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SHARKS & WHALES CRAFTS - Color & Black-and-White Templates for Ocean-Themed Fun

By Just Be Creative Homeschooling

Are your kids fascinated by the majestic creatures of the ocean like sharks and whales? Dive into a sea of creativity with our Sharks & Whales Cut and Paste Crafts! This vibrant and interactive resource allows children to bring these incredible marine animals to life through engaging cut and paste activities. Whether they're crafting a fierce great white shark or a gentle humpback whale, kids will enjoy hands-on learning while exploring the amazing diversity of ocean life.

Our craft pack is perfect for homeschool projects, classroom activities, or a fun afternoon craft at home. It includes detailed templates for a variety of sharks and whales, available in both full-color and black-and-white for coloring. These crafts not only enhance fine motor skills but also spark curiosity about marine biology and the natural world.

What's Included in the Sharks & Whales Cut and Paste Crafts Pack:

  • White Shark: Craft a striking white shark with our easy-to-use templates.
  • Killer Whale: Create a dynamic killer whale, perfect for marine-themed displays.
  • Great White Shark: Assemble the iconic great white shark with engaging cut and paste pieces.
  • Humpback Whale: Construct a majestic humpback whale with detailed craft components.
  • Blue Whale: Bring the largest animal on Earth to life with our blue whale templates.
  • Whale Shark: Explore the gentle giant of the shark world with our whale shark craft.
  • Hammerhead Shark: Craft a unique hammerhead shark with distinctive features.
  • Beluga Whale: Create the charming beluga whale, known for its playful nature.
  • Blue Shark: Craft the sleek blue shark with easy-to-follow instructions.
  • Bowhead Whale: Assemble a bowhead whale, known for its immense head and vocalizations.

Unleash your child's creativity and curiosity with our Sharks & Whales Cut and Paste Crafts, and let them explore the ocean's giants from the comfort of home!

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.

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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!

DISCOVER THE FEATURES OF OUR BUTTERFLY LAPBOOK:

  • Engage young learners with a butterfly lifecycle pull-out craft, enabling them to visually grasp each stage of metamorphosis.
  • Expand vocabulary and scientific knowledge with carefully selected butterfly-related terms and definitions, ideal for language enrichment.
  • Delve into the anatomy of a butterfly through detailed illustrations and educational content, illuminating the different parts of these captivating insects.
  • Designed for both homeschoolers and teachers, this lapbook offers adaptable learning experiences suitable for various educational environments.
  • Nurture curiosity and scientific inquiry as children interact with interactive components, deepening their understanding of butterfly life cycles and anatomy.

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!

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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.

KEY FEATURES:

  • Complete Life Cycle Exploration: Features a Bee Life Cycle Wheel that helps students visualize and understand the stages of bee development.
  • Interactive Worksheets: Includes activities such as labeling the parts of a bee and lift-the-flap questions that enhance learning through interaction.
  • Essential Vocabulary: Covers key terms like honeybee, drones, pollination, stinger, and pheromones, enriching students' scientific vocabulary.
  • Creative Crafts: Encourages hands-on learning with a 'Let's Make a Bee' paper craft, allowing students to create their own bee models.
  • Educational Benefits: Teaches about the ecological importance of bees, their roles in pollination, and their impact on our environment.
  • Versatile Learning Tool: Ideal for integrating into broader themes like biodiversity, ecosystems, and conservation efforts.

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.

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BUTTERFLY LIFECYCLE HANDPRINT PAINTING WORKSHEETS - Handprint Butterfly Book

By Just Be Creative Homeschooling

Are you searching for a creative and interactive way to teach kids about the butterfly lifecycle? Our Butterfly Lifecycle Handprint Painting Worksheets are the perfect solution! This engaging resource allows children to explore the transformation of a butterfly from caterpillar to adult through fun and hands-on handprint art. Kids will love using their own handprints to represent each stage of the butterfly lifecycle, creating a unique and personal butterfly lifecycle book.

Ideal for classroom science lessons, homeschooling, or an artistic project at home, these worksheets provide a tactile and visual approach to learning about metamorphosis. By painting and imprinting their hands, children will not only understand the lifecycle stages but also develop fine motor skills and creativity.

What’s Included in the Butterfly Lifecycle Handprint Painting Worksheets Pack:

  • Egg Stage Worksheet: Paint and print handprints to represent the beginning of the butterfly lifecycle.
  • Caterpillar Stage Worksheet: Use handprints to illustrate the caterpillar as it grows and feeds.
  • Chrysalis Stage Worksheet: Create the chrysalis stage with unique handprint designs.
  • Adult Butterfly Stage Worksheet: Craft the final transformation into a beautiful butterfly using handprints.

