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Critical thinking earth sciences resources for Montessori
Montessori Great Lessons - Stories & Activities
Montessori Great LessonsThis Montessori Great Lesson bundle includes each of the five Great Lesson stories in a child-friendly format along with accompanying follow-up activities for further exploration into the concepts introduced by each impressionistic lesson. TABLE OF CONTENTS:Overview of Great LessonsGreat Lesson I – The Coming of the Universe StoryReflection & Wonder Prompts & Recording SheetsExperiment Demonstration Extensions (11 total)Saltwater vs. Freshwater Mini-UnitVolcano Mi
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1st - 3rd
Preschool Water Cycle Printable Activity Set
This product is designed as an introductory learning material for pre-schoolers in learning about the WATER CYCLE. There are two types of activities included in this pack.Activity 1: Includes 5 stages of the water cycle in poster and cut-out formats. The cut-outs can be assembled by the child in an A3 cardstock or on a whiteboard. The child may use the poster to form the life cycle. Activity 1 is perfect for a school setup where there is a much bigger space to demonstrate the water cycle Acti
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PreK - K
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Also included in: Life Cycle BUNDLE (Growing) Preschool & Kindergarten Science Centers
Types of Rocks (Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic) - Sorting Cards & Charts
Types of Rocks (Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic) Sorting Cards & Charts - Identify, sort, and classify rocks from the 3 major rock groups (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic). Check the classification using the control charts.The following 18 rocks are included: andesite, basalt, gabbro, granite, obsidian, rhyolite, breccia, conglomerate, limestone, rock salt, sandstone, shale, gneiss, hornfels, marble, phyllite, quartzite, and slate.Includes:3-part cards for each of the 18 rockst
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1st - 3rd
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Ocean Unit
Ocean UnitThis comprehensive Ocean Unit includes several weeks worth of interdisciplinary lesson plans, reading passages, projects, research tasks, science experiments, hands-on activities, and worksheets for learning all about earth's oceans and the importance of water!Contents include:Ocean Map PostersMap Labeling ActivitiesOcean Zones Informational Posters - 2 versionsOcean Life PosterOcean Zones Labeling ActivitiesHands-On Ocean Zones Science CenterWater Cycle Informational PosterWater Cycle
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Elementary Science Curriculum - Science Unit Bundle
Busy book/Busy binder MEGA GROWING BUNDLE
The busy book bundle is a great way to engage toddlers and prek kids alongwith learning the entire curriculum of the year. There are more than 10 activities in each book. This bundle includes products and more will be added soon:1. Busy binder for toddlers/PreK2. All about me binder3. Colors busy book4. Alphabet busy book5. Farm animals busy book6. Animals busy book7. CVC busy book8. Body parts busy book9. Number playdough mat10. Community helpers busy More and more binders will be added to thi
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PreK - 1st
Winter Toddler Sensory Bin Activities | Homeschool Preschool | Fine Motor Skills
Introduce your toddler and preschool children to sensory bins and vocabulary practice with this set of Winter-themed puzzles and matching mats!CLICK HERE to save $$$ on the full bundle of Toddler Sensory Bins!ACTIVITIES INCLUDED3 sets of matching sensory binsRecording sheets for matching3 sets of puzzles! These sensory bin activities are perfect for practicing fine motors skills, visual discrimination and discussing seasonal vocabulary!CLICK HERE to grab over 400 centers + 450 worksheets + 72 se
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PreK - 1st
Three Types of Rocks Sort Rock Life Cycle
Take your students on an exciting journey through the world of rocks with this printable. This printable resource is designed to help lower elementary students learn about the different types of rocks, their origins, and the rock life cycle. With this comprehensive resource, you'll be well on your way to creating an engaging and educational experience for your students. Help them develop a deeper understanding of the rock cycle and types of rocks while fostering a sense of curiosity and wonder a
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Nature Curriculum in Cards Bundle
World Continent Cards Montessori Geography Folder
This Geography folder for all seven continents and 3 part continent cards is the perfect addition to any Montessori classroom. Engage your students with stunning, large picture cards of Africa, Asia, South America, Europe, North America, Antarctica, and Australia/Oceania. These cards are not only educational but also spark conversation about cultural diversity and the world around us.With 3 part cards for each continent and beautiful imagery, this resource is sure to enhance your geography lesso
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PreK - 1st
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Popsicle Stick Picture Puzzles
This resource contains 20 picture puzzle cards that students can use to refine their visual discrimination, practice ordering and sequencing, reinforce positional words such as next to, on top, below, behind, etc., and build fun picture puzzles using rainbow colored popsicle sticks. Printable sticks also included if you do not have colored popsicle sticks. There are a variety of difficulty levels, making this a resource that grows with students and can be used in a multi age learning space. Perf
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PreK - K
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Montessori Inspired Animal World Habitats Learning Pack
I created this file for our geography and animal studies at home. We use this to study the different biomes (habitats) of the world and the animals that thrive on it. This printable is suitable for SORTING ACTIVITIES as well. The pictures I provided are big and clear enough for classroom discussion or for private use.
