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2nd grade physical science thematic unit plans
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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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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K - 2nd
Also included in: Science Curriculum Kindergarten | 1st Grade Yearlong BUNDLE
Ladybug Life Cycle Mini Unit
Spring is a great time to do a life cycle study on ladybugs and this mini unit is the perfect way to slip it in during all of your subject areas! This Ladybug Life Cycle Mini Unit targets reading, writing, math, science, and fine motor skills! Students already love learning about life cycles and this mini unit will make the ladybug life cycle even more fun!What's Included:2 Life Cycle Posters (5 & 6 stage)Reading8 Vocabulary CardsVocabulary Matching Sheet*Life Cycle Student Reader (prints ba
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PreK - 3rd
STATES OF MATTER UNIT: MAKING THE 3 STATES REALLY MATTER!
THIS UNIT HAS EVERYTHING, BUT THE KITCHEN SINK ITSELF!
It's Packed FULL of Simple Experiment Station Cards and Student Recording Sheets. There are loads of things to add to your interactive notebooks, a file folder game, study cards, and some posters for your bulletin board.
Page 4 - 3 States Of Matter examples …. Glue in student notebook
Page 5 - Can You Find 10 Solids and Liquids In Your Classroom … partner or group activity
Page 6 - Can You Find 10 Solids and Liquids In Your House … Home
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2nd - 4th
Force and Motion Mini-unit for Primary Students
This mini-unit is a combination of investigations, student books and reading passages, writing prompts, and posters. It is not a full unit because I didn't cover all force and motion concepts. Here is what is included:
1. Describing an Object's Position:
~Student activity
~Student Worksheet
2. Force and Motion mini-book for students
3. Force: Pushes and Pulls:
~2 Read, Think, Match (literacy worksheets)
~2 Investigations (one in the classroom and one on the playground)
~two
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1st - 2nd
Simple Machines Unit: Activities, Reading Passages, Trivia Game & More
This physical science unit includes everything you need to teach the six simple machines! This resource contains demonstration ideas, reading passages, (one for each simple machine), a fun trivia game (name that machine!), printable posters, an interactive mini book, and extension activities. The interactive book promotes critical thinking and is aligned with the reading passages and posters to streamline teaching. The simple machine posters can be displayed digitally or printed for a colorful c
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Science Bundle: Force, Motion, Gravity, and Six Simple Machines
Water Cycle in a Bag Experiment
Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation, Accumulation!
Observe the water cycle in your classroom. Using a sandwich bag and colored water watch the water form vapor and then "rain" inside the baggie. Students love this!
This download includes directions and a two page, detailed observation sheet to record the progress four times.
My class said this was their favorite activity of the year. I hang the baggies on the window facing our school courtyard and always get compliments on how appealing
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1st - 5th
States of Matter Unit Study for K-2 Learners
You'll love all the hands-on activities, information, and experiments in this States of Matter Unit Study for K-2 learners!
This States of Matter Unit Study will get learners singing, drawing, writing, and exploring through some hands-on fun and experimentation!
Inside this unit study, you'll find:
*1-page student objectives evaluation sheet {for teachers}, 1 with editable fields
*States of Matter songs
*States of Matter information pages - 2 levels {blank one for students to fill in}
*States
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K - 2nd
Forces and Motion
This Forces and Motion Pack includes 12 resources to support the teaching of Forces and Motion:
* What is a Force?
* What is Motion?
* Push Poster with examples
* Pull Poster with examples
* Push and Pull Sort with Photos
* “Things we Push and Pull” Worksheet – use with drawings, writing or magazine cut outs
* “Push or Pull?” Sorting Worksheet
* Motion Vocab cards with pictures
* How Will it Move? prediction worksheet – 2 versions; blank and pictures. Includes example of completed activity.
* T
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K - 2nd
Properties of Liquids and Solids - Distance Learning (Google Slides & PDF)
PERFECT FOR DISTANCE LEARNING!UPDATED: MARCH 26, 2021This unit got a major overhaul! All the pages have been converted to GOOGLE SLIDES and the clip art was all updated so that it could be used as moveable pieces and text boxes where applicable. I have also included video links for all of the topics covered. I have given you instructions on how to assign specific pages at a time.You will get BOTH the GOOGLE SLIDES and the PDF.This unit went from 100 pages to 173 pages!!!! Jam packed with everyt
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2nd
Properties of Matter
This hands-on unit includes multiple pieces for science notebooks, experiments, thinking maps, and foldables all focusing on the properties of MATTER!
