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Science Common Core RI.1.2 resources
The Human Body and Five Senses - Anatomy - Kindergarten and First Grade Science
This primary science unit has everything you need to teach the standards in a fun, hands-on way. We learn about bones, muscles, organs, the human brain, and our five senses. Students can dive deeper with beautiful slideshows, reading passages, writing prompts, vocabulary activities, hands-on experiments, crafts and more! Lesson plans and outlines are included for your convenience.This unit works well for a pre-k, kindergarten or first grade classroom.------------------------------------------
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PreK - 1st
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All About Spiders Nonfiction Unit with Literacy, Math, Science and Crafts
Are you looking for a nonfiction unit to teach your students all about spiders? This spider unit is packed with engaging math, literacy, science, craft activities for a spider theme in your kindergarten, first or second grade classroom. Spiders are so intriguing and fun to learn about! This spider unit includes:Links to spider videosSpider body parts songSpider graphic organizersTemplates for an All About Spiders bookSpiders Mixed up sentences Spider headband craftSpider Science ExperimentSpi
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K - 2nd
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Emergency First Grade Sub Plans for the Year BUNDLE | Substitute Plans for 1st
First Grade Emergency Substitute Lesson Plans! This substitute bundle includes 24 DETAILED first grade sub plans. These first grade sub plans are perfect for any emergency sub day or a day packed with engaging themed activities! These plans are no prep - just print and leave for your sub! Students and substitutes will love the activities included in each sub pack! These sub plans include reading, math, writing, social studies and science activities. These plans also include an editable PowerPoin
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K - 2nd
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Solar System Activities and Planets Space Science Planet Earth Science Unit
*Space, Solar Systems, Planets and Earth a Primary Grades FLIP Book is INCLUDED in this UnitStudents will learn about simple space science concepts including stars, planets, solar systems, the Sun, Moon, Earth, planets in our solar system, day and night The solar system activities packet is organized in a low prep and easy-to-use printable format. This comprehensive Space Science and Astronomy packet is aligned with the National Science Education Standards (NSES) and common core. Packet Includes
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1st - 2nd
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1-ESS1-1
, K-ESS2-1
, K-ESS3-2
, 1-ESS1-2
Also included in: Science Curriculum and Units Bundle for 1st and 2nd Grades
Main Idea and Supporting Details Comprehension Passages: Animals & Habitats
Introduce and practice main idea, details, and topics through non-fiction animal/habitat passages. The 14 passages range from 100-120 words and are intended for primary grade classrooms. The digital version of this resource is also included. Uploads work seamlessly with Google Classroom Included in this download… Anchor ChartsMain IdeaTopicMain Idea CluesHow to Identify the Main IdeaMapping the Main Idea Graphic Organizer14 Habitat and Animal Passages (passage with main idea graphic organizer o
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1st - 3rd
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Patterns in Nature - sun, moon, stars, seasons
The unit is 40+ pages and includes information about the patterns of the moon, sun, stars and seasons. We created this unit with the new Common Core science standards in mind. There are resources here that are designed to be used in a first grade classroom as well as resources for second and third grade classrooms. In this there are many “parts” included (non-fiction texts, follow-up activities, and more.) Pages can be mixed and matched to meet the needs of your classroom!
