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3rd grade physical science thematic unit plans
Force and Motion Pushes and Pulls
Fun, hands-on activities for force and motion is LOADED in this packet! Created with the Next Generation Science pushes and pulls standards in mind, if you are looking for thinking maps, lesson plans, science stations, and foldables for force and motion interactive notebooks, this is what you are looking for! All with the objective of Force and Motion. **UPDATED** As of summer 2020, I have added a 20 side PowerPoint to help teach your students about force & motion as well as an emergent read
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K - 3rd
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Ladybug Life Cycle Mini Unit
Spring is a great time to do a life cycle study on ladybugs and this mini unit is the perfect way to slip it in during all of your subject areas! This Ladybug Life Cycle Mini Unit targets reading, writing, math, science, and fine motor skills! Students already love learning about life cycles and this mini unit will make the ladybug life cycle even more fun!What's Included:2 Life Cycle Posters (5 & 6 stage)Reading8 Vocabulary CardsVocabulary Matching Sheet*Life Cycle Student Reader (prints ba
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PreK - 3rd
STATES OF MATTER UNIT: MAKING THE 3 STATES REALLY MATTER!
THIS UNIT HAS EVERYTHING, BUT THE KITCHEN SINK ITSELF!
It's Packed FULL of Simple Experiment Station Cards and Student Recording Sheets. There are loads of things to add to your interactive notebooks, a file folder game, study cards, and some posters for your bulletin board.
Page 4 - 3 States Of Matter examples …. Glue in student notebook
Page 5 - Can You Find 10 Solids and Liquids In Your Classroom … partner or group activity
Page 6 - Can You Find 10 Solids and Liquids In Your House … Home
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Solar System Unit {Digital & PDF Included}
Are you short on time and trying to put together engaging activities to teach the solar system? Look no further! This Solar System 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? The differen
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: 4th Grade Science Bundle - Lesson Plans and Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!
Forms of Energy (MELTS) Notes, Worksheets, and Research Project
This is ready to use and engaging set for teaching Forms Of Energy includes Mechanical, Electrical, Light, Thermal (Heat), and Sound (MELTS). It is very interactive and fun for the students in your class. Differentiated note sets, worksheets and project templates are included. This set has what need to teach different Forms of Energy to your students.Looking for easy print and go activities to strengthen your science lessons? This no prep product is designed to supplement your current Science cu
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Science Bundle - Worksheets, Notes, and Research Projects
Simple Machines Unit: Activities, Reading Passages, Trivia Game & More
This physical science unit includes everything you need to teach the six simple machines! This resource contains demonstration ideas, reading passages, (one for each simple machine), a fun trivia game (name that machine!), printable posters, an interactive mini book, and extension activities. The interactive book promotes critical thinking and is aligned with the reading passages and posters to streamline teaching. The simple machine posters can be displayed digitally or printed for a colorful c
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Science Bundle: Force, Motion, Gravity, and Six Simple Machines
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
Amusement Park Design Project
Design your own Amusement Park! This fun unit consists of 16 worksheets that will challenge students in their creative thinking, research skills, design and engineering abilities.Digital option available! Please note, some worksheets transfer nicely into a digital version but many are designed to be completed on paper or as a hands on STEM/STEAM activity.The package includes:1. Unit title page2. Student title page3. Park research worksheet (internet access for students recommended)4. Art activ
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: STEAM Project Bundle
3rd Grade NGSS Forces and Motion Unit
This forces and motion STEAM unit has everything you need to teach 3rd grade NGSS standards.Included in this packet:Resources for Input:- Unit essential question- Inquiry chart printable- Observation chart photos- Blank, printable cognitive content dictionary template and teacher samples- I Just Thought You'd Like to Know About Forces and Motion Big Book- Powerpoint version of the big book- Super Scientist Awards- Templates for pictorial and comparative input charts. Titles are:Balanced vs Unbal
Grades:
3rd
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-PS2-4
Also included in: 3rd Grade NGSS Science Unit Bundle
4th Grade Science Light and Sound (NGSS Aligned)
This comprehensive unit introduces students to wave energy in the form of light and sound. The unit begins with lessons relating to waves. Many hands on opportunities help students develop a strong understanding of necessary concepts. This unit was designed to address several standards in the NGSS fourth grade curriculum: 4-PS3-2, 4-PS4-1, 4-PS4-2, and 4-LS1-2. This unit is appropriate for grades 3-5If you are looking for a digital version of this product click here.Here's a list of all th
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3rd - 5th
NGSS:
4-PS4-2
, 4-LS1-2
, 4-PS4-1
, 4-PS4-3
Also included in: Custom Bundle: Ohio 5th Grade Science
Electricity Unit and Interactive Notebook Resource: Grades 3-5
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
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Simple Machines : Investigations, Task Cards, and Assessments
Simple machines are the focus of this comprehensive unit. This 69 page resource contains everything you need to teach a complete unit on the 6 Simple Machines (lever, pulley, wedge, screw, inclined plane, and wheel & axle). Two versions of the product are included - one version which uses customary measurements and a 2nd version which uses metric measurements. Both versions use American English. This product is also part of my Ultimate Science Bundle which contains 6 separate products for a
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3rd - 6th
Properties of Matter
This hands-on unit includes multiple pieces for science notebooks, experiments, thinking maps, and foldables all focusing on the properties of MATTER!
