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3rd grade science lessons on sale
256 Animal Photo Flashcards: Vertebrates and Invertebrates Megabundle
AMAZING ANIMAL PHOTOS WITH MANY CLASSROOM USES! A HUGE TIME-SAVER!Kids and adults love animals. These photos are a HUGE time-saver and can be used in a variety of common core activities to facilitate student comprehension of science-related subjects. These activities can include writing assignments, sorting and categorizing activities, and art collages!This comprehensive animal photo flashcards bundle contains:* 4 different sets of Vertebrate Flashcards (Mammals, Reptiles, Birds, and Fish) * PLU
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K - 12th
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STEM Challenges Bundle ⭐ 12 STEM Activities ⭐ Science, Tech, Engineering, Math
STEM Challenges Bundle: 12 STEM Activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math):STEM activities and challenges are great for developing critical-thinking, teamwork, design, analysis, innovation, and other skills important for young scientists, mathematicians, engineers and all other students as well. These activities have been carefully selected because their concepts align with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).STEM activities of this nature inspired me to become an engineer, an
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2nd - 9th
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El eclipse de Sol - Solar Eclipse Spanish
Get ready for the April 8th 2024 Solar Eclipse with this resource for novice level students. This resource includes:Presentation Reading with comprehension activitiesGameColor by code pagesCraftDon't miss out on the excitement and share valuable content with your students!
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Solar Eclipse - Eclipse de Sol - Spanish Resources and Activities
What Do Plants Need To Grow?: Interactive Powerpoint + Google Slides + Worksheet
What Do Plants Need To Grow?: Interactive Powerpoint + Google Slides Version + 2 Printable WorksheetInteractive presentation & quiz on What Plants Need To Grow (Air, Water, Nutrients, Space and Light) Please watch the preview video to get an understanding of how this product worksINTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES/POWER POINT PRESENTATION on What Plants Need To GrowThe presentation is interactive, animated and fun to use.The presentation can be presented to the class by the teacher and students can v
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K - 5th
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1-LS1-1
, K-LS1-1
, 2-LS2-1
Light Energy Activity Bundle
Light vocabulary used: light energy, reflection, refraction, visible spectrum, rainbow, opaque, translucent, transparent, convex lens, concave lens, prism, white light, etc.*Please note: These activities are intended to be an introduction and review of light and its properties. It includes great notes for students, but is not comprehensive. PLEASE SEE THE PREVIEW!.....You'll love it!Let students have fun learning about vocabulary and the properties of light!! When finished, students will have a
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3rd - 7th
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Types of Stars: Exploring Outside the Solar System Powerpoint + Worksheet
Types of Stars: Google Slides, + PPT+ Worksheet (Distance Learning)INTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES/POWER POINT PRESENTATION QUIZ on Types of stars. It can be used for distance learning or within the classroom.Please view the PREVIEW video before purchasing to better understand this product.Once downloaded: Please view the GOOGLE SLIDES/POWERPOINT IN 'PRESENT ▶️' modeWorksheet also included in ZIP file 'Types of stars' . The worksheet is Microsoft word file.docx file and will need to be printed out.Fun
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3rd - 8th
No Prep Emergency STEM Sub Plans | 5 Day Elementary Substitute Teacher Plans
Do you struggle leaving engaging lessons for your STEM class when you have a substitute teacher? Well this set of 5 day emergency plans is your answer! This print and go set of plans for elementary students will make taking a day so much easier. This resource has 5 different design challenges that need only paper or recyclable materials. Each child will have their own printable engineering packet (also can be used in EASEL) that will walk them through the design process. Plus, you will rece
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2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Emergency Sub Plans Bundle: 5-Day STEAM Sub Plans for Elementary
Simple Machines Unit Plan with Five Lessons
Simple Machines Unit Plan with Five Lessons. This is a five-lesson unit plan for grade 3 - 5 students which re-introduces the concepts of force, effort and load and develops them into group activities which explore the world of simple machines. Students apply the use of these simple machines (gears, pulleys, levers)to their real world applications. Co-operative learning is emphasised in these lessons as many of the manipulatives to be used are inexpensive, easily available and are simple everyda
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3rd - 6th
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Solar Energy: Explore using Solar Beads {UV Solar Energy}
