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2nd grade earth sciences thematic unit plans
Landforms & Map Skills Unit BUNDLE
Make learning about geography come to life with this landforms and map skills bundle unit for young learners! Your students will have the opportunity to explore the landforms that shape our Earth, as well as beginning map skills. This bundle contains a variety of printables, projects, crafts, and much more. Also available in...Landforms and Map Skills DIGITAL BundleLandforms and Map Skills PRINT & DIGITAL Mega BundleLANDFORMS pack includes:Recommended book list Landforms posters (landform, b
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Natural Resources
Complete natural resource unit! Anchor charts with pictures and definitions, thinking maps, folables, interactive notebook pieces, and a mini reader! Included in this set:-Anchor charts and posters-Circle maps-Tree map picture sort-Interactive notebook piece-Man-made or nature made foldable-A mini book for students to create from what they have learned!Updated and added summer of 2022- - 20 slide instructional PowerPoint AND an emergent reader!This unit will make a great addition to your Science
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Insect Unit - All About Insects - Insect Life Cycles
All About Insects Unit This Insect Unit contains a variety of activities for learning all about the insect world! Students will see themselves as true entomologists as they study the anatomy, life cycles, and adaptations of ants, butterflies, ladybugs, honey bees, dragonflies, and endangered insects. In-depth studies of the butterfly metamorphosis and monarch migration as well as the difference between arachnids/spiders and insects are also included! Table of Contents:Vocabulary21 Vocabulary Ca
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: Elementary Science Curriculum - Science Unit Bundle
Constellation Cards/Activity
This is a great activity for your youngsters when studying outer space and the solar system! It can be used as a math unit (counting stars), history (the origin of constellations and their importance), or science (constellations in general!).These can also be scaled down and pasted into an interactive notebook or used as matching cards.There are two constellations on each page, for a total of 6 constellations with varying degrees of difficulty. The constellations included are:-The Big Dipper-Leo
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Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Also included in: SPACE BUNDLE
Weather & The Water Cycle
Explore the world of weather as your students engage in various science activities that explore forecasting, clouds, storms and the water cycle! This thematic weather unit includes:1. Recommeded Book List2. Weekly Weather Forecast Printable (boy & girl meteorologist versions) 3. Clouds Outdoor Observation4. Cotton Clouds (Interactive Flip Project) 5. Let's Label Clouds (cut and paste)6. Let's Draw Precipitation (Rain, Snow, Sleet and Hail)7. Thunderstorm Reading Comprehension 8. Tornado Read
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Landforms Activities & Printables
Make learning about geography come to life with this landforms unit for young learners! Your students will have the opportunity to explore the major landforms that shape our Earth, in a fun and engaging way. This unit contains a variety of printables, projects, crafts, and much more. This pack includes:Recommended book list Landforms posters (landform, beach, canyon, desert, hill, island, lake, mountain, ocean, plain, plateau, river, valley, volcano, waterfall)Word Wall (beach, canyon, desert, h
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Landforms & Map Skills Unit BUNDLE
Force & Motion Unit, Force & Motion Kindergarten, First Grade, Vocabulary
This Force and Motion unit is filled with force and motion worksheets and activities for your students--graphic organizers, force & motion vocabulary, real images, force & motion experiments, and much more! Perfect for the kindergarten, first grade, and second grade learner! It is a great combination of science and literacy activities!Save BIG with the Science for October bundle!Inside you will find:Science ResourcesForce and Motion Unit Teaching Plan Introducing Force and Motion What is
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Rocks, Soil, and Water
This Rocks, Soil, and Water unit is filled with activities for your students--experiments, teaching posters, interactive notebook templates, graphic organizers, vocabulary, real images, soil and rock investigations, and much more! Easily integrate literacy with shared reading, read aloud suggestions, a mini-book, and a writing craft! It is perfect for the K-2 learner!**Save BIG with First Grade Science for February!**Inside you will find:Science ResourcesUnit Teaching Plan Introducing Rocks Rock
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Natural Disasters Print BUNDLE {Earthquake, Hurricane, Tornado & Volcano}
Natural disasters play such an important role in shaping our world and are usually at the very forefront of our news cycle and current events. This resource introduces four major disasters: EARTHQUAKE, HURRICANE, TORNADO & VOLCANO. We have included a variety of printable activities including engaging reading comprehension passages, informative posters and even science observations that will compliment your current curriculum. The EARTHQUAKE unit includes:1. Recommended book list2. Vocabulary
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Solar Eclipse 2024 Mini Unit | Eclipse Activities Kindergarten-2nd Grade
Did you know that a total solar eclipse will take place on April 8, 2024? It will be visible across North America and will be called the Great North American Eclipse. This Solar Eclipse Mini Unit is the perfect resource to teach your students all about what a solar eclipse is while connecting concepts within the unit to current events. Your students will have so much fun learning about solar eclipses through exciting hands-on learning experiences. This activity pack is perfect for students in Ki
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Grades:
K - 2nd
NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
Landforms 2nd Grade Science Unit Lessons on Landforms and Bodies of Water
Learning about landforms and bodies of water and their effects on Earth's surface is a big part of the 2nd grade Next Gen Science Standards. This 4 week in-depth landforms 2nd grade unit gives students hands on activities, STEM challenges and literacy connections, and math connections to help them understand the big idea, "Earth's surfaces change."See this HUGE 130+ page landforms 2nd grade unit in action ON THE BLOG!NEXT GEN STANDARDS ADDRESSED IN THIS LANDFORMS 2ND GRADE UNITLandforms 2nd Gra
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
2-ESS1-1
, 2-ESS2-3
, 2-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS2-2
All About Plants Unit Life Cycle of Plants Photosynthesis Plants and Seeds
