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1. PowerPoint: Who are scientists and what skills do they use?

Find the 14 science skills scientists use and their examples in this 21-slide PowerPoint presentation.

2. Sort Task Cards Activity: Observation, Prediction, Inference

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Volcanoes and volcanic eruptions with lava, fire and hot vapors erupting from the earth's crust, are fascinating for students to learn about.

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Includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set – with crossword puzzle with volcano facts, terms and graphics ; Active or Dormant volcano maze; Volcanic Eruptions mini-quiz.
• Word Search Puzzle – with 40 vocabulary words related to volcanos; volcano graphics with three types of eruptions
• Crossword Puzzle – with volcano facts, types and terms; famous volcanoes; colorful graphic

FREE BONUS PHOTO SET – Kīlauea Volcano Eruptions

1. Map of Hawaiian Islands (formed by volcanoes millions of years ago)
2. Photo: Before Eruption of Kīlauea -- water lake in crater
3. Photo: Eruption of Kīlauea Volcano in December 2020
4. Photo: After the eruption of Kīlauea Volcano, red-hot lava poured in
5. Photo: Eruption of Kīlauea Volcano – Lava dome fountain formed
6. Photo: After the eruption - Water lake was boiled away
7. 1959 Photo: Fountain from Kīlauea Iki seen from Crater Rim Drive

Children will love learning about insect life through this set of engaging puzzles, which bring the world of insects and bugs to life.

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Includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set – with crossword with interesting insect facts; Insect Checklist (to discern insects); dragonfly dot-to-dot; word search about studying insects; bug-related idioms match-up puzzle.
• Word Search Puzzle – Part One, which has 30 common insect names and is easiest to complete. Comes with a matching reading log and certificate.
• Word Search Puzzle – Part Two, which highlights 40 lesser-known insects, and is a bit more challenging to complete. Also comes with a matching reading log and certificate.

Enjoy an Inventions and Inventors-themed puzzle pack that will inspire children to problem-solve and innovate. Includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set – Learn about what inventors do, famous inventors, famous inventions, and six steps to invention.
• Inventions Change Our Lives Word Search Puzzle – Reinforces 35 vocabulary words from the Activity Set.
• The Work of Inventing Crossword – Learn about the ideas, steps and hard work that it takes to invent.
• FREE BONUS: Dream Big Crossword – Encourages kids to try exciting new activities
• Free Reading Log & Certificate Set.

Concepts explored: innovation | Alexander Graham Bell | Thomas Edison | Marie Curie | Wright Brothers | invention | inventions | inventor | inventors | problem solving | problem-solving | creativity | technology | invention convention | airplane | invent | skateboard

Ants are the stars of this fun-filled educational packet, which explores the world of these amazing, tiny creatures. Includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set: Crossword with facts about ants; crossword with different types of ants (e.g., Bulldog, Leafcutter); math puzzle that helps children understand ants' incredible strength relative to humans'; a maze puzzle (picnic theme); a find-the-ant-cliche puzzle; and small dot-to-dot puzzle.
• Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle: Reinforces key vocabulary words from the Activity Set
• "Ant"onyms Crosswords: Two crosswords that challenge children to fill in words that mean the opposite of the clue words. Lots of fun!

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Children are fascinated with technology – and they're going to love this puzzle pack. It explores the wide range of technologies in our lives, in industry and even in space.

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Includes:

• Technology is Cool – 2-Page Activity Set with crossword about existing and emerging technology, Tech-Talk quiz, tech at work match-up, and color-in puzzle.

• Technology Changes Lives – Word Search Puzzle that reinforces key vocabulary words in the Activity Set

• Technology Today – Crossword Puzzle about everything from CDs to cell towers to satellites

• FREE BONUS: Challenge Crossword Puzzle – Highlights essential terms used by those who envision, build and program robots

Birds! Did you know that there are billions of birds? Enjoy a bird-themed Two-Page Activity Set and Word Search Puzzles with this fun set!

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Includes:

• Billions of Birds Two-Page Activity Set – with bird facts crossword, fill-in puzzle featuring unusual birds, flamingo dot-to-dot, and bird idioms match-up
• Birds, Birds Birds Word Search – with tons of bird-related vocabulary words
• Bird Names Word Search Puzzle – with names of 50 different birds!

Concepts Explored: bird | birds | ornithology | zoology | environmental science | habitat | idioms | colloquialisms

These fun “Egg” science experiments and activities are perfect for Easter or spring! The set includes 10 hands-on science activities.

Activities include:

“What’s Inside?”

“The Floating Egg”

“The Disappearing Shell”

“The Growing Egg”

“Rolling Eggs”

“Magnets & Eggs”

“Egg Sounds Matching Game”

“Heavy & Light Eggs”

“Egg Drop”

5 of the experiments use real eggs, and 5 use plastic Easter eggs.

