159 results
Elementary informational text laboratories
Structure & Functions 4th Grade Science Plant Animal Adaptations & Animal Senses
Do you need to teach Animal and Plant adaptations, structure, and function? Students will learn that animal and plant adaptations include internal and external structures and that each structure serves a specific function. They will also learn about animal adaptations and plant adaptations, including behavioral adaptations in animals. Students will be able to make a simple model (graphic organizer for this Included) to describe how animals receive information through their senses, process the in
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 4-LS1-2
Also included in: 4th Grade Science NGSS PLUS Reading Informational Text Passages CCSS
Nursery Rhymes by Kim Adsit and KinderByKim
This unit, by Kim Adsit and Kim Jordano, provides 4 different activities for 6 popular nursery rhymes. This unit contains activities for the following Nursery Rhymes:• Itsy Bitsy Spider• Hickory Dickory Dock• Hey Diddle, Diddle• Jack and Jill• Baa Baa Black Sheep• Humpty DumptyFor each Nursery Rhyme there are 4 activities:• Nursery Rhyme Journal page…These pages have rebus type text for easy repeated reading.• Nursery Rhyme Craftivities…Fun and engaging crafts for each of the nursery rhymes.• Nu
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Nursery Rhyme Bundle by Kim Adsit and Kinderbykim
Spheres of the Earth Geosphere Hydrosphere Atmosphere Biosphere Interaction
Are you seeking a phenomena-based resource on Earth's spheres and Sphere Interaction? Students will learn about the Earth's spheres and sphere interaction by developing a model to show the 4 Earth spheres: geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere interact. Students will love these engaging activities! Great for 5th-grade science! ⚫⚪⚫⚪This resource includes the use of phenomena. ✅This unit explores the Earth’s four spheres ( geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere) and how they
Grades:
5th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-1
Storytime STEM by Kim Adsit and Kimberly Jordano
This unit, by Kim Adsit and Kim Jordano, provides lessons for you to incorporate a STEM activity with your read aloud. The first few pages give an overview of the steps you will need to take to successfully incorporate real world problems, identified in the literature, into a STEM activity.There are 11 different selections of literature included:1. The Three Pigs2. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.3. If the Shoe Fits by Allison Jackson4. The Biggest, Best Snowman by Margery Cuyler5. Who
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
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Science Experiments: Science Blasters by Kim Adsit
This packet contains the following 20 experiments/activities. There are 17 Simple Experiment Cards with response printables, 3 recipes with follow up activities, 10 graphing activities for graphing the hypothesis. The following titles name the 20 experiments/activities.Shake It! What’s in the Bag?Making MusicMouse Paint (with paint)Mouse Paint (with gel frosting)Rain PaintSecret MessagesDucks Like RainFloat or Sink PumpkinsDo Seeds Travel?VolcanoesThe Windy DayDo Whales Get Cold?Candle RacesWh
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
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Light Reflection and Refraction Light Energy and How The Eye Works 4-PS4-2.
Students will make a model that light reflecting from objects and entering the eye causes objects to be seen. They will learn about reflection and refraction. This resource addresses the NGSS standards for 4th grade 4-PS4-2, 4-LS1-1, and 4-LS1-2. This resource also addresses NGSS Waves and Their Applications and From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes. This resource includes:nonfiction articlesresponse pageshands-on inquiry-based lessonsInteractive Notebook FlapsTeachers Love This
Subjects:
Grades:
4th
NGSS:
4-PS4-2
Also included in: 4th Grade Science NGSS PLUS Reading Informational Text Passages CCSS
Waves Activity & Patterns and Energy Transfer Waves Lab NGSS 4-PS4-1 and 4-PS3-2
Do you need to teach about waves? Students will explore waves and concepts relating to waves hands-on and also through reading informational text about waves. Students will learn about amplitude and wavelength and that waves transfer energy rather than matter.This resource includes:inquiry-based lessonsfour pages of informational textresponse pagesinteractive notebook flapsa review game with cardssix hands-on activitieslabs on waves answer keys Camille ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Extremely Satisfied This is
Grades:
4th
NGSS:
4-PS4-1
, 4-PS3-2
Also included in: 4th Grade Science NGSS PLUS Reading Informational Text Passages CCSS
Eclipse Solar and Lunar Eclipses Activities MS-ESS1-1 Sun Earth and Moon System
Solar and lunar eclipses are interesting to learn about. Students will understand the reason for eclipses and how and when eclipses occur. Students will make a model of an eclipse and read an informational text passage on lunar and solar eclipses. Students will understand that the relationship between the Sun, moon, and Earth is the reason for eclipses. Students will love these varied activities on eclipses. This unit should take about three days to complete. MS-ESS1-1This resource includes:•Sug
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Animal Groups Adaptations Animals Live in Groups to Help Them Survive 3rd Grade
Why do animals live in groups? Animal groups are sometimes formed to help animals survive. Animals live in groups for different reasons. Students will collect data and construct an argument to support claims about why animals live in groups. This includes a high-interest informational text passage with great comprehension questions! Parts of this resource can be used as a Distance Learning Packet. This resource addresses the third-grade NGSS 3-LS2-1This resource includes:a hands-on science acti
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd
NGSS:
3-LS2-1
Also included in: 3rd Grade NGSS Life Science Curriculum at Science Lessons and Activities
Weather and Climate Patterns & Weather Graphs and Charts 3-ESS2-1. & 3-ESS2-2.