This file contains the following:
- 6 pictures of habitats (desert, temperate deciduous forest,
grassland, tundra, taiga, rainforest)
- 60 picture cards of animals (10 animals
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PreK - 6th
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Types of Mountains Information, 3-Part Cards & Control Chart
Types of Mountains Information, 3-Part Cards & Control Chart - Identify, sort, and classify 5 types of mountains: fault-block mountains, fold mountains, volcanic mountains, dome mountains, and plateau mountains.This work includes:1 page outlining the importance of mountainsdefinition cards for each of the 5 types of mountainsdiagram for each of the 5 types of mountains20 photographic sorting cardscontrol chart showing the correct classification of the photo cardsCards with labels are approx.
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4th - 6th
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Nature Bingo / Outdoor Education, Science Game, Earth Day
Looking for ways to get your learners connected with nature? No better way to immerse them into the beauty of our Earth than with a nature bingo game! These print-ready pdf file nature bingo cards are a great way to get young learners introduced to different animals, plants, and aspects of nature, and also reinforcing science and nature terms in older learners. These nature bingo cards are also an amazing addition to a camping unit, Earth Day celebrations, summer camp, birthday parties, travelin
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Not Grade Specific
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NGSS:
2-LS4-1
Animal Tracks Bundle (Growing)
Looking for a unique way to teach about animals and their adaptations? Need an outdoor component in your classroom? My Animal Tracks Bundle will get your students learning about animals in their backyards and how their feet have helped them survive in their environment. In addition to learning about animals, your student will be itching to get outdoors and look for tracks. This bundle includes:Animal Tracks PosterAnimal Tracks Three-Part Flashcard SetAnimal Tracks Memory Matching GameVisual Co
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K - 5th
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NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS3-2
, K-LS1-1
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Rock Cycle / Rocks and Minerals Unit
Rock Cycle / Rocks and Minerals UnitThis unit includes the following resources for exploring the types, composition, and cycle of rocks & minerals:Rocks & Minerals K-W-L ChartBackground Knowledge Writing PromptVocabulary Wall CardsVocabulary Graphic OrganizerRock & Mineral Identification Charts/PostersIgneous RocksMetamorphic RocksSedimentary RocksMineralsRocks & Minerals (mixes)Types of Rocks (Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary) Descriptive Writing ActivityMohs Hardness Scale Pos
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Elementary Science Curriculum - Science Unit Bundle
Animal Tracks Matching Game
Engage your students in a fun matching memory game where they will learn about animal tracks. This resource is a great time-killer and overall fun, Montessori inspired, way to learn about animal tracks. Learning about animal tracks can help students deduct adaptations for animals and their habitats. It is also a great activity to do outdoors. This product features 16 different animals:DeerRaccoonRabbitOpossumPorcupineCoyoteGray SquirrelSkunkBeaverBlack BearBobcatRed FoxDeer MouseWild TurkeyR
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K - 4th
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NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, K-LS1-1
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Also included in: Animal Tracks Bundle (Growing)
Montessori Land and Water Forms Sorting Cards & Control Chart
Montessori Land & Water Forms Sorting - Identify, sort, and classify 10 land and water forms: island, lake, peninsula, gulf, isthmus, strait, archipelago, system of lakes, cape, and bay.Includes:10 category cards10 short definition cards30 picture cards (3 for each category)1 control chartCards are approx. 3¾ x 5", and the control chart is 8½" x 11".You may be interested in the following:Simple Land & Water Forms 3-Part CardsSimple Land & Water Form BookSimple Land & Water Forms
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Land and Water Forms Bundle - Montessori
Animal Kingdom Information Cards and Activity Sheets
This Montessori inspired printable material will help the children understand the animal kingdom.
