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Science Common Core L.5.5a resources
POETRY UNIT Animal Poetry Activities Poetry Elements Writing Science
POETRY POSSIBILITIES for ANIMAL POEMS is a unit incorporating multiple subjects through poetry. This collection of animal poems provides teaching points, skill lessons, and activities custom designed for each poem. It masterfully combines language arts with science. The range of reading levels in these poems makes them appropriate to both primary and intermediate classrooms. This should allow the teacher to accommodate students reading above or below grade level. The skill lessons and activ
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Also included in: POETRY UNITS MEGA BUNDLE Poems Teaching Points Writing Differentiation
Animals Mentor Sentences & Interactive Activities Mini-Unit (3-5)
Mentor sentences are the perfect way to teach grammar and author's craft through examples of excellent sentences from your favorite read-aloud books! This unit will be a great way to integrate science in with your mentor sentences during your study of animals and/or adaptations! It does not include explicit directions of how to implement mentor sentences in your room- these directions are in the Volume 1, FIRST Ten Weeks: Mentor Sentence Unit, Volume 2, FIRST Ten Weeks: Mentor Sentence Unit, or
Solving the Puzzle Under the Sea Narrative Nonfiction Book Companion
This comprehensive book companion includes a slide presentation, printable booklets (in black and white and color), graphic organizers, discussion cards, and a lesson plan. In addition to printable options, it contains digital options for Google™ slides and a Google™ form exit ticket. Students will identify and discuss problems and solutions and how, in this particular story, problems lead to more problems which need additional solutions. In addition, there is a bonus "enrichment" piece where st
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3rd - 5th
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POETRY UNIT Water Poems Activities, Poetry Elements Writing
Water in all its forms is the focus for this collections of 16 poems. Each poem in POETRY POSSIBILITIES for WATER POEMS has a teaching point about poetic elements and forms, as well as skill lessons and activities in multiple subjects.CONTENTS16 poems17 pages of teaching possibilities1 anchor chart1 Venn diagram masterlist of rain idiomsumbrella and raindrops templateLESSONS INCLUDEElements of poetry rhymefigurative languagefree verseimagery themeassonancerhythm and temposensory detailPoetic fo
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: POETRY UNITS MEGA BUNDLE Poems Teaching Points Writing Differentiation
Willodeen by Applegate novel study comprehension composition enrichment STEAM
This resource includes more than 242 comprehension questions with composition prompts and 15 enrichment/project activities (including STEAM activities) for the book Willodeen by award-winning author, Katherine Applegate. The resource is provided as a printable PDF and as Google Slides™ for use in Google Classroom™. This is an inspiring, heartwarming, magical, and timely, cross-curricular story full of life lessons. It is beautifully written and inspires appreciation for community, friendship, fa
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3rd - 5th
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3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 5-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS4-4
Escape the Rainbow No-Locks Breakout Easy to Prep and Engaging
Are you ready for some Lucky Charms? Or chasing a pot of gold? This No Locks Escape Room has some tasks related to those topics that also cover some basic skills of upper elementary students. Students love these events and you will love the low prep!In this No Locks Escape Room students complete tasks to earn a method of ‘escaping’. The prep for the events with NO LOCKS is minimal- just making copies. No locks or boxes! Teams are working together to escape a rainbow!NOTE: This Escape Room is av
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: No Locks Escape Room Bundle 11 Easy Prep Paper/Pencil Breakouts
Northwind by Paulsen novel study comprehension composition enrichment activities
This resource includes more than 140 comprehension questions with composition prompts and 11 enrichment/project activities (including cross-curricular activities) for the book Northwind by award-winning and highly-esteemed author Gary Paulsen. The resource is provided as a printable PDF and as Google Slides™ for use in Google Classroom™. This is an inspiring adventure story set on northern shores, inlets, and seas. It is beautifully written and inspires appreciation for community, resilience, hi
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4th - 8th
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3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 5-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS4-4
"Fizz and Fireworks: Chemical Reactions" article and reader response sheet
Have your students study science AND language arts as they explore chemical reactions—what they are and how they work. Students will even learn how to read basic chemical equations! It is suited as an engaging introduction to chemical reactions for grades 5 and 6.The article defines what chemical reactions are and explores how they work in the real world. It explores a simple chemical formation, water, then moves to a more complex chemical reaction: burning magnesium in fireworks. This passage a
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5th - 8th
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Iceberg Nielsen Titanic Cross-Curricular Book Companion Novel Study
