Kindergarten physical science thematic unit plans

Critical Thinking, Physical Science, Winter

Hibernation, Migration, and Adaptation of winter animals is the focus of this 10 day inquiry-based kindergarten science unit! Also includes a shelter design challenge full of critical thinking and hands-on problem solving! Next Generation Science Standards* aligned! Literacy skills are embedded into the lessons: Non-fiction text, speaking/listening, writing response, and technology A compelling question guides the unit and supporting questions help students to focus their knowledge and build

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Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Chemistry, Physical Science, Science

States of Matter Unit Study for K-2 Learners

Created by

This Reading Mama

You'll love all the hands-on activities, information, and experiments in this States of Matter Unit Study for K-2 learners! This States of Matter Unit Study will get learners singing, drawing, writing, and exploring through some hands-on fun and experimentation! Inside this unit study, you'll find: *1-page student objectives evaluation sheet {for teachers}, 1 with editable fields *States of Matter songs *States of Matter information pages - 2 levels {blank one for students to fill in} *States

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Grades:

K - 2nd

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Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Centers

Forces and Motion

Created by

Tales From Miss D

This Forces and Motion Pack includes 12 resources to support the teaching of Forces and Motion: * What is a Force? * What is Motion? * Push Poster with examples * Pull Poster with examples * Push and Pull Sort with Photos * “Things we Push and Pull” Worksheet – use with drawings, writing or magazine cut outs * “Push or Pull?” Sorting Worksheet * Motion Vocab cards with pictures * How Will it Move? prediction worksheet – 2 versions; blank and pictures. Includes example of completed activity. * T

Subjects:

Physical Science, Physics, Science

Grades:

K - 2nd

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Spring Unit Kindergarten Science Social Studies

Created by

Physical Science, Social Studies - History, Spring

Spring is in the air! Explore changes in spring with this hands-on, inquiry-based unit! NYS Social Studies Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards aligned! Changes happening in spring, a review of seasons and observation, hands on lightning and rain experiments, rainbox exploration, and an engineering design challenge are all included in this 10 day kindergarten Science/Social Studies Unit. Literacy skills are embedded into the lessons: Non-fiction text, speaking/listenin

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PreK - 1st

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Fall Kindergarten Science and Social Studies Unit

Created by

Autumn, Geography, Physical Science

NYS Social Studies Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards aligned! Changes happening in fall and an introduction to seasons and observation are all covered in this 10 day kindergarten Science/Social Studies Unit. Literacy skills are embedded into the lessons: Non-fiction text, speaking/listening, writing responses. A compelling question guides the unit and supporting questions help students to focus their knowledge and build to a greater understanding. Students are worki

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Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

English Language Arts, Physical Science

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs Mini-Literacy Unit {CCSS Aligned}

Created by

MrsHallettsHappenings

This is a mini-literacy unit with the theme of the book Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett aligned with Common Core State Standards. Included in the packet: --Class Book (cover and student page) --Differentiated Reading Response Sheets --Story Map --Writing Prompt (6 prompts, prompt paper, additional writing paper) --"Student Reporter Reports about Chew and Swallow" Writing Activity --Create-your-own menu --Juicy Adjectives (worksheet, food cards, adjective cards) --It's Rai

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Grades:

K - 1st

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Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Centers

Movement and Me Activities - Foundation Science Packet

Created by

Little Lifelong Learners

Your little learners will love exploring how our bodies move in many ways with this fun and engaging packet! Perfect for your Science curriculum, this packet features engaging activities like movement cards, mini sight word books, graphic organizers and more!Save 20% by grabbing this unit as part of my bundle!Featuring 24 pages of simple printables, your students are sure to love learning about the different ways our body can move!So what's included?Set of 16 vocabulary cards (including run, hop

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

Also included in: Australian Curriculum - Prep and Foundation Science Unit Bundle

Properties of Matter

Created by

Valerie Steinhardt

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

Subjects:

General Science, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson, Centers

Winter Unit Kindergarten Science Social Studies

Created by

Geography, Physical Science, Winter

Winter, winter, and more winter! NYS Social Studies Common Core Standards and Next Generation Science Standards aligned! Changes happening in winter, a review of seasons and observation, and an engineering design challenge are all included in this 10 day kindergarten Science/Social Studies Unit. Literacy skills are embedded into the lessons: Non-fiction text, speaking/listening, writing responses. A compelling question guides the unit and supporting questions help students to focus their k

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Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Physical Science, Physics, Science

Materials and Properties

Created by

Tales From Miss D

This Materials and Properties Pack includes 11 resources to support the teaching about Properties of Materials:* Materials Posters – Create a visual display* Word Wall – materials and properties vocab cards* Materials Hunt – Students draw and label things in the classroom/around the school/home that are made of certain materials* “Describing an Object” worksheet – Students describe an object in the classroom by selecting the correct describing words.* “What’s in the Bag?” recording sheet – Stude

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Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science

All About Plants Pre K: Plant Life Cycle & Parts of a Plant Activities & Crafts

Created by

A Dab of Glue Will Do

Engage your class in an exciting hands-on experience learning all about plants! Students will learn about the needs of plants, parts of a plant, and the plant life cycle. This science unit has over 250 pages of material that you and your students will love! This activity packed unit includes 3 PowerPoint lessons, lots of engaging posters rich with vocabulary, student worksheets, crafts, writing activities, and much more!This resource is perfect for science in Kindergarten, First Grade, and Secon

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Grades:

PreK - K

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Centers

NGSS:

K-ESS2-2

, K-LS1-1

Also included in: Pre-K Science Lessons | Pre-K Science Activities | {Growing} MEGA Bundle

Heat, Light, and Sound. A First Grade Unit

Created by

Nora Green

This unit was developed to be used in a first grade classroom. It can be modified to work in Kindergarten or second grade as needed. Begin this lesson with an introduction of the vocabulary. Display the vocabulary words on the word wall. Each vocabulary word has a corresponding picture to aid in meaning recognition. Four mini books are included that break the unit up into four areas: • Heat • Light • Sound • Jim’s Energy Adventure The mini books are assembled by cutting them out and staplin

Subjects:

General Science, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans

Habitats! An Elementary Unit with Worms!

Created by

Brooke Shannon

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!

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

PreK - 4th

Types:

Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science

CCSS:

W.1.8

Relative Position

Created by

Dizzy Ozzy

Relative Position (perspective, viewpoint, relative position vocabulary, describing positions)Are you looking for a unit that includes lesson plans, activities, task cards, no-prep printables, and more?Look no further! This Relative Position Unit is everything you have been waiting for! In this highly engaging resource, you will find 7 lesson plans that are science focused. These lessons are cross-curricular and will have your students learning so much!The 7 lessons include:Relative Position is.

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Grades:

K - 2nd

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