3rd grade other (science) thematic unit plans

The text in this set is designed for higher first graders through third graders. Two levels of the text are included. This unit includes:- gorillas text in two levels, both are included in color and black & white- short-answer comprehension questions- compare and contrast gorillas with other animal- gorillas can, have, are (with and without handwriting lines)- gorillas web- KWL chart- create your own questions- main idea and details- fact and opinion- four facts (write four facts about goril

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

Vestal's 21st Century Classroom

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Also included in: Differentiated Nonfiction Animal Units- Bundle #2

Ecosystems Unit {Digital & PDF Included}

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Do you need to teach ecosystems, but have no idea where to start? You’ve come to the right place! These Ecosystems Lesson Plans provide everything you need! Save time planning and your students will love completing the hands-on activities and experiments found in this unit. To take a closer look at some of the things included in this unit, check out the preview! What will students investigate through these 7 detailed lesson plans? Populations, communities, and ecosystemsThe relationships between

Subjects:

Other (Science), Science

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson, Centers

Also included in: 4th Grade Science Bundle - Lesson Plans and Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!

Plant and Animal Structures Unit {Digital & PDF Included}

Created by

Vestal's 21st Century Classroom

Want to save time planning your Plants and Animals Structures Unit? This unit provides everything you need! Save precious planning time and your students will have a blast completing the activities, experiments, and games outlined in 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?The role of photosynthesis in the survival of plants and animalsThe parts of a plantPoll

Subjects:

Environment, Other (Science), Science

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson, Centers

NGSS:

4-LS1-1

Also included in: 4th Grade Science Bundle - Lesson Plans and Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!

Solar System PowerPoint Slides With Guided Notes

Created by

Heart 2 Heart Teaching

Your students will love learning about the Solar System with this creative PowerPoint presentation! This unit comes with guided notes and a solar system chart so students can follow along and take notes during the presentation. Answer keys are included.This unit has information about:The SunThe MoonPhases of the MoonThe Solar SystemConstellationsMercuryVenusEarthMarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptunePlutoStudents will learn about two famous astronauts: Neil ArmstrongSally RideInteractive Activities:Whic

Subjects:

Astronomy, Other (Science), Science

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

Also included in: The Solar System Activities Bundle Passages Worksheets Powerpoint Print+Digital

BUNDLE: Paleontology Unit Study Resources

Created by

Simply Schoolgirl

Resources for your Paleontology or Dinosaur Unit Study. Study the animals of prehistoric times, learn to classify ad sort dinosaurs and discuss dinosaur taxonomy, play a dinosaur matching game to memorize the names of dinosaurs, write a dinosaur report, and write an opinion paper on dinosaur extinction. You Might Also Enjoy:Ocean Unit Study Sea Shell Sorting and ClassificationSouth America Unit Study BundleElectricity Unit Study BundleCheck out more creative products in My Store!Follow me on soc

Subjects:

Other (Science)

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.1

, RI.3.2

, RI.3.3

, RI.3.5

, RI.3.7

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NGSS:

3-LS4-1

, 3-LS2-1

, 3-LS4-2

Differentiated Nonfiction Unit: Gray Wolves

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The text in this set is designed for higher first graders through third graders. Two levels of the text are included. This unit includes: - Gray wolves text in two levels, both are included in color and black & white - short-answer comprehension questions - compare and contrast wolves with other animal - wolves can, have, are (with and without handwriting lines) - wolves web - KWL chart - main idea and details - create your own questions - fact and opinion - four facts (write four facts ab

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

, RI.1.4

Other (Science), Physical Science, Science

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Also included in: Differentiated Nonfiction Animal Units- Bundle #1

Electricity Unit and Interactive Notebook Resource: Grades 3-5

Created by

The Teacher Studio

Looking for some new "kick" to your electricity unit? Check out this interactive science notebook electricity unit! My intent is that this resource can be used in whatever way you see fit! Whether you have an electricity textbook that you use, a hands-on science kit (like I do), or no resources at all, you should be able to customize these lessons and activities to meet your needs. Just check the page of “What’s Included” to make sure the lessons I have included match your needs—and then hav