A Titanic Story - This interdisciplinary book companion and novel study includes comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts for studying the outstanding historical fiction novel, Iceberg, by award-winning author, Jennifer Nielsen. This book is an inspiring narrative account of the fateful maiden journey of the RMS Titanic. This interdisciplinary novel study opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within t
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4th - 8th
Reading Skills Passage - Salty Surprise: How Salinity Affects Density
Maximize your instruction time by covering a lot with a little! This article begins with a brief explanation of why ocean water is salty, then explains the relationship between salinity and density. The packet also includes a word-study sheet that explores the word root sal and the word matter. It even explores onomatopoeias!Students can interact with the text in several ways; you choose how and how much. Here is what's included:404-word reading passage that explains the relationship between sal
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4th - 7th
Platypus PowerPoint with Activity and Study Guide
Get ready to explore the world of the Duck-billed platypus, one of the most bizarre and mysterious mammals in the world from eastern Australia and Tasmania. Platypus facts include that they sport a tail like a beaver, bill and feet like a duck, and lay eggs like a bird! Platypuses give birth to furless babies called puggles. What's Included:One Quick Start GuideOne 23-slide animated PowerPoint (both PPTX and PDF file types)One 20-page fillable student activity and study guideOne 26-page EDITABLE
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3rd - 8th
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4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
, 4-LS1-2
Articles - 1: Goblin Sharks - MAGNIFICENT or MONSTROUS? - Fact & Opinion
READING & WRITING - ANALYZING - COMPREHENSION - TEST PREP ................................................................... FOCUS: FACT & OPINIONTEXT"MAGNIFICENT OR MONSTROUS" is a nonfiction ARTICLE ABOUT goblin sharks. These are rare deep-sea sharks called living fossils. Goblin sharks have a perfect blend of incredibly cool ADAPTATIONS and hideous APPEARANCE traits, making this an ideal article for FACT & OPINION......................................................TOPICS APPROP
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Articles - 12: POEMS, ARTICLES & NARRATIVES - BUNDLE II - PDF & ONLINE
Water Conservation Toolkit for Elementary: Engaging Activities & Mind Maps
Embark on an educational journey with the "Water Conservation Toolkit," designed specifically for elementary school students! This valuable resource offers an array of engaging activities, including mind maps, reading comprehension worksheets, and interactive exercises aimed at promoting awareness about the importance of saving water. Perfect for grades 1-5, this toolkit not only educates on why we cannot drink seawater and where our home water comes from but also emphasizes the critical role of
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1st - 5th
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1-ESS1-1
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Racing Extinction Documentary Movie Guide | Questions | Google Forms (2015)
This Racing Extinction Documentary Movie Guide | Questions | Google Forms (2015) challenges students to digest all the content in this hard-hitting, information dense film. Discuss concepts of climate change, black markets of endangered species, ocean acidification, phytoplankton, and livestock agriculture. Ask students to explore the problems and solutions presented in the film and then use those concepts to create solutions of their own. Research and describe the five mass extinction events. F
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7th - 12th
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Similes and Nature Photography PowerPoint
28 PowerPoint slideshow lessons to help your students identify and create unique similes in their writing: as round as a berry, as wrinkly as a fallen leaf, as quiet as a creek, as bumpy as a tree stump, as bright as a flower, and more.Each page has a beautiful photo of a bird on a branch, a caterpillar eating a petal, a feather, a creek, a stump, a fallen leaf, berries, a squirrel eating a nut, a lizard staring at me out of the corner of its eye, a honey bee on a flower, a hummingbird on a bra
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Science and Nature PowerPoint BUNDLE
Welcome to 5th Grade Bundle ⭐ Reading Science Social Studies Math ELA
Welcome! 30 of my best selling 5th grade resources are in one place at a deep discount. Grab yours, and you'll have all of my favorite fifth grade essentials at the beginning of the year!The following topics are covered:First day activities for 5th grade 5th grade morning work1st day letterClass listPlan bookBack to school night formsParagraph writing curriculumYear long planEmergency sub plansBehavior clip chartMain idea activitiesReading comprehension worksheetsEditable labels black & whit
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5th
Vibration, Energy, and States of Matter: Article and Activities - Science and LA
Have your students study science AND language arts as they explore the states of matter and how thermal energy – heat – causes molecules to break their bonds and change the state of a material.The article defines the states or phases of matter, describes melting points and boiling points, and explores how thermal energy causes molecules to break bonds. It also includes an infographic that displays the melting and boiling points of water in order to fully cover this key content knowledge.This pas
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4th - 8th
