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Write + Read Like a Scientist – 11-Poster Strategy Bundle for Grades 4–8
Looking for a way to help your students truly understand what they read and write in science class? This NGSS-aligned poster bundle is your go-to solution for boosting science literacy, writing skills, and student confidence, across ALL content areas! What’s Included: 11 full-color posters designed to teach, not just decorate! Covers essential skills: annotation, summarizing, citing evidence, using sentence starters, asking better questions, and more Cross-curricular, perfect for ELA,
4th - 8th
Close Reading, General Science, Writing
FREE Science Vocabulary Worksheet|Read Like Scientist | Use w/ Any Article- NGSS
Use this scaffolded vocabulary worksheet to help students decode science words using sentence clues, glossary support, and sentence writing. A free sample from the Read Like a Scientist – Student Worksheet Bundle. Works with any science article or textbook. Looking for a clear and student-friendly way to help learners break down tough science vocabulary? This FREE worksheet provides a simple 3-step routine to support students in defining and applying science terms in context—great for warm-ups
4th - 9th
Close Reading, General Science, Reading Strategies
Reading & Math Strategies for Students with an SLD (Teacher Reference Charts)
More Than a Report Card 💚Support your learners with Specific Learning Disabilities using this clear, organized, and teacher-friendly set of strategy charts. This resource breaks down the most common areas of need, the learning challenges students may experience, and practical classroom strategies that teachers can implement immediately. Each chart is beautifully designed in a clean, modern format that’s perfect for teacher binders, lesson planning, intervention groups, SPED/504 meetings, and da
PreK - 12th
Basic Operations, General Science, Reading Strategies
Back-to-School Science Explorers: Paired Text + STEM Challenge Pencil Stand
Kick off your school year with an engaging, standards-aligned activity that integrates science, literacy, and STEM! In this resource, students become Science Explorers as they read two paired passages—one informational and one narrative—while practicing Science of Reading strategies like decoding, vocabulary development, and comprehension. After reading, students put their learning into action with a hands-on Pencil Stand STEM Challenge using simple classroom materials. This high-interest
3rd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Reading
CCSS, NGSS
RL.3.1
, RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
+4
Jackrabbit vs Coyote | Animal Adaptations Compare & Contrast | Grades 1-4
👉 Save time and money by purchasing the Animal Adaptations Compare & Contrast Writing Bundle and Desert Animal Adaptations Activity Bundle.Help students compare desert animal adaptations with this differentiated Jackrabbit vs Coyote Adaptations writing activity. Students explore how a predator and prey survive in the desert by identifying physical features, survival behaviors, and camouflage strategies. This resource builds understanding of:• Animal adaptations • Desert habitat survival • P
1st - 4th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
NGSS
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
Ollie the Octopus
This interdisciplinary unit study introduces students to the unique and intelligent octopus through the story Ollie the Octopus. Students explore how animals use adaptations and behaviors to survive in specific habitats and ecosystems, with a special focus on marine environments. The unit begins with an engaging informational narrative set in the Pacific Ocean, where students follow Ollie as he hides, hunts, and escapes predators in coral reef and rocky seafloor habitats. As students read,
4th - 6th
General Science, Measurement, Reading Strategies
Vertebrates and Invertebrates Sorting (Cards & Control Chart) - Montessori
The Vertebrates and Invertebrates Sorting lesson in Montessori education helps children categorize animals into two groups: vertebrates (animals with backbones) and invertebrates (those without backbones). This activity fosters their ability to organize information and develop scientific thinking skills. Identify and classify pictures of vertebrates and invertebrates. Then, use a control chart to verify the classification. Includes: 12 labeled cards of vertebrates12 labeled cards of invertebrat
PreK - 2nd
Biology, General Science
Types of Rocks Sorting Cards & Charts - Montessori Geology
Studying rocks and minerals encourages a love for nature, enhances observational skills, and introduces key concepts in earth science. To use the Types of Rocks Sorting, identify and classify rocks from the three major rock groups: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Then, verify the classifications using the control charts. The following 18 rocks are included: andesite, basalt, gabbro, granite, obsidian, rhyolite, breccia, conglomerate, limestone, rock salt, sandstone, shale, gneiss, hornf
