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I have worked as a librarian and a teacher for over 20 years. With that being said, I absolutely love literacy and guiding children to love reading. Over the last 9 years, I have taught 5th grade and truly love upper elementary. ✨
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Preview of The Rock Cycle Activities Science Emergency Sub Plan Worksheets Reading Passage

The Rock Cycle Activities Science Emergency Sub Plan Worksheets Reading Passage

Rock Cycle Activity Packet | 6th Grade Science | No-Prep This Rock Cycle Activity Packet helps 6th grade students understand rock types, rock cycle processes, and key science vocabulary through engaging, low-prep activities. Perfect for science lessons, review, sub plans, or independent work, this resource is designed for easy classroom use. What’s Included 2-page Rock Cycle Reading Passage with annotation support Multiple-Choice Reading Check Snapshot Mini Poster (fill-in-the-blank, pi
Preview of Earth's Layers 5th grade science interactive notebook Diagram and Passage

Earth's Layers 5th grade science interactive notebook Diagram and Passage

This Earth’s Layers Interactive Journal Page is a no-prep resource designed for upper elementary students to build and reinforce understanding of the layers of the Earth. Students identify and describe key characteristics of each layer while completing the page, which can be easily glued into interactive journals or science notebooks. This standards-aligned resource is ideal for introducing the lesson, reviewing, whole group instruction or partner work. Check out my other time saving Science Les
Preview of Science Vocabulary Graphic Organizers Warm Ups

Science Vocabulary Graphic Organizers Warm Ups

Science graphic organizers are perfect for morning work warm ups assessments or station work and centers. These graphic organizers can be used with any science topic and help students to make deeper connections using vocabulary sketches and more. This set of five graphic organizers can be used with any science subject. Please check out my store for other time saving lessons! elementary explosionKeywords 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade elem
Preview of Earth's Layers 5th 6th science emergency sub plan worksheets reading passage

Earth's Layers 5th 6th science emergency sub plan worksheets reading passage

This Earth’s Layers sub plan is a no-prep resource designed for upper elementary students to build and reinforce understanding of the layers of the Earth. Students will review the layers of the Earth by reading a short informational passage and completing a quick comprehension check. They will then reinforce key vocabulary and concepts by completing a crossword puzzle, labeling a diagram of the Earth’s layers, and finishing a word search if time allows. All activities are designed for independe
Preview of Weathering Erosion and Deposition Task Cards 5th Grade | W.E.D. Slow Changes

Weathering Erosion and Deposition Task Cards 5th Grade | W.E.D. Slow Changes

Are you looking for a no prep WEATHERING, EROSION, AND DEPOSITION Earth Science activity. This W.E.D. 5th GRADE SCIENCE ACTIVITY set of 12 SLOW CHANGES to Earth's Surface TASK CARD set is WAY TO REINFORMCE LANDFORMS SUCH AS: BARRIER ISLANDS, CANYONS, DELTAS, MESAS, SAND DUNES, AND MORE. Engage your students with the task cards that will hit your slow changes to Earth's surface learning target. Check out my other time saving Science Lessons Properties of Matter BundleCircuits Activity and L
Preview of Landform Activities | 5th Grade | W.E.D. Slow Changes

Landform Activities | 5th Grade | W.E.D. Slow Changes

This Landform lesson for is a great 5th GRADE SCIENCE ACTIVITY. This resource includes jigsaw puzzles, journal pockets, short passages about deltas, sand dunes, canyons, and valleys, a cut and paste activity and more. This activity can be used as whole group, morning work, small group and more. Check out my other time saving Science Lessons Properties of Matter BundleCircuits Activity and LabElectric Circuits Powerpoint, Notes, and Assessment
Preview of Weathering and Erosion Lab | Weathering Erosion and Deposition Activities

