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5th grade physical science thematic unit plans
5th Grade Science Bundle- Lesson Plans & Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!
With this 5th Grade Science Bundle, you get EVERY SOL-aligned lesson and activity needed to teach 5th-grade science for an ENTIRE YEAR! What’s included in this science bundle? This 5th Grade Science Bundle includes 9 science units. Each unit is STEM-based and incorporates LOTS of critical thinking and hands-on activities. Examples of hands-on activities include experiments and demonstrations, research-based activities and projects, sorts and foldables, edible activities, games, and centers. Exp
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4th - 5th
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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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Science Bundle - Worksheets, Notes, and Research Projects
Matter Unit - Lesson Plans & Activities - {Digital & PDF Included}
Are you looking for engaging lesson plans and activities that have to do with matter? Look no further! This Matter Unit provides everything you need! Save 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, check out the preview! What will students investigate through these detailed lesson plans? How to define matterThe three phases of matter (solids, liquids, and gases) and their characteristicsPhys
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4th - 6th
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-1
Also included in: 5th Grade Science Bundle- Lesson Plans & Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!
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
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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Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
4-PS4-2
, 4-LS1-2
, 4-PS4-1
, 4-PS4-3
Also included in: Custom Bundle: Ohio 5th Grade Science
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
Kitchen Chemistry Storyline Bundle - Matter, Atoms & Molecules, & Thermal Energy
Investigate matter, atoms, molecules and thermal energy in this three-dimensional, student-driven storyline bundle. Engage students in three-dimensional NGSS-aligned exploration and discovery through a yummy investigation into the science of baking cookies! This Bundle Includes:1 Properties Of Matter, Atoms, & Chemical Reactions Phenomenon - Kitchen ChemistryStudents launch an investigation into properties of matter, physical and chemical changes (like changing states of matter and chemical
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-2
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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
Light Unit {Digital & PDF Included}
Are you struggling to find resources and activities for teaching light? You’ve come to the right place! This Light Unit provides everything you need! Save time planning and your students will love completing the hands-on activities 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 detailed lesson plans? What light isLight waves (transverse waves)What happens when light strikes an object (refl
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: 5th Grade Science Bundle- Lesson Plans & Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!
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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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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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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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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: 4th Grade Science Bundle
Forms of Energy Unit {Digital & PDF Included}
Are you looking for engaging forms of energy lessons and activities? Look no further! This Forms of Energy Unit provides everything you need! Save 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, check out the preview! What will students investigate through these detailed lesson plans? What energy is and characteristics of energyForms of energy (thermal, radiant, electrical, mechanical)Similaritie
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-PS3-4
, 4-PS3-3
, 4-PS3-2
Also included in: 5th Grade Science Bundle- Lesson Plans & Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!
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
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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Grades:
2nd - 5th
EDITABLE Science Webquest Bundle - Matter | Elements | Space | Cells | Motion
18 awesome and engaging webquests from Biomes & Circuits, Climate & Energy, Force & Motion, to Cells & Atoms! Files open in Microsoft Word and can be edited by you as needed. Bundle also includes:Human Body Systems Labeling WorksheetsPeriodic Table SlideshowPeriodic Table Worksheet3 Crossword puzzle activities3 Vocabulary QuizzesAll resources in bundle comes with answer keys, copies of each resources as PDFs as well as copies for printing. Some lessons may need to be edited by
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5th - 8th
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
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Properties of Matter + Mixtures & Solutions Bundle
These two units are the perfect bundle for guiding your students through understanding properties of matter and mixtures & solutions! *Interactive notes!*Tons of labs!*Detailed teacher guides! *Assessments!*20% off the bundle!Included in the Properties of Matter unit:Reading passage - States of MatterStates of Matter flapbookCraftivity - States of MatterFlapbook - Boiling & Freezing PointsLab - Boiling & Freezing Points, including activity sheetLab - Changing States & Mass, incl
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4th - 6th
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
Elementary Physical Science Sound Unit
Thank you for Checking out my sound unit. I also have a bundle of this sound unit as well as a light unit. Both units are created based on Georgia Performance standards. Purchase includes:Sound notes and vocabularysummative assessment with answer keyseveral formative assessments in science, reading and ELAstep by step experiments with everyday objectsblack and white assessments (printer friendly)nonfiction comprehension cold reads classroom DIY instrumentsvocabulary word wallvocabulary memory
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Magnetism and Electricity Unit
Looking for a comprehensive unit to teach your students about Magnetism and Electricity?
This interdisciplinary resource unit was compiled after several years of teaching these concepts to my own students. This engaging unit includes 215 pages of activities, lessons, classroom posters, assessments, resources, and more...a unit full of "bright ideas" and a terrific value for just $7.50! Recently revised, the printables and posters are even easier for your students to read and use.
This unit ma
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3rd - 6th
Magnet Unit (Common Core Aligned)
This unit provides hands-on experiments that investigate magnets. This unit is aligned to the common core. Although this unit includes third grade reference standards, this unit is appropriate for grades 3-6. The experiments could also be adapted for 2nd grade.
* Resources (books and video links)
* Vocbulary Organizer
* Magnetic/Non-Magnetic Sort
* Magnetic Poles Experiment
* Magnetic Car Race Experiment
* Iron Filings Experiment
* Temporary Magnet Experiment
* Building a Compass
* 4 NF readin
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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