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Astronomy Common Core RL.2.3 resources
Constellations
This unit has been used in the classroom with much success. My students are asking for more. They learned from the questions and discussion that it lead to.
The unit includes the following:
* suggested lesson plans (about 15 minutes) that include a quick introduction to stars and constellations with an anchor chart (printable)
- 5 stories about the constellations with open ended questions to lead to classroom discussions. Stories are designed for elementary age students. Constellation storie
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2nd - 4th
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The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System Science Read Aloud Book Companion
The Magic School Bus Lost in Solar System Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit : A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book The Magic School Bus : Lost in Solar System . (Book not included). Reading Level 3.1.This 47-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 48 Pages Total Include:1. TA
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2nd - 4th
Constellations
Constellations has been used in my classroom with much success. My students have loved the stories and answering and discussing the questions after reading them. We discuss the stories as well as the answers to the questions as a whole class and some in reading groups. I read some of the stories to them and others they work on independently. I use these stories during our space unit.
These stories can also be used also as homework sheets, as centers, or stapled together in packet to work on whe
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2nd - 4th
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A Big Mooncake For Little Star by Grace Lin Lesson Plan and Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the pourquoi tale mentor text picture book A Big Mooncake For Little Star by Grace Lin. Great for science units around astronomy/space, the phases of the moon, or folktales! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)analyzing pourquoi tale elementsdescribing author's
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K - 3rd
Magic School Bus SPACE EXPLORERS Comprehension (Answer Key Included)
Answer Key Included!Rationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what they have read. (Includes questions
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2nd - 4th
Magic School Bus SPACE EXPLORERS Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Answer Key Included!Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for student
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2nd - 4th
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A Big Mooncake For Little Star by Grace Lin Lesson Plan and Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the pourquoi tale mentor text picture book A Big Mooncake For Little Star by Grace Lin. Great for science units around astronomy/space, the phases of the moon, or folktales! Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)analyzing pourquoi tale elementsdescribing author's message / thememain idea and detailscomparing and contrasting with
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K - 3rd
Magic School Bus COLOR DAY RELAY - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Answer Key Included!Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for student
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2nd - 4th
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