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Critical thinking 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
Camping Themed End of the Year Activities for 3rd & 4th grade - All Subjects
Do you want an engaging end of the year unit? Relate camping to science, social studies, math, and reading in 3rd or 4th grade!! All activities are rigorous, engaging, and upper elementary focused!You can transform your classroom into a campground or just work through a theme, either way these high level activities will keep your students engaged!How will this help the teacher and student?Engagement- Students will be engaged the ENTIRE time you are learning about camping and working with the the
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Also included in: End of the Year BUNDLE Activities, Awards, Writing, Camping, and more
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
Shark Tank Elementary Economics Project for Inventors and Entrepreneurs
Loosely based on the show, Shark Tank.... this is a great unit to use for late elementary and middle school students to learn economic terms while working through the planning process of designing a good or service as an entrepreneur. Includes planners for all steps of the process and links to Shark Tank snippets on YouTube as examples too! Thank you and enjoy! ⭐ CHECK OUT THE FULL PREVIEW ABOVE! ⭐ * Each section of the project below includes teacher directions * Links to Shark T
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Grades:
2nd - 7th
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
ZOO ANIMALS Math Literacy Centers and Activities Theme Unit Preschool 132 pages
ZOO ANIMALS Theme Unit Pack for Preschool - This is a comprehensive set of activities with a ZOO ANIMALS theme - make hands-on, interactive centers and learning games for your preschool and pre-K classroom. 132 pagesClick on the PREVIEW link to see most pages, and to decide if this is the educational level you are looking for. Contents:Large zoo animal cut outs for small group recognition, description, bulletin board, flannel board, stick puppets etc. (16 zoo animals)Word/picture strips plus hea
Grades:
PreK - K
Also included in: HUGE BUNDLE 23 Big Theme Packs for Year Preschool PreK All Subjects
Ocean Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade
Why is the ocean salty? How do fish breathe underwater? Learn the answers to these questions and MORE during this ocean unit for kindergarten and first grade! The week-long comprehensive unit includes detailed daily lesson plans with literature suggestions. It incorporates science, reading, writing, math, handwriting and art. It also includes QR codes and links to videos that complement the unit study.Click on the PREVIEW to read each lesson plan, see the Week-at-a-Glance planning sheet, as well
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Grades:
K - 1st
NGSS:
K-LS1-1
, K-ESS3-3
Solve a Mystery | Crime Scene Investigation Activity Bundle | CSI Forensics
Students love CSI Activities and Hands-on Investigations. These popular C.S.I. activities are a great way to teach inference, logic, analysis, and critical thinking.Looking to go DIGITAL in the CLASSROOM or Distance Learning Mode?Check out the C.S.I BUNDLE below which includes this Printable Resource as well as a Digital Format Link for each activity... C.S.I. for Kids Bundle - digital and printableGo 100% paperless with these C.S.I. ActivitiesC.S.I. Activities for Google ClassroomBy purchasing
Grades:
4th - 6th
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
Grade 5 Social Studies Ontario - Indigenous Peoples & The Impact of Europeans
Grade 5 Ontario Social Studies Teachers do you need to teach all about the history of Indigenous Peoples and the impact of Early European Explorers in what would eventually be known as Canada. Then check out this comprehensive Social Studies Unit for Strand A of the Ontario Social Studies 2020 curriculum.This inquiry-based unit will allow your students to have more flexibility and choice in their learning to cover learning expectations and spark an interest in this topic.This unit is designed t
Grades:
5th
Force & Motion Unit, Force & Motion Kindergarten, First Grade, Vocabulary
This Force and Motion unit is filled with force and motion worksheets and activities for your students--graphic organizers, force & motion vocabulary, real images, force & motion experiments, and much more! Perfect for the kindergarten, first grade, and second grade learner! It is a great combination of science and literacy activities!Save BIG with the Science for October bundle!Inside you will find:Science ResourcesForce and Motion Unit Teaching Plan Introducing Force and Motion What is
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Rocks, Soil, and Water
This Rocks, Soil, and Water unit is filled with activities for your students--experiments, teaching posters, interactive notebook templates, graphic organizers, vocabulary, real images, soil and rock investigations, and much more! Easily integrate literacy with shared reading, read aloud suggestions, a mini-book, and a writing craft! It is perfect for the K-2 learner!**Save BIG with First Grade Science for February!**Inside you will find:Science ResourcesUnit Teaching Plan Introducing Rocks Rock
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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
Indigenous Peoples and Europeans & Early Societies | ONTARIO GRADE 4/5 UNIT
