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Earth sciences Common Core W.5.1d resources
Whale Evolution: Evidence of Common Ancestry & Diversity With Bonus CER Resource
Digital or Print - Choose Your Adventure! NOW WITH BONUS RESOURCE! ❤️Introduction to claim, evidence, reasoning - an easy to understand resource for you and your students to learn the how and why of argumentative writing in the science classroom! Uncover the amazing phenomena of whale evolution through this captivating two-part activity that seamlessly integrates science and ELA standards. Perfect for inquisitive minds, this exploration is designed to span two to three class periods.Part One -
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Evolution Bundle! {Covers NGSS MS-LS-2 & MS-LS-4}
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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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
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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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Gravity: A Phenomena Based Unit (5th Grade)
Gravity: Phenomena Based 5th Grade UnitDescription/PhenomenaIn this phenomena based unit students will learn about Gravity through inquiry and observations of both the natural world and every day activities. This unit was carefully developed to meet the entire standard and evidence outcomes for NGSS that most units and lessons do not--including the shape of the earth and its role in gravity. This is by far the best unit you will find on gravity to meet this standard that seems simple, but is ac
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Grades:
4th - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
5-PS2-1
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
DBQ: Why Are Hurricanes So Dangerous (Mirco-Q)
This is from the DBQ (document based questioning) online library. With a focus on the question, "Why are hurricanes so dangerous?" The Micro-Q focuses on a single document and ends with a one-paragraph student "essay."This is a powerpoint to accompany the Micro-Q 3-day lesson. Included within this PowerPoint are: -2 Accompanying Content Videos-"Ways to Hook Your Reader" Content -DBQ Jobs Descriptions and Easy to Follow Implementation Directions-Grade Level Engaging and Appropriate Graphics
Grades:
1st - 5th
Earth Day Activities |Vocab| Critical Thinking | Writing |Print PDF or Digital!
Teach your students about the importance of Earth Day! Students will be able to do the following with this engaging print or digital activity: 1. Define 5 vocabulary terms related to Earth Day, use them in a sentence, and draw a picture. 2. Use critical thinking and real-world skills to create and list things we can do on Earth to reuse, reduce and recycle.3. Respond to an Earth Day writing prompt in paragraph or short-answer form.
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
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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Grades:
4th - 6th
Earth Day Explorations | 5 Earth Day Lessons for grades 3-5
Ignite a passion for environmental responsibility with our dynamic 3-5 Earth Day lesson plans! Designed to captivate upper elementary students, these low-prep lessons delve deeper into topics such as water conservation, pollution cleanup, and energy conservation. Through thought-provoking discussions and hands-on activities, students will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of their actions on the planet and learn practical strategies to protect our environment for future generations. Fost
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 5-ESS3-1
, 4-ESS3-1
DBQ: Why Should We Protect the Wolf? (Mirco-Q MV)
This is from the DBQ (document based questioning) online library. With a focus on the question, "Why Should We Protect the Wolf?" This powerpoint is designed for a teacher to be able to use knowledge of the DBQ and immediately teach the content, with little preparation of lessons.This is a powerpoint to accompany the DBQ Micro-Q 3-day lesson. The Micro-Q focuses on a single document and ends with a one-paragraph student "essay."Included within this PowerPoint are: Teacher Lesson Planning NotesIn
Grades:
K - 5th
Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, & Dynamics Grades 3-5 Unit Bundle
Help students explore the natural world around them with engaging, hands-on, project-based activities! This unit includes a 15-day plan, a checkpoint, activities, labs, rubrics, and game creation. It’s a true real-world exploration of ecosystems and natural disasters through the application of computational and critical thinking skills. Clear directions for both students and the teacher accompanied by daily plans make this unit ready-to-teach with little to no preparation! Guide your students i
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 5-ESS3-1
, 4-ESS3-1
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
Types:
NGSS:
4-ESS2-2
Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, & Dynamics Grades 3-5 (Student Pack)
Science addresses questions about the natural and material world. In this unit, we will be exploring these connections in more depth. We will examine how forces interact with and disrupt nature. This unit includes a 15-day plan, a checkpoint, activities, labs, and rubrics. This pack includes the student pages and the keys for grading. In addition to the CCSS & NGSS standards listed, it covers ISTE standards 1.1-1.7. This is a very thorough unit on ecosystems and the forces of nature that ha
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 5-ESS3-1
, 4-ESS3-1
Also included in: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, & Dynamics Grades 3-5 Unit Bundle
Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, & Dynamics Grades 3-5 (Teacher Pack)
Science addresses questions about the natural and material world. In this unit, we will be exploring these connections in more depth. We will examine how forces interact with and disrupt nature. This unit includes a 15-day plan, activities, labs, and rubrics. In addition to the CCSS & NGSS standards listed, it covers ISTE standards 1.1-1.7. This is a very thorough unit on ecosystems and the forces of nature that have an effect on all organisms in an ecosystem. As a culminating activi
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 5-ESS3-1
, 4-ESS3-1
Also included in: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, & Dynamics Grades 3-5 Unit Bundle
Shadow Investigation - Exploring the Relationship Between the Sun & Shadows
The first lesson in a series of lessons that explores how people began and continue to tell time on Earth. In this lesson, students build a simple gnoman, the piece of a sundial that creates a shadow. Throughout the day, students track the changes in length and direction of the shadow. After students analyze the relationship, they are asked to build an argument from evidence for how the Sun moves through the sky based on their investigation. This lesson can be done in a variety of ways. I’ve inc
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
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