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1st grade physical science resources for Easel
Build a Bubble Wand End of the Year STEM Challenge
Integrate STEM in your Classroom at the End of the School Year!Make learning fun with this End of the Year STEM Activity! For the Bubble Wand STEM Challenge, students are asked by a toy company to design a bubble wand that makes the biggest bubbles.The STEM Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't.Amazing resource for STEM club, STEM Teachers, STEM Friday, parents who love ha
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Elementary STEM Activities and Challenges MEGA BUNDLE
Science Unit: States of Matter (1st, 2nd, 3rd Grades)
********Save 33% when you buy this product as part of our Science Unit 3-pack*******In this first through third grade science unit, I’ve included numerous resources to help teachers bring States of Matter “to life” for their students. Not only do the worksheets, quizzes and games help students learn the concepts, some very silly monster characters make the learning fun.I’ve included 2 very highly rated STEM activity challenges in this pack. These activities are directly related to States of Matt
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Science Unit Bundle! Weather, Forces & Motion and States of Matter
Everyday Materials, Objects, and Structures Workbook (Grade 1 Ontario Science)
This workbook covers the Grade 1 Everyday Materials, Objects, and Structures unit in the NEW 2022 Ontario Science curriculum (Structures and Mechanisms).In this workbook, students will gain an understanding that objects, including structures, have observable characteristics and are made from materials with specific properties that determine how they are used. The topics covered in this resource include structures, materials, properties of materials, built vs. natural structures, managing waste,
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Grades:
1st
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
March Madness Basketball STEM Activity Engineering, Sports, Elementary
Integrate STEM in your classroom with a Basketball STEM Challenge!Get your students pumped up for basketball and STEM! Design and build an amazing Basketball Shooter and Goal! Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas for creating a basketball shooter and goal. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't.The Engineering Design Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, th
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: March STEM Activities and Challenges Bundle Basketball, St Patricks Day
States of Matter Digital Activities - Solid, Liquid, and Gas Science Activities
These digital States of Matter activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We all k
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1st - 2nd
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Force and Motion Pushes and Pulls
Fun, hands-on activities for force and motion is LOADED in this packet! Created with the Next Generation Science pushes and pulls standards in mind, if you are looking for thinking maps, lesson plans, science stations, and foldables for force and motion interactive notebooks, this is what you are looking for! All with the objective of Force and Motion. **UPDATED** As of summer 2020, I have added a 20 side PowerPoint to help teach your students about force & motion as well as an emergent read
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K - 3rd
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Dog Sled STEM Activity
Build a Dog Sled Winter STEM Challenge! Students love completing this winter STEM challenge! Students learn about the history of dog sled racing by reading about the great serum race to Nome, Alaska in 1925. After learning about the history of dog sled racing students design, build, and test a dog sled using only the materials provided. The dog sled will be tested based on two variables (speed and being able to carry the most cargo). This is a fun and engaging activity for students to work on du
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Winter STEM Activities and Winter STEM Challenges Bundle
Force and Motion Worksheets | Kindergarten 1st Grade Activities
Students LOVE to learn about force and motion! I have you covered with this engaging 3-week unit! It has everything you need including a journal, inquiry lessons, rubrics, ideas, printables, and more! Be the COOL teacher who knows how to engage students!What’s in this unit:• Pg. 1 Cover• Pg. 2 Table of Contents• Pg.3 A Note To Teachers• Pg.4 Week 1 Lesson Plans Introduction on How Things Move• Pg 5 Week 2 Lesson Plans Motion and Magnets• Pg. 6 Week 3 Lesson Plans Focusing on Push and Pull• Pg
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Energy in Our Lives Workbook (Grade 1 Ontario Science)
This workbook covers the Grade 1 Energy in Our Lives unit in the NEW 2022 Ontario Science curriculum (Matter and Energy).In this workbook, students gain an understanding of how energy affects their lives, and that the Sun is the principal source of energy for Earth. The topics covered in this resource include types of energy, energy in our body, electricity, the Sun, food, energy chains and more! Interactive, hands-on activities are explained, with follow-up worksheets included. There is a varie
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Grades:
1st
NGSS:
1-PS4-4
, 1-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-3
, 1-PS4-1
Also included in: Energy in Our Lives Unit (Grade 1 Ontario Science)
Kindergarten & First Grade Science Interactive Notebook- over 100 topics