Weathering and Erosion Lab | Weathering Erosion and Deposition Activities

Grab this weathering and erosion lab for your science classroom! This hands on Weather, Erosion, and Deposition Experiments, Labs and lab sheets resource is a great tool for teaching slow changes to Earth's Surface for upper elementary students. Teaching landforms with hands on models in the landforms lab is a great way for students to make real world connections to weathering, erosion, and deposition. This weathering erosion and deposition science lab is a great hands on lab for landforms that
Preview of Forms of Energy Worksheets | Energy Systems | Energy Transformations 5th grade

Forms of Energy Worksheets | Energy Systems | Energy Transformations 5th grade

Teach Energy Transformations and Energy Systems with these no prep visual worksheets. These Energy Transformations and Energy Systems worksheets include forms of energy and visual color photos to help upper elementary students understand how energy moves through systems. This resources includes: Energy Systems Energy Transformations Chemical Energy Thermal Energy Light Energy Sound Energy Mechanical Energy Electrical Energy This 5th GRADE SCIENCE ACTIVITY is a low prep activity that will reinf
Preview of 5th Grade Science Lab Bundle Solubility States of Matter Tools Electricity

5th Grade Science Lab Bundle Solubility States of Matter Tools Electricity

This 5th grade science lab bundle includes: 1. A solubility investigation which includes quick warm up activity starter and a lesson sheet that includes predictions and actual for investigation results and a vocabulary extension 2. A science tools explorations which takes a closer look at the petri dish, pipette, beaker, graduated cylinder, safety goggles, magnifying, glass, thermometer, and the scale 3. A conductors and insulators investigation-students will set up a closed circuit and dete
Preview of Science Tools Lab | Introduction to Science Equipment Lesson

Science Tools Lab | Introduction to Science Equipment Lesson

Introduce your elementary students to the science lab and science tools with the google slides and exploration lab sheets. This no prep science tools lab is a great beginning of the year lab that will introduce your students to 8 different science tools and terminology. Tools included are: petri dish pipette beaker graduated cylinder safety goggles magnifying glass thermometer scale Students will write the tool name, the purpose of the tools and sketch a picture on the lab sheet. Find me onlin
Preview of 5th Grade Science STAAR task cards | BUNDLE

5th Grade Science STAAR task cards | BUNDLE

Test prep can be easy with Science Task Cards. These cards a re a are a great way to review standards with a low prep and engaging science activity. These best selling task cards include answer keys for easy checking and grading. Each set of best selling Science task cards includes photographs, charts, diagrams and are all aligned to the standards. I especially love using task cards as a gallery walk lesson to get students moving for a fun engaging lesson. This bundle includes: - Slow Chan
Preview of Light Energy Test Prep Task Cards | 5th grade | Reflection and Refraction

Light Energy Test Prep Task Cards | 5th grade | Reflection and Refraction

These light energy test prep task cards are perfect for small group, partner work, stations, early finishers and so much more. Get test prep ready and teach reflection and refraction with these standards aligned task cards! Use these time saving easy to print light energy reflection and refraction task cards to reinforce your students understanding of matter. These 12 easy to print task cards feature reflection and refraction questions with lots of images to practice TEK 5.6 C. These task car
Preview of Independent and Dependent Variables Identifying Scientific Variables

Independent and Dependent Variables Identifying Scientific Variables

Teach independent and dependent variables with a fun hands on activity. Are you looking for a way to teach your students how to identify scientific variables? This independent, dependent, and controlled variable practice unit includes: journal notes for gravity and friction, the scientific method short passage and C.E.R., independent, dependent, and controlled variable sort, a race car lab with variable focus, 2 mini assessment sheets for variables. This 5th GRADE SCIENCE ACTIVITY is a low p
Preview of Matter worksheets for 5th grade science

Matter worksheets for 5th grade science

Science Properties of Matter Quick Check Assessments for 5th grade are easy to print and go physical properties of matter worksheets. This physical properties of matter reviews are great for small group, partner work, whole group, substitute plans, or homework. Find me onlineelementaryexplosion.comConnect with me on social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementary_explosion/Blog: https://www.elementaryexplosion.com/Don't forget to receive TPT credits to use on your purchases!Simply
Preview of Animal Adaptations Reading Passages Comprehension Questions 5th grade

