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Physical Science Curriculum - FULL YEAR Bundle
This no-prep paper AND digital paperless bundle is a complete physical science curriculum with ALL of the notes, labs, activities, practices, projects, quizzes, and tests you need to teach an entire year of physical science. Every major physical science unit is covered and listed below. Everything is provided for two levels – CP (College Prep, or on grade level) and Honors (advanced) to aid in differentiating for varying levels of students. Not only that, but the student packets come in a pape
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-PS3-4
, HS-PS1-8
, HS-PS1-1
, HS-PS2-5
, HS-PS3-2
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Properties of Matter Second Grade Science Unit NGSS
This 2nd grade properties of matter resource is a comprehensive, 3-week science unit that is carefully designed with literally everything you need to teach NGSS and many state standards all in one, in-depth resource. This unit is also available bundled with a digital version and narrated audio lessons HERE. This resource aligns to 2nd grade NGSS Structure & Properties of Matter 2-PS1-4, 2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2, 2-PS1-3. It includes 15 days of highly engaging science lessons and labs on these topics
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-1
, 2-PS1-2
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Also included in: Properties of Matter 2nd Grade Science NGSS BUNDLE
States of Matter Unit, Solids, Liquids, Gases, Mixtures and Solutions, Density
This matter science unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on matter. Please download the preview file to see all pages included in this unit!Pages included:Matter reading passage and comprehensioncrossword puzzlemultiple choice activitymind mappicture wordword sortSolids reading passage and comprehensionword search and fill in the blankgraphic organizerLiquids read
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Science Bundle
Force & Motion: Laws of Motion, Gravity, Friction, Energy, Simple Machines, MORE
Attention all 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade science teachers! Are you looking for a comprehensive unit on force and motion as well as simple machines? Look no further! Our full unit has everything you need to make teaching science a breeze.With our step-by-step lesson plans, printable and digital student activities, hands-on experiments, and centers, your students will be fully engaged and excited to learn about forces and motion. We understand that teaching science can be challenging, which is why we'
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
, 5-PS2-1
States of Matter for Kids: Solids, Liquids, and Gases
This states of matter science unit is packed with activities, including five hands-on science experiments you can use to teach your students about the states of matter. Students will learn about solids, liquids, gases, evaporation, melting, freezing, heating, changing properties, and more! Emphasis is placed on how matter changes from one form to another. 12 learning posters, science vocabulary cards, teacher directions, and activity printables are included. Celebrate your students' learning at
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Science Unit MEGA BUNDLE!
Second Grade Science Units NGSS Bundle
Teaching second grade science aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards is quite challenging without quality resources to guide you. These in-depth units address all 2nd grade NGSS topics and enable you to plan and teach high-engagement, three-dimensional science lessons. The six units in this bundle blend three important aspects of science and engineering education: the content, the skills, and the big-picture ideas. These units incorporate phenomena, integrate Crosscutting Concepts, a
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Grades:
2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
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Safety, Tools and Scientific Method Notebook Doodle BUNDLE - Science Notes
This item is also found in thePhysical Science SET of 8 BUNDLES at 30% OFF!This is a BUNDLE UNIT to teach Safety, Tools and The Scientific MethodThis BUNDLE includes:Science Safety Rules Foldable with keyScience Foldable - Complete the Scenario Activity3 Complete Vocabulary Set with blanks and doodlesScience Tool Foldable with keyScientific Method Foldable with keyApplying the Scientific Method Blank to use in all investigationsTwo sets of 32 TASK Cards with questions about unit, task card answe
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2nd - 8th
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Force and Motion Interactive Notebook BUNDLE by Science Doodles
This item is also found in thePhysical Science SET of 8 BUNDLES at 30% OFF!This interactive notebook BUNDLE is a great way to teach all about Force and Motion!This BUNDLE includes:Foldable about Force and Motion, with colored keysFoldable about Changes in Position and Motion, colored keysFoldable: All About Graphs, with colored keysPowerPoint to show keys to the foldablesForce and Motion LAB, pictures, directions and student sheetIn class Demonstrations, instructions, pictures and student sheet"
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
End of the Year Activities Camping Theme for Last Week of School Camp Days
Our week-long End-of-Year Camping Theme unit is a fun way to end the year! Get ready for a classroom transformation! With engaging activities like an all about me worksheet, camp games, and more where students enjoy camping days while teachers can use the time for work at school. Keep kids engaged while creating memorable adventures during this unforgettable end-of-year camp experience!⭐️ Be sure to open up the preview to see what is inside.Key Features In This Week Long Camp Themed Unit:✓ Daily
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1st - 3rd
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Force and Motion Unit, Simple Machines, Friction, Gravity, Laws of Motion
Do you want an easy way to teach topics on force and motion? What about simple machines? Make learning about force and motion engaging! This unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, science labs, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on rocks and minerals.These reading passages with comprehension questions are the perfect way to quickly check for understanding while providing the students with background information o
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Science Bundle
Light and Shadow Science Unit Light Unit Kindergarten Activities Groundhog Day
Light and Shadow Science Unit Light Unit: NEW UPDATE with VOCABULARY POSTERS ADDED: Grab the new addition of vocabulary poster in full size and pocket chart size options.⭐Light and Shadow Learning Activities to Captivate Your Learners: These Five Days of Lights and Shadows Lesson Plans are must-have! Each of these specific lesson plans in this 60 page+ guide comes with directions, helpful tips for implementation and book suggestions, and specific science experiments to guide your little learners
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Science Mini Bundle Two Motion, Lights, Space, Landforms, Arctic Animals
Science Experiments for a Year - Differentiated w/ 3 levels of Recording Sheets