Patterns in Na
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K - 3rd
Shark Week in the Classroom | End of the Year Activity | Shark Themed Unit
This Shark Week resource is a week long themed unit, packed with shark week activities, all about sharks! This resource includes 250 pages of everything you need to have an entire week filled with SHARK WEEK lessons and activities in your classroom. Shark Week is a great end of the year activity. Everything you need to host a Shark Week in your classroom! Your ENTIRE WEEK PLANNED with Shark Week Activities that cover reading, writing, word work, math, science, STEM, and more! Look Below to see
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K - 2nd
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K-2-ETS1-2
Prove IT Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions FOR THE YEAR
If you're looking for a way to help your students develop reading comprehension skills, look no further than these informational close reading passages. The passages are designed to be engaging and fun while also teaching key reading comprehension skills. The focus is on text features, main idea/details, making inferences, drawing conclusions, and vocabulary. And to top it off, the passages cover some of kids' favorite topics - like spiders, bats, apples, amphibians, insects, weather, popcorn, i
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1st - 2nd
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SPIDERS Reading, Writing, Science, Nonfiction Activities | Halloween
This spider unit is FULL of Creepy Crawly FUN and perfect for October and the weeks leading up to Halloween! It is print and go and includes EVERYTHING you need to to engage your students in a hands-on learning experience. The unit includes science, literacy, art, math, and writing connections. Inside you will find reading response sheets, interactive notebook pages, informative writing, science activities (structures and functions, defenses, life cycle, habitat, offspring), google slide informa
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1st - 2nd
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1-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
1st Grade Science Lessons & Units Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards
Are you looking for engaging first grade science lessons to help address the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)? This 1st grade science bundle includes hands on science labs, STEM connections, literacy connections and more for each of the themes in the NGSS 1st grade science standards.THE FOLLOWING NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS ARE ADDRESSED:Sound: 1-PS4-1, 1-PS4-4, K-2-ETS1-1Light: 1-PS4-2, 1-PS4-3, 1-PS4-4, K-2-ETS1-1Sun Moon Stars: 1-ESS1-1, 1-ESS1-2Organisms: 1-LS1-1, 1-LS1-2, 1-L
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1st
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K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-ESS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 1-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
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Phases of the Moon Cut and Paste, Moon Calendar, Experiment, Moon Facts Book
Are you looking for an easy way to explain facts about the moon and the moon phases? Students are naturally curious about the moon. These high-interest, low prep activities will explain the moon and the moon phases in a way in which students can easily make connections and understand. You can also use this as a digital resource for your students in Google Classroom for remote learning. As students learn about the phases of the moon they can follow up with this wide variety of differentiated act
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1st - 4th
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1-ESS1-1
, 2-ESS1-1
, 3-ESS2-2
Spring Unit for Kindergarten - Plant Life Cycle - Weather - Lion or Lamb Craft
We are having so much fun learning all about spring! This unit is perfect for kindergarten and first grade. These lessons are a great way to incorporate science and social studies into your reading and language arts lessons. Four themes are included: signs of spring, spring weather (lion or a lamb), the plant life cycle, what plants need to grow and all about baby animals. What is included in this unit?Please see the product preview for pictures and descriptions of all the included activitie
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PreK - 1st
Fall Season Science Unit - Reading & Writing Activities - Pumpkins Leaves Apples
Do you need lesson ideas and activities for your fall unit? Make learning all about fall fun with these engaging hands-on non-fiction ELA and science mini-lessons and activities! This resource will help your first grade, second grade, or third grade students build writing skills, understand informational text and build reading comprehension, and learn interesting facts about pumpkins, apples, and leaves this fall season. ⭐ Create anchor charts to lead your lessons and use the low-prep activitie
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1st - 3rd
Moon Phases
The unit is 80 pages and includes information about the phases of the moon, as well as day/night (sun/moon patterns). We created this unit with the new Common Core science standards in mind. There are resources here that are designed to be used in a first grade classroom as well as resources for second and third grade classrooms. In this there are many “parts” included (non-fiction texts, class posters, follow-up activities, and more.) Pages can be mixed and matched to meet the needs of your
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1st - 3rd
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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Farm Animals Research Reports Horses Pigs Cows Rooster Expository Real Pictures