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Nonfiction Book Study: Rachel Carson - Pioneer of Ecology (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a 140+ page Common Core aligned NO PREP nonfiction book study for Rachel Carson: Pioneer of Ecology by Kathleen Kudlinski. This book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the book and has been designed for students in grades 4 – 5. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED.GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The student packet, vocabulary crossword puzzles, chapter quizzes, and comprehen
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4th - 5th
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Elements, Compounds, and the Language of Matter: Reading Passage and Activities
Have your students study science AND language arts as they explore elements and how they combine to form compounds.The passage explores what makes one atom different from another atom (elements) and how elements combine to form compounds. It also introduces the periodic table and explores a key compound to life on earth: water.This passage and its infographics are a great way to combine science content knowledge of matter with reading skills. The packet includes activities that explore text stru
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4th - 8th
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Ghosts | Raina Telgemeier | Discussion, Vocabulary, STEM & Mentor Author Study
Extend the cross-curricular reach of your graphic novel study with this editable bundle of resources for use with Raina Telgemeier's GHOSTS. Click each resource to preview.This bundle is included FREE with purchase of the self-paced, online course, Curriculum Comic-ified: A Crash Course for Educators.
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4th - 8th
Frankie Sparks and the Class Pet Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 68 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel, Frankie Sparks and the Class Pet, written by Megan Frazer Blakemore and illustrated by Nadja Sarell. This book is a timely work of realistic fiction that is enjoyable and informational and has great connections for STEM learning. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and b
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2nd - 5th
Using SIMILES to describe Persons, Places or Things (Nouns)
31 printable or digital pages to guide your students in using similes to describe a person, place or thing: as nervous as a blue jay on a branch, as watchful as a lizard on a log, as pushy as a mushroom after a storm, as noisy as a hungry woodpecker in the spring, as crowded as a stalk full of aphids, as sharp as the spines on a cactus, as wrinkly as an old leaf, as empty as a snail’s old shell, as slow as a shield bug trying to get away, and more.Wildlife photos on each page: a flower, a gnar
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3rd - 7th
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Reading-Writing & Cross-Curricular Lessons Using CACTUS HOTEL
With class time so precious, we are always on the hunt for texts that serve multiple purposes and allow us to address a variety of standards. In addition to the reading and writing objectives that this lesson resource on CACTUS HOTEL meets, we can also connect to both science and math standards:Science—basic needs of plants/animals (P1), weather and seasons/environment (P2), change (P3), insects (P3), life cycles (P3, 4), habitats Math connection—shows growth over time (4” at 10 years, 2’ at 25
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3rd - 6th
Honey Bee by Fleming pdf Google Slides™ book companion w web activities
This is a beautiful and informational resource about honeybees. It includes comprehension/discussion prompts, animal/insect study guidance, a mini webquest resource, and great activities for learning about bees with The Honeybee, written by Candace Fleming and illustrated by Eric Rohmann. It includes 45 comprehension/discussion/composition prompts and 15 extension activities using the book and outstanding web resources. This product may be used for classroom and distance learning, and the book i
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2nd - 6th
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Importance of learning science
Learning science is particularly important for students as it equips them with the essential knowledge and skills to make sense of the world around them. Science education is not just about memorizing facts. It fosters critical thinking, inquiry, and problem-solving abilities. These skills are not only useful in school but also in everyday life beyond the classroom.
Benefits of learning science
Learning science offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. In fact, it helps students:
- Question the world around them and seek evidence-based explanations
- Cultivate their ability to observe, experiment, and analyze data
- Nurture a sense of curiosity, awe, and wonder about the natural world
- Understand natural phenomena and the laws that govern the universe
With a solid foundation in science, teachers can help empower students to think critically, solve problems, make informed decisions, and engage with the world around them in meaningful ways.
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One of the best parts about science class is all of the possibilities for hands-on, collaborative learning! Think: labs, experiments, inquiry-based activities, and design challenges. These activities encourage students to explore scientific concepts by observing, asking questions, and conducting investigations. Additionally, with small group centers, students can engage in group experiments, discussions, and projects that require them to collaborate, share ideas, and solve problems together.
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