Weather and Climate for Third Grade Students will learn about weather patterns and make weather graphs and weather charts. They will learn about forecasting the weather based on patterns. Students will design a solution to protect against natural hazards like floods or mudslides. This resource is designed to meet the NGSS for 3rd Grade Weather and Climate.This resource aligns with the NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas of Weather and Climate, Natural Hazards, and Earth's Systems. This NGSS unit is com
Grades:
3rd
NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 3-ESS2-1
, 3-ESS2-2
Water Distribution on Earth and Graphing Water Amounts & Water Cycle 5-ESS2-2.
Students will love these engaging labs on water distribution on Earth! This unit offers a visual way to compare the quantities and proportions of water in all its forms on Earth. Water is distributed in oceans, lakes, groundwater, the atmosphere, and ice. This resource is aligned with 5-ESS2-2. Benefits of this unit!Great lab on water distributionWell organizedComplete unitThis resource includes:two hands-on Labsfive pages of informationnal textwater distribution labgroundwater labgraphing and m
Grades:
5th
NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
Chemical Reaction Activities with Pennies - Penny Science Lab - Oxidation
Are you looking for a really fun chemical reaction lab? You will love Chemical Reactions with Pennies! Chemical reactions are fun to study! These three labs using pennies for chemical reactions demonstrate many science concepts. An easy and exciting set of experiments that demonstrate chemical reactions and other science concepts! This resource includes three hands-on lessons aligned with NGSS for 5th grade and Middle School Chemistry. The three lessons use easy-to-find materials such as pennie
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-1
Earthquake Activities Analyzing Maps and Designing Solutions to Reduce Impact
Do you want to teach upper elementary students about earthquakes?Students will analyze maps to learn about Earth's features. Students will compare multiple solutions to reduce the impacts of natural Earth processes on humans. Students will love learning about Earthquakes and the science behind them. Includes over 90 pages and slides!This Earthquake resource includes:hands-on activitieslab pagesmap workinteractive notebook flapsfive pages of informational text passagescomprehension pagesa slide s
Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
, 4-ESS2-2
, 4-ESS3-2
Habitats and Ecosystems - Animal and Plant Adaptations and Biodiversity
Students will learn about the diversity of life in different habitats! This engaging unit is designed to teach the NGSS standards for 2nd grade on Biodiversity. Students will sort animals by habitat and class while learning about the distribution of organisms across Earth. ❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀❀This Habitat unit includes: a slideshow on biodiversity and classes of animalsnonfiction articleslayered bookdata recording pagesresponse pages64 animal cardstwo task cards answer keysThe unit starts and ends with p
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
2-LS4-1
Fall Leaf Experiment - Photosynthesis - Seasons - Autumn Science Investigation
This is a great fall science activity. This fall experiment will explore why Leaves change color in the fall. Hint: It has to do with photosynthesis! The hands-on lab will demonstrate that green deciduous leaves have other pigments hidden within. Following the simple directions, students will see the other colors within a leaf appear. This is a really fun and easy experiment to do with simple household materials. The results are dramatic and exciting. ♻️ALSO INCLUDED:This resource also has a CLO
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 6th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-6
Also included in: NGSS Middle Chemical Reactions and Density Bundle
2nd Grade Science Curriculum NGSS Full Year Bundle Science Lessons & Worksheet
This second-grade NGSS bundle has resources for the whole year! All standards for second-grade NGSS are addressed. This includes great 2nd-grade science activities and labs. Students will love these exciting activities! Save 20% on this huge second-grade NGSS bundle thatcovers ALL the standards for 2nd grade NGSS. This resource bundles together resources that meet the standards for NGSS physical, Life, and Earth and Sciences and also the Engineering standards for NGSS k-2. This resource includ
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
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The Science Box - Next Generation Scientists by Kim Adsit and Adam Peterson
