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Earth sciences Common Core W.4.1 resources
Landforms Project {Science, Writing, and Art}
Landforms Science Project: This differentiated science and writing project is a meaningful way to assess understanding of landforms. In this project, students will design their perfect camping spot among three different landforms. Note: This resource was updated on 7/21/22. Please download the new version if you already own the Landforms project!This resource includes:Lesson plansSmall group activity to review landforms (landforms included: plains, plateau, canyon, mountains, valley, hill)Projec
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Earth and Life Science Project Bundle
The Great Kapok Tree Rainforest Unit Resources with Easel Activities
The Great Kapok Tree Rainforest Unit and Resources. Rainforest activities go with the book The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry. Includes: features of the rainforest, useful websites, art projects, vocabulary with a fun crossword puzzle, main idea and summarizing activity, graphic organizer, story elements and plot diagram, fun facts about the kapok tree, rainforest animals, how can I save the rainforest, chocolate cocoa recipe, math activity, science activity making a terrarium, geography sheet
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Earth Day Activities Bundle
4th Grade NGSS Earth Science Unit
This NGSS-aligned unit includes science, literacy, and math activities to teach systems on Earth's surface. The topics include plate tectonics, weathering, erosion, natural hazards, and changes to the Earth that are visible in formations and the fossil record. Included in this packet:Resources for Input: - Unit essential question- Inquiry chart printable- Observation chart photos- Printable Cognitive Content Dictionary and teacher samples- I Just Thought You'd Like to Know About Patterns in Eart
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4th
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NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, 4-ESS2-2
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Also included in: 4th Grade NGSS Science Unit Bundle
Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity Complete NGSS Unit
⭐⭐ Now in print OR Google Slides! This amazing two unit bundle covers the extensive 3-LS4 performance expectations! The first unit covers;3-LS4-1 - Analyze and interpret data from fossils to provide evidence of the organisms and the environments in which they lived long ago. The print and go packet gives students everything they need and more for this performance expectation. Explore the world of fossils with your students with several interactive, engaging lessons. Your students will love the
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS4-4
Earth Day Virtual Field Trip - 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade
Join me on a virtual field trip! On this field trip, students will use their critical thinking, reading, writing, and listening skills to explore and learn about our incredible Earth. Students will learn about recycling, climate change, composting, national parks, wildlife, and more! They will also get to explore the world using Google Maps and other websites with virtual tour capabilities! ⭐Check out the quick preview video for a taste of what this field trip has to offer. This resource includ
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2nd - 5th
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Digital Animal Adaptations "Who Would Win" Opinion Writing Google Slides
Use these incredibly entertaining and engaging Google Slides to integrate your animal adaptations unit with opinion writing. Students will spin interactive wheels to first determine the habitat. After the habitat is randomly selected, the student will spin to find their two animals that will be placed in that habitat. Students will then have to think about the two different animals and their features to determine which of those two animals would best survive in that habitat (focusing on adaptat
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
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NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-4
Antarctica Unit Study | Persuasive Writing | Global Warming & Polar Ice Caps
Read and study evidence that supports various hypotheses for whether global warming is causing the polar ice cap to melt. Organize the evidence into which hypothesis it supports. Then students write about their opinion about what whether global warming is causing arctic sea ice to melt using facts they previously considered. Evidence cards, evidence organization page, planning page, first draft, and final draft template included in this packet. What You Get:1 page of evidence to considertemplat
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
4-ESS2-1
Also included in: BUNDLE: Antarctica Unit Study Resources | Antarctica Unit Activities
Rocks/Minerals NO PREP Close Reading Plans w/Assessment- 2nd-6th grade
This is the ultimate 65-page NO PREP lesson plan pack for Earth Science: Rocks and Minerals. Just print and you are ready to go for the next 1-2 weeks. Students will have a deep understanding of rocks and minerals: the difference between the two, including what mineral grains are, and what rocks are composed of, the rock cycle, the three types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, and what everyday things are made from rocks and minerals. A link to a passage to use for Text 2 is inc
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Civics Initiative: Flint Water Crisis Writing Performance Task
This performance tasks puts students in the shoes of the Michigan Governor's top advisor. They are working to ensure that he puts Flint at the top of his priority list in the upcoming election. In this document you will have news articles about Flint, a hook including a letter from President Obama, supplementary YouTube videos, a graphic organizer and more!