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

Dinosaur Unit Study

Created by

Robin Wilson First Grade Love

This Dinosaur Unit Study will help teach your students about dinosaurs! In this dinosaur unit of study there is a presentation, vocabulary with real dinosaur pictures, vocabulary/sight word printables, and dinosaur fact cards included on the back. You can measure how long a dinosaur is in your hallway, gym, or outside and much more in this dinosaur unit study.Dinosaur Unit Study includes:-Cover-Terms of Use-Standards-Suggestions1. Introduction: Show presentation with interactive board or print

Subjects:

Archaeology, Other (Science), Science

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

W.1.2

Differentiated Nonfiction Unit: Bald Eagles

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The text in this set is designed for higher first graders through third graders. Two levels of the text are included. This unit includes:- bald eagle text in two levels, both are included in color and black & white- short-answer comprehension questions- compare and contrast bald eagles with other animal- bald eagles can, have, are (with and without handwriting lines)- bald eagle web- KWL chart- create your own questions- main idea and details- fact and opinion- four facts (write four facts a

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

Biology, Other (Science), Science

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Also included in: Differentiated Nonfiction Animal Units- Bundle #2

All About Jellyfish, Star Fish, Coral, & Anemone Lesson

Created by

Beth Gorden

Did you know that sea stars can make a clone of themselves with only a foot to start with? How about that most of the coral reef is made up of dead shells of once living coral? We have lots of fun and interesting facts about echinoderms and cnidarians in this lesson for kids from K-8th grade. The engaging lesson will teach kids how in the ocean, sand dollars are vibrant colors and tend to live in groups or that the Portuguese Man of War is a actually a colony of many jelly like animals functioni

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 8th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

Also included in: Ocean Animals BUNDLE (250 pages!!)

Seashell Activities | Sorting and Classification | Ocean Unit Study Activities

Created by

Simply Schoolgirl

Study, identify, and sort seashells with your students. Help your students learn about shells from mollusks as they sort and classify seashells. Use these 19 beautiful and informative sorting mats to group shells by their characteristics. There are three major groups of mollusks, cephalopods, bivalves, and gastropods. Enhance your Ocean Unit Science Study with a memorable hands-on activity. An additional simple student mini-booklet allows students to draw and write about each type of shell with

Subjects:

Biology, Other (Science)

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

NGSS:

4-LS1-1

, 3-LS2-1

Also included in: Seashell Activities | Seashell Games & Activities | Ocean Unit Study Activities

All About Crustaceans, Mollusks & Cephalopods

Created by

Beth Gorden

This interesting and engaging lesson will help your student learn all about Crustaceans, Mollusks, and Cephalopods. You will learn about various aquatic animals that fit in this classification including: crabs, lobsters, barnacles, bivalves, clams, octopus, squid, and more. Learn which of them can go a whole year without eating in cold water, which grow their own shells, what beautiful seashells come from which ocean animals, how some can change colors within seconds, who produced die, and so mu

Subjects:

Biology, Other (Science), Science

Grades:

K - 8th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

Also included in: Ocean Animals BUNDLE (250 pages!!)

Differentiated Nonfiction Unit: Red Pandas

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The text in this set is designed for higher first graders through third graders. Two levels of the text are included. This unit includes:- red panda text in two levels, both are included in color and black & white- short-answer comprehension questions- compare and contrast red panda with other animal- red pandas can, have, are (with and without handwriting lines)- red panda web- KWL chart- create your own questions- main idea and details- fact and opinion- four facts (write four facts about

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

Courtney Schermerhorn - Mommy is a Teacher

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Also included in: Differentiated Nonfiction Animal Units- Bundle #2

Fossils, Fossil Fuels, Alternative Energy Bundle | DIGITAL + PRINTABLE

Created by

{UPDATE - DIGITAL VERSION INCLUDED + UPDATED MATERIALS} This discounted bundle of units is a comprehensive curriculum for teaching intermediate students about fossils, fossil fuels, and alternative energy. It is 100 pages of interactive and informative materials, including engaging and scaffolded activities that are compatible with interactive science notebooks AND digital learning. Check out the product description below for details about each resource, including the most recent updates! All m

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, General Science, Other (Science)