Are you looking for high-quality, engaging science resources that are developmentally appropriate for your kindergarten or first-grade students? This kindergarten and first-grade science interactive notebook is loaded with over 100 Science Topics that you can use throughout the year and it is aligned with many of the Next Generation Science Standards. This is exactly what you need. Your students will love showing off their knowledge as they explore and learn about a variety of topics in an orga
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Grades:
K - 1st
NGSS:
K-PS3-1
, 1-ESS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
, 1-LS1-2
, K-ESS2-1
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Also included in: Kindergarten Interactive Notebooks Bundle~Literacy, Math, Science
Build a Sled Winter STEM Activity
Make learning fun with this Winter STEM Challenge! With this Winter STEM Project, students receive a letter from the STEM snowman stating that they forgot to bring a sled to play with their friends. In order to go sledding, they will need to build a sled using only the materials provided. This is an excellent engaging activities for students to work on during the winter months!The Engineering Design Process:Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activ
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Winter STEM Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
Slime STEM Activity States of Matter Integration
Integrate STEM in your classroom with Slime Maker STEM Project. Create the coolest slime experiment that every student is sure to love! This is great for teaching about states of matter!Students think about how certain materials are liquid and solid. When materials are mixed together, they can create something completely different!A brief writing activity is included for students to write out how they created their slime and write about their experience with slime! Aligns with NGSS.Includes:Teac
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
Also included in: Elementary STEM Activities and Challenges MEGA BUNDLE
Light and Sound: A First Grade NGSS Science Unit
This Light and Sound Science Unit that I have created aligns with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) and Mystery Science Kindergarten Unit 3: Light and Sounds (this product can also be used without pairing it with Mystery Science)Save over 20% on the First Grade Science BundleWhat is included in this Light and Sound Unit:8 Teacher Lesson PlansVocabulary CardsPrintable / Projectable BooksLight and Sound Science Journal STEAM activitySuggested Videos to WatchIncluded Lessons:Lesson 1: Sounds
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Grades:
1st
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NGSS:
1-PS4-4
, 1-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-3
, 1-PS4-1
Also included in: First Grade Science Bundle
Push and Pull Worksheets | Activities KINDERGARTEN FIRST GRADE
Are you looking for some engaging activities and plans for your Push and Pull unit?This is a week unit focusing on Push and Pull Forces. It has a journal, rubric, lesson plans, inquiry lessons, printables to reinforce concepts, a home connection project, songs, video links, and 4 posters to display in the classroom. What’s in this unit:Pg. 1 CoverPg. 2 Table of ContentsPg.3 A Note To TeachersPg.4 Lesson Plans Introduction Pg 5 Standards Met Pg. 6 Home Connections Project Letter for ParentsPg. 7
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-1
, K-PS2-2
, K-PS2-1
Force Experiments- 3 activites to investigate pushes, ramps & motion using cars
Force Experiments using matchbox cars:PROBLEM: How far will a matchbox car travel when pushed with different amounts of force?PROBLEM: Will the height of a ramp change how far a car travels down a track?PROBLEM: If you give different sized cars the same force, which will travel farthest?Students predict distances, then measure and record observations. Simple observations and conclusion questions on each worksheet.Enjoy!More Great Force Stuff!*Simple Machines Examples Cut and Paste*Simple Machine
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Grades:
K - 3rd
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Habitats
This extensive resource on habitats covers grasslands, deserts, rainforests, woodlands, ocean, and the arctic.
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Included in this habitat resource:
-Colorful posters describing each type of habitat.
-Thinking maps/webs for each habitat for students to brainstorm and record their thoughts.
-Characteristics of each habitat, animals that reside there, and more.
-Habitat riddles
-Animal sorts in which students identify and s
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K - 2nd
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Reading Comprehension Passages: PHYSICAL SCIENCE Edition
Integrating science into your reading curriculum has never been easier! We have designed fun and interactive reading printables that cover a variety of important science topics. After your students read each passage, they will complete a simple comprehension activity that directly relates to what they have read. Read these passages together as a class, in groups, or independently depending on the reading level of your students. ***IMPORTANT: This product is part of our Reading Comprehension: LIF
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension: LIFE, EARTH & PHYSICAL SCIENCE BUNDLE
Fresh Water Vs. Salt Water Experiment
This is a simple but very effective experiment to help children to see one of the differences between fresh and salt water. With a few materials they will understand why objects are more buoyant in salt water. You will receive complete instructions with complementary photos, as well as a response page for students.
