Elementary Earth Sciences Student Practices
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Space Science Unit Kindergarten, First Grade: Solar System Activities, Crafts
Explore The Solar System with exciting space activities that make science and ELA come to life! This engaging unit offers 5 PowerPoint lessons perfect for supporting daily mini-lessons and includes a variety of activities like worksheets, crafts, centers, bingo, and circle maps. Students will feel like "astronauts in training" as they explore the sun, moon, stars, and planets, building both science and reading skills. With hands-on experiences and cross-curricular opportunities, this unit
K - 1st
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science
Force and Motion Worksheet Set 2nd & 3rd Grade Science Force and Motion Passages
This force and motion unit comes with worksheets and reading passages to help your 2nd and 3rd grade students master the topic. They cover a variety of topics about force and motion, such as types of force, types of motions, cause and effects, and more. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages about force and motion, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-and-go mini books! Topics covered include:Force and Mot
1st - 3rd
Earth Sciences, General Science, Informational Text
Plants Parts of a Plant Plant Life Cycle & Plant Needs, Plant Science Worksheets
This Plants unit is a perfect resource to use for teaching parts of a plant and plant life cycle. You get science worksheets and reading passages that cover topics such as parts of a plant, plant life cycle, plant needs, and more. Plant Topics covered include:General Plant InformationPlant PartsPlant NeedsPlant Life CycleYou will find these types of pages in the Plant pack:KWL ChartFact WritingPassagesComprehension PagesVocabulary PagesInformational Writing PageOpinion Writing PageDigital Pages
2nd - 3rd
Earth Sciences, Informational Text, Science
Science Test Prep Printables Bundle | 5th Grade Science STAAR Review 2025
Review STAAR-tested science content with these no-prep printables! These were designed with 5th Grade Science STAAR test prep in mind, but can be used year-round as review in other grades. These pages make terrific quick assessments! You can also use these as a warm-up or bell ringer, station, independent work, partner work, quick quiz, interactive notebook lesson, or for a game. ⭐️UPDATED FOR 2026!⭐️Files Included:Click the green links to see more specific information and previews. • Earth and
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science
The Magic School Bus Wet All Over - Water Cycle Worksheets
Quick and easy printable activities to be used with The Magic School Bus! This is a perfect resource for a fun science class or ready-to-go sub plans. The packet includes a fill-in-the-blanks video guide for students to complete while they watch the episode, as well as a few extra worksheets for follow-up activities. There is an answer key for each activity. I hope you and your students enjoy!
1st - 5th
Earth Sciences, Science
NGSS
3-ESS3-1
, 3-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS2-3
+2
Also included in: Magic School Bus Season 2 Bundle
Layers of the Earth - Exploring Inside of Earth 3D Structure Science Model
Make Earth science come alive with this interactive 3D model project! Designed for middle and high school science teachers, this resource supports a constructivist learning approach by allowing students to explore the layers of the Earth in a hands-on way. Perfect for classwork, homework, or mini-assessments, this activity encourages students to visualize Earth’s structure while building their own model. Engage Students with a Hands-On 3D Model of Earth’s Layers! What’s Included?➡️ Step-by-s
4th - 9th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
The Magic School Bus Video Worksheets *BUNDLE* - Substitute Binder Essentials
This is a bundle of ALL the Magic School Bus video worksheets found in my store. New worksheets for additional videos will be added to this bundle as I create them. NOTE: All worksheets sets in this bundle can be bought individually in my store for $1-$2 each. I also have multiple smaller bundles available for $5-10. Click here to shop the whole collection.These Magic School Bus worksheets are the perfect pairing with any science and NGSS-aligned unit. The video worksheets contain a variety of f
2nd - 5th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Physical Science
Biomes and Ecosystems Science Activity Worksheet Reading Comprehension Passages
Biomes & Ecosystems Reading Passages with Questions and Graphic Organizers: Bring science and reading together with this engaging Biomes & Ecosystems Informational Reading Packet, specially designed for upper elementary students! Your learners will explore the fascinating worlds of the Marine, Desert, Freshwater, Tundra, Mountain, Grassland, Rainforest, and Savanna biomes; while practicing key nonfiction reading comprehension skills. Each article is thoughtfully written for upper elementary
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies
