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Science Common Core RL.1.5 resources
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
NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
Diary of a Worm Read Aloud - Reading Activities - Reading Comprehension
This "Diary of a Worm" printable or digital interactive read-aloud lesson plan pack includes rigorous text dependent questions, differentiated graphic organizers, response to text writing activities, a craftivity, and detailed lesson plans. These "Diary of a Worm" activities will help you meet several core standards while maintaining your tradition of reading aloud for pleasure. You will guide students to use evidence from the text to deepen their understanding of the story and respond in meanin
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Read Alouds Bundle - Reading Comprehension - A Year of Read Alouds
Crankenstein Read Aloud - Halloween STEM Activities - Reading Comprehension
These Crankenstein read aloud activities are perfect for teaching reading comprehension skills to young learners. These Crankenstein read aloud activities are print and go, FUN, cover tons of standards and include a STEM activity with a fun challenge. Students love Crankenstein's humorous experiences and these fun book companion activities will keep them super engaged.Our interactive read-aloud lesson plan is designed to be taught over multiple lessons. This allows students an opportunity to div
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K - 2nd
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Rosie Revere Engineer Read Aloud - Growth Mindset - Reading Comprehension
This "Rosie Revere" printable or digital interactive read-aloud lesson plan pack includes rigorous text dependent questions, differentiated graphic organizers, response to text writing activities, a craftivity, and detailed lesson plans. These "Rosie Revere" activities will help you meet several core standards while maintaining your tradition of reading aloud for pleasure. You will guide students to use evidence from the text to deepen their understanding of the story and respond in meaningful w
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Read Alouds Bundle - Reading Comprehension - A Year of Read Alouds
6 Thematic Units First Grade Science & Social Studies Lesson Plans BUNDLE
Are you struggling to fit science and social studies in your busy first grade schedule? Look no further! These six science and social studies thematic units for 1st grade are planned in detail and ready to use. Each of the 6 first grade units begins with a content big idea and then integrates into reading and writing with many math and phonics connections as well!What is a first grade integrated thematic unit?An integrated thematic unit combines content and literacy into one common learning the
Grades:
1st
Bats! Non-fiction Unit 1st and 2nd Grade
This Top-selling 90-page Bat unit has a Non-Fiction book that uses photographs to support the detailed information. Loads of interesting facts about bats are discussed in the book. An 18-word Glossary is included for vocabulary work. Fact and Opinion teaching resources and student activities are provided. Question words and forming questions is also a targeted skill with supportive resources and worksheets. The packet comes with MANY additional resources to use with your study of bats. Your st
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1st - 2nd
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Hey, Little Ant Book Companion | Point of View & Perspective Reading Activities
This Hey, Little Ant book companion is perfect to review point of view and perspective. The unit begins with a point of view mini-lesson and partner activity. After reading the story (read aloud link included) students determine the differences in the perspectives of the boy and the ant and create a simple and cute ant craft. Next, students take on the perspective of the boy and complete a writing activity. Last, students read an informational article to learn about ants. A nonfiction reading re
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Common Core & NGSS Student-Friendly I Can Statements for Kindergarten
This huge bundle of EDITABLE student-friendly "I can" statements is aligned to the Common Core & NGSS Standards. In this resource you will find every ELA, Science, & MATH standard for kindergarten rewritten as an I Can statement. As an experienced evaluator, I know the importance of having standards written in kid-friendly terms that allow students to focus on the intended learning. Some of the standards are divided up into various I can statements to allow students to reach mastery.*TIP