Your kindergarten, first grade and second grade students will have so much fun reading, writing, making books and crafts about five different farm animals: horse, pig, cow, rooster and goat. These nonfiction materials provide the perfect amount of scaffolding so your students can be successful: reading passages with factsgraphic organizerssentence starterswriting papersmini books5 animal craft templatesThis download has everything you need to teach your students through the entire process or re
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K - 2nd
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Insects - Animal Reports - Butterflies Caterpillars Science Expository Writing
Your kindergarten, first grade and second grade students will have so much fun reading, writing, making books and crafts about five different insects: caterpillar, Monarch Butterfly, praying mantis, bumblebee and grasshopper. These nonfiction materials provide the perfect amount of scaffolding so your students can be successful: reading passages with factsgraphic organizerssentence starterswriting papersmini books5 insect craft templatesThis download has everything you need to teach your student
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K - 2nd
Earth Day Activities Unit - Craft, Writing, Bulletin Board, Project, Art, & Hat
Make learning about Earth Day this spring exciting with engaging earth day activities and mini-lessons about the Earth, pollution, and recycling. Kids will love the Earth Day craft crown, Earth Day Reading Comprehension, Earth Day poem and writing prompts, and so much more! This resource will help your first grade, second grade, or third grade students build writing skills, understand informational text and build reading comprehension, while learning interesting facts about important Earth Day c
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1st - 3rd
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Butterfly Life Cycle Craft Spring Science Unit - Reading & Writing Activities
Teaching students all about butterflies this spring? This engaging nonfiction and spring science unit makes learning about the caterpillar to butterfly transformation, the life cycle of a butterfly, and the parts of a butterfly fun. It includes a butterfly life cycle craft, activities, observation journal, writing, and more! This resource will help your first grade, second grade, or third grade students build writing skills, understand informational text, and build reading comprehension while th
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1st - 3rd
Shark Week: A Thematic Unit for 1st Grade
This is a thematic unit for first grade. It includes activities for phonics, reading, writing, social studies, science, math, and STEAM.Included in this unit:-Hungry for digraphs- sort for beginning digraphs ch, sh, th, and wh-R-controlled vowel sharks- differentiated word building activity for r-controlled vowels (ar, er, ir, or, and ur)-Resources for read aloud: If Sharks Disappeared- if/then pocket chart cards, cause and effect graphic organizer, two writing prompts-Resources for read aloud:
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1st
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Owls Unit - Owl Activities - Pellet Dissection - Owl Reading Passages - Projects
This 158 page Owl unit provides upper elementary students with all of the owl activities they need to complete a rigorous owl unit. These no prep owl activities include owl reading passages, owl pellet dissection activity, owl research activities, and more.COMMON CORE ALIGNED!!!✅Be sure to check out the thumbnails and preview for detailed images and information about some of the engaging activities included in this resource.This engaging resource contains the following:⭐Vocabulary Resources!-Owl
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1st - 4th
Owl Bird Science Unit - Reading & Writing Activities - Fall Fact Project & Craft
Do you need engaging lesson ideas and activities to teach your students all about owls? Make learning about owls fun with these hands-on non-fiction ELA and science mini-lessons and activities! This resource will help your first grade, second grade, or third grade students build writing skills, understand informational text, and build reading comprehension while they learn interesting facts about barn owls and true owls. ⭐ Create anchor charts to lead your lessons and use the low-prep activiti
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1st - 3rd
All About Bats Unit - Bat Activities - Science, Reading, Writing & Craft - Fall
Make learning all about bats fun with these engaging, hands-on bat activities perfect for your first grade, second grade, and third grade students. This bat unit includes a variety of fun, low-prep bat activities to keep kids engaged & gives teachers differentiated options.This bats unit includes everything you’ll need to teach all about bats this fall:✅ Non-fiction bat facts book✅ Bat science mini-lessons that teach important bat facts✅ Bat writing activities✅ A fun bat craft✅ …and more!The
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1st - 3rd
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Science Curriculum and Units Bundle for 1st and 2nd Grades
Science UnitsScience Design and EngineeringEnvironments Living and Non-LivingLife Cycles of Living ThingsEarth Science and GeologySolar System and PlanetsWeather, Climate, and SeasonsMixtures and States of MatterForms of Energy, Force, and MotionThis is a comprehensive bundle of 8 engaging primary science curriculum units. This bundle is aligned with the primary National Science Education Standards and common core. Students will learn and be engaged in activities related to basic science concept
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1st - 2nd
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K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-ESS1-1
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
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