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4th - 12th
Reading Comprehension: Bundle of 8 Passages
What are the benefits of using this resource?This bundle of 8 reading comprehension passages and lesson outlines saves you time.Use your time away from school to do what you enjoy. Use your planning periods to catch up with your colleagues rather than doing more work.You get these 8 reading comprehension passages in this bundle:Reading Comprehension: Why Do We Study History?Reading Comprehension: Prehistory and the Stone AgeReading Comprehension: Hunter-gatherers vs. Pastoral NomadsReading Compr
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4th - 6th
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ONE DAY IN THE TROPICAL RAIN FOREST George - Comprehension (Answer Key Included)
Higher-order, quality questions from each chapter covering multiple common core standards.Includes two writing prompt pages and a visualizing activity page. Great for book clubs, rain forest study, independent work, whole group, or literature circles. Answer key included.This resource includes the following options:· Printable PDF· Answer boxes for students to complete the activity on a device in Google ClassroomI also have Discussion Cards available for this book. Perfect for group discussions!
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Analyzing Engineering Design Solutions for Weather-Related Hazards NGSS 3-ESS3-1
This interdisciplinary project merges science, engineering design, and writing. Kids define problems with needs, criteria, and constraints; analyze weather-related hazards and solutions; develop opinions with claims and evidence; and write paragraphs. As a culmination, they design solutions themselves. Open the preview to take a closer look. This set of resources addresses NGSS 3-ESS3-1, as well as various engineering design and writing standards.First, kids learn to define an engineering design
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, 4-ESS3-2
Also included in: 3rd Grade Earth Science Curriculum Units – Standards-Based Activities
Earth Day Activities and Bulletin Board-Heal the Earth
Create an interactive Earth Day bulletin board in a snap! This activity allows students to write ways that they can help to heal the Earth. Just print, cut, and pin up these super-convenient pages for a unique and admirable bulletin board. This fun, Heal the Earth display includes: A large Earth that prints on 2 pagesCute, Earth Band-aids with areas for student responses and illustrations, 4 health related imagesA title in both color and black and whiteAfter brainstorming as a class, students
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Not Grade Specific
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Volcanoes NO PREP Close Reading Plans/Assessment 3rd-6th Grade
This is the ultimate 72-page NO PREP lesson plan pack for Earth Science: Volcanoes. Just print and you are ready to go for the next 1-2 weeks. Students will have a deep understanding of volcanoes: how they change the Earth, types of volcanoes, details on volcanic eruptions, positive and negative effects of volcanoes, fun facts of volcanoes located in Hawaii, the Ring of Fire, and tectonic plates. Links to two passages to use for Text 2 is included in the lesson plan.
With this file, you will
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Space Solar System Earth Science Worksheets Activities ELA Math Spelling Fun
Space - Themed Activities Worksheet Packet including Earth Science vocabulary, T/F quiz, word search, writing prompts, math, spelling, and more! Great for SOLAR ECLIPSE activities, summer, science, substitute plans, etc. NO PREP! This 35-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 35 Pages Total Include (22 activities)1. Table of Contents2. 10 Science Comprehension Questions, short-answer3. * * * continued4. 10 M
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1st - 5th
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WRITING PROMPTS for WEIRD WEATHER ... SCIENCE Vocabulary, Rubrics, Checklists
WRITING PROMPTS for Weird Weather, Vocabulary, Rubrics, Checklists,Tips, GuidelinesResources for Teachers to guide and evaluate writing, with Follow-Up Topics for Weather Research, Ready-to-Post Weather Jokes, and Weather Vocabulary Words.Creative Writing Prompts in Weather Themewith weather photographs for the writing prompts. tips, rubrics, checklists, with word banks, guidelines, elements . . . and more . . . NO PREP . . . CREATIVE WRITING . . .NO PREP . . . Please DOWNLOAD SAMPLE WE
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4th - 7th
Total solar eclipse Reading Comprehension - RACE Writing practice worksheets
Eclipse 2024 Reading Comprehension - RACE Writing practice worksheets.RACE Strategy is a structure to answer passage-based, restating the question in a complete sentence, answering all parts of the question, citing text evidence and fully explaining.R: Re-state the questionA: Answer all parts of the questionC: Cite the text to provide evidenceE: Explain your citationPassages are 4th-6th grade reading level for independent work,lesson planshomework,substitute,test prep and review stations.