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Practice Cambridge Style questions using this set of task cards. This document covers topics for Unit#4 Managing Ecosystems and Biodiversity, as listed by the Cambridge syllabus.

28 task cards

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Celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with twelve fun science activities! These science activities will keep your students motivated and excited about learning during those exciting days leading up to Christmas.

Activities include:

Explore a Christmas Tree

Grow a Crystal Garden

Magnetic Jingle Bells

Build a Gumdrop Christmas Tree

Candy Cane Play Dough

Santa’s Toothpaste

Snowy Sensory Bags

Dissolving Candy Canes

Jumping Tinsel

Build a Gingerbread House

Cup Tree STEM Challenge

Flying Snowballs

Description: Dive into a world of sensory exploration with our 5 Senses Activity Kit! Perfect for kids, classrooms, or sensory learners, this comprehensive kit offers a range of engaging activities designed to stimulate and refine each of the five senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Whether you’re teaching, learning, or just having fun, this kit provides hands-on experiences that will captivate and educate.

What's Included:

1. 5 Senses Posters

• Visual Feast: Colorful, informative posters for each of the five senses. Perfect for classrooms or home study areas. Each poster features interactive elements like touchable textures or flaps that reveal fun facts about how we perceive the world.

1. Taste Testing Kit

• Flavor Adventure: A selection of safe, kid-friendly foods for taste testing. Includes a variety of sweet, salty, sour, and bitter samples along with a taste journal for recording observations. Ideal for exploring different flavors and their impact on our taste buds.

1. Smell Testing Kit

• Aromatic Exploration: A set of scented jars or pads featuring a range of smells, from pleasant to pungent. Includes a smell journal for noting impressions and identifying each scent. Perfect for developing and refining the sense of smell.

1. Popcorn 5 Senses Activity

• Popcorn Fun: Engage in a sensory journey with popcorn! Includes popcorn kernels for popping, a variety of flavorings and toppings, and a sensory worksheet to explore the texture, taste, and smell of popcorn. Fun for parties or educational settings.

1. Sorting and Classification Activities

• Sensory Sorting: A set of objects and materials for sorting based on different sensory attributes—textures, shapes, and colors. Includes tactile cards and sorting trays. Great for developing categorization skills and sensory discrimination.

1. Bonus Activities and Materials

• Interactive Guides: Detailed activity instructions and creative ideas for maximizing the sensory experiences.
• Sensory Journals: Special journals for recording observations and reflections during each activity, encouraging deeper engagement with the senses.

Ideal For:

• Classrooms and educational settings
• Homeschooling and at-home learning
• Sensory play and exploration
• Parties and group activities

These Marine Life Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions printables are just what you need to enhance your students' understanding of ocean-related topics, improve their reading comprehension skills, and reinforce vocabulary acquisition. It can be a valuable tool in your oceans unit, engaging students and deepening their knowledge of marine animals.

This resource includes engaging passages about various ocean animals, their diet, location, adaptation and many more interesting facts. Each passage is followed by 5 comprehension questions that assess students' understanding of the text. These questions can cover vocabulary, main idea, supporting details, inference, and other reading comprehension skills that will dive your student's interests right into the deep sea!

Ocean Animals Included:

Sharks, Clownfish, Dolphins, Sea Turtles, Octopuses, Jellyfish, Seahorses, Starfish, Crabs, Stingrays, Whales, Squids, Pufferfish, Walruses, Beluga Whales, Eels, Swordfish

Here are a few ideas on how this resource can be used in the classroom:

Independent Reading: Students can read the passages individually and answer the comprehension questions on their own.

Small Group Discussions: Divide students into small groups and assign each group a passage. They can read the passage together and discuss the comprehension questions as a group.

Whole Class Instruction: Use the passages and questions as a whole-class activity. Read the passage aloud and guide students in answering the questions together.

By using this resource, you will have a smooth no prep reading lesson, all you need to do is copy and go!

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Teaching Science/Matter through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies.

Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts). Prep Free! Grade 1-5.

Close Reading:

* What Is the World Made of? by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld

* Solids, Liquids, and Gases by Ginger Garrett.

Major components of this close reading product:

- Student Package:

- 1 Info Organizer

- 2 Reading Passages

- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( each with 4 questions)

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet

- 1 Base Drawing Sheet

-Teacher Package:

- 1 Info Organizer with answers

- 2 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks

- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers

- 1 Matter Black and White Drawing

- 1 Matter Color Drawing with labels (Open house student project)

- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes

- 1 Teach Sample Writing

- 1 Collaborative Sample Writing

- 2 Student Individual Sample Writings

- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.