Science Experiments for Kids for the Year!!! Looking for some fun summer activities for summer school or to end the summer boredom!! Or just some fun hands on science enrichment activities for your science block or for Science Fridays!? Let's face it...kids LOVE science experiments!!! It opens up a whole world of wonder, imagination, critical thinking, and hands on experiences!!! It's just FUN!!! This phenomenal Science Resource includes:100 + SIMPLE ExperimentsExperiments that only require simp
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PreK - 12th
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State Report Editable Template - Informational Report Writing Research Project
Looking for an organized way to help you guide your students to create meaningful, well-researched reports? The research project includes a student-written example, editable student directions, research pages, writing pages, and an editable rubric. Everything you need to teach and organize this social studies unit is included in this time-saving unit!It includes: A Student Written State Report ExampleList of States (I pull sticks and let the kids choose. This is my checklist.)Student Directions
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4th - 6th
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Light & Sound Energy Science Centers | 3rd 4th Grade Reading Passage Activities
Light and Sound Energy Science Weekly Five™ Stations help introduce students to the properties of 2 forms of energy, light and sound.Updated for 2022. Stations are improved, an answer key was added, and everything you need is included in one easy PDF. Look out for more updated units!5 Quick and Simple Centers1. Read: What Are Light and Sound?2. Explore: Use a bowl, coin, and water to explore refraction3. Organize: Interpret a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting sound and light4. Extend: Use a
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
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FORCE AND MOTION UNIT
Force and Motion ALL inclusive Bundle (NGSS Aligned )- Everything you need to teach a 6-7 week Physical Science unit- PRINT AND DIGITAL VERSIONS AVAILABLE!Save time and energy with this easy to use bundle that includes EVERYTHING that you need to teach speed, velocity, acceleration, forces, friction, gravity, air resistance, mass, weight, free fall, inertia, Newton's laws of motion and MORE! Your next few weeks are going to be a breeze as this bundle is designed to take the guess work out of les
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
, HS-PS2-4
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Also included in: PHYSICAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM - Print and Digital
Physical Properties & States of Matter Changes in Solid Liquid & Gas
This States of Matter Unit will engage your students through various activities. They will learn about the physical properties and changes in matter from solid, liquid, and gas. Includes sorting, labs, passages, interactive notebook booklets, posters, assessments and more. With over 90 pages, it covers all your States of Matter topics. It includes solids, liquids, gases, mass, volume, density, physical changes, chemical changes, evaporation, condensation, mixtures, and solutions.Included in the
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3rd - 5th
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Depth and Complexity Teaching Critical Thinking Using Fairytales
Teach your students how to explore content with depth and complexity.Here it is, a complete and ready-to-use resource for teaching all 11 elements (Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives) of critical thinking.! Your students will explore of these elements by applying them to familiar stories, such as “Cinderella”, “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, “Goldilocks and the
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
Light and Sound Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade
Where does light come from? How are sounds made? Find the answers to these questions and more during this NGSS-aligned light and sound unit! The week-long unit includes detailed daily lesson plans with literature suggestions. It incorporates science, reading, writing, math and handwriting. It also includes experiments and links to videos that complement the unit study.Watch the VIDEO PREVIEW to learn more, or click on the PREVIEW to read each lesson plan, see the Week-at-a-Glance planning sheet
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Grades:
K - 1st
NGSS:
1-PS4-4
, 1-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-3
, 1-PS4-1
Light Energy Unit: Science Stations/Centers or Labs, Activities & Experiments
This deluxe light energy unit includes five labs that can be set up as stations or centers, a full-blown experiment, extension activities, review, and assessment. Your kids will love the hands-on investigation – and you will too! This is the science unit you’ve been waiting for.Working in stations or centers saves time and uses less materials.Directions for each project are simple and easy to follow. Kids can work independently! Kids become engaged in fun activities that build understanding of l
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS3-2
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
Types of Chemical Reactions Activity & Chemical and Physical Changes Labs
Do you need to teach your students about Chemical Reactions? Students will observe substances before and after interacting to see if a chemical reaction has occurred. In this chemical reaction lab, students will learn about the signs of chemical reactions, chemical equations, and types of chemical reactions while completing five hands-on science chemical reaction investigations! Students will love seeing the changes before and after a chemical reaction!Benefits of this Chemical Reaction Unit:Eng
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
Also included in: 8th Grade Science Arizona Science Standards Full Year Science Lessons
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
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3rd - 6th
STEM Activities & Engineering Design Process & Criteria & Constraints MS-ETS1-1
Do you need to teach Identifying Criteria and Constraints? This is an excellent unit for STEM Engineering. Students will learn about criteria and constraints and will identify them in three engineering challenges and in several engineering scenarios. Students will compare two engineering solutions to see how well they meet the criteria and constraints. This resource is aligned with MS-ETS1-1 and MS-ETS1-2. This unit includes:A slide show on criteria and constraintsA strategic notetaking guide3 S
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
Classroom Debate Unit for Grades 4-7
This Let's Debate Mini-Unit is intended to support 4th - 7th grade teachers and students as they prepare to participate in class debates, both as actual debaters and as stakeholder audience members. This engaging activity can be used in many subject areas, and is a great culminating task for any unit. Perfect for that upcoming teacher evaluation you may have coming up!This four day unit includes:► Detailed lesson plans spanning four days► List of suggested topics► Schedules and templates► Deba
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4th - 7th
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