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Informational text laboratories under $5
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
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Grades:
5th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
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
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Grades:
5th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-1
Changes in Matter
New: Digital activity for states of matter added! (Google Slides)This science pack on chemical and physical changes makes it easy to understand a complicated topic. Included are nonfiction articles, questions, experiments, activities, and a final project that incorporates real world concepts.This pack includes each of these activities:- Vocabulary page for science notebook- Nonfiction article about chemical and physical changes- Activity- Observe a chemical change- Nonfiction article about ch
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Grades:
4th - 5th
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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
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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
Owl Pellet Lab With Nonfiction Text NGSS 4-LS1-1 and 5-LS2-1
Owl Pellet Lab: Students will be engaged with this hands-on Owl Pellet lab and an informational text article on owls. Students will learn about owl adaptations and behavior. They will learn about how owls fit into the ecosystem. This resource includes a 5 E Inquiry based hands-on lesson on owl pellets, a several day CLOSE reading lesson using informational text, a 3 page informational text article, folds for interactive notebooks and worksheets for both the pellet lesson and the Informational te
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Grades:
4th - 5th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
Density Column and Relative Density of Liquids and Solids - Stacked Layers
Students learn about density by making a density column! Students will be able to see that density is a property of matter. This resource includes a really fun, hands-on lesson, a close reading activity with a nonfiction passage, Interactive Notebook flaps and folds, and response pages. Density Column Includes:Lesson PlanLayered BookTwo pages of informational textResponse pagesInteractive Notebook InsertsThis lesson is aligned with NGSS for 5th grade and Middle School:NGSS 5-PS1-1.Develop a mod
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: NGSS Middle Chemical Reactions and Density Bundle
Mineral Lesson Plans (5E lessons that teach mineral properties & Mohs Scale)
Mineral Lesson Plans: Are you looking for kid-friendly lesson plans that explain what minerals are and how to identify them in a fun way? These engaging and hands-on lesson plans use the 5E model to teach students the properties of minerals and how geologists identify unknown minerals. These lessons have been classroom tested by me many times and are definitely student approved!LESSON #1 ALL ABOUT MINERALSThis lesson begins with an ENGAGING story about a boy named Rocky who finds an unknown mine
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Weathering and Erosion Labs and Nonfiction Close Read NGSS 4-ESS2-1 and Utah 5th
Weathering and Erosion Lab: Students will learn about weathering and erosion and how Earth's surface has changed over time. Includes a reading passage and a hands-on lab on weathering. This resource includes:lab on weatheringInteractive Notebook flaps and foldsthree-page reading passageresponse pages comprehension questions with text-dependent questionsanswer keysAligned with NGSS for 4th gradeNGSS 4-ESS1-1. Identify evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils in rock layers to support
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Grades:
4th - 5th
NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
, 4-ESS2-1
Make an Electromagnet STEM Challenge
Students will make an electromagnet using STEM engineering skills. They will design, test, and refine their electromagnet through investigation. Aligned with NGSS for third and fourth grade.This resource includes two lessons. One is a STEM Engineering lesson on making an electromagnet. The other is a reading informational text lesson that comes with a 3-page informational text article on magnets. This resource includes flaps and folds for interactive notebooks. This lesson is aligned with NGS
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
4-PS3-4
, 3-PS2-3
, 3-PS2-4
Also included in: 4th Grade Science NGSS PLUS Reading Informational Text Passages CCSS
Lava Lamp Density Lesson
This lesson teaches students about concepts like density and polarity through a fun activity of making a lava lamp. All you need is simple household materials. This lesson comes with an informational text article, science background information for teacher, flaps and folds for interactive notebook and a layered book. This lesson starts with phenomena.This lesson can be done with many different grades but the content seems most appropriate to 5th-8th grade. It is aligned with NGSS 5-PS1-1. Dev
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: NGSS Middle Chemical Reactions and Density Bundle
Laws of Motion 5 E Lesson Plan and Activities
Newton's Three Laws of Motion Unit. Students will learn about Newton's life and the three laws of motion that Sir Issac Newton developed. Hands-on activities and a nonfiction article about Sir Isaac Newton will teach your students about Newton’s life and the three laws of motion that he came up with. This resource includes a nonfiction article, labs, response pages, interactive notebook flaps, and answers keys. This resource addresses these topics:Newton’s Three Laws of MotionNewton’s scienti
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
States of Matter Stability and Change
States of Matter Unit: Students will learn that applying heat and cold can change water from one state to another. Students will also learn about the characteristics of each state of matter including volume, shape, rigidness, and molecule arrangement. They will learn that some changes caused by heat can be reversed and some cannot. This resource has hands-on 5 E inquiry-based lab and response pages. This resource includes:flaps and folds for interactive notebooksa nonfiction articlea quiz respon
Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
, 2-PS1-3
3rd Grade Objects in Motion Lab and Nonfiction Passage NGSS 3-PS2-2
Students will measure an object's motion to look at patterns that can be used to predict future motion. Objects in motion can be studies through fun engaging activities. These hands-on activities and worksheets will help you teach about motion and stability.This resource includes:hands-on activitiesa nonfiction articleresponse pages interactive notebook flapsThis resource addresses the NGSS Disciplinary Core Idea of Motions and Stability: Forces and Interactions.This resource includes lessons th
Grades:
3rd
NGSS:
3-PS2-2
Also included in: 3rd Grade Science Curriculum for NGSS Full Year Lessons Bundle
States of Matter Second Grade Science
States of Matter for Second Grade: Students will learn through these activities that some changes caused by heating and cooling can be reversed and some cannot. They will learn about the properties of matter and what causes changes to phases of matter.This resource includes:hands-on 5 E lesson plans informational text passageinteractive notebook flapsresponse pagesSorting Cards for Properties of Matter This resource is designed to meet the NGSS standards for 2nd grade:2-PS1-3. Make observations
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
, 2-PS1-3
Density Integrated Science, Math and ELA Lessons NGSS Aligned.