Animal Adaptations Reading Passages Comprehension Questions 5th grade

Grab these Animal Adaptations Reading Passages and activities for your life science unit. This animal adaptations reading passages resources is an easy no prep resource that fits neatly into your students' journals. Each passage includes a place to take notes, sketch and label the animal and its key adaptations, match the adaptation to its function, and each passage has 4 reading comprehension questions. This resource also includes a quick exit ticket that can be used with any animal. This res
Preview of Halloween Activities  | 5th Grade | Halloween Science Lab | Math | Puzzles

Halloween Activities | 5th Grade | Halloween Science Lab | Math | Puzzles

Grab this Halloween Bundle of resources for upper elementary including a Halloween Science Lab. This Halloween bundle of resource is discounted to give teachers a great value and options for the busy month of October. This includes: Halloween Puzzle Pack Halloween Fact or Opinion Task Cards Halloween Math Task Cards Adding and Subtracting Decimals Halloween Science Experiment Mixtures Pumpkin Spice Latte Informational Text Structure Fall Picture Halloween Inference Halloween Digital This or Th
Preview of Properties of Matter task cards 5th grade| classifying matter | STAAR Prep

Properties of Matter task cards 5th grade| classifying matter | STAAR Prep

Classifying matter practice with in 5th grade is so important, and task cards are great because they are so versatile. Use these time saving easy to print physical properties of matter task cards to reinforce your students understanding of matter. These 12 easy to print task cards feature classifying matter questions and tables to practice TEK 5.5A. These task cards include an easy to print answer sheet and answer key. Check out my other time saving Science Lessons Properties of Matter Bundle
Preview of Characteristics of the Sun the Earth and the Moon | Easy Prep

Characteristics of the Sun the Earth and the Moon | Easy Prep

Compare and contrast the characteristics of the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon for 5th graders. Explore the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon with passages, a venn diagram and task cards. This 5th GRADE SCIENCE ACTIVITY is a low prep activity that will reinforce your students understanding of the characteristics of the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon. If you are looking for a time saving resource this is a great addition to your lesson plans. Check out my other time saving Science Lessons Properties
Preview of Solubility Lab and Lesson Activity Properties of Matter

Solubility Lab and Lesson Activity Properties of Matter

Science Teachers- grab this low prep solubility and physical properties of matter lab is perfect for your upcoming science lab. Teach upper elementary science investigation is the perfect addition to your science lab lesson plans. This resource includes -A quick warm up activity starter -Lab Lesson sheet that includes predictions and actual for investigation results -Vocabulary extension (early finishers work or extension after the lab) Key FeaturesThis is a great easy prep lab for introducing
Preview of Science Properties of Matter Bundle Google Slides Stations Writing 4th 5th grade

Science Properties of Matter Bundle Google Slides Stations Writing 4th 5th grade

This bundle includes:-Science Graphic Organizers-The Properties of Matter Stations-The Properties of Matter What am I Gallery Walk-Properties of Matter Google SlidesScience graphic organizers are perfect for morning work warm ups assessments or station work and centers. These graphic organizers can be used with any science topic and help students to make deeper connections using vocabulary sketches and more. This set of five graphic organizers can be used with any science subject. Please check o
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Experience

I have worked as a librarian and a teacher for over 20 years. With that being said, I absolutely love literacy and guiding children to love reading. Over the last 9 years, I have taught 5th grade and truly love upper elementary. ✨

Teaching style

My goal as a teacher is to instill a love for learning! I hope students leave my class with a memory of a great year. Learning is a lifelong process and my classroom is one fun stop on the journey!

Awards & shining teacher moments

PTA lifetime membership award in 2017

My own education history

BA in English from the University of Texas at Arlington MS in Information Science from the University of North Texas

Additional biographical information

Follow me online at www.elementaryexplosion.com This year I am teaching 5th grade Science and Social Studies. I am excited about teaching American History and cannot wait to go back to the Science Lab. I live in Texas with my hubs, two wonderful kiddos, 3 purrfect cats, and a precious scotch collie named Peanut.