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Plant Research Scavenger Hunt – MAP Blue Informational Text Practice
This engaging research-based scavenger hunt builds informational reading stamina and evidence recording skills aligned to MAP Blue expectations. Students research real-world plants, record complete fact sentences, identify key numbers, and practice extracting precise details from informational sources. Skills Targeted: • Text evidence gathering • Fact vs. detail recording • Writing complete sentences • Identifying numerical data in text • Informational research skills • Science-integrated
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment
Fourth Grade STEM Challenges and Activities
These challenges are designed specifically for fourth grade students and align with crosscutting NGSS science, math, and engineering standards! Six challenges are provided to cover major science content areas: Energy, Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer, Earth's Systems, and Earth and Human Activity Pages 5-9: Pinball Machine Pages 10-14: Nifty Night Light Pages 15-21: Brick by Brick Pages 22-27: Map a Mountain Pages 28-32: Solar Snack Pages 33-37: Shaky Struct
4th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Solar System Flashcards | 30 Printable Educational Cards Classroom & Homeschool
Take young learners on an exciting journey through space with this engaging Cosmic Atlas Flashcards collection! This printable educational resource introduces children to the fascinating world of space, planets, galaxies, and moons. Students will explore some of the most well-known objects in our universe while discovering simple and interesting facts about how these cosmic bodies exist and interact in space. Each flashcard presents information in clear and structured sections, making it easy
PreK - 2nd
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Informational Text
Context Clues Unit-PBL/STEAM/Task Card Activities/Choice Board/Reading Skills
Unit Description – “Clara Clue: Detective of Words”This two- to three-week literacy unit engages upper elementary students in mastering the use of context clues to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words in both fiction and nonfiction texts. Through storytelling, project-based learning, STEM integration, and hands-on activities, students explore five major types of context clues: Definition, Synonym, Antonym, Example, and Inference. Unit Highlights Anchor Character: Clara Clue, a friendly
4th - 6th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
Halloween Reading ESCAPE ROOM | Haunted House Science Monster Mansion Theme
Unlock the science behind haunted houses with this Halloween Reading Escape Room, perfect for upper elementary and middle school students! In this engaging, print-and-go literacy challenge, students will explore how architecture, chemistry, art, and logic come together inside a mysterious Monster Mansion. Add this Monster Mansion Escape Room to my Monster Mansion Project-Based Learning Activity for the ultimate hands-on learning experience that blends architecture, science, and literacy! Mo
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Close Reading, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.4
, RI.6.1
+5
Mystery Genre Unit Study: VR Activity, Choice Board, PBL, Science Exp./texts/5es
Mystery Genre Unit Study DescriptionThe Mystery Genre Unit invites upper elementary students to step into the role of detectives as they read, write, and think like investigators. This cross-curricular unit blends ELA, science, and critical thinking using the engaging theme of mystery-solving to build comprehension, problem-solving, and creativity. Students begin by exploring the elements of mystery stories, including the problem, clues, suspects, red herrings, and solution. Through both fi
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies
Nonfiction Genre Unit Study: PBL, Choice board, texts, 5es, experiment
Nonfiction Genre Unit Study DescriptionThe Nonfiction Genre Unit Study invites upper elementary students to become researchers, investigators, and truth-seekers. In this unit, students explore how nonfiction texts help us understand the real world through facts, explanations, and true stories. They learn that nonfiction isn’t just about reading information—it’s about discovering, organizing, and communicating knowledge clearly and purposefully. The unit begins by introducing students to the
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies
NATURAL RESOURCES - BUBBLE MAP AND SORTING ACTIVITY IN SPANISH
For a complete lesson, first watch the Powerpoint: Landforms, Bodies of Water, Natural Resources and How People Use Them- Pair activity: This bubble map shows the most important natural resources. - T chart to sort natural resources and man-made resources; to teach children that people change the place where they live using the natural resources they find around them. Variations: - Very simple foldable to sort natural resources and non-natural resources (man-made resources). - Use web activity
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Environment, Spanish
Also included in: BODIES OF WATER, LANDFORMS, NATURAL RESOURCES BUNDLE IN SPANISH
Engineer Design Process Worksheet – Grades 3–5 | User Empathy Mapping
User Empathy Mapping Worksheet – Design Thinking for Grades 3–5Support young innovators in designing with empathy using this User Empathy Mapping Worksheet, created for grades 3–5! This scaffolded, student-friendly worksheet helps learners explore their user's thoughts, feelings, actions, and needs before starting a STEM or design thinking challenge. With 8 clear, age-appropriate questions, students build a deeper understanding of who they’re designing for—and why it matters. Perfect for the
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
NATURAL RESOURCES - BUBBLE MAP AND SORTING ACTIVITY
For a complete lesson, first watch the Power point: Landforms, Bodies of Water, Natural Resources and How People Use Them- Pair activity: This is a bubble map that shows the most important natural resources. - T chart to sort natural resources and man-made resources; to teach children that people change the place where they live using the natural resources they find around them. Variations: - Very simple foldable to sort natural resources and non-natural resources (man-made resources). - Use w
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Environment, General Science
Also included in: BODIES OF WATER, LANDFORMS, AND, NATURAL RESOURCES BUNDLE
USES OF NATURAL RESOURCES - CLASS BUBBLE MAP AND CLASSIFYING ACTIVITY IN SPANISH
For a complete lesson, first watch the Power point: Landforms, Bodies of Water, Natural Resources and How People Use Them- Class bubble map to introduce the theme: This bubble map shows the most important natural resources. Put the pictures in a bag for students to place it in the graph. - Classifying activity: Sort 12 pictures of natural resources into four categories: We eat plants and animals, we use plants to make goods, fossil fuels are changed to energy, and we make goods from rocks, soil
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Environment, Spanish
Also included in: BODIES OF WATER, LANDFORMS, NATURAL RESOURCES BUNDLE IN SPANISH
USES OF NATURAL RESOURCES - CLASS BUBBLE MAP AND CLASSIFYING ACTIVITY
For a complete lesson, first watch the Power point: Landforms, Bodies of Water, Natural Resources and How People Use Them- Class bubble map to introduce the theme: This bubble map shows the most important natural resources. Put the pictures in a bag for students to place it in the graph. - Classifying activity: Sort 12 pictures of natural resources into four categories: We eat plants and animals, we use plants to make goods, fossil fuels are changed to energy, and we make goods from rocks, soil
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Environment
Also included in: BODIES OF WATER, LANDFORMS, AND, NATURAL RESOURCES BUNDLE
TEACCH Forest – File Folder Tasks for Special Education | 30 Activities
TEACCH Forest – File Folder Tasks for Special Education | 30 Structured ActivitiesThis resource includes 30 structured file folder tasks designed for students who benefit from visual structure, predictable routines, and independent work systems. All activities are based on the TEACCH approach and support learners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related learning needs. The forest theme introduces familiar woodland animals in a calm, structured format while targeting essential pre-ac
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, For All Subjects
Constellations Activity | Interactive Science Adventure | No Prep
Constellations Activity | Interactive Science Adventure | No Prep | Earth Science ⛏ **Excavating Adventures — Star Map Quest** 🌌 *Space | Grades 3–5 | Earth Science* Looking for a no-prep, engaging way to teach Constellations? This free interactive online adventure sends students across the night sky to map the constellations where they must prove their Constellations knowledge to recover a hidden specimen! **Perfect for:** ✅ Whole class instruction — project and play together ✅ Science centers
2nd - 5th
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences
TEACCH Farm – File Folder Tasks for Special Education | 29 Activies
TEACCH Farm – File Folder Tasks for Special Education | 29 Differentiated ActivitiesThis resource includes 29 structured file folder tasks designed for students who benefit from visual structure, predictable routines, and independent work systems. All activities are based on the TEACCH approach and support learners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related learning needs Teacch_velcro_folder_farm . The “Farm” theme offers familiar, engaging content while targeting essential pre-acad
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, For All Subjects
TEACCH Zoo – File Folder Tasks for Special Education | 28 Differentiated Activit
TEACCH Zoo – File Folder Tasks for Special Education | 28 Differentiated ActivitiesThis resource includes 28 structured file folder tasks designed specifically for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related learning needs. Based on the TEACCH approach, the activities focus on predictable routines, clear visual structure, and independent work systems that support learners with cognitive, communication, and sensory processing challenges. The “Zoo” theme provides motivating, visu
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, For All Subjects
Bilingual Penguin Life Cycle With Real Photos Preschool Science Montessorilove
This is the bilingual version of the Montessori inspired life cycle of a penguin. In this version, the text of the printables is written in Spanish and English.
This pack is made using only real photos. It is perfect to introduce science to preschoolers.
The pack has 15 pages including:
- Life cycle of a penguin printable poster
- Life cycle of a penguin peekaboo spinner
- 3 part nomenclature cards and control cards
- Mini printable booklet
For the English version visit: https://www.teacher
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, Biology, Spanish
TEACCH Pets – File Folder Tasks for Special Education 24 Differentiated Activity
TEACCH Pets – File Folder Tasks for Special Education | 24 Differentiated ActivitiesThis resource offers a full set of 24 structured file folder tasks designed specifically for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related learning needs. Rooted in the TEACCH framework, these tasks focus on predictable routines, visual structure, and independent work systems that support learners with cognitive, communication, or sensory processing challenges. The theme “Pets” provides highly e
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, For All Subjects
Science Skills Scientific Method Testable Research Questions Worksheet
This student-friendly guide teaches how to write clear, testable science questions that can lead to hands-on investigations. It introduces the structure of a good question using independent and dependent variables, and shows students how to avoid vague or opinion-based prompts. Students analyze examples, find mistakes, and write their own testable questions to build confidence and understanding. Included in the resource are complete objective descriptions for MYP Criterion, ATL, UDL, NGSS and s
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Science Fair Reflection Circles and Self Reflection and Future Planning
Student Reflection Circle Worksheet and Self Reflection, Future Project Planning Worksheet and Teacher Directions are INCLUDED Protocol Overview: Science Fair Reflection CirclesThis structured peer discussion protocol uses small groups to help students articulate their learning, celebrate successes, and learn from each other's experiences. The protocol is designed for 30-40 minutes and works best with groups of 3-4 students, allowing everyone meaningful speaking time while maintaining engagemen
4th - 11th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
First Grade STEM Challenges and Activities
These challenges are designed specifically for first grade students and align with crosscutting NGSS science and engineering standards! Six challenges are provided, two for each of the major science content areas: Waves: Light and Sound, Structure, Function, and Information Processing, and Space Systems: Patterns and Cycles. Pages 5-9: Musical Instrument Pages 10-14: Communication Code Pages 15-19: Super Animal Pages 20-24: Tree-mendous Roots Pages 25-29: Shadow Clock Pages 30-34: Earth and Sun
1st
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
No Prep Sub Plans: Scientific Method Design an Experiment Activity | Grades 4–8
Looking for a print-and-go science lesson that gets students thinking like real scientists? This No Prep Sub Plan: Scientific Method — Design an Experiment activity guides students through creating their own investigation using a structured, engaging research + group project. Perfect for sub days, review lessons, or introducing experimental design, this resource helps students move beyond memorizing steps and actually apply the scientific method. What’s Included:Clear, sub-friendly Teacher D
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, General Science
Fifth Grade STEM Challenges and Activities
These challenges are designed specifically for fifth grade students and align with crosscutting NGSS science, math, and engineering standards! Six challenges are provided to cover major science content areas: Matter and its Interactions, Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions, From Molecules to Organisms: Structure and Processes, Earth's Place in the Universe, and Earth's Systems Pages 5-9: Balloon Car Pages 10-14: Candy Chemistry Pages 15-19: Perfect Parachute Pages 20-25: Plant Essenti
5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Parts of a Tree 3-Part Cards | Montessori Nomenclature Cards | Homeschool
This Parts of a Tree Montessori 3-part nomenclature card set introduces essential tree anatomy vocabulary in a gentle, hands-on, child-led way. Designed for Montessori work baskets, Charlotte Mason nature study, and a learning, these 12 beautifully illustrated cards cover both the visible and hidden structures of a tree — from roots and bark to heartwood and tree rings. Perfect for science vocabulary building with children ages 3–9. This set pairs naturally with the Firefly & Fairy Trees, Bark &
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
K-LS1-1
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