1st - 3rd
Earth Sciences, General Science
The Five Senses Sorting Cards & Chart (5 Senses) - Montessori Sensorial
The Montessori method emphasizes the importance of the five senses to enhance and refine a child's sensory perception. This fosters a deeper understanding of the world and nurtures cognitive and language skills. To use the Five Senses Sorting, identify and classify pictures according to the five senses. Then, use the control chart to verify the classification. Includes: 5 category labels5 category pictures25 picture cards (5 cards for each sense)1 control chartThe sorting cards are approx. 2½"
PreK - 1st
General Science
Herbivore, Carnivore & Omnivore Animals - Sorting Cards & Control Chart
In the Montessori approach, studying animals aims to foster a deep respect for nature, develop empathy and responsibility, and promote scientific curiosity and exploration. Learning about carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores is an essential component of a Montessori zoology curriculum. It helps children understand how animals obtain food and adapt to their environments. This knowledge reinforces their understanding of food chain patterns and animal adaptations. To use the Herbivore, Carnivore
PreK - 2nd
Biology, General Science
Plants We Eat Sorting (Cards & Chart) - Montessori Botany - Nutrition
In a Montessori setting, learning about food aims to foster a child's understanding of the world, develop practical life skills, and encourage healthy eating habits. To use the Plants We Eat Sorting, identify and classify the different parts of plants we eat. Then, use a control chart to verify the classifications. Includes: 6 category cards6 definition cards30 plant pictures2 control charts parts of the plant blackline masterThe pictures are in a three-part format: 30 pictures with labels30 pi
PreK - 2nd
Biology, General Science, Health
Animal Coverings (Scales, Feathers, and Fur) - Sorting Cards & Control Chart
Studying animals helps children develop an understanding of animal characteristics while also fostering observation and critical thinking skills. To use the Animal Coverings Sorting, identify and classify animals with scales, feathers, or fur. Then, use the control chart to verify the classification. Includes: 4 information cards on animal coverings24 animal cards2 control charts (one with labels, one without).The animal cards are in a three-part format: 24 cards with labels24 cards without lab
PreK - 1st
Biology, General Science
Plant and Animal Sorting (Cards & Control Chart) - Montessori Biology
In the Montessori approach, studying plants and animals aims to foster a deep respect for nature and promote scientific curiosity and exploration. To use the Plant and Animal Sorting activity, identify and classify photographic images as plants or animals. Then, verify the classification using the control charts. Includes: 2 category cards2 cards stating five differences between plants and animals14 photo cards of plants14 photo cards of animals2 control charts (one with labels, one without)Pla
PreK - 1st
General Science
Types of Plant Roots Sorting (Info, Cards and Charts) - Montessori Botany
Montessori education emphasizes a deep connection with the natural world, and plants are a tangible and beautiful way to introduce children to botany and the environment. To use the Types of Plant Roots Sorting, identify and classify photographic images of seven types of plant roots. Then, use the control charts to verify the classification. This set includes seven types of plant roots: tap, fibrous, buttress, tuberous, adventitious, prop, and aerial. Each of the 7 types of roots includes: a de
1st - 4th
Anatomy, Biology, General Science
Types of Bridges (Info, Photographs & Control Chart) - Civil Engineering
Teaching about various Types of Bridges enhances understanding of engineering principles, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving skills, connecting abstract concepts to real-world applications. Identify, sort, and classify 6 types of bridges. Then, use the control chart to check the classifications. This set includes the following types of bridges: beam, truss, suspension, arch, cable-stayed, and cantilever. Includes: 6 information cards18 photo cards (3 per bridge type)1 control chartPhoto ca
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science
Animal Movement (Swim, Walk & Fly) Sorting Cards & Control Chart - Zoology
Studying animals helps children develop an understanding of animal characteristics and fosters observation and critical thinking skills. To use the Animal Movement Sorting Cards & Control Chart, identify and classify animals according to their primary method of movement (swim, walk, or fly). Then, verify the classification using the control chart. Includes: 3 category cards18 animal cards2 control charts (one with labels, one without)The animal cards are in a three-part format: 18 cards with la
