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Biology Common Core SL.1.1 resources
Animal Classification Sort - Animal Habitats Classification Worksheets & Center
Teaching animal classification and animal habitats will be fun with these interactive DIGITAL and PRINTABLE worksheets, task cards, and teaching posters. This animal and habitat classification set includes low-prep classifying animals and habitat centers and worksheets for classifying land and water animals, how animals move, features and adaptations, and by counting syllables. Quick and easy setup make these activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too!Students will classify:birds, fi
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Types:
NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
Animal Classification Unit with Animal Characteristics and Needs For Each Group
Give kids hands on experience learning about the human body and animal characteristics and animal needs all while integrating first grade science into your literacy block! This 6 week animal classification unit was written for first grade, but is perfect for any K-2 classroom!Perfect for Kinder Next Gen Science Standards on staying alive. (K-LS1-1)BIG IDEA FOR THIS ANIMAL CLASSIFICATION UNIT"Needs for survival determine the characteristics of living things."This thematic unit is part of an entir
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in:Â 6 Thematic Units First Grade Science & Social Studies Lesson Plans BUNDLE
Plant Unit | Parts of Plants Activities | Project Based Learning Plants
This Project Based Learning Unit, PBL, all about Plants for 1st grade students will be your complete guide to teaching your students all about the parts, genetics and functions of plants. The unit was built using Project Based Learning Guidelines and 1st grade NGSS Science Standards. Looking for the 2nd Grade Version? CLICK HERETHIS UNIT IS DIGITAL AND PRITABLEOVERVIEWTeaching students through Project Based Learning can be overwhelming, but it is also fun, interactive and rewarding. I have spent
Animal Adaptations Project and Activities | Project Based Learning
This unit is based off of the fun, educational picture book, What if I had Animal Teeth. The students will be educated on various features and adaptation of animals. There are a variety of lessons, that are all step by step and have the students doing research, using technology, informational writing, presenting, creating, listening, group work and more. This is DIGITAL and PRINTABLE. Digital options in a zip drive.** Included in our Writing Program! CLICK HERE to see everything included. Hop to
Grades:
1st - 2nd
NGSS:
1-LS3-1
Also included in:Â Project Based Learning Curriculum 1st Grade PBL Activities
Inquiry Based Learning Plants Lesson
Are you ready for a student-centered, engaging lesson plan? In this activity, you will answer yes/no questions while the students follow patterns and trends to figure out the correlation between plants and their habitats.Students will identify the patterns and trends of particular plants in each of four habitats: desert, rainforest, ocean, and grasslands. They will use photos and their prior knowledge to complete a student worksheet. Both printable PDFs are included as well as a fully-digital le
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
Also included in:Â Inquiry Based Learning Plants and Animals Lesson Plans - Bundle
Project Based Learning Plants and Animals Bundle
In this Project Based Learning Plants and Animals Bundle you will have what you need to teach PBL Science! These top selling PBL units are now combined together at a better price! Creating these units are time consuming for any teacher and this bundle will save you hours and hours of work, planning and your time. If you want to see one of the units in action, check out the Blog Article all about how to implement it in the classroom, CLICK HERE.PLANT UNIT OVERVIEWWith your students you will be ab
Inquiry Based Learning Animal Classification Lesson
Are you ready for a student-centered, engaging lesson plan? In this activity, you will answer yes/no questions while the students follow patterns and trends to figure out the correlation between animals and their classification.Students will identify the patterns and trends of animal attributes in each of six classifications: mammals, reptiles, insects, amphibians, fish, and birds. They will use photos and their prior knowledge to complete a student worksheet. Both printable PDFs are included as
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in:Â Inquiry Based Learning Plants and Animals Lesson Plans - Bundle
Inquiry Based Learning Plants and Animals Lesson Plans - Bundle