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 learning about butterflies into a creative adventure with our Butterfly Lifecycle Handprint Painting Worksheets, and let your kids explore the wonders of metamorphosis through their own handprint art!

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LIFE CYCLES FOLDOUTS - Biology and Ecology - Science Craft

By Just Be Creative Homeschooling

Are you on the lookout for captivating resources that not only educate but also inspire a love for nature and science? Dive into the mesmerizing world of life cycles with our Lifecycle Pullout Crafts!

Embark on an educational adventure as you explore the fascinating transformations of various animals and species. From the humble beginnings of a seed to the intricate stages of insect development, these pullout crafts provide a hands-on way to delve into the wonders of nature's cycle of life.

Perfect for both homeschooling parents and teachers alike, these crafts offer versatile learning opportunities suitable for a range of educational environments. Whether you're seeking to enrich your science curriculum or looking for engaging activities to supplement home learning, these pullout crafts are sure to captivate young minds.

DISCOVER THE DIVERSITY OF LIFE CYCLES ILLUSTRATED IN OUR RESOURCE:

  • Rhino beetle: Witness the journey from larva to adult beetle, exploring the stages of growth and development.
  • Ant: Learn about the intricate social structure of ant colonies and the stages of ant development from egg to adult.
  • Dragonfly: Delve into the metamorphosis of a dragonfly nymph into a graceful flying insect, highlighting the stages of its aquatic and aerial life.
  • Ladybug: Follow the life cycle of the ladybug, from egg to larva to pupa, and finally to its colorful adult form.
  • Housefly: Explore the rapid life cycle of the housefly, from egg to maggot to pupa, showcasing the stages of its development.
  • Butterfly: Marvel at the magical transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly, uncovering the stages of metamorphosis and flight.
  • Frog: Witness the remarkable journey of a tadpole as it undergoes metamorphosis into a frog, from aquatic to terrestrial life.
  • Tulips and Sunflowers: Explore the life cycles of flowering plants, from seed germination to flower formation and seed dispersal.

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.

Engage young learners with detailed illustrations and informative content that explain each stage of the life cycle. Encourage hands-on exploration and scientific inquiry as children assemble and interact with these educational pullout crafts.

With our Lifecycle Pullout Crafts, you can nurture a deeper understanding of the natural world while fostering creativity and curiosity in children. So, embark on a journey of discovery and exploration, and watch as young minds blossom with knowledge and wonder!

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STAR LIFE CYCLE FOLDOUTS - Engaging Craft to Explore the Life Cycle of Stars

By Just Be Creative Homeschooling

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.

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INSECT LIFE CYCLES HATS - Engaging Printable Crafts for Kids

By Just Be Creative Homeschooling

Are you looking for an interactive and educational way to teach children about the fascinating life cycles of insects? Our "Insect Life Cycles Hats" provide an exciting and hands-on learning experience that will captivate young minds. This printable craft set covers a wide range of insects, making it a perfect resource for both classroom and home learning.

Our Insect Life Cycles Hats set includes:

  • Ant Life Cycle Hat: Learn about the stages from egg to adult ant.
  • Ladybug Life Cycle Hat: Explore the transformation from egg to vibrant ladybug.
  • Grasshopper Life Cycle Hat: Discover the life cycle of a grasshopper from nymph to adult.
  • Dragonfly Life Cycle Hat: Follow the journey from egg to magnificent dragonfly.
  • Bee Life Cycle Hat: Understand the stages of development from egg to buzzing bee.
  • Spider Life Cycle Hat: Learn about the unique life cycle of spiders.
  • Mosquito Life Cycle Hat: Explore the mosquito's journey from egg to adult.
  • Praying Mantis Life Cycle Hat: Discover the fascinating stages of a praying mantis.
  • Butterfly Life Cycle Hat: Experience the transformation from caterpillar to beautiful butterfly.
  • Fly Life Cycle Hat: Learn about the fly's life stages from egg to adult.
  • Beetle Life Cycle Hat: Follow the beetle's development from egg to adult beetle.
  • Stickbug Life Cycle Hat: Understand the life cycle of the camouflaged stickbug.

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.

This resource is perfect for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers who want to provide an engaging and educational activity for children. It’s ideal for science lessons, homeschooling projects, or fun crafting at home.

Enhance your child's understanding of insect life cycles with our comprehensive Insect Life Cycles Hats set. Download today to make learning about insects an enjoyable and memorable experience!

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HONEY BEE LIFE CYCLE CRAFT - Learning about Honey Bees Life Cycle Fold Out Craft

By Just Be Creative Homeschooling

Explore the fascinating world of honey bees with this interactive and educational craft! The Honey Bee Life Cycle Pull Out Craft allows children to learn about the different stages of a honey bee's life cycle while creating a fun and engaging project.