This product is included in Science Unit: States of Matter & Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.

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Related Lessons:

Science Unit: States of Matter

Close Reading: States of Matter

Science Word Search: Matter & Energy

Science Word Search: States of Matter

Science Project: States of Matter Vocabulary Booklet

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Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons

Plant:

Close Reading: Plant Unit

Close Reading: Apples

Close Reading: Corn

Close Reading: From Seed to Plant

Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree

Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat

Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book

Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat

Animals:

Close Reading: Animal Unit

Amphibian:

Close Reading: Frogs

Arachnid:

Close Reading: Spiders

Bird:

Close Reading: Owls

Close Reading: Penguins!

Fish:

Close Reading: Sharks

Insect:

Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly

Close Reading: The Honey Makers

Close Reading: Ladybugs

Mammal:

Close Reading: Bats

Close Reading: Elephants of Africa

Close Reading: Polar Bears

Close Reading: Wolves

Close Reading: Whales

Reptile:

Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles

Close Reading: Dinosaurs!

Close Reading: Sea Turtles

Close Reading: Snakes

Environment:

Close Reading: Environment Unit

Close Reading: Caves and Caverns

Close Reading: Coral Reefs

Close Reading: Deserts

Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps

Close Reading: Rain Forests

Close Reading: Recycle!

Weather:

Close Reading: Weather Unit

Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!

Close Reading: It's Raining!

Close Reading: It's Snowing!

Close Reading: Tornadoes!

Season:

Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons

Astronomy:

Close Reading: Astronomy Unit

Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!

Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out

Close Reading: The Moon Book

Close Reading: THE PLANETS

Matter:

Close Reading: States of Matter

Social Studies/Holidays:

Close Reading: Holiday Unit

Close Reading: Christmas Is ...

Close Reading: Easter

Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons

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States of Matter Vocabulary Booklet Lesson

Major components:

• 1 Matter Vocabulary Booklet in colors.

• 1 Matter Vocabulary Booklet in ink lines.

• Making the Booklet directions.

• 8 Sample Student Cover Pages.

• 12 Front Cover Page Borders in different colors.

• 12 Vocabulary Borders in matching colors.

• Vocabularies and illustrations included in this States of Matter Vocabulary Booklet: Matter, liquid, solid, gas, energy, melt, heat, freeze, evaporate, dissolve, reversible change, properties, condense, deposition, sublimation, atom, thermal energy, element, mixture, compound, physical change, physical property, chemical change, chemical property, and periodic table.

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Science Unit: States of Matter

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Science Word Search: Matter & Energy

Science Word Search: States of Matter

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Engage students with comprehensive plant life cycle worksheets. Explore various stages of plant growth, label parts, and dive into pollination. Perfect for interactive learning!

Contents:

• 5 diverse life cycle charts depicting the plant's journey from seed to maturity.
• Interactive cut and paste worksheet for hands-on engagement.
• Label the parts of the plant activity sheet for botanical understanding.
• Flashcards for visual reinforcement and stage recognition.
• Observation book to track growth and development.
• Pollination writing prompt page for creative exploration.

Why Teachers & Students Love It:

Teachers:

1. Comprehensive resource covering various aspects of the plant life cycle.
2. Engaging activities cater to different learning styles.
3. Supports hands-on learning with cut and paste options.
4. Encourages scientific observation and recording.
5. Promotes critical thinking with writing prompts.

Students:

1. Interactive worksheets make learning fun and memorable.
2. Visual aids like flashcards enhance understanding.
3. Hands-on activities foster active participation.
4. Observation book encourages curiosity and exploration.
5. Writing prompts spark creativity and expression.

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1. Elementary school teachers seeking engaging science resources.
2. Homeschooling parents looking for comprehensive plant life cycle materials.
3. Educators focusing on botany and environmental science.
4. Teachers implementing interactive learning in the classroom.
5. Students eager to explore the wonders of plant growth and development.

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Dive deep into the prehistoric oceans with this "Megalodon Spooky Science & ELA Packet" for grades 4-6! Perfect for shark-loving students and those who want to sink their teeth into both STEM and ELA skills, this resource will make a "jawsome" addition to your classroom! Whether you’re circling around spooky season or just want a fun, engaging study on the world’s most famous ancient predator, this packet will leave your students hooked all year long!

This interdisciplinary resource is packed with shark-tastic activities that are CCSS-aligned and can be used to boost reading comprehension, critical thinking, and science knowledge. Your students will explore the monstrous Megalodon, an apex predator of the ancient seas, while sharpening their skills in key areas like cause and effect, main idea, and evidence-based answers.