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Grades:
K
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-PS3-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
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STEAM Day Centers and Activities | Candy Cane Theme | STEM
This Candy Cane STEAM Day is a collection of engaging STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) centers, activities, and printables. It is full of engaging candy cane-themed activities. This STEAM day is great for a once-a-week Fun Friday activity, a Reward Day, a party, or any day!*** Download the preview to check it out! ***What's Included:Candy Cane Science Experiment with recording sheet and a Scientific Process posterSpelling CVC words Boom Card™ GameCandy Cane Maze Engineering Ch
STEAM Day Centers and Activities | Pumpkin Theme | STEM
The Pumpkin STEAM Day is a collection of engaging STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) centers, activities, and printables. It is full of engaging pumpkin-themed activities. This STEAM day is great for a once-a-week Fun Friday activity, a Reward Day, a party, or any day!What's Included:Pumpkin Elephant Toothpaste Science Experiment and Pumpkin Investigation with recording sheets and a Scientific Process posterPumpkin Math (one to one correspondence and counting) Boom Card™ GameFi
PUMPKINS Comparing Fiction and Nonfiction | Halloween Reading Activities
Are you headed to the pumpkin patch? Or you just want to incorporate some science and reading FUN into your classroom this fall season? This mini pumpkin unit is perfect for reviewing fiction and nonfiction reading strategies and comparing fiction and nonfiction. The unit begins with a review of elements of nonfiction. Students read The Pumpkin Book by Gail Gibbons as they look for nonfiction text features. Discussion questions are included! After reading, students make their own diagram of the
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
NGSS:
2-LS4-1
, 1-LS3-1
STEAM Day Centers and Activities | Bat Theme | STEM
This Bat STEAM Day is a collection of engaging STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) centers, activities, and printables. It is full of engaging bat- themed activities. This STEAM day is great for a once-a-week Fun Friday activity, a Reward Day, a party, or any day!What's Included:Sound Wave Science Experiment and Echolocation "Game" with recording sheets and a Scientific Process posterOne-to-one correspondence, counting, and numeral matching math Boom Card™ GameBat Cave Engineerin
CLOUD TYPES AND FORMATIONS UNIT INSPIRED BY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
This unit is a great way to tie the fun book, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs in with an exploratory science unit on cloud formations. You will need a copy of the book to read, then just pose the question-Which type of cloud do you think the food fell from in the town of Chewandswallow? This question will begin a week-long study of the four major cloud types: Cirrus, Stratus, Cumulus, and Cumulonimbus.Activities for the week that are included in this download are:Cloud flipbook so students
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1st - 3rd
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Spiders: A Fiction vs. Nonfiction Lesson with Printable Books
Integrate science with language arts with this fun spider-themed set—perfect for the Halloween season! In this set, you will find a four-minute video mini-lesson comparing fiction and nonfiction. The lesson includes two animated e-book examples. You will also find a paper-saving printable copy of each book for your students to color, read, and take home. The books are intended to be printed 2-sided and cut apart before assembling, so each book only uses one sheet of paper!The video lesson is inc
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PreK - 1st
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Common Core & NGSS Objectives - Student-Friendly I Can Statements Bundle
This huge bundle of EDITABLE student-friendly "I can" statements is aligned to the Common Core & NGSS Standards. In this resource you will find every ELA, Science, & MATH standard for first grade rewritten as an I Can statement. As an experienced evaluator, I know the importance of having standards written in kid-friendly terms that allow students to focus on the intended learning. Some of the standards are divided up into various I can statements to allow students to reach mastery.*TIP
Subjects:
Grades:
1st
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-ESS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
...