FEATURES:

  • Four Stages: The craft includes four pull-out sections representing each stage of the honey bee's life cycle: egg, larva, pupa, and adult bee.
  • Illustrations: Each pull-out section features vibrant and detailed illustrations depicting the characteristics of each life stage, making learning fun and visually appealing.
  • Interactive Design: Children can pull out each section to reveal hidden details and information about the corresponding life stage, promoting hands-on learning and discovery.
  • Educational Content: Accompanying the craft are informative descriptions of each life stage.

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.

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STEM Challenge - Santa Needs a Parachute (Slide Deck included)

By Amanda G

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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Weather Unit / Weather Activities / 2nd grade Weather

By 1st Grade Salt Life

Enhance your classroom weather unit with this comprehensive Weather Unit. It includes 5 KWL charts, 12 Weather terms Anchor Charts, 4 cloud Anchor Charts, 4 cloud can, have are charts, "Make it Rain" project directions, Name that weather tool activity, Weather Prediction Page, Class Temp Graph, Graph question sheet, 6 weather story prompts, Weather word search, and much more! This resource provides a variety of engaging activities and resources to help students learn about different weather phenomena and develop their understanding of weather concepts.

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Earth Conservation Science for Preschool and Kindergarten (Earth Day)

By Joyful Explorations

Perfect for Earth Day or any time, this Unit teaches children to take care of our Earth. This Unit 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.

A they work through the experiments in this packet the students will explore the following concepts:

  1. Human beings cause pollution on the Earth.
  2. Pollution is harmful to the land, air and water of the Earth
  3. People can help reduce and prevent the amount of pollution on the Earth.

Also included are four full color posters for you to display in your classroom, black and white posters for the children to color, journal pages and lots of extension activities.

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Human Body Unit for Preschool and Kindergarten

By Joyful Explorations

Students will make a life size model of the human body as they learn about the systems of the body. This Unit 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. All activities can be differentiated to meet the needs of your students.

As we make the life size body model, the students will learn about:

★ The skeletal system (bones)

★ The respiratory system (lungs)

★ The muscular system (muscles)

★ The cardiovascular system (heart, veins and arteries)

★ The digestive system (stomach and intestines)

★ The nervous system (spine and brain)

This packet also includes a printable book: “My Amazing Body” (black and white)

Suggestions for additional activities are included (including printable activities)

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Music and Vibration Science for Preschool and Kindergarten

By Joyful Explorations

Students will explore the relationship between sound and vibration as they create several hand-made musical instruments.

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.

As they learn about vibrations and sound, the students will explore the following hands-on topics:

★ "Balloon Drums"

★ "Seeing Sound Vibrations"

★ "Cardboard Kazoos"

★ "Spoon Sounds"

★ "Rubber Band Guitars"

★ "Buzzing Balloons"

The two-week unit will conclude with the students creating their own unique instruments.

This packet also includes pocket chart word cards for many common percussion instruments.

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Shadows Science Unit for Preschool and Kindergarten

By Joyful Explorations

Students will investigate shadows and light through a variety of engaging activities. This is a fun unit to do for Groundhog Day, but can be used any time of the year.

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.

Ten hands-on lessons about shadows are included:

★ Discovering Shadows

★ Outdoor Shadows

★ Is a Shadow Always Black?

★ A Moving Shadow

★ Big and Small Shadows

★ Shadow Detectives

★ Multiple Shadows

★ Shadow Tracings

★ Shadow Charades

★ A Shadow Show (Reflecting on What We've Learned)

This packet also includes extension activities and printables.

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Freezing and Melting Science for Preschool and Kindergarten

By Joyful Explorations

Students will investigate the states of matter of water as it changes from frozen to liquid states. 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.

Investigations in this unit include:

✔ "Ice Treasures"

✔ "Light or Dark?"

✔ "Adding Salt and Color"

✔ "Ice Cube Race"

✔ "Which is Heavier?"

✔ "Oil and Ice"

✔ "Painting with Ice"

The final investigation in this unit is a student-designed investigation that will test how certain ingredients affect the time it takes an ice cube to melt.

The packet also includes a fun recipe for Ice Cream in a Bag! (And the scientific explanation for how this recipe works.)

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Weather and Temperature Science Unit for Preschool and Kindergarten

By Joyful Explorations

Students will learn about weather systems, temperature and how to prepare for weather emergencies. This Unit 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. All activities can be differentiated to meet the needs of your students.

As they work through the experiments in this packet, students will explore the following concepts:

1. The weather changes.

2. Weather includes cloud cover, wind, precipitation and temperature.

3. The sun warms the Earth.

4. We can use tools to measure the weather.

5. The weather determines some of our actions and activities.

Activities include:

* “What do we wear?” (Clothing for different weather conditions)

* “Temperature” (Make a working thermometer)

* “The sun warms the earth”

* “Cloud in a Jar”

* “Make it Rain”

* “Make a Rain Gauge”

* “Make a Rainbow”

* “Will the Wind Blow It?”