PreK - K
Biology, General Science
Ocean Zones and Animals Sorting (Cards & Control Chart) - Montessori Zoology
In the Montessori approach, studying animals aims to foster a deep respect for nature, develop empathy and responsibility, and promote scientific curiosity and exploration. Sorting activities stimulate the brain and encourage critical thinking. By categorizing ocean creatures according to their habitats, children develop essential cognitive skills, such as problem-solving and pattern recognition. This Ocean Zones and Animal Sorting includes all the cards necessary to construct the three ocean z
1st - 3rd
Biology, General Science
Nocturnal & Diurnal Animal Sorting Cards & Chart - Animal Behavior - Zoology
Studying nocturnal and diurnal animals helps children develop an understanding of animal behavior, classification, and adaptation, while also fostering observation and critical thinking skills. To use the Nocturnal and Diurnal Animal Sorting, identify and classify animals as either nocturnal (active at night) or diurnal (active during the day). Then, verify the classifications using the control chart. Includes: 16 animal cards2 brief explanation cardstitle cards2 control charts (one with labels
PreK - 2nd
Biology, General Science
Pollination and Seed Dispersal (Info, Sorting Cards & Control Chart) - Montessor
Pollination is not only a fascinating aspect of natural history but also a vital ecological function for survival. Humanity and Earth's terrestrial ecosystems would be extinct without pollinators and seed dispersers. When using this Pollination and Seed Dispersal set, identify and classify plants by their pollination methods. Then, use the control chart to verify the classifications. The methods of pollination included: wind, water, animals, insects, and self-pollination. The methods of seed di
3rd - 5th
General Science
Tree Identification Sorting Cards & Control Charts (Set 2) - Montessori Botany
Montessori education emphasizes a deep connection with the natural world, and trees are a beautiful way to introduce children to botany and the environment. To use these Tree Identification Cards, identify and match photographic images of trees, their bark, leaves, and fruit/nut/seeds. Verify the matches using the control chart. Each tree has 4 photographs: a picture of the tree a picture of the barka picture of a leaf a picture of a fruit, nut, or seedThis set includes the following trees: bl
K - 2nd
Biology, General Science
Simple Machines and Levers (Info, Pictures & Control Chart) - Montessori Science
Simple machines are devices that make work easier by changing the direction or magnitude of a force. Exploring simple machines helps children understand how these concepts apply in everyday life. To use Simple Machines and Levers, identify and classify various simple machines. Then, use the control charts to verify the classifications. Includes: 1-page outline of simple machines6 definition cards3 lever class definition cards (with diagrams)2 simple machine family cards24 photographic cards of
1st - 3rd
General Science
Food Chains Sorting Cards & Control Charts - Ecology
Understanding food chains helps to highlight the natural world's interconnectedness, illustrating how organisms rely on one another for survival and the vital role each species plays in an ecosystem. To use these Food Chains Sorting Cards, utilize the picture cards to construct food chains with 3, 4, and 5 links that illustrate the flow of energy from plants to animals. Use the control charts to verify the accuracy of the chains. This set includes: food chain information pagesimple food chain d
K - 3rd
Biology, General Science
Hot and Cold Sorting Cards & Control Chart
Children learn to associate the terms "hot" and "cold" with specific objects, expanding their vocabulary and ability to communicate about temperature. With this Hot & Cold Sorting activity, the children will identify, sort, and classify a variety of objects and images as hot or cold. Verify the classifications using the control chart. Includes: 9 pictures of hot objects9 pictures of cold objectscatergory cards1 control cardThe sorting cards are approx. 2½" x 3". You may be interested in the fol
PreK - K
General Science
Seasonal Sorting Cards & Control Chart
Using these Seasonal Sorting Cards benefits children by developing their cognitive and fine motor skills and their understanding of the natural world. It helps them learn to categorize, observe patterns, and develop critical thinking skills by relating objects to specific seasons. This also supports their practical life skills, such as choosing appropriate clothing for the weather. Identify and classify photographs of common seasonal items and scenes. This set includes: 4 category cards (Winter
PreK - K
Environment, General Science
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