Teach your split grade 4 and grade 5's with this inquiry based split grade unit on Indigenous people and Europeans and Early societies. Teach two separate curriculums during one period with this complete unit in an easy and manageable way. Grade 41) Identify and locate the major early societies on a map and time line. 2)Compare the daily life of two or more early societies. 3) Identify the environmental features in early societies 4) Identify how the environment impacts the daily life of earl
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Personal Finance Project with Job Planning, Budgeting, and Financial Choices
This Independent Living Project for Job Planning, Budgeting, and Making Financial Choices includes math practice, realistic job choices, working within a budget, and making independent living decisions. What a well-rounded activity! When you finish the month-long project center/warm up activity, your students can pick a new job, try to make better choices, and you can run this project again - so easy to reuse, meaningful for students, and a great opportunity to work on functional skills.What You
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Solar Eclipse 2024 Mini Unit | Eclipse Activities Kindergarten-2nd Grade
Did you know that a total solar eclipse will take place on April 8, 2024? It will be visible across North America and will be called the Great North American Eclipse. This Solar Eclipse Mini Unit is the perfect resource to teach your students all about what a solar eclipse is while connecting concepts within the unit to current events. Your students will have so much fun learning about solar eclipses through exciting hands-on learning experiences. This activity pack is perfect for students in Ki
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Grades:
K - 2nd
NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
4th Grade Science Bundle - Lesson Plans and Activities - ENTIRE YEAR!
With this 4th Grade Science Bundle, you get EVERY SOL-aligned lesson and activity needed to teach 4th-grade science for an ENTIRE YEAR! What’s included in this science bundle? This 4th Grade Science Bundle includes 7 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, games, and centers. Experiments throughout
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Grades:
4th
Community Helpers and Their Tools
Community Helpers - What tools do they use? This is a collection of activities about Community Helpers and the tools that they use in their work, for preschool and Pre-K.45 pagesThis resource has been updated.The primary emphasisis the social studies aspect of furthering the understanding our community, and the fact that most adults have jobs in order to make money to support themselves and their family.The secondary emphasis with these activities is on oral language and discussion; vocabulary e
Grades:
PreK - K
Natural Disasters Research Project PRINT & DIGITAL | Science PBL
Kids love learning about natural disasters so use this engaging topic to help them work on important research and writing skills. This natural disasters research project guides your students through all the steps, from brainstorming to reflection. This science project based learning activity is a great cross-curricular activity your students will love. Explore more natural disaster resources and enjoy a 20% discount with the Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Activities Bundle! Researching na
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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4th Grade Science -NGSS- Entire Year Bundle
This bundle includes 6 hand-on science units aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for 5th grade. Each unit is packed full of inquiry-based activities, integrated language arts, word wall cards, games, task cards, projects, and assessments. Teacher pages, assessments, and answer keys are also included. Here's a brief description of each unit. If the preview is difficult to see, you can visit the page for each item by clicking the links since each unit is also sold separatel
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Grades:
4th
NGSS:
4-PS4-2
, 4-LS1-1
, 4-PS3-4
, 4-ESS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Landforms 2nd Grade Science Unit Lessons on Landforms and Bodies of Water
Learning about landforms and bodies of water and their effects on Earth's surface is a big part of the 2nd grade Next Gen Science Standards. This 4 week in-depth landforms 2nd grade unit gives students hands on activities, STEM challenges and literacy connections, and math connections to help them understand the big idea, "Earth's surfaces change."See this HUGE 130+ page landforms 2nd grade unit in action ON THE BLOG!NEXT GEN STANDARDS ADDRESSED IN THIS LANDFORMS 2ND GRADE UNITLandforms 2nd Gra
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
2-ESS1-1
, 2-ESS2-3
, 2-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS2-2
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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Grades:
2nd - 4th
NGSS:
3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 2-LS2-2
Weather Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade
The forecast calls for lots of fun and learning with this weather unit for kindergarten and first grade! The week-long comprehensive unit includes detailed daily lesson plans with literature suggestions. It incorporates science, reading, writing, math, experiments, handwriting, and art. It also includes QR codes and links to videos that complement the unit study.Click on the PREVIEW to read each lesson plan, see the Week-at-a-Glance planning sheet, as well as examples of printables and art proje
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Grades:
K - 1st
NGSS:
K-ESS2-1
, 1-ESS1-2
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