* “Make a Pinwheel”

* “Artificial Snow”

* “Emergency Weather Situations” (Tornado, hurricane and snowstorm)

* “I am a Weather Forecaster”

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Fairy Tale STEM Challenges

By Joyful Explorations

These 10 Fairy Tale STEM challenges will motivate your students to come up with innovative and creative solutions as they are increasing their science and math skills. The STEM activities are most appropriate for students in Kindergarten-Second Grade, but they can be used with Preschool students with the assistance of an adult.

Cinderella’s Carriage

A Boat for the Little Mermaid

Hansel and Gretel’s Candy House

Help Rapunzel Escape from the Tower

Build an Elf Trap

Jack’s Egg Delivery System

Help the Billy Goats Cross the River

A House for a Pig

A Bed for Goldilocks

A Raincoat for the Gingerbread Man

All of the STEM activities in this packet follow a 5-step process:

Introduction- This is the part of the lesson where the teacher defines the challenge and the students begin to brainstorm solutions. There are no right or wrong answers during this part of the lesson.

Planning- Students work together (usually with a partner or in a small group) to come up with a potential solution for the challenge.

Construction- This is the building stage!

Testing- The students test their designs to see if they have solved the problem, and met the challenge.

Evaluation- The students critique their designs and think about what they might change.

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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.

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Science Kids... Third 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.

(*Save money by purchasing the entire Year Long Science Curriculum in one bundle.)

This bundle contains enough science activities to fill the third quarter of the school year (About 8 weeks)

Freezing and Melting:

Investigations in this unit include:

★ "Ice Treasures"

★ "Light or Dark?"

★ "Adding Salt and Color"

★"Ice Cube Race"

★ "Which is Heavier?"

★ "Oil and Ice"

★ "Painting with Ice"

The final investigation in this unit is a student-designed investigation that will test how certain ingredients affect the time it takes an ice cube to melt.

The packet also includes a fun recipe for Ice Cream in a Bag! (And the scientific explanation for how this recipe works.)

My Human Body

As we make the life size body model, the students will learn about:

★ The skeletal system (bones)

★ The respiratory system (lungs)

★ The muscular system (muscles)

★ The cardiovascular system (heart, veins and arteries)

★ The digestive system (stomach and intestines)

★ The nervous system (spine and brain)

This packet also includes a printable book: “My Amazing Body” (black and white)

Suggestions for additional activities are included (including printable activities)

Music and Vibration

As they learn about vibrations and sound, the students will explore the following hands-on topics:

★ "Balloon Drums"

★ "Seeing Sound Vibrations"

★ "Cardboard Kazoos"

★ "Spoon Sounds"

★ "Rubber Band Guitars"

★ "Buzzing Balloons"

The two-week unit will conclude with the students creating their own unique instruments.

This unit also includes pocket chart word cards for many common percussion instruments.

Shadows and Light

Ten hands-on lessons about shadows are included:

★ Discovering Shadows

★ Outdoor Shadows

★ Is a Shadow Always Black?

★ A Moving Shadow

★ Big and Small Shadows

★ Shadow Detectives

★ Multiple Shadows

★ Shadow Tracings

★ Shadow Charades

★ A Shadow Show (Reflecting on What We've Learned)

This unit also includes extension activities and printables.

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Science Kids... Fourth 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.

(*Save money by purchasing the entire Year Long Science Curriculum in one bundle.)

This bundle contains enough science activities to fill the fourth quarter of the school year (About 8 weeks)

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Weather and Temperature

As they work through the experiments in this packet, students will explore the following concepts:

1. The weather changes.

2. Weather includes cloud cover, wind, precipitation and temperature.

3. The sun warms the Earth.

4. We can use tools to measure the weather.

5. The weather determines some of our actions and activities.

Taking Care of the Earth

As they work through the experiments in this packet, students will explore the following concepts:

1. Human beings cause pollution on the Earth.

2. Pollution is harmful to the land, air and water of the Earth.

3. People can help reduce and prevent the amount of pollution on the Earth.

Taking Care of Pets

Through the activities in this packet, children will explore the things that animals need, including:

1. Food and Water

2. Habitat

3.Body Coverings

4. Exercise

5. Companionship

Taking Care of Plants

As they learn about what plants need, the students will explore the following topics:

1. Life Cycle of a Seed

2. Plants Need Water

3.How Plants Absorb Water

4. Plants Need Soil

5. Dark or Light? (Plants need sunlight)

6. Parts of a Plant

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