This unit, The Science Box, by Kim Adsit and Adam Peterson, provides experiences to develop the Next Generation Science Standards. In this unit you will find directions to build excitement for science through a “scientist uniform” and a special celebration. It includes anchor charts for each step in the scientific method that can be used to guide your lessons. 6 different science activities for the weekly science box are included. For each activity you will find:· A Supply List· A Letter from Dr
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
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Owls Science Investigation BUNDLE Owl Pellet Dissection & Reading Comprehension
This bundle includes an interactive reading comprehension book about owls and an owl pellet lab journal. They include both printable and digital activities.OWLS INTERACTIVE READING COMPREHENSIONThis is a nonfiction reading activity about owls. It combines a high interest topic with reading comprehension. Students will practice determining main idea, using context clues and text features, and understanding new vocabulary. This interactive activity is a great way to integrate science into your rea
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Types:
Simply Science - The Scientific Method and Science Tools by Kim Adsit
This unit, by Kim Adsit, is designed to teach primary children the scientific method and how to handle science tools. It contains:15 scripted mini lessons with all the pieces needed to conduct10 Anchor charts ready to print (no assembly)13 Centers/activities3 Experiments with easy to follow experiment cards and student response pages2 Craftivities1 Nonfiction Writing Booklet1 How To Writing Booklet1 Tree Map for Science Tools1 Science Tools Guided Reading Book written at 3 different levels of t
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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Plate Tectonics - Changes to the Earth's Surface - Earth's Features
Plate tectonic activities are engaging for students! This HUGE integrated unit combines close reading of nonfiction passages on plate tectonics and changes to Earth's surface with a hands-on lab. This unit also includes plate tectonics worksheets. Landscapes on Earth have changed over time! We know this because of the study of plate tectonics. This resource is full of interesting activities! Perfect for Upper Elementary Students.This unit includes: a hands-on lab follow-up pages QR code Researc
Grades:
4th - 5th
NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
Water on Earth and Water Cycle - Where is Water Found on Earth
Water is found on Earth in different places, and it can be solid or liquid. Students will love these engaging hands-on and close reading activities to teach them about Earth’s water, where it is found, and what forms it takes. Great for second-grade science, Water on Earth. This resource includes:lesson plansgathering evidence nonfiction articlesresponse pagesinteractive notebook flapsQR codeshands-on inquiry-based labsrecording pagestask cards with sorting activitiesTeachers Love this Science U
Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
2-ESS2-3
Fast and Slow Earth Changes & Engineering Activity to Protect Against Mudslides
Fast and Slow Changes on Earth Unit. This is a perfect resource for teaching about Earth Science and fast and slow changes to the Earth. Students will learn about fast changes like earthquakes and volcanoes and slow changes like weathering and erosion. Students will engineer a way to prevent a change to Earth like a mudslide. Aligned with Second Grade Science NGSS and Utah SEEd. ⛰ ❄️ ⚠️This resource is designed to address NGSS Earth's Systems and Earth's Place in the Universe for 2nd-grade stand
Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
2-ESS1-1
, 2-ESS2-1
Simple Science Experiments - Elephant Toothpaste! Interactive Flip Book
Get ready to WOW your students with this simple yet highly engaging science experiment. Students will explore changing states of matter as a liquid magically transforms into foam right before their eyes!
Elephant Toothpaste! introduces students to two key concepts of physical science-that liquids are a state of matter and that each state of matter has its own identifiable properties. Students will also witness a chemical exothermic reaction - aka "heat".
Students communicate their observat
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Grades:
K - 3rd
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Weathering and Erosion Middle School Earth Science
This is an activity on weathering and erosion. It includes a lab, reading passages, and follow-up pages. Students will love the engaging lab on weathering! Students will see how the earth's processes like weathering and erosion have changed the surface of the Earth over time. This resource includes:informational text passages on weathering and erosiona lablab pagesFollow-up pagesanswer keysThis resource is designed to meet the standard for NGSS Earths Systems:MS-ESS2-2. Construct an explanation
Grades:
5th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
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