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

Apple BINGO Vocabulary Game

Created by

Candy Apple Speech

Learning vocabulary through fun, interactive games is just one way to keep pre-school and elementary aged learners engaged in lessons. This apple themed BINGO vocabulary game is a fun way to target goals for mixed groups. It includes 24 apple theme vocabulary targets and can be used for speech therapy, social work, occupational therapy, home schooling, English Language Learners or any small group instruction. In addition, two sets of calling cards are provided to appropriately level your lessons

Subjects:

Other (Science), Speech Therapy, Vocabulary

Grades:

1st - 8th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.L.4

, CCRA.L.6

Also included in: Speech & Language Activities Apple Bundle

Dinosaur Science - Nonfiction Passage & Activities About Excavating Fossils

Created by

Curious Jones

Did you know that fossils are "jacketed" while being excavated? It's not because they are cold! Learn more about finding and excavating fossils with these two well researched nonfiction articles. Then, have the students answer the text dependent questions and finish with a choice of two fun activities.This includes - Two Nonfiction Articles - Finding Fossils and Excavating Fossils- Photo Aide that supports the articles for Visual Learners/ ELLs - Text dependent common core aligned questions wit

Subjects:

Close Reading, Informational Text, Other (Science)

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Centers

CCSS:

RI.2.1

, RI.2.3

, RI.2.5

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Also included in: Dinosaur Science Unit - Mega Bundle - Nonfiction Passages, Activities, & more

Differentiated Nonfiction Unit: Sloths

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The text in this set is designed for higher first graders through third graders. Two levels of the text are included. This unit includes:- Sloth text in two levels, both are included in color and black & white- short-answer comprehension questions- compare and contrast sloth with another animal- sloths can, have, are (with and without handwriting lines)- sloth web- KWL chart- main idea- fact and opinion- create your own questions- flapbook for a notebook (with flaps for physical characterist

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

General Science, Informational Text, Other (Science)

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Also included in: Differentiated Nonfiction Animal Units- Bundle #1

Plant Life Cycle Unit and Interactive Notebook

Created by

Ashley Brennan Academics

Available at a 25% discount when bought with a bundle: Life Cycle Unit and Interactive Notebook BUNDLE Suitable for elementary grades. This resource includes a unit on the plant life cycle with an interactive notebook, KWL, reading passages, vocabulary, comprehension, real life pictures of all stages, compare and contrast, sequencing, coloring pages and more. This file was updated on September 4, 2106 to include a Level 1 and Level 2 vocabulary for differentiation across grade levels or clas

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Interactive Notebooks

Also included in: Life Cycle Units Interactive Notebook Bundle-Frog, Butterfly, Insect, and Plants

Differentiated Nonfiction Unit: Snow Leopards

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The text in this set is designed for higher first graders through third graders. Two levels of the text are included. This unit includes:- snow leopard text in two levels, both are included in color and black & white- short-answer comprehension questions- compare and contrast snow leopard with other animal- snow leopards can, have, are (with and without handwriting lines)- snow leopard web- KWL chart- create your own questions- main idea and details- fact and opinion- four facts (write four

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

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Differentiated Nonfiction Unit: Hedgehogs

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The text in this set is designed for higher first graders through third graders. Two levels of the text are included. This unit includes: - hedgehog text in two levels, both are included in color and black & white - short-answer comprehension questions - compare and contrast hedgehogs with other animal - hedgehogs can, have, are (with and without handwriting lines) - hedgehog web - KWL chart - create your own questions - main idea and details - fact and opinion - four facts (write four fac

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: Differentiated Nonfiction Animal Units- Bundle #2

Differentiated Nonfiction Unit: Manatees

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The text in this set is designed for higher first graders through third graders. Two levels of the text are included. This unit includes: - manatee text in two levels, both are included in color and black & white - short-answer comprehension questions - compare and contrast manatee with other animal - manatees can, have, are (with and without handwriting lines) - manatee web - KWL chart - create your own questions - main idea and details - fact and opinion - four facts (write four facts ab

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: Differentiated Nonfiction Animal Units- Bundle #4

Differentiated Nonfiction Unit: Chameleons

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The text in this set is designed for higher first graders through third graders. Two levels of the text are included. This unit includes: - chameleon text in two levels, both are included in color and black & white - short-answer comprehension questions - compare and contrast chameleon with other animal - chameleons can, have, are (with and without handwriting lines) - chameleons web - KWL chart - create your own questions - main idea and details - fact and opinion - four facts (write four

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS: