3rd Grade Basic Principles PDFs
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Rocks and Minerals Unit, Types of Rocks, Weathering and Erosion, Rock Cycle
Transform your rocks and minerals unit with this comprehensive and engaging resource! Whether your textbook is outdated or you're looking for a way to make science more exciting, this Rocks and Minerals Unit offers everything you need to inspire curiosity and integrate reading, writing, and hands-on science activities. From Earth's layers to weathering and erosion, this unit dives deep into the study of rocks, minerals, and the processes that shape our planet. Looking for even more engaging res
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS
4-ESS1-1
Also included in: Rocks and Minerals Science Unit and Interactive Notes Bundle - Doodles
Natural Disasters Unit - Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Tsunamis
Do your students want to dig deeper into learning about natural disasters, but your science text is lacking? Make learning about natural disasters 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 natural disasters. These reading passages with comprehension questions are the perfect way to quickly check for understanding while providing the students with back
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science
Also included in: Natural Disasters Science Unit and Interactive Notes Bundle - Doodles
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
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Science Bundle
States of Matter - Reading Passages, Comprehension, Activities, Labs, Task Cards
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! Looking for even more engaging resources? Pair this unit with the companion Matter Interactive Notes and Quizzes set - complete with doodle-style note pages and quizzes! Check it out here!Pages included:Matter reading pass
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Matter Science Unit and Interactive Notes Bundle - Doodles
The Three States of Matter, Solid, liquid, Gas Sort Worksheet
The Three States of Matter, Solid, liquid, Gas Sort Worksheet (Real Images) | Digital Resource!Google Slides link included now! Drag and drop images included. The link is on the second page of the pdf file. Just make a copy of the file.Solid, Liquid, Gas Sorting Page18 picturesanswer keyanchor sheetRecording SheetGreat for review, homework, or assessment. LearnersoftheWorld
1st - 3rd
Basic Principles, Other (Science), Science
Parts of a Plant Craft Spring Science Craftivity Interactive Notebook Sub Plans
This Parts of a Plant craft is a hands-on spring science activity that helps students understand plant structure and function in a visual, engaging way. Designed for 2nd grade science, it also works well for review or enrichment in upper elementary classrooms. Students create a lift-the-flaps flower to label each plant part and explain what it does. The format makes it easy to add to an interactive notebook or use as a standalone spring science craftivity during your plant unit. Two levels of p
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences
Food Chains (Animals and Energy) Activities, Printables, Picture Sorts
Food Chains (Animals and Energy) Activities, Picture Sorts, Printables, Anchor Charts & Science CentersBring your Food Chains and Energy in Ecosystems unit to life with these engaging, hands-on science activities, real-life animal photo sorts, and interactive printables! Perfect for elementary science centers, interactive notebooks, and whole group lessons, this resource helps students explore the flow of energy in food chains, and identify herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, decomposers,
1st - 3rd
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: LIFE SCIENCE Real Picture Sorts, Activities and PowerPoints BUNDLE
The Magic School Bus Rocks and Rolls - Weathering and Erosion Worksheets
These worksheets accompany the Magic School Bus episode on erosion (Magic School Bus Rocks and Rolls – season 3, episode 12). These worksheets are a great supplement to any NGSS or science unit on rocks, erosion, or even habitats! Perfect for unit review, a fun bonus activity, or emergency sub plans. Worksheets in this product are: • Fill-in-the-blank video guide with word bank • Comprehension check: Write a definition and Describe 3 ways • Extension activity: Draw the effects of erosion Answer
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Scientific Method Activity Pack
The Scientific Method can be a challenging process for younger students, so why not make it as fun and interesting as possible? With this pack you can do just that! Not only will you be teaching students the steps of the scientific method but you will be doing it with materials that are rich with vocabulary and offer engaging activities. Included: - Scientific Method binder sheet or mini anchor chart - Vocabulary Cards - Vocabulary crossword - Reading passage with comprehension questions - Scien
2nd - 6th
Basic Principles, Other (Science)
Physical and Chemical Changes Sort Cards | Print and Digital
Looking for a hands-on way to reinforce the concepts of physical and chemical changes? This resource was made to provide engaging activities to assess the concepts of physical and chemical changes. These sorts can be completed individually or as a whole group activity. They can be completed in the classroom or online. This contains: •Two sets of small sort cards for physical and chemical changes •Two sets of large sort cards for physical and chemical changes •Pocket pattern that can be used in i
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry
The Magic School Bus Getting Energized - Forms of Energy Worksheets
These worksheets accompany the Magic School Bus episode on sources of energy (Magic School Bus Getting Energized – season 2, episode 10). These worksheets are a great supplement to any NGSS or science unit on energy, engineering, or forces. Perfect for unit review, a fun bonus activity, or emergency sub plans! Worksheets in this product are: • Fill-in-the-blank video guide with word bank • Comprehension check: Graphic organizer and Draw to explain • Extension activity: Draw your own festival ri
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Also included in: The Magic School Bus Video Worksheets *PHYSICS BUNDLE*
Water Cycle Unit - Reading Passages, Activities, Comprehension, Task Cards
Make your life easy while enhancing your science unit on the water cycle with this no-prep unit. This unit contains reading passages with comprehension questions, activities, task cards, and vocabulary reference posters that you can use to enhance your unit on weather. These reading passages with comprehension questions are the perfect way to quickly check for understanding while providing the students with background information on each topic. It is also the perfect way to integrate literacy an
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Also included in: Science Bundle
Exploring the Scientific Method: Intro to Science
This product was created in order to help elementary students better understand the scientific method. This product includes several activities including a guided reading passage, two cut and paste activities, an experiment, and an assessment on the scientific method.
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
2nd & 3rd Grade Science Force and Motion Worksheets & Vocabulary Activities
Teach force and motion with engaging 2nd & 3rd grade science worksheets and 2nd grade vocabulary activities that are ready to print and use. These force and motion worksheets and interactive notebook activities help students understand pushes and pulls, how objects move, how greater force creates greater motion, and why heavier objects require more force. Force and Motion Science Unit Plans include: Easy to follow force and motion lessonsA mini vocabulary word wallVocabulary cards with defini
2nd - 3rd
Basic Principles, Physics, Science
The Magic School Bus Gain Weight - Gravity Worksheets - Force and Motion
These worksheets accompany the Magic School Bus episode on weight and gravity (Magic School Bus Gains Weight – season 4, episode 8). These worksheets are a great supplement to any NGSS or science unit on weight, gravity, forces, and more. Perfect for unit review, a fun bonus activity, or emergency sub plans! Worksheets in this product are: • Fill-in-the-blank video guide with word bank • Comprehension check: Write a definition and short answer • Extension activity: Drawing activity Answer keys a
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Food Chains and Food Web Building Kit for 4th Grade and 5th Grade Science
Food Web Building Kit: a food web group activity. Food webs and food chains can be easily created using the six steps that are detailed in this package. It also has everything you need to make your own food chains and food webs. Suitable for for 4th Grade and 5th Grade Science. Note: This is not digital. It is a printable activity. Here's a list of what's inside: ✅ A 10 page illustrated step by step tutorial✅ Food chain-making worksheets with answer keys✅ Build-a-food-web bulletin board or act
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
What is a Scientist Activities | Science Safety Rules | Science Tools Vocabulary
What is a scientist activities, science safety rules, and science tools vocabulary activities are a perfect way to get students engaged and motivated about scientists and science in your classroom! Teach your students the answer to the popular question - what is a scientist - with fun scientist activities, science safety rules labs, scientist vocabulary posters, and more! This product is jam-packed with science resources and tools for your budding scientists! CLICK HERE TO SAVE OVER 30% BY PURCH
1st - 3rd
Basic Principles, Science
CCSS
W.2.7
, W.2.8
, W.3.7
+1
Living and Non-Living Things Activities, Printables, Sorting Pictures, Foldables
Living and Non-Living Things Activities, Printables, Sorting Pictures, FoldablesBring your elementary science lessons to life with this engaging and hands-on Living and Non-Living Things unit! Perfect for Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade, this comprehensive resource includes real photo sorting cards, interactive printables, foldables, graphic organizers, and writing activities—designed to build science vocabulary, deepen understanding, and support early learners in exploring the chara
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
The Magic School Bus in the Haunted House - Sound Worksheets
These worksheets accompany the Magic School Bus episode on sound (Magic School Bus in the Haunted House – season 1, episode 8). These worksheets are a great supplement to any NGSS or science unit on sound, music, or Halloween. Perfect for unit review, a fun bonus activity, or emergency sub plans! Worksheets in this product are: • Fill-in-the-blank video guide with word bank • Comprehension check: Vocabulary match-up and short answer question • Extension activity: Drawing the sounds in a noisy p
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Physical Science
Also included in: The Magic School Bus Video Worksheets *PHYSICS BUNDLE*
Lab Safety Rules Search Activity Seek and Find Science Doodle
Students will enjoy learning about Lab Safety with Seek & Find Science Doodles and have a blast finding correct and incorrect lab behaviors in this crazy classroom! Key terms include safety equipment and laboratory tools. Use the classic seek and find assignment or the bonus alternative seek and find scenario assignment. Great for student engagement and retention. Your students will love searching for science and will have a fun coloring sheet when they are done! This is a No Prep Activity! P
3rd - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Candy Science: Gummy Bear Science Experiment {Using the Scientific Method}
Introduce the scientific method and discover some surprising results with this engaging experiment!
Included in this product are:
• full instruction for this simple experiment
• a student investigation booklet so that students can document
* a hypothesis
* observations about the gummy bear before soaking
* results about each gummy bear after it has been soaked in the solution
Investigation basics:
A gummy bear is soaked overnight in water, salt water, vinegar water or bakin
1st - 3rd
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: Candy Science: A Growing Bundle of Science Experiments
Sink Or Float Sorting (Science Activities for Special Education)
Take the work out of differentiating instruction withe these fun and engaging science activities. Perfect for younger grades and special education! This download includes: - picture sorts - prediction cards - word sorts - vocabulary pages - assessments - science notebook entries - graphic organizers and more!
PreK - 3rd
Basic Principles, Science
Healthy and Unhealthy Food Sort
This is the perfect activity to supplement a nutrition unit.
This healthy and unhealthy food sort can be done as a whole group activity or in small groups.
This product contains:
- Healthy and Unhealthy headings (color)
- Healthy and Unhealthy headings (black and white)
- 24 food pictures with labels (color)
- 24 food pictures with labels (black and white)
- Cut and paste worksheet
I hope you and your kiddos enjoy!
PreK - 3rd
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
Simple Machines Sort Cut & Paste Examples, Definitions & Application- DIGITAL!
This interactive and hands-on sort activity will allow your students to determine definitions and examples for the 6 different simple machines for your Upper Elementary Science Classroom. In this resource students first cut out pieces from a worksheet that have machines, definitions and examples on them. They then sort these pieces onto corresponding groups and glue them into place. It is a great way to teach, practice and asses this tricky concept in a kinesthetic way! This hands- on activity
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
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