Peacock Projects

There are 12 themed student homework agendas included in this packet - one for each month. Weekly agenda has two pages. Themes correspond with month. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SECTIONS AND STRUCTURE: • Weekly spelling words (up to 15 words) • Areas to write daily assignments (ELA, math, science, social studies and other) • Reading time tracker (in minutes) • Project tracking • Upcoming events/deadlines • Comment

Learn, understand and practice answering text dependent questions using this mega-pack. Includes nine mini-lessons with activities, bulletin board posters, task cards, take-home support tools, bookmarks and four levels of response sheets. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Student Guide & Activities Booklet: This is a booklet that covers how to appropriately answer text dependent questions. There are nine activities using a

Here are 20 activities for fast finishers. Each activity takes between 10-20 minutes to complete. Designed to be done quietly and require no or minimal additional instruction. Some suggestions are more traditional activities. The majority of activities are creative or just plain fun. No preparation and no copies required - each suggested idea requires only a single piece of blank paper and pencil. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Create a rainbow carnation garden from white carnations and food coloring. Meets standards for lower elementary for investigation and experimentation. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PACKET INCLUDES: • Lesson overview • Experiment procedure and materials summary • Writing a scientific question • Writing a hypothesis • Making predictions • Outlining procedural steps • Data collection and observation tool • Resea

Help students form and write opinions by considering both sides of an issue with these four mini-lessons. Based on the "Plus, Minus & Interesting" model, organizers can be used in a variety of ways: opinion/persuasive writing, fiction stories, current events, research projects, and class debates. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •  General Information: This packet contains three mini-lessons that can be used as an intr

Create a science program for students and by students. Each student will choose their own science experiment to complete. They will complete an experiment journal and summary research report. Give them a chance to "shine" during a class prevention. Formatted like a "scientist of the week" program. The student presenter will have the opportunity to shine and have their star with friendly reviews posted on a "billboard." Themed like an old fashioned traveling show that moves from act to act. Inc

Use these 40 cards to ensure comprehension of volcano related information. There are cards covering facts, vocabulary and application/analysis questions. Each card has a pre-printed answer that can be copied on the back to provide immediate feedback. Versatile enough for students to use independently, with small groups or as part of an activity center. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Want to make this into a learning

This weekly reading log allows students to think about their reading, set goals and track progress. Help keep students reading and parents focused to their student's learning. Use for elementary students to record independent reading in class and at home. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SKILLS & STRUCTURE: Parent/Student Announcement & Guidelines for Class Reading: Outlines all the specific details, goals, use, and ex

Here are 20 activities for fast finishers. Each activity takes between 10-20 minutes to complete. Designed to be done quietly and require no or minimal instruction. Some suggestions are more traditional activities. The majority of activities are creative or just plain fun. No preparation and no copies required - each suggested idea requires only a single piece of blank paper and pencil. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Here are 34 task cards to help students gain deeper understanding of volcanos and eruptions. Task cards are a great way to review, share and write. Skills & Focus: Allows for cross-curricular activities: comprehension, critical thinking, written language, cooperative learning, listening, and speaking skills. Structure & Use: These can be used in so many ways: fast finishers, written response, science centers, and small group discussion. This is great practice for students who might need addi

Looking for animal-themed brain breaks to supplement your unit? The packet includes 28 different cards to give students the relaxation or the energy needed. Activities included three different level of energy including low, moderate, and high. Choose the activity that will meet the needs of students at that moment in time. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Interested in other science and STEM activities? Follow the link fo