Looking for a thorough plant unit to teach about plant structures & functions, plant life cycle, photosynthesis, plant adaptations, and all things plant related? This comprehensive plant unit will cover all of your plant-related science standards! THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES BOTH PRINT AND DIGITAL VERSIONS OF THE ENTIRE UNIT.THREE WEEKS of engaging, interactive lesson plans included along with many coordinating additional pages to extend unit. OVER 150 PAGES!! Students will love all the fun activ
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
NGSS:
3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 2-LS2-2
Forest Animals Habitat
This woodland habitat unit is designed for your young wildlife biologists to learn about the animals and plants that live in the forest habitat. It has introductory slides to teach students some background information and simple facts about the forest habitat. Students will complete activity pages about the forest habitat and will complete two 3D tree craft.Please check the preview to see exactly what is included in this Forest Habitat Unit!In this download, you will get:15 informational slide
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
Also included in: Animal Habitats
NGSS Life Science - Structures and Processes of Plants & Animals - 1st Grade
This resource addresses the first grade NGSS Life Science standards that delve into plants and animals, their parent and offspring relationships, their adaptations, structures and features that help them survive in their habitats and how their natural processes help us develop things that help us survive.This resource covers both NGSS LS1.1 - LS1.3.The Structures and Processes of Plants and Animals resource is loaded with lessons, activities and resources that help students grasp the concepts, n
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
Pollution Activities ~ Air, Water, and Land
Teach your students about air, water, and land pollution with these information sheets, note pages, and book. Perfect for Earth Day!This packet includes information sheets on air, water and land pollution, including a definition of the pollution, how the pollution affects you, and what you can do to help prevent it.The note pages/worksheets can be used to write notes about each pollution (what the pollution is, how it affects them, and what they can do to help).The mini book summarizes each type
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Here Is The Dirt On Soil {A Primary Science Unit}
This is a complete unit on soil and its important role in our environment. I have included every page with coloured graphics and then with black and white graphics so you can copy which ever format suits your needs best. I made an extra wide border on the left side of the pages so that you can staple the pages into a booklet or put them in a duotang without cutting off any of the writing ~ students find that so frustrating!Topics Covered:*What Is Soil?*What Does Soil Do That Makes It So Import
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Animal Habitats
This habitats unit bundle includes the full downloads of four biomes. It includes my: Polar Habitat, Desert Habitat, Forest Habitat, Rainforest Habitat and Ocean Habitat. This bundle will cover basic facts, it has activity pages, flipbooks, and crafts for each habitat.Please check out the preview to see what is included.The habitats included in this bundle are: Ocean HabitatForest HabitatPolar HabitatDesert HabitatRainforest HabitatEach habitat unit includes the following:Informational slides
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, 2-LS4-1
Layers of the Rainforest BUNDLE: Activities Passages Coloring Pages & PowerPoint
In this Rainforest Activities Bundle you'll find information about the Layers of the Rainforest, 12 Rainforest Animals, Photosynthesis, and the Environment. This bundle includes reading passages, coloring pages, comprehension questions, a PowerPoint presentation, vocabulary posters, and a flip book. Your students will love learning all the Rainforest with this fun unit!This bundle includes:62 Slide PowerPoint Presentation40 Page Activity Pack12 Rainforest Animals PackLayers of Rainforest Flip Bo
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Desert Habitat
This desert animals habitat unit is designed for your young wildlife biologists to learn about the animals and plants that live in the desert biome. It has introductory slides to teach students some background information and simple facts about the desert habitat. Students will complete activity pages about the desert habitat and will complete an adorable desert craft.Please check the preview to see what is included in this Desert Habitat Unit!In this desert animals habitat unit, you will get:
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
NGSS:
K-ESS2-2
Also included in: Animal Habitats
Seasons & Weather Patterns First Grade Science Unit Activities on Cause & Effect
These first grade weather lesson plans and unit help kids explore and understand cause and effect through Earth's natural cycles. Find detailed plans, materials, STEM challenges, science labs, literacy and math connections and much more in this complete 6 week weather unit.Are you struggling to fit science in your busy first grade schedule? Look no further! This first grade weather unit integrates literacy and science to make your literacy block more impactful and help you use your precious ins
Grades:
K - 2nd
Types of Clouds Book
This book is a printable book designed for individual student use. Three types of clouds (cirrus, cumulus, and stratus) are discussed in easy-to-read primary language. Students are able to color pages and glue in sample clouds made from cotton balls.
This makes a great compliment to any weather unit of study.
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Natural vs. Man-Made for Little Learners
This unit includes:
-Nature and Man-Made Posters with definitions
-Teacher and student Natural vs. Man-Made Emergent Reader.
-Natural Object Circle Map
-Man-Made Object Circle Map
-Natural vs. Man-Made Sort {Whole group and individual}
-Natural vs. Man-Made Student Observation
Copyright © 2014 Elizabeth Hall All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.
Not for public display.
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Big Blue Ocean A Science, math, and Literacy Unit
This is a thematic unit of study about Oceans.
In this unit students will learn:
The oceans of the world
The layers of the ocean
The zones of the ocean
The animals that live in each layer of the ocean
Students will learn facts about ocean animals
Students will experiment with buoyancy and density
Students will research one ocean animal and write an expository piece. (age appropriate)
Students will connect their knowledge to their writing with many different writing responses and reading respon
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Air and Water in the Environment - Distance Learning (Googles Slides & PDF)
PERFECT FOR DISTANCE LEARNING!UPDATED January 31, 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 99 pages to 195 pages!!!! Jam packed with ev
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Grades:
2nd
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