Are you ready for student-centered, engaging lesson plans? In these activity, you will answer yes/no questions while the students follow patterns and trends to figure out the specific rule. 1. Students will identify the patterns and trends of animal attributes in each of six classifications: mammals, reptiles, insects, amphibians, fish, and birds. They will use photos and their prior knowledge to complete a student worksheet. Both printable PDFs are included as well as a fully-digital lesson in
NO PREP Predator and Prey Games
Animals have unique adaptations to help them survive. Through games and activities, students will pretend they are a variety of animals and they will experience some of the ways predators hunt prey and how prey avoid being eaten.Included in resource:- Extensive vocabulary list- Materials needed for each game- Detailed instructions on how to play each game- Discussion questions for conceptsCreated by Homeschooling and HomesteadingFollow our store to keep up-to-date on new products. Please be sur
Frog Life Cycle Presentation - PowerPoint & Google Slides | Science Lesson
Introducing: Life Cycle of a Frog Teaching Slides Presentation! Available in PowerPoint & Google Slides FormatsWhat's Included:23 teaching slides: available in PowerPoint & Google Slides FormatsTurn-and-Talk opportunities with included sentences stems/starters to promote respectful science discourseNo prep work required: These slides are designed for you to be able to read directly from the slides when teaching, saving valuable planning time!Interactive Learning: Includes observation exe
Grades:
1st - 4th
Types:
Spring Garden Lesson Plans and Activities - First and Second Grade - Ten Weeks
Kids will love these Garden-based Science, Nature, and Nutrition Lessons are written for First and Second Grade students (and can also be used with older children). The First and Second Grade Spring Lessons are packed with grade-appropriate life science. Lessons begin focusing on the relationships between animals and plants in the garden. Activities then gear to introduce children to various seasonally appropriate plants that reinforce the idea of biodiversity and interdependence. Resource Highl
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
, 1-LS3-1
, 1-ESS1-2
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PPT with Models, Questions & Experimental Design: Plants & Animals Needs Product
How to be used in a lesson:The models should be shown to the students on the smartboard and student discussions should be encouraged by the teacher before any explanations or "teaching" occurs. The model shows them what is going into the plant/animal and what is coming out or being released. Students should be able to complete each worksheet by just deciphering the model. The teacher and student age can determine how detailed you get with your explanation of the processes. This is a great time t
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 8th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
 ...
Insects vs Spiders (Arachnids) Picture Sorts with Sentence Stems
Large realistic picture sorts with labels of insects and spider or insects and arachnids, along with independent sort sheets for students to use what they know about insect, spider, and arachnid characteristics to sort the animals into categories.Sentence stem cards included for discussions! Great for ESOLThe following animals are included on the picture cards-Insectsbutterflyladybugbeetleantpraying mantisgrasshopperbeedragonflySpiderstarantulablack widowwolf spiderbrown reclusejumping spiderye
Plant & Animal Needs/Products Experimental Design: Photosynthesis & Respiration
Included in this packet are models of plant and animals needs and products with questions as well as an experimental design Q & A with explanation. How to be used in a lesson:The models should be shown to the students on the smartboard and student discussions should be encouraged by the teacher before any explanations or "teaching" occurs. The model shows them what is going into the plant/animal and what is coming out or being released. Students should be able to complete each worksheet by j
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-LS1-7
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
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Animal & Plant Needs & Product Powerpoint with Models: Experimental Design
How to be used in a lesson:The models should be shown to the students on the smartboard via the ppt and student discussions should be encouraged by the teacher before any explanations or "teaching" occurs. The model shows them what is going into the plant/animal and what is coming out or being released. Students should be able to list the things entering the organism/leaf and the things exiting. You can discuss states of matter with students, how water entering and leaving, but in a different st
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 8th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
 ...
