet are:
Five sinking and floating investigations, with directions and recording sheets
Guide for helping students plan their own individual investigations
Guides for forming hypotheses and reflecting on students' learning
Guide for sharing student learning
Tips and helpful suggestions
Unit 3- “Color Mixing” includes instructions for all of these hands-on, scientific investigations:
"Paint Mixing" Investigation
"Color and Water" Investigation
"Bubbling Color" Investigation
"Colored Lights" Investigation
"Wandering Water" Investigation
"Spinning Color Wheel" Investigation
"Coffee Filter Chromatography" Investigation
"Invent Your Own Color" final investigation
Printables, including:
Color Wheel
Recording sheets for investigations
Reflection and Planning Questions
Unit 4- “Magnets” includes instructions for all of these investigations:
“Magnetic or Not Magnetic?”
“The Magic Paper Clip”
“Magnet Cars”
“A String of Paper Clips”
“Magnet Train”
“Magnet Detectives”
The packet also includes:
Printable recording sheets for investigations
Guide for helping students develop independent investigations
Tips and helpful suggestions
Conduction Convection & Radiation Digital Sort Activity & Quiz- NC SCOS PS.6.2.1
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Looking for a fun way to help your students master Conduction, Convection, and Radiation? Look no further! This 8 question vocabulary scramble and 15 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. The 20 question Google Form quick check can be used for a grade to assess whether your students mastered the skill. This resource follows NC Standard Course of Study Science Standard PS.6.2.1
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Heat Transfer Review Worksheets Test Prep Study Guide- NC SCOS PS.6.2.1
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Looking for a fun way to help your students review Heat Transfer? Look no further! This resource includes 4 practice worksheets, easily copied front to back, with a variety of review activities. Perfect for homework, test review, study guide or whole group!
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Force and Motion Review Worksheets EOG Test Prep Study Guide- NC SOS PS.5.2
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Looking for a fun way to help your students review Force and Motion? Look no further! This resource includes 4 practice worksheets, easily copied front to back, with a variety of review activities. Perfect for homework, test review, study guide or EOG review! This resource aligns with North Carolina Standard Course of Study Science Standard PS.5.2
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Conductors & Insulators Mini Lesson | Presentation, Sort Activity, and Quiz
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Looking for a fun way to help your students master Conductors and Insulators? Look no further! Start off with a 25 Google Slide presentation covering definitions and examples, perfect for a whole group lesson! Then have your students practice with a 15 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity that can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. Lastly, check your student's understanding with a 20 question Google Form quick check! This product was created for 5th grade, but I think it could work well in other grades too!
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Chemical Change & Physical Change Mini Lesson| Presentation, Sort Activity, Quiz
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Looking for a fun way to help your students master Chemical Change vs. Physical Change? Look no further! Start off with a 25 Google Slide presentation covering definitions and examples, perfect for a whole group lesson! Then have your students practice with an 8 question vocabulary sort and a 15 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity that can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. Lastly, check your student's understanding with a 20 question Google Form quick check! This product was created for 5th grade, but I think it could work well in other grades too!
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States of Matter Lesson | Presentation, Sort Activity, & Quiz | Solid Liquid Gas
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Looking for a fun way to help your students master States of Matter- Solids, Liquids, and Gases? Look no further! Start off with a 26 Google Slide presentation covering definitions and examples, perfect for a whole group lesson! Then have your students practice with an 8 question vocabulary scramble and a 15 question Google Slides drag and drop sorting activity that can be easily uploaded into Google Classroom or printed to use with journals in a cut and glue activity. Lastly, check your student's understanding with a 20 question Google Form quick check! This product was created for 5th grade, but I think it could work well in other grades too!
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Calculating Speed Practice Worksheet- Printable and Google Form- PS.5.2.2
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Looking for a fun way to help your students practice Calculating Speed? Look no further! This 10 question practice worksheet can be copied front to back or use the Google Form version in Google Classroom for an easy grading digital assignment! This product was created for 5th grade, but I think it could work well in other grades too!
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Calculating Distance Practice Worksheet- Printable and Google Form- PS.5.2.2
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Looking for a fun way to help your students practice Calculating Distance? Look no further! This 10 question practice worksheet can be copied front to back or use the Google Form version in Google Classroom for an easy grading digital assignment! This product was created for 5th grade, but I think it could work well in other grades too!
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Calculating Time Practice Worksheet- Printable and Google Form- PS.5.2.2
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
Looking for a fun way to help your students practice Calculating Time? Look no further! This 10 question practice worksheet can be copied front to back or use the Google Form version in Google Classroom for an easy grading digital assignment! This product was created for 5th grade, but I think it could work well in other grades too!
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5th Grade Science Year Long BUNDLE! Follows 2023 NC Science Standards
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
North Carolina 5th Grade Science Teachers, this is for you! Are you looking for a fun way to help your students be successful in 5th Grade Science? Look no further! This year long mega bundle has everything you need to help your students master each 5th Grade Science standard!
This bundle was created to align with the new 2023 North Carolina Standard Course of Study Science Standards (implemented 2024) and is regularly updated with new resources! Get it now before the price increases!
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5th Grade Science Test Prep Review Worksheets Study Guide BUNDLE! NC SCOS
By Fifth Grade Mathematicians
North Carolina 5th Grade Science Teachers, this is for you! Are you looking for a fun way to help your students review topics aligned with the new 5th grade North Carolina Standard Course of Study Science Standards? Look no further! This bundle includes 6 worksheet sets with 4 pages per standard, easily copied front to back, with a variety of review activities. Perfect for homework, test review, study guide or EOG review!
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Calculating Distance Time and Speed Presentation & Practice Worksheets- PS.5.2.2
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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.
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Matter BUNDLE! Activities, Task Cards, Worksheets, Quizzes- NC SCOS PS.5.1
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