Explore Solar Energy using Solar Beads.This lesson is my variation of the NASA for kids lesson on solar energy using the solar beads. The students will explore solar energy using solar beads. They will determine that the sun gives off energy that we can see (visible light) as well as energy that we cannot see (ultraviolet rays) and observe the effects of ultraviolet rays.You will need to purchase Solar Beads purchased from Educational Innovations at www.teachersource.comWhen you purchase this le
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1st - 3rd
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The US Major Rivers : Google Slides. Mississippi. Colorado. Hudson + Worksheets
The US Major Rivers : Google Slides, Distance Learning + Powerpoint Version + Worksheets. Interactive presentation & quiz on US major rivers. Please view the video previewINTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES/POWER POINT PRESENTATION on The US major rivers. It can be used for distance learning and google classroom or on a interactive smartboard in the classroom.Once downloaded: Please view the GOOGLE SLIDES/POWERPOINT IN 'PRESENT ▶️' modeWorksheet also included in ZIP file 'Label the US rivers'. This is
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2nd - 7th
Also included in: U.S.A Geography Bundle: Google Slides Presentations + PPT's + Worksheets
STEM Challenges Bundle
STEM Challenge Bundle includes 3 of my top selling STEAM projects. The challenges are low prep and NGSS aligned. Your engineers will be using the design process to reinvent a product on the market, create an arcade out of cardboard, and create a focus tool.By purchasing the 3 STEM challenges in a bundle you receive 20% off purchasing the games individually. What's Included?Table of ContentsTeacher Direction PagesSuggested Recycled Material PageFamily LetterStudent Engineering Notebook-just pr
Planets Of The Solar System: Interactive Google Slides + Powerpoint + Worksheets
Interactive: The Solar System: Google Slides, Distance Learning + 2 WorksheetsInteractive Solar System (click on each planet / part) & Interactive quiz on The Solar System. Please watch the preview video to understand how this product worksThis presentation is more geared towards an interactive whiteboard/smartboard lesson, where students can come up and touch the board.INTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES/POWER POINT PRESENTATION on The Solar System. It can be used for distance learning and google cla
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1st - 7th
Emergency Lesson Plans for 3rd and 4th
Have an emergency and don't have time to write plans and prepare for a sub? I have you covered! Included you will find 1 full day of lesson plans for Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science with step by step instructions for your sub. Worksheets for each lesson are CCSS-aligned for 3rd or 4th grade. No prep, just print and go making these so easy to use. Also included you will find extra activities for those early finishers that will keep them challenged and busy.Use these now or pu
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3rd - 4th
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STEM Science- Making Playdough
⭐Do your students love playing with Play dough? Would they like to be able to make their own?✅Are you looking for a fun, hands on activity for your students.✅This activity ties in beautifully with any unit of work on States of Matter.✅The Science of making play-dough is one that students of all ages enjoy. To watch the bonding of the dry and wet ingredients to make a pliable and fun to use resource using household objects.⭐What will you get in this pack??⭐✅Strong visual images to support the ste
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K - 6th
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Also included in: STEM Bundle
The Three Sisters - Lessons First Peoples' Perspective on Planting
Supporting Indigenous Resources and Reconciliation for Elementary School StudentsThis no-prep, learning resource explores the First Peoples' perspective on 'companion planting' with the Three Sisters. The Strong Stories Kanyen'keha:ka book used to support this unit can be found at Strong Nations online store and the Apple Book version can be purchased here, at the Apple Store. Acquiring this resource is not necessary for this unit, and can be completed without it. Included are comprehension acti
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Haudenosaunee BUNDLE - Lessons and Unit Plan
Plants and Animals | Life Cycle of a Plant | Animal Classification Science Unit
Teach your students all about plant and animal classification with this comprehensive unit. Your students will learn about the life cycle of a flowering plant, animal classification, plant classification, and so much more. There are 5 complete lesson plans, I can statements, reading comprehension passages, vocabulary, poster sets, 3 PowerPoints, a unit test, and more!Take a closer look by clicking on the preview above!What's Included in this Plants and Animals Unit?vocabulary definitionsvocabu
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3rd - 5th
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World Geography Bundle: Google Slides Presentations + PPT's + Worksheets