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4th - 6th
Reading Comprehension: Earth Science Bundle
What are the benefits of using this resource?This bundle of 2 reading comprehension passages and lesson outlines saves you time.Use your time away from school to do what you enjoy. Use your planning periods to catch up with your colleagues rather than doing more work.You get these 2 reading comprehension passages in this bundle:Reading Comprehension: What is an Earthquake?Reading Comprehension: What is a Drought?You can use the answers to check which sentences your students highlighted. Compare
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4th - 6th
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Surviving the Storm: Investigating Natural Disasters Research Project
Embark on a thrilling educational adventure with 'Surviving the Storm: Investigating Natural Disasters' – students' passport to understanding the dynamic forces of hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, and floods! What's Inside:Student and Teacher DirectionsStudent ExampleResearch Graphic Organizer with DirectionsRubric Perfect for:Upper Elementary ClassroomsScience and Geography CurriculumsProject-Based Learning Environments✨How I used it:I implemented the project by having my students complete t
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, 4-ESS3-2
5 Senses Autumn Pumpkin Craft November Bulletin Board Craft Writing Activity
Students observe their 5 senses during autumn with this fun fall bulletin board craftivity project. This easy paper pumpkin activity is a fun way to observe the season's changes and study nature.Students can build tall pumpkins or shorter, wide pumpkins. You pick!Pick from the observation techniques included:5 primary lined writing prompts5 single lined writing prompts5 boxes for writing or drawing promptsThis engaging autumn pumpkin craft requires only brief teacher prep work, yet it brings hug
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Grades:
K - 7th
Create and Visit My Planet
Are you studying the solar system? Do you need a resource that engages your students into things such as research, creativity, and persuasive writing? This product is perfect for all three! To start, students will research a planet in our solar system to understand different characteristics of planets. Students will use this experience to create their own planet. They will fill out a new graphic organizer to share characteristics about their new planet. Students will get to use their creat
Grades:
1st - 6th
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NGSS:
4-ESS2-2
Ecosystems | Research Report
Engage your students with this fun and comprehensive Ecosystems Research Report resource. It helps make report writing easy! It contains vocabulary, worksheets, questions, organizers, tools and forms to use for your students to create, develop, write, edit, illustrate, present, and assess your students’ Ecosystems Research Report.This is a fun, 51 page resource to help your students produce a research report on Ecosystems.This resource can be for their formal report or utilized as a study guide
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Ecosystems Report Printable and Google Slides Bundle
Destructive Forces - Persuasive Writing RAFT {Volcano, Earthquake, Landslide}
In this writing assignment, the students will write a RAFT essay about a destructive force. They will decide on their Role, Audience, Format, and Topic.
This download includes project description, 4-square planning, rubric, student example page, and teaching suggestions.
This is not an informational text. There is no information about the destructive forces. Students should use what they have learned in class or research their role independently.
Thank you for your consideration! Please
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Bill Nye Garbage S01 E13 (AB, Grade 4 Science: Waste in Our World)
This is a worksheet for students to follow along with Bill Nye's video about Garbage.Connection to Alberta Grade 4 Science unit Waste in Our World.1 multiple choice question, 6 fill in the blank with a word bank and 2 short answer.Answer Key included!Cheers!Note: This YouTube link is 3rd party. Feel free to use your own source of Bill Nye -Garbage video (S01E13)
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3rd - 9th
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