Animal Habitats Food Chains and Food Webs Worksheets Activity Ecosystems Reading
Food Chains & Food Webs Habitats and Ecosystems Reading Passages and Research Activities: Bring ecosystems to life in your classroom with this engaging Food Chains & Food Webs Resource Pack! Perfect for upper elementary science and reading integration, this set will help your students explore producers, consumers, prey, predators, decomposers, energy pyramids, and habitat food chains in a clear and kid-friendly way. Your students will practice close reading skills with informational passages t
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Color by Number - Science Color by Number
It is a challenge for students to understand the difference between erosion, weathering, and deposition. I have created an activity that includes 12 questions that will help students differentiate between the three vocabulary terms. Once finished with the questions, students will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun mountain coloring page with an inspirational quote. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to matc
4th - 7th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
States of Matter Worksheet and Reading Passages, Properties of Matter Science
These states of matter worksheets are a great addition for your Matter Unit. They cover a variety of topics, such as states of matter (solids, liquids, gases) properties, and changing states of matter. There are different types of resources, too. There are reading comprehension passages about matter, graphic organizers, writing pages, cut and glue activities, and even a few fold-and-go mini books! Matter Topics covered include:Matter General InformationChanges in MatterStates of MatterSolidLiqu
1st - 3rd
Earth Sciences, General Science, Informational Text
Life Cycle Worksheets and Passages Frog Butterfly Chicken Spring Science Bundle
Life cycle worksheets and reading passages help students learn butterfly, frog, and chicken life cycles through engaging science and comprehension activities. These life cycle worksheets and reading passages make it easy to teach butterfly life cycle, frog life cycle, and chicken life cycle concepts while building reading comprehension skills at the same time. Students will read about each life cycle, answer comprehension questions, and complete meaningful follow-up activities to deepen their u
2nd - 3rd
Earth Sciences, Informational Text, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.2.1
, RI.2.2
, RI.2.3
+9
Plate Tectonics Hands-On Activity Earth Science Foldable and Model
Engage your students with this Plate Tectonics Hands-On Activity, a Middle School Earth Science resource that brings learning to life with an interactive foldable and model! ➡️ Fun & Easy to Create!✔️ Students build an 18" x 8" tectonic plate model to explore how plates are formed and their key parts ✔️ Hands-on color, cut, and paste activity for an engaging way to reinforce learning ✔️ Perfect for classroom projects, interactive notebooks, or science centers➡️ Explore Plate Tectonics in
4th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
Kindergarten Science Interactive Notebook Earth, Physical, & Life Worksheets
Animal habitats, weather worksheets, landforms, states of matter, animal adaptation, sink or float, and many more kindergarten science topics are included in this engaging interactive science notebook! Are you in need of high-quality and engaging science resources that are developmentally appropriate for kindergarten? Covering a wide array of science topics, this interactive notebook keeps kindergarten learning organized in one convenient location! This interactive notebook includes hands-on
PreK - 1st
Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science
CCSS, NGSS
L.K.4
, L.K.5a
, L.K.5c
+5
Weather Worksheets, Weather Passages, Weather and Climate with Severe Weather
Make teaching your weather and climate unit simple and engaging with this ready-to-use resource with weather worksheets, reading passages, and mini books. This no-prep weather resource is perfect for a 1-2 week science unit and includes everything you need to teach basic weather concepts. With reading passages, comprehension questions, graphic organizers, and mini books, students practice science vocabulary and deepen their understanding of weather and climate topics. Weather Topics Covered:This
1st - 3rd
Earth Sciences, Environment, Informational Text
Endangered Species Project Animal Research End of Year Project 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Earth Day research project made easy! This endangered species animal research project is perfect to motivate, engage, and improve student informational and research writing this Earth Day and spring season! This Endangered Species Animals Research Project is broken down step by step to help your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students write a research project independently.This research writing pack will help your students independently complete a well-written animal research project on ANY endangered
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Reading, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.3.2