World Geography Bundle: Google Slides Presentations + PPT's + Worksheets5 Products included in this bundle covering several main topics regarding World GeographyPlease watch the preview video of 'The World's Oceans' before purchasing this bundle - to understand the depth of content, the quality and interactivity of these presentations. All presentation follow the same layout and have good quality design.Google Slides/PPT Presentations included in this bundle:Mountain Ranges Of The WorldRivers Of
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3rd - 8th
Hands-On STEAM Science BIG BOOK - Bundle
Introduce your primary students to the great big world of Science with our Hands-On Science BUNDLE for grades 1-5. Combining Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, this resource aligns to the STEAM initiatives and Next Generation Science Standards.About this Resource: Begin the journey with Physical Science by making a compound machine with your classmates. Experience static electricity first hand by getting a balloon to magically stick to a wall. Move on to Life Science by designing y
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1st - 5th
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NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
, 1-ESS1-1
, 1-LS1-1
, 5-PS1-3
, 4-LS1-1
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Emergency Lessons Plans for 3rd and 4th Set 3
Have an emergency and don't have time to write plans and prepare for a sub? I have you covered! Included you will find 1 full day of lesson plans for Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science with step by step instructions for your sub. Worksheets for each lesson are CCSS-aligned for 3rd or 4th grade. No prep, just print and go make these so easy to use. Also included you will find extra activities for those early finishers that will keep them challenged and busy.Use these now or put
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3rd - 4th
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Strong and Stable Structures - Grade 3
Strong and Stable Structures - Grade 3This detailed and comprehensive unit is aligned with Ontario’s grade 3 Science curriculum expectations. It includes readings, worksheets, hands on activities, experiments, and assessments (more details below). Many visuals are found on the worksheets including real life photographs of different bridges, famous structures and so much more! This package is student and teacher friendly. This unit includes everything you need to effectively teach the Strong and
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Grade 3 Science Bundle
Engineering an Animal for a Habitat Complete 5E Adaptation Lesson Plan Bundle
This lesson plan takes all the hard work out of a fun way to teach adaptations! You just have to figure out which differentiated worksheet works best for your students, print, and be prepared for an exiting day of active learning. This 5E lesson plan includes everything for you to successfully Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate without giving a lecture and incorporates STEM into your class as students design models of the animal they engineered. Also includes a follow up Extension
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3rd - 12th
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Classifying and Changing the Appearance of Materials Science Unit Plan
Materials in Science: In this unit students will identify the observable properties of different objects, such as color, size, shape, weight and texture. They also work together in groups to classify a collection of objects according to the types of materials that they are made of and apply various processes to change the appearance of some materials. For example, the first lesson is all about sorting different buttons to explore different properties like color, size, and shape. They will go on
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1st - 3rd
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What Do Plants Need To Grow? Unit: Presentation|Drag & Drop|Puzzles|Worksheet
What Do Plants Need To Grow? Unit: Presentation|Drag & Drop|Puzzles|Worksheet. K-ESS3-14 Resources with this bundle (Two are Google Slides Computer/distance learning products, Two are printable worksheet products)Resources included in this bundle are listed below:Interactive Google Slides Presentation (+Powerpoint version)Interactive Google Slides Drag and Drop Worksheet (+Powerpoint version)Printable Worksheet (s) (Microsoft Word Format)Printable Puzzles - Wordsearch + Word Scramble (Adobe
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K - 4th
NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
Animal Life Cycles Gr. 2-3
Our "Animal Life Cycles" unit looks at the life cycles of ten different animals. It studies two different mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds and insects.
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Children learn how these animals live, plus how they grow and change as they move from young animals to adults. Children practice their reading and writing skills as they read and learn about the different animals. They use their knowledge to answer a number of questions. Animals studies are: Black Bears, Blue Whales,
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2nd - 3rd
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