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Students choose a biome and an impact of humans card, which include types of pollution and industrialization (such as an oil spill or cutting down forests to build a shopping center). Then, they may discuss how the impact negatively or positively affects the biome. A worksheet is included to encourage more in-depth thought into each part of the biome that is impacted and space to draw before and after pictures of the biome.

Use this document to guide research of a chosen fossil. Students answer questions about fossils and the living thing that created the fossil and then have the opportunity to draw a picture of the fossil they have chosen to research. Simple and easy to use. Works well with fossil boxes that include description and real fossils. Ideal for first-third grade. Created by: Stephieham

Give every student a copy of this Scientific Journal to use after teaching about the scientific method and the detailed process scientists use to conduct experiments. Pages include questions to answer and data to input for before, during and after conducting an experiment. May be used for students in third grade and up. (I used with a second grader that begged to try it and he was a little overwhelmed.) Created by: Stephieham

Use this sheet to guide elementary research on a chosen dinosaur. To be used with a "Dinosaur Dictionary" or dinosaur flashcards of some kind. Students can record information about their chosen dinosaur, such as habitat, diet, and reproduction (eggs or live babies). The sheet also has a space to draw the dinosaur that was researched. Created by: Stephieham

Use this simple writing checklist when teaching paragraph writing or as an intervention for students who struggle to remember the steps of writing a paragraph. A word bank is on the top so students or the teacher can write vocabulary. 5 columns (Topic sentence, 3 supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence) each have a box to be checked off for capital letters, spaces, punctuation and "does it make sense". Visual cues are included in the boxes. A grading blank is found at the bottom for stud

Researching a time period or era in history can be daunting, but this research outline and organizer will help students break it down in a manageable way! Students will focus on six topics (each making a paragraph) that fit together to document a time in history. The fundamental needs of humans (such as food, shelter, defense, etc.), primary and secondary sources and geographic location are all included. Students love researching the time period and using old videos or pictures as a resource for

Students can create a booklet of weather words to practice their handwriting skills, improve fine motor skills, or as a fun follow up work for a weather unit. Space is also included to draw each type of weather. This also makes a great science center option and spelling is not a problem because the weather word cards are included!

Students may choose one or more of the project ideas to demonstrate knowledge about U.S. history. Fun activities are available to go along with the research of a U.S. state, a famous event or a famous person. Some ideas include making a coloring book or a mystery box! The first page is a list of options for projects, the second page is a student planning page.

Students can use this printable to guide their research of a chosen planet. Six questions help students discover important facts about a planet. Ideas for visual projects to accompany research are included for class presentations. Appropriate for students in 2nd- 4th grade. Created by: Stephieham

Keep copies of this sheet handy when students are giving a presentation to the class. You can record information about their topic development as well as oral and visual presentation. Taking notes on this sheet will help refresh your memory later when tracking progress or grading the presentation.

Use this research guide with weather studies, informational writing, and non-fiction reading. Regions, causes of weather, and interesting facts are all included in the research.