This will work perfectly with Animal Kingdom Cards and Charts .
The file includes:
➥ 19 Animal Kingdom information cards
➥ 19 Activity sheets for writing exercises
➥ Matching sheets for pairing labels, pictures and definitions
➥ cards for pairing labels, pictures and definitions
➥ USES AMERICAN SPELLING "mollusk"
➥ INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE THE MATERIAL
Phylum: Porifera, Echinoderm, Annel
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K - 7th
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Fall Toddler Sensory Bin Activities | Autumn Homeschool Preschool | Tot School
Introduce your toddler and preschool children to sensory bins and vocabulary practice with this set of Fall-themed puzzles and matching mats!CLICK HERE to save $$$ on the full bundle of Toddler Sensory Bins!ACTIVITIES INCLUDED3 sets of matching sensory binsRecording sheets for matching3 sets of puzzles! These sensory bin activities are perfect for practicing fine motors skills, visual discrimination and discussing seasonal vocabulary!CLICK HERE to grab over 400 centers + 450 worksheets + 72 sens
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PreK - 1st
Layers of the Earth Flipbook
Your students will enjoy assembling this Layers of the Earth Flipbook. Students color and cut out the Earth cover page, and interior flipbook pages for the inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust. Using external sources, such as science-related nonfiction books or Montessori three-part cards, students can record information on each layer of the Earth. Each page of the flip book includes the name of the layer and lines for writing. Enjoy!Engaging Education MaterialsCopyright © 2016 Engagin
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Solar System, Earth, & Sun Flipbooks Bundle
Parts of a Volcano 3-Part Cards - Montessori Nomenclature
Volcano Nomenclature Cards are formatted in a 3-part card series with a blackline master included. Match the correct labels to the pictures. Check the matching using the control cards (cards with labels attached).The 11 parts of the volcano: volcano, magma chamber, conduit, side vent, parasitic cone, crater, lava flow, ash cloud, cone, topsoil, and crust.Includes: 11 cards with labels11 cards without labels11 labels1 blackline masterAfter the children have learned the individual parts, they c
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K - 3rd
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All About Gemstones Rock 3 Part Cards Montessori Blackline Worksheets
A colorful and engaging resource about gemstones for preschool and lower elementary children. These are great for learning about and identifying twelve precious gems. Children will find out their birthstone, practice tracing, and handwriting. The printable features photographs of crystals and gemstones, true-to-life clipart color, and blackline images.Here is what's included:What is a gemstone? information posterWhere Gemstones Come From - poster, sequencing activity, and backline printout Two w
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Nature Curriculum in Cards Bundle
Shape Stacking Puzzle Cards
This resource contains 20 picture puzzle cards that students can use to refine their visual discrimination, practice ordering and sequencing, reinforce positional words such as on top, below, behind, etc., and build fun picture puzzles using colored shapes. There are a variety of difficulty levels, making this a resource that grows with students and can be used in a multi age learning space. Perfect for morning tubs, early finishers, Montessori shelf work, indoor recess, sub plans, and more. If
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PreK - K
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Weather Bundle
This Montessori Aligned Weather-Themed Bundle contains 12 resources that cover all content areas. This is a great foundation for a Project Based Learning unit about weather. Included in this resource are math, science, language, phonics, phonological awareness, fine motor, art, and executive functioning and motor planning materials. Please see the individual product listings for detailed descriptions and previews. If you enjoyed this resource check out more bundles like this below:Animals in Win
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PreK - 3rd
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Parts of a Volcano Book - Montessori Nomenclature
Volcano Nomenclature Book illustrates and describes 11 parts of the volcano: volcano, magma chamber, conduit, side vent, parasitic cone, crater, lava flow, ash cloud, cone, topsoil, and crust.Includes:book cover11 picture pages11 description pagesThere are two styles of books included. Style one is approx. 3¾" x 5", style two is approx. 5½” x 5½“ and requires little preparation.You may be interested in the following:Volcano Nomenclature CardsVolcano Pictures & Fast Facts
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K - 3rd
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