- "I spy matter" circle map
- Sink or float activity mat
- Sink or float recording sheet
- "Apples Matter" bubble map and activity
- 4 Tab Matter foldable
- Properties of Matter science notebook piece
- Cookie Lab Activity and recording sheet
BUNDLE and SAVE! Just added due to popular demand Entire Year Science Bundle SAVE 40% by purchasing th
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K - 3rd
Fourth Grade Matter Unit
Hi all! I have created a cute matter unit for my fourth graders full of outlines, printables, and even some activities and vocabulary cards! Some of this unit is hands-on, but it is primarily notes and outlines for students.
Here is the table of contents:
Matter poster
“What is matter?” notes
Matter vs. Non-matter sort
Matter vs. Non-matter sort answer key
“Matter properties” notes (buoyancy)
“Mass” notes (kilograms, balance)
“Which has more mass?” activity
"Which has more mass?” answer key
“Sol
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: 4th Grade Science Bundle
Roller Coaster STEM Model Building Contest Project for Engineering and Physics
This project includes 6 sections including research, exploration, design, build, showcase, and reflection. It takes students step by step through designing a functioning marble roller coaster with a theme and building it. It comes with multiple rubrics to grade each section and a set of reflection questions at the end. This project can be lengthened or shortened by requiring more detailed projects. When my students did this project, it took about 10 days to make detailed, functioning rollercoast
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3rd - 12th
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Mixtures & Solutions - Labs & Interactive Notes
This resource is perfect for upper grades who are exploring mixtures, solutions, & solubility! All the materials in the bundle are compatible with interactive notebooks. Included in the bundle are:Flapbook to define mixtures & solutions2 mini-posters with definition of mixtures & solutions4 Station Cards for Mixtures stationsTeacher prep instructions for Mixtures stationsStation instructions for Mixtures stations (4 stations)Activity sheets for Mixtures stations (1/station - 4 tota
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Properties of Matter + Mixtures & Solutions Bundle
An IB PYP Complete Science Inquiry Forces & Motion with Digital Included
Welcome to the inquiry world of science, engineering and discovery! THIS is inquiry! This is all about having the children think creatively and critically! This is where we enable their thinking to shine through. This 6 week IB PYP transdisciplinary inquiry with the theme of How THE World Works. Using the idea of how our understanding of the concepts of innovation, force and motion, and structures can bring improvements to design and technology, we inquire into the central idea through skills-ba
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3rd - 6th
Physical Science Sound and Light Unit bundle Low and No Prep
Physical science light and sound unit bundle. Word wall cards, cold reads, comprehension, math/literacy extensions, experiments, activities, graphic organizers and unit notes. Thank you for checking out my sound and light unit bundle. Buying the bundle saves you some money so that you can teach them together (as most physical science curriculum puts light and sound together). This bundle includes:formative and summative assessmentsvocabulary cardsunit noteseasy experiments with everyday material
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2nd - 5th
Habitats! An Elementary Unit with Worms!
Create a habitat with your students! This packet will help you teach your kiddos about habitats. It features soil observation, worm observation, soil layer activity, and a glossary of important terms! Enjoy!
**NOW UPDATED: includes teacher directions for a three week unit!
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PreK - 4th
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Slime Science Mini Unit
This mini unit introducing states of matter and the scientific method to your students in a hands-on and engaging way. I loved using a really engaging experiment in the beginning of the year to excite students, but this can be used any time of the year. This unit includes:- 2 background readings on slime science- A whole-group movement activity helping students recreate the chemical reaction that results in slime- 6 slime recipes that use inexpensive household items- A letter home asking for m
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2nd - 5th
Force & Motion and Gravity: Simple Demonstrations, Reading Passages & More!
This science resource includes simple demonstrations that use items you probably already have in your classroom, reading passages, center activities, printable posters and more!WHAT'S INCLUDED:Reading Passages:- Force & Motion- GravityPrintable Posters:- Work- Energy- Force- Motion- Push- Pull- Friction- GravitySimple Demonstration & Activities:- KWL Chart- Mind Map- What is Energy? (simple experiment)- Force: Push, Pull or Both? (center activity)- Movement in Action (play dough/wiki sti
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Science Bundle: Force, Motion, Gravity, and Six Simple Machines
Racing Cars - A Unit About Force and Motion
This unit is designed to be project based, and teach students how forces affect the motion of car as it moves down a ramp. Students will gain deeper understanding of mass, air resistance, gravity, friction, inertia, and acceleration. Students will explore forces through inquiry-based learning where they will design a ramp to carry a car the farthest distance.
This unit plan features a lesson plan/unit overview, and 16 pages of student workbook pages with brainstorming, challenge questions, bra
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3rd - 8th
Phases of Matter (Solids, Liquids, Gases) Bundle
Save $$$ when you buy this bundle instead of buying each individually.This bundle includes the following lessons:Phases of Matter: Root Beer FloatsSmartboard Fun: Sorting Solids & Liquids - Phases of MatterSmartboard Fun: Let's Describe Matter (Solids, Liquids, & Gases)I Spy States of MatterProduct descriptions below:Phases of Matter Root Beer Floats:This lesson will have your students fully engaged and identifying all the phases of matter while they make a root beer float. The powerpoin
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PreK - 3rd
Energy Science Unit
Explore Physical Sciences with your class to discover more about energy in our lives through hands-on activities and experiments. Designed with multiple grade levels in mind, this resource provides a variety of activities, vocabulary, and lessons to fit your class' needs.
----------UNIT OVERVIEW----------
Lesson 1: A. Introduction to Energy B. Electrical Energy
Lesson 2: Flow of Energy
Lesson 3: Mechanical Energy or Motion Energy
Lesson 4: Thermal Energy or Heat Energy
Lesson 5: Sound Energy an
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Grades:
1st - 4th
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