Science CoLaboratory

No fluff presentation about the external and internal structures of plants and animals. This PDF presents the basic concepts to students along with examples and a chance to work with classmates to identify the importance of structures. Correlates with NGSS 4-LS1-1. Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.

12 building challenges meant to help students work in teams and use their imagination. Some challenges are quick and some can take more time. If you don't have Keva blocks, you can substitute any other building block for these mini-challenges. Project on your boards or use these challenge cards in centers or stations.

No fluff lesson plus a 1-month calendar for tracking/observing the weather. Interactive matching game (weather with type of appropriate clothing) that can be used on-screen or printed. Vocabulary building sheets. K-ESS2-1: Weather Patterns Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.

A research project for young students using PebbleGo. Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behavior of parents and offspring that help offspring survive. NGSS and CCSS aligned.

Great way to start off the year by getting to know your students! Tie in the 5 senses and scientist observation skills for a lesson that goes double duty! Students can draw pictures or use this as a writing tool.

Students observe 3 real apples using their sense of sight, feel, and taste! You'll need 3 types of apples for this project. Show students one apple at a time. They can color what they see, write words on worksheet apples to describe what they feel (with hands or in mouth), and add words to describe the taste of each apple! A fun way to incorporate Fall themes with science observations, compare/contrast, and writing.

Add this colorful image to a bulletin board or wall to give a quick reference to students. prints on a standard size paper

Ice breaker activity for the beginning of the school year. You can also use this when teaching adaptations.

A colorful addition to your STEM bulletin board or center. Easy reference to the basis of engineering for your students. Prints on a standard size sheet of paper.