What’s Inside This Fin-tastic Packet:

• Megalodon Informational Text – Students will dive into the facts behind the famous shark and learn why it went extinct.
• Frayer Models Vocabulary – Key words like "carnivore," "fossil," "apex predator," and "extinct" will help students swim through new terms with ease.
• 5 CCSS-Aligned Comprehension Questions – Get your students to bite into text evidence and explain concepts like cause and effect, Megalodon’s hunting style, and more.
• Cause and Effect Chart – Students will analyze how the Ice Age impacted Megalodon, showing off their science and ELA smarts.
• Draw and Label Megalodon – Time to let those creative fins flap! Students will draw the giant shark and label its teeth, jaws, and powerful fins.
• Main Idea & Supporting Details Worksheet – Keep students afloat with this activity that helps them find the main idea and supporting facts from the passage.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Perfect for Spooky Season – The story of a gigantic, terrifying shark is sure to give your classroom that Halloween creep factor!
• Great for Year-Round Study – Sharks never go out of style! This packet fits right into your study of prehistoric animals, ecosystems, or ocean life.
• Interdisciplinary Fun – From reading comprehension to science-based learning, your students will be swimming in knowledge by the time they finish.
• Easy to Implement – Simply print, distribute, and let your students dive in! Perfect for whole class study, small groups, or independent work.

Don’t miss out on this "jaws-dropping" resource! It’s sure to make a splash in your classroom and keep your students hungry for more learning!

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Are you looking for ways to review the topics of Chapter#4? Here is a set of task cards designed specifically for Chapter 4: Classification and Biodiversity - AICE Marine Science AS course!

Why Choose My Task Cards:

1. Curriculum Alignment: Meticulously crafted to align seamlessly with the AICE Marine Science AS course, these task cards are tailored to cover the nuances of Chapter 4, ensuring your students receive targeted and relevant practice.
2. Engaging Activities: Each task card is infused with engaging questions that captivate students' attention and foster a deeper comprehension of classification and biodiversity concepts.
3. Exam Preparedness: Equip your students with the tools they need for success in the AICE Exam. My task cards provide focused practice questions, allowing students to reinforce their knowledge and build confidence in tackling exam-related challenges.
4. Time-Saving: As a teacher, I understand your time is precious. My task cards are ready-made, saving you valuable preparation time. Simply integrate them into your lesson plan for an instant boost in engagement and educational value.
5. Versatile Use: Whether you're a seasoned educator or new to teaching the AICE Marine Science AS course, these task cards are designed to cater to all levels of experience. They serve as an excellent supplement to your existing resources or act as a comprehensive standalone tool.

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Are you looking for an interactive and easy way to teach your middle school students about graphs and charts? This resource will help your students by providing descriptions and examples of a pie chart, line graph, scatter plot, and bar graph. Students will then be challenged by being asked to create their own example of each chart or graph. Some examples will also require students to collect their own data.

No prep and an answer key is included.

This resource also comes with 2 versions - version 1 can be used as stations and requires students to record answers on separate paper. Version 2 can be used as a worksheet and provides enough space for students to record answers.

Your students will:

• Apply knowledge
• Analyze data
• Learn and apply key terms
• Demonstrate understanding
• Use math skills
• Engage in problem solving
• Time management - if used as a station

Looking for a fun, engaging, and educational resource that brings spooky science to life? Look no further! This Arthropleura Spooky Science Packet is perfect for grades 4-6 and offers an interdisciplinary experience by blending STEM and humanities. Whether you're teaching about creepy creatures during the spooky season or exploring ancient life all year long, this packet is a hit with students!

This resource is CCSS-aligned and covers essential skills such as:

• Main Idea and Supporting Details
• Evidence-Based Answers
• Text-Dependent Questions
• Cause and Effect

With reading comprehension activities and opportunities for students to draw, write, and analyze, this resource not only taps into science but also strengthens ELA skills. Students will learn about the giant, prehistoric Arthropleura, a creature from millions of years ago, while practicing critical thinking and creativity.

What’s Included:

• Engaging informational text about Arthropleura
• Vocabulary practice for key terms like invertebrate, herbivore, and exoskeleton
• Comprehension questions aligned to CCSS standards
• Main Idea and Supporting Details worksheet
• Cause and Effect chart
• Visual activity for drawing and labeling Arthropleura

Why You’ll Love It:

• Perfect for both Halloween-themed lessons or year-round study
• Ideal for grades 4-6, with clear alignment to ELA and STEM standards
• Encourages cross-curricular learning through science and reading comprehension
• Easy to integrate into your current units on prehistoric life, ecosystems, or spooky creatures

This ready-to-go packet will captivate your students with spooky, scientific fun while building key academic skills. Whether you’re in it for Halloween or curious creatures from the past, this interdisciplinary resource is the perfect addition to your classroom!