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3rd 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
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
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
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
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
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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2nd - 4th
NGSS:
3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 2-LS2-2
Earth's Place in the Universe: Solar System and Astronomy
This thematic unit is choc-full of activities designed to promote conceptual understanding of science concepts related to our solar system. This product is aligned to 5th grade NGSS:5-PS2-1. Support an argument that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is directed down5-ESS1-1. Support an argument that differences in the apparent brightness of the sun compared to other stars is due to their relative distances from Earth.5-ESS1-2: Represent data in graphical displays to reveal pat
Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
, 5-PS2-1
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Jessica (Tennessee 5th Grade Science)
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
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
Weather Unit - Lesson Plans & Activities - {Digital & PDF Included}
Are you needing to teach weather, but short on planning time? This Weather Unit provides everything you need! You will save valuable planning time and your students will have fun while completing the hands-on activities and experiments outlined within these lesson plans. To take a closer look at some of the things included in this unit, check out the preview! What will students investigate through these 8 detailed lesson plans? High and low pressureDifferent types of frontsDifferent types of clo
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
3-ESS2-1
, 3-ESS2-2
Also included in: 4th Grade Science Bundle - Lesson Plans and Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!
Aquatic & Terrestrial Ecosystems Unit {Digital & PDF Included}
This Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems Unit will provide you with lots of fun, hands-on activities for teaching about different types of ecosystems and food chains within those ecosystems! With everything you need in this unit, you will save lots of time planning and your students will love completing the hands-on activities. To take a closer look at some of the activities included in this unit, click “view preview!” What will students investigate through these detailed lesson plans? Aquatic ec
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: 3rd Grade Science Bundle- Lesson Plans & Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!
The Great Kapok Tree Rainforest Unit Resources with Easel Activities
The Great Kapok Tree Rainforest Unit and Resources. Rainforest activities go with the book The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry. Includes: features of the rainforest, useful websites, art projects, vocabulary with a fun crossword puzzle, main idea and summarizing activity, graphic organizer, story elements and plot diagram, fun facts about the kapok tree, rainforest animals, how can I save the rainforest, chocolate cocoa recipe, math activity, science activity making a terrarium, geography sheet
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Earth Day Activities Bundle
Rocks and Minerals
This is a HUGE unit to help teach rocks and minerals. Please look at the preview to see the variety of activities.
Table of Contents
Introduction………………………….3
Helpful Websites…………………..4
Rock Posters…………………….…..7
Rock Story…………………………..17
Vocabulary Activities……….….36
Rock Stations……………………..57
My Pet Rock…………………………98
Worksheets & Assessments...123
Edible Activities…………….….131
Literacy Activities…………...…136
Math Activities……………...…..184
Rocks in Real Life……….…….216
Terms of Use…………………..…228
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Grade 2 Science for Properties of Liquids and Solids | 2nd Grade Science Unit
Are you looking for a comprehensive unit of the properties of liquids and solids and the states of matter to keep students engaged and actively learning with hands-on activities? This is the unit for you! Your students will love the many simple experiments in this 2nd grade science unit on properties of liquids and solids. This unit is jam-packed with a wide variety of worksheets on liquids, solids, absorption, buoyancy, viscosity, international safety symbols and more!! Your grade 2 science les
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1st - 3rd
Owl Unit Study
Looking for Fall Activities? Explore Life Sciences/Earth Sciences with your class to discover more about owls through research and hands-on activities. Students will create their own nonfiction book about owls. Includes pellet dissection chart, before and after scientific notes, life cycle, and food chain/web. Bring your lesson to life with the owl species PowerPoint presentation! Includes discussion questions and owl sounds. This complete Science unit covers these curriculum topics:
• Basic nee
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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
Grades:
1st - 5th
Rainforest Activities & Animals Worksheets Passages Coloring Pages & Flip Book
This unit has reading comprehension passages and questions about the Layers of the Rainforest and 6 unique Rainforest Animals. It includes coloring pages, comprehension questions, vocabulary posters, and a flip book. This unit highlights many science topics such as:EcosystemsPhotosynthesis DeforestationCamouflageAnimal AdaptationsDecompositionLayers of the RainforestImportance of the Amazon RainforestWith six unique animals of the Rainforest:Poison Dart Frogs Three Toed Sloths JaguarsToucansBlue
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Habitats, Biomes, and Food Chains - Science Unit BUNDLE for Grades 3-5
Save 30% when you buy this bundle!This 39-page resource is designed to introduce students to habitats, biomes, food chains, food webs and animal adaptations.Included in the unit are:HABITATS AND ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS:-teacher notes (habitat concept map to activate prior knowledge)-vocabulary cards for concept map-vocabulary sheet for students to fill in-vocabulary sheet (filled in - answer key)-teacher notes (home web)-"Home Web" activity - understanding our own habitat-What Lives Here? Worksheet-N
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types of Trees Unit
Deciduous & Coniferous Trees UnitStudents will learn about the different types of Deciduous and Coniferous trees as well as the tree life cycle through a variety of tree identification activities, reading passages, and an independent research project on local trees.Table of Contents:Tree Vocabulary BookletTree Vocabulary Matching CardsDeciduous & Coniferous Trees Reading PassageConiferous & Deciduous Tree Sort21 Colored Tree Cards15 Fact CardsCompare & Contrast Venn Diagram Activ
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: Elementary Science Curriculum - Science Unit Bundle
3rd Grade Science Bundle- Lesson Plans & Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!
It can be a challenge to come up with lots of hands-on experiments and activities to teach science, especially with everything elementary teachers are responsible for planning! With this 3rd Grade Science Bundle, you get EVERY lesson and activity needed to teach 3rd-grade science for an ENTIRE YEAR! What’s included in this science bundle? This 3rd Grade Science Bundle includes 8 science units. Each unit is STEM-based and incorporates LOTS of critical thinking and hands-on activities. Examples of
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Grades:
3rd
Solar Eclipse 2024 Passages Activities Worksheets Word Search Puzzles
Our Solar Eclipse 2024 unit has reading comprehension passages, worksheets, and activities to learn about a solar eclipse and the Sun and Moon. Several activities such as a word search, crossword puzzle, word scavenger hunt, Venn Diagram, and a quiz are included in this unit to reinforce learning. What's inside:Reading Passages (3)Comprehension QuestionsThings About a Solar EclipseWord SearchCrossword PuzzleWord Scavenger HuntCompare/Contrast the Sun and Moon ActivityA QuizAnswer KeysCHECK OUT M
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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