- "I spy matter" circle map
- Sink or float activity mat
- Sink or float recording sheet
- "Apples Matter" bubble map and activity
- 4 Tab Matter foldable
- Properties of Matter science notebook piece
- Cookie Lab Activity and recording sheet
BUNDLE and SAVE! Just added due to popular demand Entire Year Science Bundle SAVE 40% by purchasing th
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K - 3rd
2nd Grade Science: Structure and Properties of Matter (NGSS Aligned)
This engaging unit was made specifically to address the Next Generation Science Standard 2-PS-1 for second grade. A variety of activities are included with a heavy focus of developing a conceptual understanding of properties of matter. Included in this unit:•Activity 1: What is Matter? : Students read an informational passage and then find examples of solids, liquids, and gases.•Activity 2: Properties of Matter Mini Book: This mini book allows students to become familiar with common property d
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2nd
NGSS:
2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
, 2-PS1-3
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Kristi (Tennessee 3rd Digital)
Science Bundle {Simple Machines/Properties of Liquids & Solids} - Distance Learn
I have bundled two of my science units to help save you a bit of money:)Aligned to the Ontario Science CurriculumSIMPLE MACHINES:169 pagesSimple machines make our life easier and so will this unit! I have included everything you need to teach simple machines. UPDATED MAY 13, 2020Simple Machines got a major overhaul! All the pages have been converted to GOOGLE SLIDES and the clip art was all updated so that it could be used as moveable pieces where applicable. I have included audio on all the p
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2nd
Slime Science Mini Unit
This mini unit introducing states of matter and the scientific method to your students in a hands-on and engaging way. I loved using a really engaging experiment in the beginning of the year to excite students, but this can be used any time of the year. This unit includes:- 2 background readings on slime science- A whole-group movement activity helping students recreate the chemical reaction that results in slime- 6 slime recipes that use inexpensive household items- A letter home asking for m
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2nd - 5th
Heat, Light, and Sound. A First Grade Unit
This unit was developed to be used in a first grade classroom. It can be modified to work in Kindergarten or second grade as needed. Begin this lesson with an introduction of the vocabulary. Display the vocabulary words on the word wall. Each vocabulary word has a corresponding picture to aid in meaning recognition. Four mini books are included that break the unit up into four areas:
• Heat
• Light
• Sound
• Jim’s Energy Adventure
The mini books are assembled by cutting them out and staplin
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K - 2nd
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Physical Science Sound and Light Unit bundle Low and No Prep
Physical science light and sound unit bundle. Word wall cards, cold reads, comprehension, math/literacy extensions, experiments, activities, graphic organizers and unit notes. Thank you for checking out my sound and light unit bundle. Buying the bundle saves you some money so that you can teach them together (as most physical science curriculum puts light and sound together). This bundle includes:formative and summative assessmentsvocabulary cardsunit noteseasy experiments with everyday material
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2nd - 5th
Relative Position
Relative Position (perspective, viewpoint, relative position vocabulary, describing positions)Are you looking for a unit that includes lesson plans, activities, task cards, no-prep printables, and more?Look no further! This Relative Position Unit is everything you have been waiting for! In this highly engaging resource, you will find 7 lesson plans that are science focused. These lessons are cross-curricular and will have your students learning so much!The 7 lessons include:Relative Position is.
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Grade 2 Science Bundle
Habitats! An Elementary Unit with Worms!
Create a habitat with your students! This packet will help you teach your kiddos about habitats. It features soil observation, worm observation, soil layer activity, and a glossary of important terms! Enjoy!
**NOW UPDATED: includes teacher directions for a three week unit!
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PreK - 4th
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Force & Motion and Gravity: Simple Demonstrations, Reading Passages & More!
This science resource includes simple demonstrations that use items you probably already have in your classroom, reading passages, center activities, printable posters and more!WHAT'S INCLUDED:Reading Passages:- Force & Motion- GravityPrintable Posters:- Work- Energy- Force- Motion- Push- Pull- Friction- GravitySimple Demonstration & Activities:- KWL Chart- Mind Map- What is Energy? (simple experiment)- Force: Push, Pull or Both? (center activity)- Movement in Action (play dough/wiki sti
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Science Bundle: Force, Motion, Gravity, and Six Simple Machines
All About Sound and Light- A Nonfiction Unit
This is a comprehensive nonfiction unit about sound and light energy. This pack includes reading passages, graphic organizers, writing resources and many other goodies for your salmon studies. Check out the preview for some samples.Here is what is included:*Reading passages on:-What is Energy?-Sound Energy-How is Sound Helpful?-How Do We Hear?-Light Energy-How is Light Helpful?-How Do We See?-Heat Energy-Ear Anatomy-Eye Anatomy*Picture files cards for some of the vocabulary words*Six videos att
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1st - 2nd
Also included in: Nonfiction Bundle
Energy Science Unit
Explore Physical Sciences with your class to discover more about energy in our lives through hands-on activities and experiments. Designed with multiple grade levels in mind, this resource provides a variety of activities, vocabulary, and lessons to fit your class' needs.
----------UNIT OVERVIEW----------
Lesson 1: A. Introduction to Energy B. Electrical Energy
Lesson 2: Flow of Energy
Lesson 3: Mechanical Energy or Motion Energy
Lesson 4: Thermal Energy or Heat Energy
Lesson 5: Sound Energy an
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1st - 4th
Phases of Matter (Solids, Liquids, Gases) Bundle
Save $$$ when you buy this bundle instead of buying each individually.This bundle includes the following lessons:Phases of Matter: Root Beer FloatsSmartboard Fun: Sorting Solids & Liquids - Phases of MatterSmartboard Fun: Let's Describe Matter (Solids, Liquids, & Gases)I Spy States of MatterProduct descriptions below:Phases of Matter Root Beer Floats:This lesson will have your students fully engaged and identifying all the phases of matter while they make a root beer float. The powerpoin
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PreK - 3rd
Elementary Physical Science Sound Unit
Thank you for Checking out my sound unit. I also have a bundle of this sound unit as well as a light unit. Both units are created based on Georgia Performance standards. Purchase includes:Sound notes and vocabularysummative assessment with answer keyseveral formative assessments in science, reading and ELAstep by step experiments with everyday objectsblack and white assessments (printer friendly)nonfiction comprehension cold reads classroom DIY instrumentsvocabulary word wallvocabulary memory
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Weather
Weather (Physical properties of air and water, wind, water cycle, rate that water changes, waterproof vs. absorbent, and indoor/outdoor water)Are you looking for a unit that includes lesson plans, labs, activities, no-prep printables, vocabulary cards, visuals, and more? Look no further! This Weather unit is everything you have been waiting for! In this highly engaging resource, you will find 11 lesson plans that are science focused. These lessons are cross-curricular and will have your students
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Grade 2 Science Bundle
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