, W.3.4
, W.3.5
+22
Types of Fossils Worksheets 3rd 4th Grade Science Reading Comprehension Passages
Are you looking for a deep dive into the world of fossils? This resource provides a comprehensive look at the four main types of fossils: mold, cast, true form, and trace. It includes fossil identification activities, reading comprehension passages and questions, writing activities, puzzle-matching tasks, and more! With this resource, you can get your students up close and personal with the fascinating world of fossils! Included in this download:Types of Fossils (anchor chart poster)Fossils: Re
3rd - 5th
Archaeology, Earth Sciences
Habitats Animal Habitats Science Worksheets and Habitat Reading Comprehension
This science worksheet and reading comprehension unit comes with habitats and animal habitats activities for 2nd and 3rd grade students. Stock up on all your habitat print-and-go activities to save you time. Seven Habitats covered :Arctic DesertPondRainforestOceanGrasslandForestFor each habitat, you get these pages: KWL ChartHabitat PassageInformation MapHabitat Fact Writing (3 Pages)Habitat Animals PassageInformation MapCut and Glue Habitat AnimalsInformational WritingOpinion WritingTrue or Fal
2nd - 3rd
Earth Sciences
Biomes and Ecosystems Worksheets 3rd-5th Grade Food Chains Webs Photosynthesis
Biomes and Ecosystems Worksheets 3rd-5th Grade Food Chains and Food Webs worksheets and Photosynthesis activities. With this BEST SELLER, kids will learn all about the different types of ecosystems, food chains, photosynthesis, producers, consumers, decomposers, animal needs, herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, and how they interact with each other. Topics Covered:Types of Ecosystems (Micro, Meso, Biomes)Biomes: Aquatic and TerrestrialAbiotic and BioticHerbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivo
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.3
+8
Weather Unit: Weather, Weather Tools, Water Cycle, Severe Weather
This weather unit contains tons of activities to help your students learn all about weather, clouds, weather tools, severe weather, the water cycle, weather tracking, temperature tracking, and more. The activities in this unit would be a great addition to your whole group teaching or science centers. The following items are included: * 26 Posters – Weather, Weather Tools, Clouds, Severe Weather * 6 Pocket Chart Header Cards – Types of Weather * 36 Full Color Weather Photographs * Types of Wea
1st - 2nd
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
Earth's 4 Spheres Unit Biosphere Hydrosphere Atmosphere Geosphere Worksheets
Teach your students about Earth's four spheres using this science text and activity. Students will read to learn about the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere, and then complete the graphic organizer activities to demonstrate their learning. Students will also read and answer scenarios about how the spheres interact with one another, and the impact humans have on Earth's spheres. Like this Earth's spheres activity? Check out the Earth science bundle and save 20% by clicking here.
4th - 6th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.4
+2
The Water Cycle Reading Comprehension Worksheet Informational Text Science
This passage gives an overview of the water cycle. 26 questions (matching, true/false, and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Informational text (800-900 Lexile) 26 questions- matching, true/false, multiple choice Color and BW Versions Key is included Part of my Geology BundleYou may also like: Famous Scientists BundleSpace Exploration BundleUnexplained BundleBody Systems BundlePlanets BundleCells Bund
4th - 6th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
Also included in: MEGA Science Bundle Custom Bundle for Buyer
Weather Maps I - Practice Current Conditions and Forecast Activity
eather Maps I- Practice Current Conditions and Forecast Activity Note: This item is now part of the "Weather Pack" see below :Note Use these activities to introduce, reinforce or review weather map information and reading. Page 1 - Current condition practice: Students use map and symbols to identify current weather conditions. Bottom of the page has "Which City" questions to check for understanding. Page 2 - Forecast practice: Students use a weather map to forecast weather for several cities a
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
Forms of Energy Set with Heat Light and Sound Activities 1st 2nd 3rd Grade
This is a fabulous set for teaching forms of energy for kids, including light, heat (thermal), and sound! It is very interactive and super fun for the students! Hands-on experiments, a flip book, worksheets, anchor charts, a test, and more are included. This set has ALL you will need to teach different Forms of Energy to your students! This has been recently updated to include 2 versions to include heat or thermal vocabulary! ✅Save $$$$$$ and purchase this as part of my 2nd Grade Science Bundl
1st - 3rd
Earth Sciences, General Science, Science
NGSS
1-PS4-2
, 1-PS4-1
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