Density is an interesting property of matter. This unit starts with phenomena. This resource integrates three subjects into two great lessons on density. The integrated math, ELA, and science lessons on density will help your students understand this concept. Students will learn about density in solids and how to calculate the volume of a rectangular solid.This Density Unit Includes:•Step By Step Directions•Two Lesson plans•Reading passage•Follow up pages•Interactive notebook insertsNGSS Alignme
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: NGSS Middle Chemical Reactions and Density Bundle
Scientific Method Sequence Display Cards
Scientific Method Display Cards are a great resource to reinforce the steps to the scientific method as well a supporting science fair project work. This product includes two levels of differentiation, one with picture supported text and the second level using sight word sentences. It is recommended that the two levels are attached to the front and back of sentence strips to create an instructional activity that can be used to address diverse literacy skills within the same activity.Scientific
Grades:
K - 12th
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Properties of Water - Adhesion and Cohesion - Drops of Water on a Penny
Students will love these fun experiments with water and they will learn about cohesion, adhesion, and surface tension. Students will learn about cohesion and adhesion in this unit. It includes reading passages and three labs. Students will love the drops of water on a penny lab!Properties of Water Adhesion and Cohesion Includes:Three Labs with 5 E lessonsTwo pages of Informational textResponse pagesNGSS Standards Addressed:5-PS1-1. Develop a model to describe that matter is made of particles too
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-PS1-3
Also included in: 5th Grade NGSS Science Curriculum Plus Reading Informational Text Units
The Statue of Liberty STEM Activity | Google Classroom |Digital
The Statue of Liberty STEM Challenge will engage your students as they learn about World Famous landmarks. Digital link included. Students will construct a models of The Statue of Liberty after they research it. Students will go through the Engineering Process as they build and test their structures using various materials to construct it. ⭐This product is included in my STEM World Famous Landmarks! My STEM Landmark Bundle is a great way to save money!! Your students will love designing, creati
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Landmarks & Celebrations Around the World Activities
Plant Life Experiment - Colorful Carnations Using Scientific Method (STEM)
Students will love this investigation and experiment exploring a plant's life cycle. Create a rainbow carnation garden from white carnations and food coloring. Meets Common Core Standards. This packet includes all the essentials plus optional expansion materials that are common core aligned. Student worksheets focus on a step by step approach to the scientific method. There are several opportunities for cooperative learning in small groups. The preview for this product is extensive, but this is
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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Ecosystem in a Jar with Nonfiction Passage and Flip Book
This resource includes directions for making an ecosystem in a jar, a nonfiction article, a reading response page, a flip book and a vocabulary page.This resource is aligned with NGSSMS-LS2-3.Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem. MS-LS2-5.Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem servicesThis resource is aligned with Utah SEEdUtah SEEd 6.3.1 Develop a model to describe how the
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Grades:
6th - 7th
Also included in: Ecosystems Activities & Interactions & Food Webs & Resource Availability
Play Doh Mountain - Topographic Maps -content reading, lab, and activities
Great resource for teaching topographic maps. Student-led lab…. constructing a playdough mountain and contour map. Reading content along with unscrambled words, a crossword puzzle and land feature/ contour map match for evaluation. Makes teaching topographic maps fun!
Vocabulary addressed:
Topography, contour map, topographic map, contour interval, elevation, depression, hachure line, v-shaped contour line, sea level.
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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How the Ear Works & Sense of Hearing STEM Activity and Worksheet (NGSS MS-LS1-8)
The ear contains some of the tiniest bones in our body and yet it can transform the movement of air molecules into electric impulses our brain understands as sound! How does it do that?I'm sure that like me, rather than telling our students how this works, we want them to discover this incredible phenomenon on their own!In this lesson, you begin by challenging your students to engineer a device capable of moving rice grains without ever coming in contact with the rice itself. Students will pract
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-8
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