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Everything you need to put together an engaging and hands on explorations of flight, includes full colour information posters for each center (pdf only), a complete student activity book (pdf and editable word file), a rubric (pdf and editable word file) and a list of resources you will need (ballons, string, plastic bags, etc.) to have on hand for your students.These supplies should only cost a few dollars and are easy to find, nothing special. We always have a great deal of fun once these cent

Have students use this prompt to generate a brochure to advertise a tourist attraction for a planet or other celestial body. Some ideas are given and they will need to do some research or reading to learn about the atmosphere, weather patterns or climate of their chosen planet. I have seen lots of creative ideas over the years after giving this assignment! Check out the other Space materials in my TPT store if you need more resources.

A straightforward test you can use for the end of a unit on Space for Canadian outcomes for Grade 6. Comes as an editable word document. Goes well with after the Space Multimedia Research assignment or the Space Presentation that are also posted in my TPT store.

This editable word document offers a breakdown of outcomes for the Canadian Grade 6 Curriculum outcomes that you can use to put your students on the task of making an multimedia presentation. Student groups are divided into groups called Astronauts (Space Exploration), Astronomers (Positions of celestial bodies), and Astrologers (Constellations). This questions are open ended to guide them to essential learnings about Space. My students have always liked doing this project! As it makes them

This is the complete PowerPoint that I used to teach the unit "Space" with my grade 6 students. It contains information on everything from the solar system, constellations, modern and ancient beliefs, the moon, seasons, tides, space exploration, and much more! There are links and tons of resources embedded. Contains 97 slides in all!!! The thumbnails don't do it justice. Neither does the Preview! This was designed to work with Mouse Mischief for MS PowerPoint which is not longer available, as a

Celebreate 100th Day with these Hunger Game inspired activities that match with upper elementary curriculum and create a way to celebrate with a more mature flare. Requires a few materials that can be easily found in most schools! Have fun!

Have your students use this learning journey to map out their progress throughout the term and share their knowledge with their families on conference day/night. My students had lots of fun completing this. The map I used was relevant to their province, but you could certainly use the idea to add a page of your own! This is an editable word file, but a pdf version is also available for in my store.

Have your students use this learning journey to map out their progress throughout the term and share their knowledge with their families on conference day/night. My students had lots of fun completing this. The map I used was relevant to their province, but you could certainly use the idea to add a page of your own! I can send an editable word file if you give me a heads up that it would be better. I prefer pdf so they open for everyone as intended.

Students learn about how scientist has learned about the ammonite by comparing fossils with organisms that are alive today. Students research to discover how Microraptor is a link between dinosaurs and birds You will get a 2 worksheets for students, and multiple full colour resource booklets with all the information students need to complete the activity. Includes a rubric and on the worksheet is also self-assessment portion in the footer that indicates what is expected and a code for student

Students research to learn how species become at risk and the role humans play in the survival or extinction of species. Students create a Wanted Poster about a species at risk in Canada. You will get a 3 worksheets for students, and multiple full colour resource booklets with all the information students need to complete the activity. Includes a rubric and on the worksheet is also self-assessment portion in the footer that indicates what is expected and a code for students to report on their

Students research to discover three adaptations for similar species found in different environments around the world. Students learn to identify the different kinds of adaptations and the plants and animals that rely on them. You will get a 2 worksheets for students, and 4 full colour information posters with all the information students need to complete the activity. Includes a rubric and on the worksheet is also self-assessment portion in the footer that indicates what is expected and a cod

In this set of activity centers, sStudents read information about how microorganisms are controlled using technology and they use a microscope to view micro-organisms and sketch their findings at 10X and 40X magnification. (You need microscopes and slides) You will get a 3 worksheets for students, and 1 full colour information poster with all the information students need to complete the activity. Includes a rubric and on the worksheet is also self-assessment portion in the footer that indicat

Students read about the different kinds of microorganisms and complete a chart to identify their basic needs. You will get a 2 worksheets for students, 2 full colour information posters with all the information students need to complete the activity. Includes a rubric and on the worksheet is also self-assessment portion in the footer that indicates what is expected and a code for students to report on their knowledge/ability relative to the outcome. This download is a zipped folder with edi

Have students discover mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and birds with this lesson bundle. Have students play a guessing game with the 20 info cards on different animals and learn the characteristics of each group! You will get a 2 worksheets for students, 2 sets of full colour printable task cards (+25 images), full colour information poster with all the information students need to complete the activity. Includes a rubric and on the worksheet is also self-assessment portion in the footer

Use this Smoothie Game to play the assimilate game suggested in the Words Their Way guide or come up with your own idea.

Use this attractive ice cream themed game board template to play the Words their Way Double Scoop Game or any game idea you have in mind!

Have students explore how a variety of vertebrates and invertebrates with this lesson bundle. Student try to identify organisms as either vertebrates of invertebrates, and also compare and contrast the characteristics of various vertebrate skeletons. You will get a 2 worksheets for students, 2 sets of full colour printable task cards (+100 images), full colour information poster with all the information students need to complete the activity. Includes a rubric and on the worksheet is also self

Have students explore how life is living organisms are classified with this lesson bundle. Student try to identify 3 unknown trees and also make their own classification key using the cards provided to sort and organise. You will get a 3 worksheets for students, 2 sets of full colour task cards (+15 images), full colour information posters with all the information students need to complete the activity. Includes a rubric and on the worksheet is also self-assessment portion in the footer that

Have students explore how life is organised into six kingdoms of life with this lesson bundle. You will get a worksheet for students and 2 full colour information posters with all the information students need to complete the activity. Includes a rubric and on the worksheet is also self-assessment portion in the footer that indicates what is expected and a code for students to report on their knowledge/ability relative to the outcome. This download is a zipped folder with editable word files (

Use this student activity book (and teacher's guide) to explore Diversity of Life! 10 Lessons in all! Activity Book includes instructions for 10 Lessons including: The Six Kingdoms of Life, Chordates (Mammals, Reptiles, Fish, Amphibians), Leaf Classification, Vertebrates and Invertebrates, Micro-organisms, Animal Adaptations, and Endangered Species. A large number of sorting activities to classify organisms by examining and comparing their characteristics. Everything to complete this unit of