This is part of a larger Sea Creatures unit that you can access here:
Sea Creatures Integrated Unit
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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Forms of Energy Activities | Worksheets
Be that memorable teacher with engaging lessons to teach the forms of energy! I have perfect lesson plans with printables. It covers Sound, Heat, Light with a 3-week plan including 3 inquiry lessons, data notebook pages, a rubric, a home project, and so much MORE! SEE THE PREVIEWWhat's Inside This Download?Pg. 1 CoverPg. 2 Table of ContentsPg. 3 HOME CONNECTION – Parent ProjectPg. 4 Note to TeachersPg. 5 Lesson Plan (What is a Scientist?) WEEK 1Pg. 6 Lesson Plan (Science Tools) WEEK 2Pg. 7 Les
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
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Weather Activities - Science Riddles - Vocabulary, Inferring, Draw Conclusions
This set of 20 weather and climate riddle cards is an engaging addition to your science teaching. Your students will practice weather vocabulary and build comprehension skills - inferring and drawing conclusions!* To reinforce and extend your science teaching of weather vocabulary * As a whole class or small group activity, to demonstrate how to integrate the information in the clues, draw conclusions, and use information to eliminate incorrect choices* As a pocket chart center matching activity
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Science Vocabulary Riddle Activities - Animals, Weather, Plants, Ocean
1st Grade Physical Science Unit Light and Sound Energy
Do you need a science curriculum that is aligned to the NGSS?This 1st-grade physical science fits the bill!. We have researched each standard, so nothing goes untaught.It comes with:- 7 detailed lessons, so you can reclaim your nights and weekends.Lesson 1 - What is Sound?Lesson 2 - Sound VibrationsLesson 3 - What is Light?Lesson 4 - Reflection of LightLesson 5 - ShadowsLesson 6 - Opaque, Translucent, and TransparentLesson 7 - Design a Device That Will Communicate From One Tent to Another TentI
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Grades:
1st
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in: 1st Grade Science NGSS Bundle of Units for the Year
Properties of Matter Activities Unit - Science K-3
Be that amazing teacher who uses HANDS-ON inquiry lessons to help students retain information about MATTER. I have you covered with a daily data journal, rubrics, 3 inquiry lessons, posters, links, and printables to teach liquids, solids, and gases.Look at the preview to see more of this unit.Pg. 1 CoverPg. 2 Table of ContentsPg.3 KWL Chart Pg. 4-9 Posters with definitions ( Solid, Liquid, Gas, Observe, Properties, Matter)Pg. 10 Cover of Science JournalPg. 11 Word Bank for JournalPg. 12-17 Scie
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
, 2-PS1-3
NGSS.1-PS4: 1st Grade Light and Sound/Printable and TPT Digital Activity
PLEASE NOTE: All of my packets are EXPANDING PACKETS which means that any purchaser will receive ALL NEW CHANGES AND ADDITIONS FOR FREE when the file is updated!This packet supports the 1st Grade New Generation Science Standard ESS4 and includes the following things needed to teach this standard:- Can I Help Vibrate Sound? Activity sheet- Do I Illuminate Light? Activity sheet- Can Light Pass Through? Activity Sheet- Build/Design a Device That Uses Light or Sound Activity sheetAlso included are:5
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Grades:
1st
Types:
NGSS:
1-PS4-4
, 1-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-3
, 1-PS4-1
Push And Pull Experiment | Force Motion And Gravity Science | Grade K 1
Introduce the scientific method by comparing pushes and pulls. This is an engaging experiment for a forces and interactions unit. This easy prep lab uses simple supplies. Teacher background and easy-to-follow student journal are included. A great way to discover inertia and gravity with K and 1st grade.Students will follow the scientific method to answer the question: Does a push or a pull affect the number of pennies that will fall into a jar?Digital and Distance Learning Approved. This is
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, K-PS2-1
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