First Grade STEM: Engineering
Twenty-two engineering lessons! Each lesson includes student record sheets, photographs of student work, supply list, correlated read aloud, word bank, and teaching tips. All lessons are fully editable by purchaser, and can also easily be used for kindergarten and second grade. In addition to the lessons, I've included a printable graphic of the engineering cycle, a letter to ask parents for materials, a list of clickable links for even more engineering ideas, and a pacing guide. I created t
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 2nd
The Magic School Bus THE WILD WHALE WATCH Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Answer Key Included!Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Winter Garden Lesson Plans and Activities - First and Second Grade - Ten Weeks
Kids will love these Garden-based Science, Nature, and Nutrition Lessons are written for First and Second Grade students (and can also be used with older children).The First and Second Grade Winter Lessons explore the concept of both animal and plant adaptations during the cool months. Children are also exposed to a healthy dose of nutrition and learn how smart food choices impact their health. Toward the end of the season, lessons focus on seasonal and companion planting. Resource Highlights:1
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 2nd
NGSS:
1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
, 2-PS1-1
, 1-LS3-1
, 1-ESS1-2
Insect Vs Not an Insect Picture Sorts with Sentence Stems
A large realistic picture sort with labels of insects and animals that are not insects, along with an independent sort sheet for students to use what they know about insect characteristics to sort the animals into categories. Sentence stem cards included for discussions! Great for ESOLThe following animals are included on the picture cards-Insectsbutterflyladybugbeetleantpraying mantisgrasshopperbeedragonflyNot InsectsspiderwormscorpioncrabfishfrogcentipedesnailWant to dive further into bugs and
Reptile Vs Not a Reptile Picture Sorts with Sentence Stems
A large realistic picture sort with labels of reptiles and animals that are not reptiles, along with an independent sort sheet for students to use what they know about reptile characteristics to sort the animals into categories.Sentence stem cards included for discussions! Great for ESOLThe following animals are included on the picture cards-Reptilesiguanaturtlesnakechameleonsea turtlelizardalligatorcrocodileNot ReptilesdoglionbutterflydolphinrabbitfishfrogsheepLooking for other animal sorts? Ch
Butterfly Life Cycle Notebook and Teacher Guide: The Scientific Inquiry Way
Butterfly Life Cycle Notebook (and Teacher’s Guide) for Grades K-2:
Shh! It’s a secret! Here’s how to make your raising butterfly experience extraordinary! Get ready to inspire scientific skills like evidence-based thinking and dispel common misconceptions. The excitement begins when a mystery package comes in the mail (Butterfly eggs!) Students gather clues to discover what they are. As new evidence is revealed, changing predictions is encouraged; and students grow their knowledge of animal b
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in:Â Butterfly Life Cycle Bundle
Mammal Vs Not a Mammal Picture Sorts with Sentence Stems
A large realistic picture sort with labels of mammals and animals that are not mammals, along with an independent sort sheet for students to use what they know about mammal characteristics to sort the animals into categories.Sentence stem cards included for discussions! Great for ESOLThe following animals are included on the picture cards-MammalsdoghorseliondolphinelephantrabbitmonkeysheepNot MammalsantspidersnakewormbeefishfrogsnailLooking for other animal sorts? Check these out and be on the l
Fun Animal Tracks Activity
Want to take your students on a fun nature walk while teaching them about animals!? Look no further! In this bundle, you will find an engaging lesson plan with a corresponding slide deck to help students identify different animal tracks. Along with instructions on how to take kids on an interactive nature walk where they will find the tracks of the animals they have just learned about (track cutouts included)! I have also included 4 different animal track coloring sheets that can be used as an a
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
1-ESS1-2
Food Heroes, Save Our World! (Quest 3)
In the final stage of becoming a Food Hero, children use all of their knowledge and skills learned in Quests 1 & Quest 2 and apply it to the big picture looking at how our personal choices not only affect our bodies but the entire planet. Through the lens of science and art they learn about ecosystems, food chains and sustainability so they leave the last challenge as Food Heroes themselves ready to save the world!
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS2-2
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