STEAM Day Centers and Activities | Valentine Theme | STEM
This Valentine STEAM Day is a collection of engaging STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) centers, activities, and printables. It is full of engaging Valentine/Candy Heart-themed activities. This STEAM day is great for a Valentine party, once-a-week Fun Friday activity, a Reward Day, or any day in February!What's Included:Candy Heart science experiment(s) with recording sheets and a Scientific Process poster. Valentine Boom Card™ Fill in the Missing Vowel CVC Word Boom Card™ Game
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
STEAM Day Centers and Activities | Gingerbread Man Theme | STEM
This Gingerbread Man STEAM Day is a collection of engaging STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) centers, activities, and printables. It is full of engaging gingerbread man themed activities. This STEAM day is great for a once-a-week Fun Friday activity, a Reward Day, a party, or any day!*** Download the preview to check it out! ***What's Included:2 Gingerbread Man Science Experiments (dissolving and sink or float) with recording sheets and a Scientific Process posterAddition to 10
STEM Read Aloud Books & Activities With Makerspace Activities and Read Aloud
Motivating reluctant readers can feel like a HUGE hurdle to overcome, especially around books and reading. That's why Makerspace STEAM Read Aloud Challenges are so powerful. They take literature and stories and bring them to life through innovation, creativity, community, collaboration, and critical thinking!This Makerspace STEM Read Aloud & Challenges YEAR-LONG BUNDLE is for you! This bundle is specifically designed for busy teachers who want to engage their students and instill a love of r
Grades:
1st - 2nd
STEAM Day Centers and Activities | Color Theme | STEM
The Color STEAM Day is a collection of engaging STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) centers, activities, and printables. It is full of engaging color themed activities. This STEAM day is great for a once-a-week Fun Friday activity, a Reward Day, a party, or any day!What's Included:Candy Rainbow Science Experiment and Walking Rainbow Science Experiment with recording sheets and a Scientific Process posterRhyming Puzzle Reveal Boom Card™ GamePaintbrush Engineering Challenge, recor
I Need My Monster STEM Halloween Makerspace Story Stations STEAM Activities
Halloween reading and engineering activities bring fun and academics to I Need My Monster. Students start off with close reading activity around the story. The focus is on characters, vocabulary, asking and answering questions, and story structure. Next, a Makerspace extension takes students through the engineering design process to solve the problem in the story. So much fun! MakerSpace Activity: STEAM takes the E for engineering and the A for arts from STEAM and you get Maker Space Moments in
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1st - 2nd
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Halloween Read Aloud and Makerspace: A Skeleton for Dinner Activity & Challenge
Halloween Reading Activity brings fun Skeleton For Dinner book and makerspace/STEM extension to life! Students start off with close reading activity around the story. The focus is on asking and answering questions, vocabulary, and story elements. Next, a Makerspace extension takes students through the engineering design process to solve the problem in the story. So much fun!MakerSpace Activity: STEAM takes the E for engineering and the A for arts from STEAM and you get Maker Space Moments in Lit
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1st - 2nd
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Little Tree & A Tree Grows Up Read Aloud Activities - Reading Comprehension
This "A Tree Grows Up" & "Little Tree" printable or digital interactive read-aloud lesson plan pack includes rigorous text dependent questions, differentiated graphic organizers, response to text writing activities, a craftivity, and detailed lesson plans. These "A Tree Grows Up" & "Little Tree" activities will help you meet several core standards while maintaining your tradition of reading aloud for pleasure. You will guide students to use evidence from the text to deepen their understa
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Grades:
K - 1st
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Explore Pumpkin Time with STEM and STEAM Activities
Get your students excited about learning with our Pumpkin Time book companion unit! Encourage literacy, math and STEM skills with hands-on activities, brace maps, handwriting pages, pattern cards, pumpkin investigation, pumpkin measuring, comparing, and more. Perfect for any multi-age classroom and individual book to illustrate the pumpkin theme. Get your printable resources today!This unit includes the following:Language arts:•Lesson Plan • 5 Dolch File Folder High Frequency Word File Folder Ga
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Grades:
K - 2nd
A House for Monster Halloween READ ALOUD Makerspace Activity for 1st Grade
Halloween activities for reading and STEM make this cute story, House That Monster Built, fun and focuses on literature standards and engineering standards. Students start off with close reading activity around the story. The focus is on asking and answering questions, vocabulary, recounting, phonemic awareness, and story structure. Next, a Makerspace extension takes students through the engineering design process to solve the problem in the story. So much fun!MakerSpace Activity: STEAM takes th
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1st - 2nd
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